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Disentangling the roles of history and local selection in shaping clinal variation of allele frequencies and gene expression in Norway spruce (Picea abies).
Genetics - 1 Jul 2012
Chen Jun, Källman Thomas, Ma Xiaofei, Gyllenstrand Niclas, Zaina Giusi, Morgante Michele, Bousquet Jean, Eckert Andrew, Wegrzyn Jill, Neale David, Lagercrantz Ulf, Lascoux Martin
Abstract excerpt
Understanding the genetic basis of local adaptation is challenging due to the subtle balance among conflicting evolutionary forces that are involved in its establishment and maintenance. One system with which to tease apart these difficulties is clines in adaptive characters. Here we analyzed genetic and phenotypic variation in bud set, a highly heritable and adaptive trait, among 18 populations of Norway spruce...
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