Article
Extreme multiple reticulate origins of the Pteris cadieri complex (Pteridaceae).
International journal of molecular sciences - 1 Jan 2012
Chao Yi-Shan, Dong Shi-Yong, Chiang Yu-Chung, Liu Ho-Yih, Chiou Wen-Liang
Abstract excerpt
The Pteris cadieri complex displays extensive morphological variation and seems to have originated through hybridization. However, the members of this complex reproduce by apogamy, which usually limits genetic variation. To evaluate the hypotheses of hybrid origins, the pattern of evolution in this species complex is reconstructed. Multiple methodologies were used. Diploids, triploids, and tetraploids were...
Topics
- Base Sequence
- Biological Evolution
- Chimera
- DNA, Chloroplast
- Evolution, Molecular
- Genetic Markers
- Genetic Variation
- Geography
- Hybridization, Genetic
- Phylogeny
- Plant Leaves
- Proton-Translocating ATPases
- Pteris
- Ribulose-Bisphosphate Carboxylase
- Sequence Analysis, DNA
- Taiwan
