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Diversity and genetic structure among subpopulations of Gossypium mustelinum (Malvaceae).
Genetics and molecular research : GMR - 27 Feb 2013
Alves M F, Barroso P A V, Ciampi A Y, Hoffmann L V, Azevedo V C R, Cavalcante U
Abstract excerpt
Gossypium mustelinum is the only cotton species native to Brazil; it is endemic to the semi-arid region of the northeast. The populations are found near perennial and semi-perennial sources of water, such as ponds or pools in intermittent streams. Problems with in situ conservation derive from human interference in its habitat, mainly because of excessive cattle grazing and deforestation. Establishing efficient...
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