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Seed diversity in the tribe Miconieae (Melastomataceae): taxonomic, systematic, and evolutionary implications.
PloS one - 1 Jan 2014
Ocampo Gilberto, Michelangeli Fabián A, Almeda Frank
Abstract excerpt
Miconieae is the largest tribe in the Melastomataceae with over 1,850 species. The members of Miconieae display a wide range of morphological diversity, and seed morphology is no exception. Previous studies have found that seed morphological diversity is not congruent with traditional classifications, and suggest that it may reflect evolutionary relationships within Miconieae. Here we characterize seed morphology...
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