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Evolutionary origin and demographic history of an ancient conifer (Juniperus microsperma) in the Qinghai-Tibetan Plateau.
Scientific reports - 15 May 2015
Shang Hui-Ying, Li Zhong-Hu, Dong Miao, Adams Robert P, Miehe Georg, Opgenoorth Lars, Mao Kang-Shan
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All Qinghai-Tibetan Plateau (QTP) endemic species are assumed to have originated recently, although very rare species most likely diverged early. These ancient species provide an excellent model to examine the origin and evolution of QTP endemic plants in response to the QTP uplifts and the clima...
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