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Population genetic structure of Attalea vitrivir Zona (Arecaceae) in fragmented areas of southeast Brazil.
Genetics and molecular research : GMR - 11 Jun 2015
Santos R R M, Cavallari M M, Pimenta M A S, Abreu A G, Costa M R, Guedes M L
Abstract excerpt
Attalea vitrivir Zona (synonym Orbignya oleifera) is one of the six species of Arecaceae known as "babassu". This species is used to make cosmetics, food, and detergents due to the high concentration of oil in the seeds. It is found only in fragmented areas of southern Bahia State and northern Minas Gerais State, southeast Brazil, and this fragmentation has affected both its ecological and genetic...
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