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Genetic diversity of Bromeliaceae species from the Atlantic Forest.
Genetics and molecular research : GMR - 20 Apr 2017
Sheu Y, Cunha-Machado A S, Gontijo A B P L, Favoreto F C, Soares T B C, Miranda F D
Abstract excerpt
The Bromeliaceae family includes a range of species used for many purposes, including ornamental use and use as food, medicine, feed, and fiber. The state of Espírito Santo, Brazil is a center of diversity for this family in the Atlantic Forest. We evaluated the genetic diversity of five populations of the Bromeliaceae family, including specimens of the genera Aechmea, Billbergia (subfamily Bromelioideae), and...
Topics
- Alleles
- Biodiversity
- Brazil
- Bromeliaceae
- Forests
- Genetic Loci
- Inbreeding
- Polymorphism, Genetic