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Genetic evidence of multiple invasions and a small number of founders of Asian Palmyra palm (Borassus flabellifer) in Thailand.
BMC genetics - 12 Oct 2017
Pipatchartlearnwong Kwanjai, Swatdipong Akarapong, Vuttipongchaikij Supachai, Apisitwanich Somsak
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BACKGROUND: Borassus flabellifer or Asian Palmyra palm is an important crop for local economies in the South and Southeast Asia for its fruit and palm sugar production. Archeological and historical evidence indicated the presence of this species in Southeast Asia dating back at least 1500 years. B. flabellifer is believed to be originated in Africa, spread to South Asia and introduced into Southeast Asia through...
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