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Development of microsatellite markers for the endangered orchid Calanthe izu-insularis (Orchidaceae).
Genes & genetic systems - 13 Jul 2018
Nakahama Naoyuki, Ito Azusa, Kaneko Shingo, Matsuki Yu, Suyama Yoshihisa, Hayano Azusa, Murayama Miho, Isagi Yuji
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Microsatellite markers were developed for the endangered orchid Calanthe izu-insularis (Orchidaceae). This species is unique to the Izu Islands in Japan. Unfortunately, its population size has decreased because of excessive collection for horticultural purposes. In addition, although natural hybridization between C. izu-insularis and C. discolor var. discolor has been reported, morphological differences between...
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