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Spatial genetic structure and diversity of natural populations of Aesculus hippocastanum L. in Greece.
PloS one - 1 Jan 2019
Walas Łukasz, Ganatsas Petros, Iszkuło Grzegorz, Thomas Peter A, Dering Monika
Abstract excerpt
Horse-chestnut (Aesculus hippocastanum L.) is an endemic and relict species from the Mediterranean biodiversity hotspot and a popular ornamental tree. Knowledge about the evolutionary history of this species remains scarce. Here, we ask what historical and ecological factors shaped the pattern of genetic diversity and differentiation of this species. We genotyped 717 individuals from nine natural populations...
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