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Development of 19 universal microsatellite loci for three closely related Ficus species (Moraceae) by high-throughput sequencing.
Genes & genetic systems - 22 Apr 2020
Li Shuqiong, Huang Jianfeng, Darwell Clive T, Peng Yanqiong
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The genus Ficus is striking for its species diversity, ecological significance, and its often species-specific relationship with coevolved pollinating fig wasps, which has long fascinated biologists. The three closely related and generally co-distributed dioecious species Ficus hispida, F. heterostyla and F. squamosa provide an ideal system for the study of speciation, hybridization (caused by pollinator sharing)...
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