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Wild sunflower goes viral: Citizen science and comparative genomics allow tracking the origin and establishment of invasive sunflower in the Levant.
Molecular ecology - 1 Apr 2022
Hübner Sariel, Sisou Dana, Mandel Tali, Todesco Marco, Matzrafi Maor, Eizenberg Hanan
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Globalization and intensified volume of trade and transport around the world are accelerating the rate of biological invasions. It is therefore increasingly important to understand the processes through which invasive species colonize new habitats, often to the detriment of native flora. The initial steps of an invasion are particularly critical, as the introduced species relies on limited genetic diversity to...
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