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A new species of Populus and the extensive hybrid speciation arising from it on the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau.
Molecular phylogenetics and evolution - 1 Jul 2024
Shi Yu-Jie, Mi Jia-Xuan, Huang Jin-Liang, Tian Fei-Fei, He Fang, Zhong Yu, Yang Han-Bo, Wang Fang, Xiao Yu, Yang Lin-Kai, Zhang Fan, Chen Liang-Hua, Wan Xue Qin
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While the diversity of species formation is broadly acknowledged, significant debate exists regarding the universal nature of hybrid species formation. Through an 18-year comprehensive study of all Populus species on the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau, 23 previously recorded species and 8 new species were identified. Based on morphological characteristics, these can be classified into three groups: species in section...
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