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Genomic insights into the rapid diversification of Petunia in a biodiversity hotspot in the South American grasslands.
Annals of botany - 23 May 2026
Pezzi Pedro Henrique, Gonçalves Leonardo Tresoldi, Backes Alice, Giudicelli Giovanna Câmara, Turchetto Caroline, Bombarely Aureliano, de Freitas Loreta Brandão
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND AND AIMS: Petunia provides a valuable opportunity to study speciation in a biodiversity hotspot, focusing on species with varied floral syndromes. Here, we examined a population displaying a range of flower colours, from light to dark purple, to determine its origin and explore the diversification patterns of Petunia. METHODS: We employed genotyping-by-sequencing on multiple individuals from different...
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