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Population genetics and phylogenomic insights into the origin of economically important black pepper (Piper nigrum).
American journal of botany - 1 Apr 2026
Metschina Dominik, Cauz-Santos Luiz A, Christenhusz Maarten J M, Wimalarathna Nilni A, Silva Tara D, Berger Andreas, Byng James W, Dissanayake Harsha, Yakandawala Deepthi, Wickramasuriya Anushka M, Turner Barbara, Chase Mark W, Samuel Rosabelle
Abstract excerpt
PREMISE: We conducted population genetic and phylogenomic analyses of several cultivated Piper nigrum varieties and closely related species. We sought to establish (1) the genetic constitution of P. nigrum and its putative status as an allotetraploid hybrid of Indian origin, and (2) its relationships to other species of Piper in South and Southeast Asia. METHODS: We analyzed high-quality data comprising single...
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