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Retracing the centre of origin and evolutionary history of nutmeg Myristica fragrans, an emblematic spice tree species.
Proceedings. Biological sciences - 15 Apr 2026
Kusuma Jakty, Couderc Marie, Gérard Pierre R, de Navascués Miguel, Scarcelli Nora, Duminil Jérôme
Abstract excerpt
Identifying the centres of origin of cultivated plants is important for conservation and sustainable management, since this is where these species tend to be most genetically diverse. This research seeks to determine the centre of origin and evolutionary history of nutmeg (Myristica fragrans; Myristicaceae), an emblematic spice tree species traditionally believed to originate from the Banda Islands, South...
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