Genetic evidence of multiple invasions and a small number of founders of Asian Palmyra palm (Borassus flabellifer) in Thailand

Abstract Background Borassus flabellifer or Asian Palmyra palm is an important crop for local economies in the South and Southeast Asia for its fruit and palm sugar production. Archeological and historical evidence indicated the presence of this species in Southeast Asia dating back at least 1500 ye...

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Main Authors: Kwanjai Pipatchartlearnwong, Akarapong Swatdipong, Supachai Vuttipongchaikij, Somsak Apisitwanich
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2017-10-01
Series:BMC Genetics
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Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12863-017-0554-y