Molecular evolution of <it>Adh </it>and <it>LEAFY </it>and the phylogenetic utility of their introns in <it>Pyrus </it>(Rosaceae)

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>The genus <it>Pyrus </it>belongs to the tribe Pyreae (the former subfamily Maloideae) of the family Rosaceae, and includes one of the most important commercial fruit crops, pear. The phylogeny of <it>Pyrus </it&g...

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Main Authors: Cao Jiashu, Liu Jing, Spooner David, Hu Chunyun, Zheng Xiaoyan, Teng Yuanwen
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2011-09-01
Series:BMC Evolutionary Biology
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2148/11/255