Phylogeography of Begonia luzhaiensis suggests both natural and anthropogenic causes for the marked population genetic structure

Abstract Background Sino-Vietnamese limestone karsts (SVLK) are a biodiversity hotspot rich in endemic plant species associated with caves and cave-like microhabitats. Based on phylogenetic studies of Begonia sect. Coelocentrum, a species-rich and characteristic SVLK clade, geographic isolation caus...

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Main Authors: Yu-Hsin Tseng, Han-Yau Huang, Wei-Bin Xu, Hsun-An Yang, Ching-I Peng, Yan Liu, Kuo-Fang Chung
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: SpringerOpen 2019-09-01
Series:Botanical Studies
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Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s40529-019-0267-9