Phylogeography Reveals Geographic and Environmental Factors Driving Genetic Differentiation of Populus sect. Turanga in Northwest China

Phylogeography Reveals Geographic and Environmental Factors Driving Genetic Differentiation of Populus sect. Turanga in Northwest China

Populus sect. Turanga (hereafter referred to as “Populus”), including Populus euphratica and Populus pruinosa, are the predominant tree species in desert riparian forests in northwestern China. These trees play key roles in maintaining ecosystem balance, curbing desertification, and protecting biodi...

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Main Authors: Zhongshuai Gai, Juntuan Zhai, Xiangxiang Chen, Peipei Jiao, Shanhe Zhang, Jianhao Sun, Rui Qin, Hong Liu, Zhihua Wu, Zhijun Li
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2021-08-01
Series:Frontiers in Plant Science
Subjects:
Populus euphratica
Populus pruinosa
population structure
genetic diversity
geographical and environmental factors
Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fpls.2021.705083/full

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