Genetic diversity and ex situ conservation of Loropetalum subcordatum, an endangered species endemic to China

Abstract Background Loropetalum subcordatum is an endangered species endemic to China that is characterized by narrow distribution, small population size, and delayed fertilization. However, the genetic diversity of the entire extant natural and ex situ populations has not been assessed to date. In...

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Main Authors: Bai-Jun Li, Jie-Yu Wang, Zhong-Jian Liu, Xue-Ying Zhuang, Jiu-Xiang Huang
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2018-02-01
Series:BMC Genetics
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Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12863-018-0599-6