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RESEARCH LITERATURE

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The genetic diversity of Scaevola plumieri (Goodeniaceae), an indigenous dune coloniser, as revealed by inter simple sequence repeat (ISSR) fingerprinting

Author(s): N. P. Barker, K. T. Harman, B. S. Ripley and J. Bond

Month: Dec
Year: 2003

Publication Type: Article
Journal: South African Journal of Botany
Journal Link: http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/journal/02546299
Volume: 68
Issue: 4
Pages: 532-541

Article Topic(s): Genetics
Research Setting(s): Coastal, Laboratory

Species Referenced: Scaevola plumieri (Gullfeed),

Abstract

Genetic analysis of 16 populations of Scaevola plumieri in South Africa revealed genetic isolation of populations and low rates of clonal reproduction. The authors conclude that isolated dunes may reproduce clonally, but that gene transfer between dunes does occur. Establishment rates are inferred to be low though once established, individuals can become large.

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N. P. Barker, K. T. Harman, B. S. Ripley and J. Bond. "The genetic diversity of Scaevola plumieri (Goodeniaceae), an indigenous dune coloniser, as revealed by inter simple sequence repeat (ISSR) fingerprinting." South African Journal of Botany 68.4 (2003): 532-541.

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ISSN: 0254-6299

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