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RESEARCH LITERATURE

The Research Literature database was created and funded by the Florida Wildflower Foundation. Use the search features below to find scientific articles on native wildflowers that are commercially available or used in restoration projects.

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High genetic diversity in Sarracenia leucophylla (Sarraceniaceae), a carnivorous wetland herb

Author(s): Z. F. Wang, J. L. Hamrick and M. J. W. Godt

Month: May
Year: 2004

Publication Type: Article
Journal: Journal of Heredity
Volume: 95
Issue: 3
Pages: 234-243

Article Topic(s): Conservation assessment, Genetics, Rare plants, Provenance
Research Setting(s): Laboratory,Wetland

Species Referenced: Sarracenia leucophylla (Crimson pitcherplant),

Abstract

Evaluates the genetic diversity in Sarracenia leucophylla from 10 natural populations and one ex situ population propagated for restoration. Genetic diversity was unexpectedly high. Genetic diversity was lower in smaller populations than large populations, although not significantly so. There were statistically significant differences among populations and a correlation between genetic and geographic distance. The ex situ population captured most of the genetic diversity found in the source population.

Suggested Citation

Z. F. Wang, J. L. Hamrick and M. J. W. Godt. "High genetic diversity in Sarracenia leucophylla (Sarraceniaceae), a carnivorous wetland herb." Journal of Heredity 95.3 (2004): 234-243.

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ISSN: 0022-1503
DOI: 10.1093/jhered/esh043

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