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Helianthus annuus ssp. texanus has chloroplast DNA and nuclear ribosomal RNA genes of Helianthus debilis ssp. cucumerifolius
Author(s): L. H. Rieseberg, S. Beckstromsternberg and K. Doan
Month: Jan
Year: 1990
Journal: Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America
Journal Link: http://www.pnas.org/
Volume: 87
Issue: 2
Pages: 593-597
Article Topic(s): Genetics,Systematics
Research Setting(s): Laboratory
Species Referenced: Helianthus debilis (Cucumberleaf sunflower),
Abstract
Studies the genetic origin of Helianthus annuus ssp. texanus. The article provides strong support for the hypothesis that Helianthus annuus ssp. texanus originated from the introduction of Helianthus annuus into Texas followed by introgression from Helianthus debilis ssp. cucumerifolius.Suggested Citation
L. H. Rieseberg, S. Beckstromsternberg and K. Doan. "Helianthus annuus ssp. texanus has chloroplast DNA and nuclear ribosomal RNA genes of Helianthus debilis ssp. cucumerifolius." Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America 87.2 (1990): 593-597.Go back