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Genetic variance and covariance for physiological traits in Lobelia: Are there constraints on adaptive evolution?

Author(s): C. M. Caruso, H. Maherali, A. Mikulyuk, K. Carlson and R. B. Jackson

Month: Apr
Year: 2005

Publication Type: Article
Journal: Evolution
Volume: 59
Issue: 4
Pages: 826-837

Article Topic(s): Chemistry,Genetics,Light,Nutrients,Water
Research Setting(s): Laboratory

Species Referenced: Lobelia cardinalis (Cardinal flower),

Abstract

Lobelia siphilitica and Lobelia cardinalis were used as model organisms to look for signs of genetically controlled physiological variance. Genetic control of variance was detected in both species for different physiological responses. Evidence for genetic regulation of all physiological responses was detected in L. siphilitica and for physiological responses associated with photosynthetic rate in L. cardinalis.

Suggested Citation

C. M. Caruso, H. Maherali, A. Mikulyuk, K. Carlson and R. B. Jackson. "Genetic variance and covariance for physiological traits in Lobelia: Are there constraints on adaptive evolution?" Evolution 59.4 (2005): 826-837.

Article Links

ISSN: 0014-3820
DOI: 10.1111/j.0014-3820.2005.tb01756.x
JSTOR: http://www.jstor.org/stable/3449029

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