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Population genetic structure in Nolina brittoniana (Agavaceae), a plant endemic to the central ridges of Florida
Author(s): R. W. Dolan, R. Yahr, E. S. Menges
Year: 2004
Journal: Southeastern Naturalist
Volume: 3
Issue: 1
Pages: 25-36
Article Topic(s): Genetics, Rare plants
Research Setting(s): Sandhill, Scrub
Species Referenced: Nolina brittoniana (Britton's beargrass),
Abstract
Researches the genetics of Nolina brittoniana, a plant endemic to scrub and sandhill habitats in central ridges of Florida. Compared to other endemic plants, N. brittoniana had less genetic variation but there was no evidence of recent genetic bottlenecks. This is consistent with the theory that populations of this species have always been small, isolated, and low density.Suggested Citation
R. W. Dolan, R. Yahr, and E. S. Menges. "Population genetic structure in Nolina brittoniana (Agavaceae), a plant endemic to the central ridges of Florida." Southeastern Naturalist 3.1 (2004): 25-36.Go back