The use of molecular data in mangrove plant research

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Andrea E. Schwarzbach, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Robert E. Ricklefs

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Article

Publication Date

6-2011

Abstract

The use of molecular data in plant studies has increased dramatically during the last decade. Recently, molecular techniques have been applied to mangrove plants to investigate population structure and phylogenetic relationships. We briefly review research on mangrove plants based on protein polymorphism and DNA data. Results of these molecular studies have provided new insights into conservation issues, systematics,biogeography, and population biology of mangrove plants, in many cases revealing unexpected and surprising patterns.

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Schwarzbach, A.E., Ricklefs, R.E. The use of molecular data in mangrove plant research. Wetlands Ecology and Management 9, 205–211 (2001). https://doi.org/10.1023/A:1011104706251

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https://doi.org/10.1023/A:1011104706251