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Genetic diversity and population structure of Yucca filamentosa (Agavaceae)
Author(s): L. K. Massey and J. L. Hamrick
Month: Mar
Year: 1998
Publication Type: Article
Journal: American Journal of Botany
Journal Link: http://www.amjbot.org/
Volume: 85
Issue: 3
Pages: 340-345
Article Topic(s): Genetics
Research Setting(s): Laboratory
Species Referenced: Yucca filamentosa (Adam's needle),
Abstract
Researches the genetic diversity of 18 populations of Yucca filamentosa in the southeastern United States. Levels of genetic diversity were high, despite the behavior of this species' sole pollinator, the yucca moth.Suggested Citation
L. K. Massey and J. L. Hamrick. "Genetic diversity and population structure of Yucca filamentosa (Agavaceae)." American Journal of Botany 85.3 (1998): 340-345.Go back