Chloroplast microsatellite diversity in Phaseolus vulgaris.

Evolutionary studies that are aimed at defining the processes behind the present level and organization of crop genetic diversity represent the fundamental bases for biodiversity conservation and use. A Mesoamerican origin of the common bean Phaseolus vulgaris was recently suggested through analysis...

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Main Authors: Francesca eDesiderio, Elena eBitocchi, Elisa eBellucci, Domenico eRau, Monica eRodriguez, Giovanna eAttene, Roberto ePapa, Laura eNanni
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2013-01-01
Series:Frontiers in Plant Science
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Online Access:http://journal.frontiersin.org/Journal/10.3389/fpls.2012.00312/full