The genetic structure of populations of orchids and its evolutionary importance: understanding processes from patterns

Authors

  • Raymond L. Tremblay University of Puerto Rico – Humacao, Department of Biology, Humacao, Puerto Rico, 00791, U.S.A. 2University of Puerto Rico – Río Piedras, Department of Biology P.O. Box 23360, San Juan, Puerto Rico, 00931-3360, U.S.A.

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.15517/lank.v3i2.23024

Abstract

Evolution through either natural selection or genetic drift is dependent on variation at the genetic and mor- phological levels. Processes that influence the genetic structure of populations include mating systems, effective population size, mutation rates and gene flow among populations. 

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Published

2016-02-01

How to Cite

Tremblay, R. L. (2016). The genetic structure of populations of orchids and its evolutionary importance: understanding processes from patterns. Lankesteriana: International Journal on Orchidology, 3(2). https://doi.org/10.15517/lank.v3i2.23024

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