Hybridization has localized effect on genetic variation in closely related pine species
Our results suggest that hybrid zones act as sinks rather than melting pots of genetic diversity. Hybridization influences sympatric populations but is confined to contact zones. The spectrum of parental species ancestry in hybrids reflects the old evolutionary history of the sympatric populations. These findings also imply that introgression may play a crucial role in the adaptation of hybrids to specific environments.
Authors
- Bartosz Łabiszak (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2548-9186)
- Witold Wachowiak (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2898-3523)
- Sebastian Szczepański (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9701-0771)
- Martyna Lasek (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0850-6116)
Institutions
- Institute of Dendrology (PL)
- Adam Mickiewicz University in Poznań (PL)
- Polish Academy of Sciences (PL)
Publication Details
- Journal
- BMC Plant Biology
- Published
- 2024-10-26
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1186/s12870-024-05732-y
- Citations
- 5
- Primary Topic
- Genetic diversity and population structure
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 2.75
Funders
- Narodowe Centrum Nauki