Molecular and morphological evidence of hybridization between two dimorphic sympatric species of Fuchsia (Onagraceae).

ABSTRACT: Hybridization is commonly reported in angiosperms, generally based on morphology, and in few cases confirmed by molecular markers. Fuchsia has a long tradition of ornamental cultivars with different hybrids produced by artificial crosses, so natural hybridization between sympatric Fuchsia species could be common. Natural hybridization between F. microphylla and F. thymifolia was tested using six newly developed microsatellites for F. microphylla in addition to other molecular markers with codominant and maternal inheritance. Geometric morphometrics of leaves and floral structures were also used to identify putative hybrids. Hybrids showed a different degree of genetic admixture between both parental species. Chloroplast DNA (cpDNA) sequences indicated tha

SUBMITTER: Indira Cervantes-Diaz C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10783250 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature