Hybridization and introgression of native and foreign Sorbus tree species in unique environments of protected mountainous areas.

ABSTRACT: Hybridization and introgression are important processes influencing the genetic diversity and evolution of species. These processes are of particular importance in protected areas, where they can lead to the formation of hybrids between native and foreign species and may ultimately result in the loss of parental species from their natural range. Despite their importance, the contribution of hybridization and introgression to genetic diversity in Sorbus genus remains not fully recognized. We analysed the genetic and morphological variability of several Sorbus species including native (Sorbus aria), foreign (S. intermedia) and potentially hybrid (S. carpatica) individuals from the Polish Carpathian range. Patterns of variation at 13 nuclear microsatellite l

SUBMITTER: Hebda A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7877695 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature