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Summary: Phytologia (August 2011) 93(2)198
LOW VARIABILITY OF DNA FINGERPRINTS OF TEXAS
SNOWBELLS: CONSERVATION IMPLICATIONS
Robert P. Adams
Biology Department, Baylor University, Waco, TX 76706
Robert_Adams@baylor.edu
and
Jackie Poole
Wildlife Diversity Program, Texas Parks and Wildlife Department,
Austin, TX 78744 jackie.poole@tpwd.state.tx.us
ABSTRACT
Texas snowbells (Styrax platanifolius var. texanus) is one of
the most threatened native Texas plants. A preliminary study using
DNA fingerprinting (RAPDs) was performed on plants from three
natural populations. Almost no genetic variation was found, either
within or between these three populations. Implications for
conservation are discussed. Phytologia 93(2):198-202 (August 1, 2011)
KEY WORDS: Styrax platanifolius var. texanus, Texas snowbells,
RAPDs, conservation.
Texas snowbells (Styrax platanifolius Engelm. ex Torr. var.
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