Genetic variation

Objectives of molecular ecology
„Molecular markers are routinely used in the measurement of
• seed and pollen dispersal
• the study of breeding systems
• the assessment of genetic diversity between and within plant populations
• the identification of species (viz. DNA barcoding)
• the elucidation of phylogenetic relationships between plant species
• the study of kinship
• and the survey of phylogeographical patterns.“(Ouborg & Vriezen 2007)
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