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Morphological and Genetic Variation Among Callithrix Hybrids in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Callithrix jacchus and C. penicillata have successfully established anthropogenic introduced populations throughout Rio de Janeiro state, where the...
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Circadian Variation in Activities of Blackbuck Under Captivity in Punjab, Pakistan
Blackbucks ( Antilope cervicapra ) are extinct in the wild in Pakistan and are maintained in captivity at diverse places. The present study reports the...
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Heritable microbiome variation is correlated with source environment in locally adapted maize varieties
Beneficial interactions with microorganisms are pivotal for crop performance and resilience. However, it remains unclear how heritable the microbiome...
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Analysis of bitter gourd genotypes for yield and traits that contribute to yield using character association and path coefficients under temperate conditions of Kashmir
A field experiment was conducted on several genotypes of bitter gourd at the Vegetable Experimental Field of SKUAST-K, Shalimar, Srinagar in 2019 to...
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Unlocking allelic variation in circadian clock genes to develop environmentally robust and productive crops
Main conclusionMolecular mechanisms of biological rhythms provide opportunities to harness functional allelic diversity in core (and trait- or...
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Clinal versus disruptive latitudinal variation in fruit traits of a South American mistletoe
Fruit traits have historically been interpreted as plant adaptations to their seed dispersers. On the other hand, different environmental factors,...
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Evolution of chromosome numbers in Cuphea (Lythraceae) reveals associations between morphological variation and polyploidy
Studies on the interplay between morphological diversity and genomic duplication are crucial, since novel traits may have profound evolutionary and...
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Morphological and biochemical variation of Ajuga chamaecistus Ging. ex Benth. in different habitats of Markazi province in the center of Iran
BackgroundMedicinal plants, such as Ajuga chamaecistus Ging. ex Benth. are a natural and available source of treatment for a wide range of diseases....
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Sex-specific ventral dichromatism and melanization in harlequin toads (Atelopus): a common but overlooked character of unknown function
Hidden colors are a widespread phenomenon in the animal kingdom, particularly in anurans. In some cases, hidden colors are suddenly exposed during...
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Genetic variation of Scots pine (Pinus sylvestris L.) in Eurasia: impact of postglacial recolonization and human-mediated gene transfer
Key messageThe range-wide level of genetic variation of Scots pine ( Pinus sylvestris L.) is geographically structured. High admixture and low...
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Variation of antlers in individual red deer (Cervus elaphus) stags: repeatability, age and side effects
Antlers are formed anew each year to realise an optimal relationship between their size and weight and the physical body condition in Cervidae . This...
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Genetic variation and selection of 10-year-old Eucalyptus camaldulensis based on wind damage index and wood properties
Typhoons are becoming frequent and intense with ongoing climate change, threatening ecological security and healthy forest development in coastal...
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Nutlet micromorphology and character evolution of Lappula species (Boraginaceae) and its systematic implications
BackgroundThe macro/micro-morphology of nutlets in 11 species (and 22 accessions) of the Boraginaceae family was investigated using stereomicroscope...
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Comprehensive and deep evaluation of structural variation detection pipelines with third-generation sequencing data
BackgroundStructural variation (SV) detection methods using third-generation sequencing data are widely employed, yet accurately detecting SVs...
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Temporal stability in color patterns and body size variation in a six-year monitored population of the aposematic toad (Melanophryniscus rubriventris)
Color polymorphisms in poison frogs have intrigued evolutionary ecologists, as understanding the mechanisms that sustain them is of great interest....
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Assessing genetic variation in Gossypium barbadense L. germplasm based on fibre characters
BackgroundGossypium barbadense L. has specific fibre in terms of its length, strength, and fineness, and known as extra-long staple (ELS) cotton,...
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Assessment of genetic variation in turmeric (Curcuma longa L.) varieties based on morphological and molecular characterization
Turmeric ( Curcuma longa L.) is an economically valuable spice crop with a wide range of applications. Crop improvement efforts in this crop had led...
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Convergent character displacement in sympatric tamarin calls (Saguinus spp.)
AbstractCharacter displacement, or a shift in traits where species co-occur, is one of the most common ecological patterns to result from...
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Variation in nutritional composition of Strychnos spinosa Lam. morphotypes in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
Fruits of Strychnos spinosa Lam. hold considerable food value within rural communities. However, no study has reported the nutritional profile of S....
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How do substrate types affect the seasonal richness and functional feeding groups variation of benthic insects in an arid region (northeastern Algeria)?
The diversity of bottom substrates is a primary driver of taxonomic richness and species abundance patterns of freshwater benthic insects in space...
