Gene flow and diversification in a species complex of Alcantarea inselberg bromeliads

• Published in: Botanical journal of the Linnean Society Vol. 181; no. 3; pp. 505 - 520
• Main Authors: Lexer, Christian, Marthaler, Fabienne, Humbert, Sarah, Barbará, Thelma, Harpe, Marylaure, Bossolini, Eligio, Paris, Margot, Martinelli, Gustavo, Versieux, Leonardo M.
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Oxford Oxford University Press 01.07.2016
• Subjects: adaptive radiation; Brazil; Bromeliaceae; Endemic species; Evolutionary genetics; Gene flow; genes; Genetic diversity; genetic markers; genetic variation; Genetics; genomics; genotype; Genotypes; genotyping; hybridization; microsatellites; niches; outcrossing; phenotype; plastid DNA; progeny; rain forests; Rainforests; restriction site‐associated DNA sequencing; Speciation; Brazil

Inselberg‐adapted species of bromeliads (Bromeliaceae) have been suggested as model systems for understanding the evolutionary genetics of species complexes and radiations in terrestrial, island‐like environments. Bromeliads are particularly suitable for addressing the potential roles of interspecif...