Molecular Systematics of <i>Valerianella</i> Mill. (Caprifoliaceae): Challenging the Taxonomic Value of Genetically Controlled Carpological Traits

<i>Valerianella</i> (cornsalad) is a taxonomically complex genus formed by 50–65 annual Holarctic species classified into at least four main sections. Carpological traits (sizes and shapes of achenes and calyx teeth) have been used to characterize its sections and species. However, the p...

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Main Authors: Itziar Arnelas, Ernesto Pérez-Collazos, Josefa López-Martínez, Juan Antonio Devesa, Pilar Catalán
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2022-05-01
Series:Plants
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2223-7747/11/10/1276