Genomic evidence for recurrent genetic admixture during the domestication of Mediterranean olive trees (Olea europaea L.)

Genomic evidence for recurrent genetic admixture during the domestication of Mediterranean olive trees (Olea europaea L.)

Abstract Background Olive tree (Olea europaea L. subsp. europaea, Oleaceae) has been the most emblematic perennial crop for Mediterranean countries since its domestication around 6000 years ago in the Levant. Two taxonomic varieties are currently recognized: cultivated (var. europaea) and wild (var....

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Main Authors: Irene Julca, Marina Marcet-Houben, Fernando Cruz, Jèssica Gómez-Garrido, Brandon S. Gaut, Concepción M. Díez, Ivo G. Gut, Tyler S. Alioto, Pablo Vargas, Toni Gabaldón
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2020-10-01
Series:BMC Biology
Subjects:
Admixture
Domestication
Genome
Introgression
Olive
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12915-020-00881-6

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