Biosystematic studies in European species ofGladiolus (Iridaceae) |
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Authors: | L. W. D. van Raamsdonk T. de Vries |
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Affiliation: | (1) Institute for Horticultural Plant Breeding, P.O. Box 16, NL-6700 AA Wageningen, The Netherlands |
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Abstract: | Representative specimens of the EuropeanGladiolus species (excl.G. palustris) were used to study variability and relationships. 25 characters were measured for cluster, principal component and Wells hybrid analyses (Figs. 1–3). Three (with PCA) respective five (cluster analysis) main groups are revealed. Bulb characteristics appear to be very useful for indentification. The subspecific status ofG. communis subsp.byzantinus is confirmed. Hybrids of four different parental combinations were detected in our collection. Most species include polyploid series. Partly 3x, 4x, 6x, 8x, 12x and aneuploid cytotypes but no diploids were found. Polyploids as pioneers and hybridization of sympatric species are apparently linked to migrations during the glacial periods. |
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Keywords: | Angiosperms Iridaceae Gladiolus G. atroviolaceus G. communis G. illyricus G. imbricatus G. italicus Geography morphology multivariate analysis chromosome numbers |
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