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Comments on the present situation of DNA systematics in higher plants

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Short comments were made to the present situation of DNA systematics in higher plants, particularily on intraspecific variations in chloroplast DNA. Comments were also extended to DNA plant geography.

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Shimizu, T. Comments on the present situation of DNA systematics in higher plants. J. Plant Res. 106, 67–74 (1993). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02344375

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