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Molecular genetic mapping and plant evolutionary biology

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With the advent of molecular genetic mapping, it is possible to study the genetic basis of natural heritable variation in new ways. Here, three potential uses of molecular genetic mapping in plant ecology and evolutionary biology are discussed; (1) accurate estimation of genetic parameters, (2) understanding speciation and/or adaptation, and (3) investigating whole genome organization. Basic methods for mapping genes and important mapping strategies are outlined. Recent studies are introduced to illustrate progress so far in applying the new methods in ecological and evolutionary research.

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    Present address: Vegetation Conservation Laboratory, National Institute of Agro-Environmental Sciences, 305-8604, Tsukuba, Japan

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Shibaike, H. Molecular genetic mapping and plant evolutionary biology. J. Plant Res. 111, 383–388 (1998). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02507802

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