Claim · model-written summary
PCO and STRUCTURE results suggested a boundary between P. sclerocarpa and P. villosa.
- Taxon
- P. sclerocarpa and P. villosa
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Portulaca villosae0 - Outcome
- species boundarye0
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Organisms pictured · Representative pictures of the matched species, not figures from the paper.
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Verbatim
e0“PCO graphs and STRUCTURE analysis results of K = 2 suggested a species boundary between P. sclerocarpa and P. villosa”
Title
Clifford W. Morden; Steve Evans; Paul Hosten; et al. Pacific Science 2025. doi:10.2984/78.3.5
Other claims from this paper (7)
- Observation SRAP analysis supported Portulaca sclerocarpa and P. villosa as distinct species.
- Observation PCO and STRUCTURE results indicated definite population structure among islands.
- Observation P. villosa plants from Nihoa were genetically distinct and may represent a new taxon.
- Observation The Olowalu, Maui collection was determined to be a P. villosa form warranting distinct variety status.
- Recommendation The authors recommend monitoring and maintaining existing populations and individuals.
- Recommendation The authors recommend seed collection or vegetative cuttings for propagation.
- Recommendation The authors recommend reintroduction and translocation within the island of population origin.