JOURNAL ARTICLE

Unlocking the secret diversity of Anadenanthera: insights from molecular genetics of four evolving species.

  • Published In: Botanical Journal of the Linnean Society, 2024, v. 204, n. 1. P. 47 1 of 3

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  • Authored By: Mangaravite, Érica; Silveira, Thamyres Cardoso da; Vinson, Christina Cleo; Bueno, Marcelo Leandro; Silva, Roberta dos Santos; Carniello, Maria Antonia; Veldman, Joseph W; Garcia, Magali Gonçalves; Oliveira, Luiz Orlando de 3 of 3

Abstract

This article focuses on the genetic diversity and species delimitation within the genus *Anadenanthera* (Fabaceae), challenging the currently accepted classification of two species with four varieties proposed by Altschul. Using molecular data from 283 specimens genotyped with 12 simple sequence repeats (SSRs) and ITS sequence data from 186 specimens, the study found strong genetic evidence supporting the existence of four reproductively isolated species, consistent with Brenan's earlier four-species classification. Ecological niche modeling further indicated distinct paleoclimatic distributions for these taxa, reinforcing their separation. The findings suggest revising the taxonomy of *Anadenanthera* to recognize four species, which has implications for conservation strategies in Neotropical seasonal forests.

Additional Information

  • Source:Botanical Journal of the Linnean Society. 2024/01, Vol. 204, Issue 1, p47
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Health and Medicine
  • Publication Date:2024
  • ISSN:0024-4074
  • DOI:10.1093/botlinnean/boad037
  • Accession Number:174978905
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