Molecular and dendrochronological analysis of natural root grafting in Populus tremuloides (Salicaceae).

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Summary

It is hypothesized that the maintenance of clonal diversity in this species can be facilitated by integrating different clones through natural root grafts into aspen's communal root system, which increases the chances of clone survival.

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2009-08-01
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Biology, Salicaceae, Root system, Botany, Liana

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