Interspecific amplification of tea tree (Melaleuca alternifolia - Myrtaceae) microsatellite loci - Potential implications for conservation studies

Australian Journal of Botany

Volumn 48, Issue 3, 2000, Pages 367-373

  Rossetto, M ^a   Harriss, F C L ^a   Mclauchlan, A ^a   Henry, R J ^a   Baverstock, P R ^a   Lee, L S ^a  

^a SOUTHERN CROSS UNIVERSITY   (Australia)

Author keywords

[No Author keywords available]

Indexed keywords

BACKHOUSIA CITRIODORA; CALLISTEMON SALIGNUS; EUCALYPTUS; MELALEUCA ALTERNIFOLIA;

EID: 0033927187     PISSN: 00671924     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1071/BT98084     Document Type: Article

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