Polygonoideae comprises approximately 20 genera, which has a complex taxonomic history, although a few studies using plastid or nuclear DNA fragments have explored relationships within this family, intrafamilial relationships remain controversial. A comprehensive analysis, including plastome structure, phylogenomics and biogeography of Polygonoideae is lacking.
Click here for original story, Researchers explore origin, dispersal and diversification of subfamily Polygonoideae
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