Phylogeny, Biogeography and Genetic Diversity of the Pea Family

Smýkal P.

The Fabeae tribe contains some of the most important grain legume crops, namely La­thyrus, Lens, Pisum, Vicia and the monotypic genus Vavilovia. Reconstructing its phylogenetic relationship is essential for understanding the origin and diversifica­tion of this economically and ecologically important group of the Leguminosae. Pea (P. sa­tivum) as one of the oldest domesticated crops, is the third most widely grown legume. This study also links the genetic diversity to species evolution as well as agronomical use.

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