Interrelationships of Camellia sasanqua, C. hiemalis, C. vernalis and C. japonica based on esterase isozyme variation.
Year: 1984
Type: article
Abstract: Esterase isozyme variation of Camellia sasanqua, C.hiernalis, C.vernalis and C.japonica was examined to reveal interspecific relationships. A band, band 4, whose frequency distribution was a clue to estimate the formation processes of C.sasanqua and C.vernalis was detected. The band was observed with high frequency in C.hielnalis, but in none of the wild C.sasanqua strains. Amdng C.sasanqua cultivars, none of the cultivars with white flowers showed band 4, but many cultivars with reddish flowers and most reimported ones did. It appears that C.sasanqua cultivars carrying reddish or doubled ffowers were formed not only through the selection of wild strains but also through the introgression of C.hiemalis with reddish or doubled flowers. It also appears that some C.vernalis cultivars have been influenced by C.hiemalis. Therefore, we cannot draw distinct boundary lines among the above species. They have introgressed with one another as evidenced in the wide variety of horticultural collections.
Source: Ikushugaku zasshi
Authors: Kaoru NAGATO, Naotoshi HAKODA
Language: English
Domain: Life Sciences
SDG: Zero hunger
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W2325307477