Open AccessThe genetic structure of populations of orchids and its evolutionary importance: understanding processes from patterns
Author(s) -
Raymond L. Tremblay
Publication year - 2016
Publication title -
lankesteriana
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.398
H-Index - 13
eISSN - 2215-2067
pISSN - 1409-3871
DOI - 10.15517/lank.v3i2.23024
Subject(s) - biology , selection (genetic algorithm) , population , evolutionary biology , gene flow , genetic variation , genetic drift , natural selection , genetics , gene , demography , computer science , artificial intelligence , sociology
Evolution through either natural selection or genetic drift is dependent on variation at the genetic and mor- phological levels. Processes that influence the genetic structure of populations include mating systems, effective population size, mutation rates and gene flow among populations.