Phylogeographic studies have investigated genetic variation and structure within species or closely related lineages and are fundamental for understanding factors and processes of genetic divergence as well as speciation. This virtual issue collects 35 papers on phylogeographic studies published in the Journal of Plant Research and focuses on three major topics in biodiversity: (1) biogeography, (2) systematics, and (3) evolution.
Keywords: Genetic structure; Japanese Archipelago; Phylogeny; Phylogeography.
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