Molecular evidence for natural hybridization between wild loquat ( Eriobotrya japonica ) and its relative E. prinoides

Conclusions: Our study provides compelling evidence for a hybrid status for E. prinoides var. daduheensis. Most hybrid individuals are later-generation hybrids. Both E. japonica and E. prinoides can serve as female parent. Differential adaptation might maintain the species boundary of E. prinoides and E. japonica in the face of hybridization and potential introgression.
Source: BMC Plant Biology - Category: Biology Authors: Source Type: research