Isozyme Variation in Four Natural Populations of Cedrus libani A.Rich. in Turkey

Key Words: Taurus cedar, genetic variation, geographical variation, starch gel electrophoresis

Isozyme Variation in Four Natural Populations of Cedrus libani A.Rich. in Turkey

Key Words: Taurus cedar, genetic variation, geographical variation, starch gel electrophoresis

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