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Integrating morphology, nuclear SSR, and chloroplast genomes to investigate hybrid origin and species delimitation in the Lycium barbarum L. and its varieties in China

Crossref DOI link: https://doi.org/10.1186/s12862-026-02533-9

Published Online: 2026-05-19

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Authors

Zhang, Lei

Zhao, Jinju

Zhang, Chaopan

Liao, Xiulian

Zheng, Guoqi

Wei, Yuqing
Funding

Funding for this research was provided by:

National Natural Science Foundation of China (32260049)

Natural Science Foundation of Ningxia Province (2022AAC05036)

Natural Science Foundation of Ningxia Province (2021AAC02005)
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Article History

Received: 9 February 2026

Accepted: 14 May 2026

First Online: 19 May 2026

Declarations

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: All plant materials used in this study were collected from public lands in the Ningxia region of China. Sampling was conducted with permission from the relevant governing authorities and in compliance with applicable national legislation. The collection process fully adhered to ethical norms and met the requirements of both national/international regulations and institutional guidelines.

: The authors declare no competing interests.

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