Acer grosseri, an economically and ecologically important maple species, is mainly distributed in North China. Based on Sequence Related Amplified Polymorphism (SRAP) markers and morphological characters, A. grosseri shows rich genetic diversity. Less genetic differentiation occurred between than within natural populations. All studied populations of A. grosseri formed two main clusters. There was no significant correlation between genetic and geographical distances among populations. The biological characters, mating system, gene exchange, and selective pressure from environmental heterogeneity are the main factors affecting the genetic population structure of A. grosseri.
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