Table 4. Comparison of analyses of molecular variance (AMOVA), based on AFLP data, of Astragalus edulis across the main geographical groups (IP, Iberian Peninsula; M, Morocco; CI, Canary Islands), and populations (are shown in brackets) (see Table 1 and Fig. 1).
| Source of variation | MS | d.f. | Absolute variation | Percentage of variation | FST | 95% confidence interval |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| One group (A1–A17) | 0.289 | 26.2–30.8 | ||||
| Among populations | 9268.217 | 16 | 24.641 | 28.94 | ||
| Within populations | 20755.722 | 343 | 60.512 | 71.06 | ||
| Three groups: IP(A1–A6); M(A7–A14) and C(A15–A17) | 0.346 | 21.1–26.8 | ||||
| Among groups | 5694.211 | 2 | 22.611 | 24.44 | ||
| Among populations | 3574.006 | 14 | 9.383 | 10.14 | ||
| Within populations | 20755.722 | 343 | 60.512 | 65.41 | ||