Widespread paleopolyploidy, gene tree conflict, and recalcitrant relationships among the carnivorous Caryophyllales
PREMISE OF STUDY: The carnivorous members of the large, hyperdiverse Caryophyllales
(eg, Venus flytrap, sundews, and Nepenthes pitcher plants) represent perhaps the oldest …
(eg, Venus flytrap, sundews, and Nepenthes pitcher plants) represent perhaps the oldest …
[HTML][HTML] Complete plastome sequencing of both living species of Circaeasteraceae (Ranunculales) reveals unusual rearrangements and the loss of the ndh gene …
Y Sun, MJ Moore, N Lin, KF Adelalu, A Meng, S Jian… - BMC genomics, 2017 - Springer
Background Among the 13 families of early-diverging eudicots, only Circaeasteraceae
(Ranunculales), which consists of the two monotypic genera Circaeaster and Kingdonia …
(Ranunculales), which consists of the two monotypic genera Circaeaster and Kingdonia …
[HTML][HTML] A continuous morphological approach to study the evolution of pollen in a phylogenetic context: an example with the order Myrtales
The study of pollen morphology has historically allowed evolutionary biologists to assess
phylogenetic relationships among Angiosperms, as well as to better understand the fossil …
phylogenetic relationships among Angiosperms, as well as to better understand the fossil …
Historical biogeography of Boraginales: West Gondwanan vicariance followed by longdistance dispersal?
Aim To examine the historical biogeography of the Boraginales using molecular dating and
ancestral area reconstruction. Location Worldwide. Methods We constructed data sets that …
ancestral area reconstruction. Location Worldwide. Methods We constructed data sets that …
Phylogenetic relationships of Burmeistera (Campanulaceae: Lobelioideae): combining whole plastome with targeted loci data in a recent radiation
The field of molecular systematics has benefited greatly with the advent of high-throughput
sequencing (HTS), making large genomic datasets commonplace. However, a large number …
sequencing (HTS), making large genomic datasets commonplace. However, a large number …
Evolution of angiosperm pollen: 4. Basal Eudicots1
MY Zhang, L Lu, AH Wortley, H Wang, DZ Li… - Annals of the Missouri …, 2017 - BioOne
In this paper, the fourth in a series documenting palynological characters across
angiosperms using a contemporary phylogenetic framework, we deal with the basal …
angiosperms using a contemporary phylogenetic framework, we deal with the basal …
[HTML][HTML] Whole-genome duplication and molecular evolution in Cornus L. (Cornaceae) – Insights from transcriptome sequences
The pattern and rate of genome evolution have profound consequences in organismal
evolution. Whole-genome duplication (WGD), or polyploidy, has been recognized as an …
evolution. Whole-genome duplication (WGD), or polyploidy, has been recognized as an …
The evolution of plant microRNAs: insights from a basal eudicot sacred lotus
T Shi, K Wang, P Yang - The plant journal, 2017 - Wiley Online Library
Summary microRNAs (miRNAs) are important noncoding small RNAs that regulate mRNAs
in eukaryotes. However, under which circumstances different miRNAs/miRNA families …
in eukaryotes. However, under which circumstances different miRNAs/miRNA families …
How many genera of vascular plants are endemic to New Caledonia? A critical review based on phylogenetic evidence
New Caledonia is a biodiversity hotspot located in the south-western Pacific, well known for
its rich, unique and endangered flora. The island flora has a high level of endemism not only …
its rich, unique and endangered flora. The island flora has a high level of endemism not only …
[HTML][HTML] Plant DNA barcodes and assessment of phylogenetic community structure of a tropical mixed dipterocarp forest in Brunei Darussalam (Borneo)
DNA barcoding is a fast and reliable tool to assess and monitor biodiversity and, via
community phylogenetics, to investigate ecological and evolutionary processes that may be …
community phylogenetics, to investigate ecological and evolutionary processes that may be …