Polyploidy, or the duplication of entire genomes, has been observed in prokaryotic and
eukaryotic organisms, and in somatic and germ cells. The consequences of polyploidization …

Polyploidy, defined as the coexistence of three or more complete sets of chromosomes in an
organism's cells, is considered as a pivotal moving force in the evolutionary history of …

Premise of the Study The Caryophyllales contain~ 12,500 species and are known for their
cosmopolitan distribution, convergence of trait evolution, and extreme adaptations. Some …

Acquisition of evolutionary novelties is a fundamental process for adapting to the external
environment and invading new niches and results in the diversification of life, which we can …

The king protea (Protea cynaroides), an earlydiverging eudicot, is the most iconic species
from the Megadiverse Cape Floristic Region, and the national flower of South Africa …

Reliable estimates of divergence times are crucial for biological studies to decipher temporal
patterns of macro-and microevolution of genes and organisms. Molecular sequences have …

This analytical review builds on previous descriptions of the recalcitrant seed trait's
taxonomic and phylogenetic coverage and provides new insights into the recalcitrant seed …

Premise A major goal of systematic biology is to uncover the evolutionary history of
organisms and translate that knowledge into stable classification systems. Here, we …

Premise of the Study The basal asterid order, Cornales, experienced a rapid radiation
during the Cretaceous, which has made it difficult to elucidate the early evolution of the order …

Premise of research. Phylogenetic comparative methods provide a powerful approach for
exploring the macroevolution of plant functional traits. Such approaches can uncover trait …