Seagrass genomes reveal ancient polyploidy and adaptations to the marine environment
X Ma, S Vanneste, J Chang, L Ambrosino, K Barry… - Nature plants, 2024 - nature.com
We present chromosome-level genome assemblies from representative species of three
independently evolved seagrass lineages: Posidonia oceanica, Cymodocea nodosa …
independently evolved seagrass lineages: Posidonia oceanica, Cymodocea nodosa …
Worldwide population genomics reveal long-term stability of the mitochondrial genome architecture in a keystone marine plant
M Khachaturyan, TBH Reusch… - Genome Biology and …, 2023 - academic.oup.com
Mitochondrial genomes (mitogenomes) of flowering plants are composed of multiple
chromosomes. Recombination within and between the mitochondrial chromosomes may …
chromosomes. Recombination within and between the mitochondrial chromosomes may …
Heteroplasmy is rare in plant mitochondria compared to plastids despite similar mutation rates
M Khachaturyan, M Santer… - … Biology and Evolution, 2024 - academic.oup.com
Plant cells harbor two membrane-bound organelles containing their own genetic material–
plastids and mitochondria. Although the two organelles co-exist and co-evolve within the …
plastids and mitochondria. Although the two organelles co-exist and co-evolve within the …
A somatic genetic clock for clonal species
Age and longevity are key parameters for demography and life-history evolution of
organisms. In clonal species, a widespread life history among animals, plants, macroalgae …
organisms. In clonal species, a widespread life history among animals, plants, macroalgae …
Variation in genomic vulnerability to climate change across temperate populations of eelgrass (Zostera marina)
NW Jeffery, B Vercaemer, RRE Stanley… - Evolutionary …, 2024 - Wiley Online Library
A global decline in seagrass populations has led to renewed calls for their conservation as
important providers of biogenic and foraging habitat, shoreline stabilization and carbon …
important providers of biogenic and foraging habitat, shoreline stabilization and carbon …
Precise age estimation in clonal species using a somatic genetic clock
Age and longevity are key parameters for demography and life-history evolution of
organisms. In clonal species, a widespread life history among animals, plants, algae and …
organisms. In clonal species, a widespread life history among animals, plants, algae and …
Population genetic patterns across the native and invasive range of a widely distributed seagrass: Phylogeographic structure, invasive history and conservation …
Abstract Aim The seagrass Zostera japonica is a dramatically declined endemic species in
the Northwestern Pacific from the (sub) tropical to temperate areas, however, it is also an …
the Northwestern Pacific from the (sub) tropical to temperate areas, however, it is also an …
Genetic structure and diversity of the seagrass Zostera marina along a steep environmental gradient, with implications for genetic monitoring
Zostera marina (eelgrass) is a foundation species in coastal zones in the northern
hemisphere. Eelgrass is declining across its distribution, a trend likely to accelerate under …
hemisphere. Eelgrass is declining across its distribution, a trend likely to accelerate under …