Volatile organic compounds (VOCs) are emitted by plants as a consequence of their
interaction with biotic and abiotic factors, and have a very important role in plant evolution …

Recent research in plant epigenetics has increased our understanding of how epigenetic
variability can contribute to adaptive phenotypic plasticity in natural populations. Studies …

Trees have a long lifespan and must continually adapt to environmental pressures, notably
in the context of climate change. Epigenetic mechanisms are doubtless involved in …

Polyploidy is a pervasive and recurring phenomenon across the tree of life, which occurred
at variable time scales, ecological amplitudes and cell types, and is especially prominent in …

Niche evolution in plant polyploids remains controversial and evidence for alternative
patterns has been reported. Using the autopolyploid Dianthus broteri complex (2×, 4×, 6× …

Epigenetic signals can affect plant phenotype and fitness and be stably inherited across
multiple generations. Epigenetic regulation plays a key role in the mechanisms of plant …

Without directly altering the underlying DNA sequence, epigenetic signals such as histone
modifications, DNA methylation and RNA interference (RNAi) can be specific to particular …

Alpine habitats are shaped by harsh abiotic conditions and cold climates. Temperature
stress can affect phenotypic plasticity, reproduction, and epigenetic profiles, which may …

In the recent years, there has been considerable interest to investigate the adaptive
transgenerational plasticity of plants and how a “stress memory” can be transmitted to the …

Increasing evidence supports a major role for abiotic stress response in the success of plant
polyploids, which usually thrive in harsh environments. However, understanding the …