The evolution and subsequent ecological expansion of grasses (Poaceae) since the Late
Cretaceous have resulted in the establishment of one of Earth's dominant biomes, the …

As the Anthropocene advances, there are few parts of Earth that have not been impacted by
human influence. Humans have had a long-sustained interaction with grassy ecosystems …

Poaceae (the grasses) is arguably the most successful plant family, in terms of its global
occurrence in (almost) all ecosystems with angiosperms, its ecological dominance in many …

Adaptation to cool climates has occurred several times in different angiosperm groups.
Among them, Pooideae, the largest grass subfamily with∼ 3,900 species including wheat …

Phytoliths, microscopic plant silica bodies, are often preserved in modern and fossil soils
and sediment, as well as in archaeological contexts. They record unique characteristics of …

We present a comprehensive review of the characteristics and structure of the Eurasian
steppe and of its evolutionary history in space and time. During the last decades …

Many questions in evolutionary biology require an estimate of divergence times but, for
groups with a sparse fossil record, such estimates rely heavily on molecular dating methods …

Flowering plants initially diversified during the Mesozoic era at least 140 million years ago in
regions of the world where temperate seasonal environments were not encountered. Since …

Key message The interaction between VRN-A1 and FR-A2 largely affect the frost tolerance
of hexaploid wheat. Abstract Frost tolerance is critical for wheat survival during cold winters …

We review recent progress in understanding cold and freezing stress responses in forage
grass species, notably Lolium and Festuca species. The chromosomal positions of important …