Evolution of the Cotton Genus, Gossypium, and Its Domestication in the Americas
Gossypium, the cotton genus, includes∼ 50 species distributed in tropical and sub-tropical
regions of all continents except Europe. Here we provide a synopsis of the evolutionary …
regions of all continents except Europe. Here we provide a synopsis of the evolutionary …
Plant phylogeny as a window on the evolution of hyperdiversity in the tropical rainforest biome
Contents Summary 1408 I. Introduction 1408 II. A brief history of hypotheses 1410 III. Age of
TRF biome and lineages 1411 IV. Frequency of immigration from other biomes 1413 V …
TRF biome and lineages 1411 IV. Frequency of immigration from other biomes 1413 V …
Peace in Colombia is a critical moment for Neotropical connectivity and conservation: Save the northern Andes–Amazon biodiversity bridge
Colombia is one of the most biodiverse countries in the world that has historically and is
currently experiencing extensive deforestation and habitat fragmentation. Here we show …
currently experiencing extensive deforestation and habitat fragmentation. Here we show …
Evolution of ectomycorrhizal symbiosis in plants
Abstract Knowledge about the mycorrhizal root traits of plants is critical for understanding
ecosystem processes from landscape to global scale. In spite of> 130 years of research …
ecosystem processes from landscape to global scale. In spite of> 130 years of research …
The climatic challenge: Which plants will people use in the next century?
More than 31,000 useful plant species have been documented to fulfil needs and services
for humans or the animals and environment we depend on. Despite this diversity, humans …
for humans or the animals and environment we depend on. Despite this diversity, humans …
Population genomic analyses of the chocolate tree, Theobroma cacao L., provide insights into its domestication process
OE Cornejo, MC Yee, V Dominguez… - Communications …, 2018 - nature.com
Domestication has had a strong impact on the development of modern societies. We
sequenced 200 genomes of the chocolate plant Theobroma cacao L. to show for the first …
sequenced 200 genomes of the chocolate plant Theobroma cacao L. to show for the first …
Domestication of the Amazonian fruit tree cupuaçu may have stretched over the past 8000 years
Amazonia, one of the largest and most biodiverse ecosystems on Earth, is a significant yet
less-known arena for ancient plant domestication. Here, we traced the origins of cupuaçu …
less-known arena for ancient plant domestication. Here, we traced the origins of cupuaçu …
The genome of Shorea leprosula (Dipterocarpaceae) highlights the ecological relevance of drought in aseasonal tropical rainforests
Hyperdiverse tropical rainforests, such as the aseasonal forests in Southeast Asia, are
supported by high annual rainfall. Its canopy is dominated by the species-rich tree family of …
supported by high annual rainfall. Its canopy is dominated by the species-rich tree family of …
Three de novo assembled wild cacao genomes from the Upper Amazon
Theobroma cacao, the chocolate tree, is indigenous to the Amazon basin, the greatest
biodiversity hotspot on earth. Recent advancement in plant genomics highlights the …
biodiversity hotspot on earth. Recent advancement in plant genomics highlights the …
Plastome evolution and phylogenetic relationships among Malvaceae subfamilies
JH Wang, MJ Moore, H Wang, ZX Zhu, HF Wang - Gene, 2021 - Elsevier
Malvaceae sl is the largest family of Malvales, comprising more than 4225 species. Within
Malvaceae, the phylogenetic relationships among subfamilies remain controversial. To …
Malvaceae, the phylogenetic relationships among subfamilies remain controversial. To …