Avian introgression in the genomic era
Introgression, the incorporation of genetic material from one (sub) species into the gene pool
of another by means of hybridization and backcrossing, is a common phenomenon in birds …
of another by means of hybridization and backcrossing, is a common phenomenon in birds …
The genic view of hybridization in the Anthropocene
J Ottenburghs - Evolutionary Applications, 2021 - Wiley Online Library
Human impact is noticeable around the globe, indicating that a new era might have begun:
the Anthropocene. Continuing human activities, including land‐use changes, introduction of …
the Anthropocene. Continuing human activities, including land‐use changes, introduction of …
Exploring the hybrid speciation continuum in birds
J Ottenburghs - Ecology and evolution, 2018 - Wiley Online Library
Hybridization is increasingly recognized as a creative evolutionary force contributing to
adaptation and speciation. Homoploid hybrid speciation—the process in which hybridization …
adaptation and speciation. Homoploid hybrid speciation—the process in which hybridization …
More grist for the mill? Species delimitation in the genomic era and its implications for conservation
Species delimitation is one of the most contested areas in modern biology, with widespread
disagreement about almost every aspect of the definition and implementation of the …
disagreement about almost every aspect of the definition and implementation of the …
Resolving the avian tree of life from top to bottom: the promise and potential boundaries of the phylogenomic era
Reconstructing relationships among extant birds (Neornithes) has been one of the most
difficult problems in phylogenetics, and, despite intensive effort, the avian tree of life remains …
difficult problems in phylogenetics, and, despite intensive effort, the avian tree of life remains …
Origins, timing and introgression of domestic geese revealed by whole genome data
J Wen, H Li, H Wang, J Yu, T Zhu, J Zhang, X Li… - Journal of animal …, 2023 - Springer
Background Geese are among the most important poultry species in the world. The current
generally accepted hypothesis is that the European domestic geese originated from greylag …
generally accepted hypothesis is that the European domestic geese originated from greylag …
Identifying hybrids & the genomics of hybridization: Mallards & American black ducks of Eastern North America
Resolving evolutionary relationships and establishing population structure depends on
molecular diagnosability that is often limited for closely related taxa. Here, we use 3,200 …
molecular diagnosability that is often limited for closely related taxa. Here, we use 3,200 …
[HTML][HTML] Hidden in the sand: Phylogenomics unravel an unexpected evolutionary history for the desert-adapted vipers of the genus Cerastes
G Mochales-Riaño, B Burriel-Carranza… - Molecular Phylogenetics …, 2024 - Elsevier
The desert vipers of the genus Cerastes are a small clade of medically important venomous
snakes within the family Viperidae. According to published morphological and molecular …
snakes within the family Viperidae. According to published morphological and molecular …
Pacific Biosciences assembly with Hi-C map** generates an improved, chromosome-level goose genome
Background The domestic goose is an economically important and scientifically valuable
waterfowl; however, a lack of high-quality genomic data has hindered research concerning …
waterfowl; however, a lack of high-quality genomic data has hindered research concerning …
Insights into genetic diversity and phenotypic variations in domestic geese through comprehensive population and pan-genome analysis
G Gao, H Zhang, J Ni, X Zhao, K Zhang, J Wang… - Journal of Animal …, 2023 - Springer
Background Domestic goose breeds are descended from either the Swan goose (Anser
cygnoides) or the Greylag goose (Anser anser), exhibiting variations in body size …
cygnoides) or the Greylag goose (Anser anser), exhibiting variations in body size …