The evolution of subtropical evergreen broadleaved forests (EBLFs) in East Asia is
interesting while complicated. Genus‐level phylogenies indicate that the origins of EBLFs …

Floristic composition within a geographic area is driven by a wide array of factors from local
biotic interactions to biogeographical processes. Subtropical East Asia is a key biodiversity …

Abstract Carex section Phacocystis (Cyperaceae) is one of the most diverse and
taxonomically complex groups of sedges (between 116 and 147 species), with a worldwide …

Background Elucidating the effects of geography and selection on genetic variation is critical
for understanding the relative importance of adaptation in driving differentiation and …

Habitat fragmentation can facilitate local adaptation of species to heterogeneous
environments and affect population demographic history. To understand the factors …

Objectively evaluating different lines of evidence within a formalized framework is the most
efficient and theoretically grounded approach for defining robust species hypotheses …

The cool temperate origin of gymnosperm Taxus species in East Asia is specifically diverse
and widespread. Certain lineages have managed to extend their distribution further south to …

Genetic structure and distribution patterns of modern floras are strongly affected by climatic
change and geographical isolation. In the present study, we applied restriction site …

The role of hybridization in diversification is complex and may result in many possible
outcomes. Not only can hybridization produce new lineages, but those lineages may contain …

Abstract Background The Hengduan Mountains (HDM) are one of the major global
biodiversity hotspots in the world. Several evolutionary scenarios, especially in-situ …