Complex polyploid and hybrid species in an apomictic and sexual tropical forage grass group: genomic composition and evolution in Urochloa (Brachiaria) species
Abstract Background and Aims Diploid and polyploid Urochloa (including Brachiaria,
Panicum and Megathyrsus species) C4 tropical forage grasses originating from Africa are …
Panicum and Megathyrsus species) C4 tropical forage grasses originating from Africa are …
Phylogenomic analysis reveals five independently evolved African forage grass clades in the genus Urochloa
Abstract Background and Aims The grass genus Urochloa (Brachiaria) sensu lato includes
forage crops that are important for beef and dairy industries in tropical and sub-tropical …
forage crops that are important for beef and dairy industries in tropical and sub-tropical …
Diverged subpopulations in tropical Urochloa (Brachiaria) forage species indicate a role for facultative apomixis and varying ploidy in their population structure and …
Abstract Background Urochloa (syn. Brachiaria) is a genus of tropical grasses sown as
forage feedstock, particularly in marginal soils. Here we aimed to clarify the genetic diversity …
forage feedstock, particularly in marginal soils. Here we aimed to clarify the genetic diversity …
The repetitive DNA sequence landscape and DNA methylation in chromosomes of an apomictic tropical forage grass, Cenchrus ciliaris
P Rathore, T Schwarzacher… - Frontiers in Plant …, 2022 - frontiersin.org
Cenchrus ciliaris is an apomictic, allotetraploid pasture grass widely distributed in the
tropical and subtropical regions of Africa and Asia. In this study, we aimed to investigate the …
tropical and subtropical regions of Africa and Asia. In this study, we aimed to investigate the …
[HTML][HTML] Haploid plant production and flowcytometric evaluation of Lilium ledebourii (Baker) Boiss
Abstract Lilium ledebourii (Baker) Boiss. is a distinct ornamental species, with its breeding
program being of significant importance. Due to its wild nature, cultivation of this rare plant …
program being of significant importance. Due to its wild nature, cultivation of this rare plant …
Ploidy variation in Rhododendron subsection Maddenia and its implications for conservation
Polyploidy, which is common in plants, can confound taxon recognition and hence
conservation assessments. In the taxonomically complex genus Rhododendron, 25% of the …
conservation assessments. In the taxonomically complex genus Rhododendron, 25% of the …
High mountains of central Europe as a refuge of surprising cytotype diversity of Huperzia selago (Lycopodiaceae)
Polyploidization is pivotal in plant speciation, affecting adaptability, ecological tolerance and
specific geographical distribution patterns. While cytotype diversity has been extensively …
specific geographical distribution patterns. While cytotype diversity has been extensively …
Morphological, cariological, and phytochemical studies of diploid and autotetraploid Hippeastrum papilio plants
Main conclusion The polyploidization of Hippeastrum papilio influences its primary and
secondary metabolism including the biosynthesis of bioactive alkaloids. Abstract …
secondary metabolism including the biosynthesis of bioactive alkaloids. Abstract …
Genome size evolution in the beetle genus Diabrotica
Diabrocite corn rootworms are one of the most economically significant pests of maize in the
United States and Europe and an emerging model for insect–plant interactions. Genome …
United States and Europe and an emerging model for insect–plant interactions. Genome …
Phylogenomic analysis reveals the evolutionary origins of five independent clades of forage grasses within the African genus Urochloa
Abstract Background and Aims The grass genus Urochloa (Brachiaria) includes forage
crops that are important for beef and dairy industries in tropical and sub-tropical Africa …
crops that are important for beef and dairy industries in tropical and sub-tropical Africa …