Orchid diversity: an evolutionary consequence of deception?
The Orchidaceae are one of the most species-rich plant families and their floral diversity and
pollination biology have long intrigued evolutionary biologists. About one-third of the …
pollination biology have long intrigued evolutionary biologists. About one-third of the …
Synthesis and scope of the role of postmating prezygotic isolation in speciation
How barriers to gene flow arise and are maintained are key questions in evolutionary
biology. Speciation research has mainly focused on barriers that occur either before mating …
biology. Speciation research has mainly focused on barriers that occur either before mating …
Flowering patterns in a seasonal tropical lowland forest in western Amazonia
The phenological behavior of many tropical plant species is highly dependent on rainfall, but
these plants may also respond to changes in photoperiod. Without a better knowledge of the …
these plants may also respond to changes in photoperiod. Without a better knowledge of the …
How much do we know about the frequency of hybridisation and polyploidy in the Mediterranean region?
Natural hybridisation and polyploidy are currently recognised as drivers of biodiversity,
despite early scepticism about their importance. The Mediterranean region is a biodiversity …
despite early scepticism about their importance. The Mediterranean region is a biodiversity …
Hybridization and conservation of Mediterranean orchids: should we protect the orchid hybrids or the orchid hybrid zones?
Natural hybridization between plant species often occurs in disturbed habitats and it is
generally considered a threat for rare and endangered species. A different situation occurs …
generally considered a threat for rare and endangered species. A different situation occurs …
Specificity in pollination and consequences for postmating reproductive isolation in deceptive Mediterranean orchids
The type of reproductive isolation prevalent in the initial stages of species divergence can
affect the nature and rate of emergence of additional reproductive barriers that subsequently …
affect the nature and rate of emergence of additional reproductive barriers that subsequently …
Microsatellites and petal morphology reveal new patterns of admixture in Orchis hybrid zones
Premise The genetic structure of hybrid zones provides insight into the potential for gene
flow to occur between plant taxa. Four closely related European orchid species (Orchis …
flow to occur between plant taxa. Four closely related European orchid species (Orchis …
Patterns of hybridization and population genetic structure in the terrestrial orchids Liparis kumokiri and Liparis makinoana (Orchidaceae) in sympatric populations
We investigated the potential for gene flow and genetic assimilation via hybridization
between common and rare species of the terrestrial orchid genus Liparis, focusing …
between common and rare species of the terrestrial orchid genus Liparis, focusing …
Advances in the study of Orchidinae subtribe (Orchidaceae) species with 40, 42-chromosomes in the Mediterranean region
This study presents an updated analysis of cytogenetic data for several species within the
40, 42-chromosome genera of the subtribe Orchidinae. The research includes insights into …
40, 42-chromosome genera of the subtribe Orchidinae. The research includes insights into …
Characterization of sympatric Platanthera bifolia and Platanthera chlorantha (Orchidaceae) populations with intermediate plants
Platanthera bifolia and P. chlorantha are terrestrial and rewarding orchids with a wide
Eurasian distribution. Although genetically closely related, they exhibit significant …
Eurasian distribution. Although genetically closely related, they exhibit significant …