Background The model plant Arabidopsis thaliana (Arabidopsis) shows a wide range of
genetic and trait variation among wild accessions. Because of its unparalleled biological …

Angiosperms developed floral nectaries that reward pollinating insects. Although nectar
function and composition have been characterized, the mechanism of nectar secretion has …

Flowers have a high risk of pathogen attack because of their rich nutrient and moisture
content, and high frequency of insect visitors. We investigated the role of (E)‐β …

Transposable elements (TEs) are mobile parasitic sequences that have been repeatedly
coopted during evolution to generate new functions and rewire gene regulatory networks …

Life history theory seeks to explain the evolution of the major features of life cycles by
analyzing the ecological factors that shape age-specific schedules of growth, reproduction …

Plants use monoterpenols as precursors for the production of functionally and structurally
diverse molecules, which are key players in interactions with other organisms such as …

For self-pollinating plants to reproduce, male and female organ development must be
coordinated as flowers mature. The Arabidopsis transcription factors AUXIN RESPONSE …

Plant metabolites vary at different stages of their life cycle. Although it is well documented
that environmental factors stimulate biosynthesis of secondary metabolites, the regulation by …

Despite the fact that Arabidopsis is largely self‐pollinating, its flowers emit a complex mixture
of terpene volatiles consisting predominantly of a large group of over 20 sesquiterpenes …

As Arabidopsis thaliana is increasingly employed in evolutionary and ecological studies, it is
essential to understand patterns of natural genetic variation and the forces that shape them …