Discoveries from collections‐based science change the way we perceive ourselves, our
environment, and our place in the universe. The 18th Century saw the beginning of formal …

Asteraceae represent one of the largest and most diverse families of plants. The
evolutionary success of this family has largely been contributed to their unique …

Biodiversity is not evenly distributed among related groups, raising questions about the
factors contributing to such disparities. The sunflower family (Asteraceae,> 26,000 species) …

Biodiversity results from multiple evolutionary mechanisms, including genetic variation and
natural selection. Whole-genome duplications (WGDs), or polyploidizations, provide …

Abstract With c. 24 700 species (10% of all flowering plants), Asteraceae are one of the
largest and most phenotypically diverse angiosperm families, with considerable economic …

Chrysanthemums are one of the most industrially important cut flowers worldwide. However,
their segmental allopolyploidy and self-incompatibility have prevented the application of …

• Premise of the study: Tribe Cardueae (thistles) forms one of the largest tribes in the family
Compositae (2400 species), with representatives in almost every continent. The greatest …

Convergent morphological evolution is widespread in flowering plants, and understanding
this phenomenon relies on well-resolved phylogenies. Nuclear phylogenetic reconstruction …

Antioxidants derived from plants are widely used in dietary supplements and have been
investigated for the prevention of diseases such as cancer, coronary heart disease and …

The megadiverse plant family Asteraceae forms an iconic component of island floras
including many spectacular radiations, but a global picture of its insular diversity is lacking …