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Taxonomy, evolutionary history, and ecological dominance of Themeda and Heteropogon.
Heteropogon and Themeda grasses are common and significant components of the C4 savannas which have recently gained more attention for conservation and biodiversity research. The two genera have been the subject of ecological research due to their widespread and dominant species H. contortus and T. themeda. Like many tropical plant...Arthan, Watchara
Phylogenetics, Evolutionary history, Ecological dominance, Heteropogon, Taxonomy, C4 savannas, Functional traits, and Themeda
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Telipogon leisberthvelezii (Orchidaceae: Oncidiinae), a new orchid species from the Cordillera del Cóndor in Ecuador.
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A new species of Byttneria sect. Crassipetala (Malvaceae, Byttnerioideae) from Eastern Amazonia.
Byttneria (Malvaceae, Byttnerioideae) is a Pantropical genus known for its variable growth forms—ranging from shrubs to lianas—and complex floral structures. In this study, we describe a new species, Byttneria filifolia Gerace & Colli-Silva, from B. sect. Crassipetala, found in the Eastern Amazon rainforest of Brazil, specifically in Pará, and Mato...Gerace, Samuele ; Colli-Silva, Matheus
Amazonia, Alpha-taxonomy, Northern Brazil, New species, Byttneria filifolia, Malvales, and Brazil
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Creating a North American prairie: The inspiration.
The inspiration and early planning for the new North American prairie planting at Wakehurst Place is explained, and how it fits into the landscape and is associated with the Millenium Seed Bank.Ikin, Ed
Prairie grasslands, Prairie plants, North America, Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Wakehurst Place, Wakehurst Place, and Grasslands
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The Nomenclature and Typification of Musa basjoo (Musaceae).
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Seeking a Hideout: Caves as Refuges for Various Functional Groups of Bryophytes from Terceira Island (Azores, Portugal).
Caves represent sites of great geological and biological interest. For most taxonomic groups, caves represent one of the most challenging ecosystems due to their extreme conditions. However, these places are rich in biodiversity, and some groups, such as bryophytes, can take advantage of these conditions. Bryophytes from twelve caves on... -
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Protecting an artificial savanna as a nature‐based solution to restore carbon and biodiversity in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
A large share of the global forest restoration potential is situated in artificial ‘unstable’ mesic African savannas, which could be restored to higher carbon and biodiversity states if protected from human‐induced burning. However, uncertainty on recovery rates in protected unstable savannas impedes science‐informed forest restoration initiatives. Here, we quantify the... -
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Did crops expand in tandem with culinary practices from their region of origin? Evidence from ancient DNA and material culture.
Grain-cooking traditions in Neolithic China have been characterised as a ‘wet’ cuisine based on the boiling and steaming of sticky varieties of cereal. One of these, broomcorn millet, was one of the earliest Chinese crops to move westward into Central Asia and beyond, into regions where grains were typically prepared... -
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A preliminary study of genetic diversity in populations of Montrichardia Crueg. (Araceae) estimated with molecular markers.
The two species of (Araceae) are perennial herbs of great ecological, economic, and ethnobotanical importance that form populations by clonal growth and sexual reproduction. Here, genetic diversity was studied within a drainage system distant from Amazonia. Five populations were sampled from the Rio Parnaíba Delta (northeast Brazil) and two outside... -
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Plant Cryopreservation: Principles, Applications, and Challenges of Banking Plant Diversity At Ultralow Temperatures..
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A new species of the Marlierea group (Myrcia sect. Aulomyrcia, Myrtaceae) from the cacao region of Bahia, Brazil.
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Towards a Monophyletic Infrageneric Circumscription of Adesmia DC. (Dalbergieae, Leguminosae): a Taxonomic Revision in Adesmia series Adesmia.
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Partnerships for Plant Conservation: How the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew Contributes to the GBF Target.
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Blocking then stinging as a case of two-step evolution of defensive cage architectures in herbivore-driven ecosystems.
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Letter to the editor
Reply to Kidd et al., “Inconsistencies within the proposed framework for stabilizing fungal nomenclature risk further confusion”.
de Hoog, Sybren ; Walsh, Thomas J. ; Ahmed, Sarah A. ; Alastruey-Izquierdo, Ana ; Alexander, Barbara D. …
Pathogenic fungi, Nomenclature, Fungi, Taxonomy, and Medically important fungi
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New and poorly known taxa of Indigofera (Fabaceae, Papilionoideae, Indigofereae) from the Pondoland Centre of Endemism, South Africa: Part 2.
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The origin of excavator nesting behavior and its impact on the evolution of Neotropical parrots.
How the origin of novel behaviors can shape the evolutionary trajectory of organisms in response to environmental change remains poorly understood. Birds, especially those with big brains like parrots, are benchmarks for their behavioral innovation capacity in novel environments. Here, we assess whether and how the emergence of open areas... -
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Adaptation and the Geographic Spread of Crop Species.
Crops are plant species that were domesticated starting about 11,000 years ago from several centers of origin, most prominently the Fertile Crescent, East Asia, and Mesoamerica. From their domestication centers, these crops spread across the globe and had to adapt to differing environments as a result of this dispersal. We...Gutaker, Rafal M. ; Purugganan, Michael D.
Local adaptation, Crop evolution, Crop dispersal, Seasonal adaptation, Latitudinal adaptation, and Domestication
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The genome sequence of weasel’s snout, Misopates orontium (L.) Raf. (Plantaginaceae).
We present a genome assembly from an individual (weasel’s snout; Tracheophyta; Magnoliopsida; Lamiales; Plantaginaceae). The genome sequence is 361.0 megabases in span. Most of the assembly is scaffolded into 8 chromosomal pseudomolecules. The assembled mitochondrial and plastid genomes have lengths of 569.76 kilobases and 152.15 kilobases in length, respectively.Christenhusz, Maarten J. M. ; Fay, Michael F. ; Genome Acquisition Lab, Royal Botanic Gardens Kew, United Kingdom ; Plant Genome Sizing Collective ; Darwin Tree of Life Barcoding Collective …
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The genome sequence of rosebay willowherb Chamaenerion angustifolium (L.) Scop., 1771 (syn. Epilobium angustifolium L., 1753) (Onagraceae).
We present a genome assembly from an individual (fireweed; Tracheophyta; Magnoliopsida; Myrtales; Onagraceae). The genome sequence is 655.9 megabases in span. Most of the assembly is scaffolded into 18 chromosomal pseudomolecules. The mitochondrial and plastid genome assemblies have lengths of 495.18 kilobases and 160.41 kilobases in length, respectively.Christenhusz, Maarten J. M. ; Leitch, Andrew R. ; Leitch, Ilia J. ; Fay, Michael F. ; Genome Acquisition Lab, Royal Botanic Gardens Kew, United Kingdom …
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The genome sequence of strawberry clover, Trifolium fragiferum L. (Fabaceae).
We present a genome assembly from an individual (strawberry clover; Tracheophyta; Magnoliopsida; Fabales; Fabaceae). The genome sequence is 512.0 megabases in span. Most of the assembly is scaffolded into 8 chromosomal pseudomolecules. The mitochondrial and plastid genome assemblies have lengths of 298.57 kilobases and 139.15 kilobases in length, respectively.Mian, Sahr ; Christenhusz, Maarten J. M. ; Leitch, Ilia J. ; Leitch, Andrew R. ; Fay, Michael F. …
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The genome sequence of the English holly, Ilex aquifolium L. (Aquifoliaceae).
We present a genome assembly from an individual (the English holly; Eudicot; Magnoliopsida; Aquifoliales; Aquifoliaceae). The genome sequence is 800.0 megabases in span. Most of the assembly is scaffolded into 20 chromosomal pseudomolecules. The assembled mitochondrial and plastid genomes have lengths of 538.43 kilobases and 157.52 kilobases in length, respectively.Christenhusz, Maarten J. M. ; Fay, Michael F. ; Genome Acquisition Lab, Royal Botanic Gardens Kew, United Kingdom ; Plant Genome Sizing Collective ; Darwin Tree of Life Barcoding Collective …
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Phylogeny and re‐circumscription of Cheniella (Leguminosae: Cercidoideae) based on plastome data and morphology, with description of three new species.
Subfamily Cercidoideae is an early‐diverging lineage of Leguminosae, within which the number and classification of genera have been controversial. is a recently described genus in the Cercidoideae which requires revision and testing of its monophyly and circumscription. Here we infer the phylogenetic position and infrageneric relationships of as well as...Gu, Shi‐Ran ; Zeng, Qiu‐Biao ; Clark, Ruth ; Jiang, Kai‐Wen ; Pérez‐Escobar, Oscar Alejandro …
Bauhinia, Phylogeny, Re-circumscription, Southeast Asia, Phanera, Fabaceae, China, Cheniella, and Legume
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The global distribution of plants used by humans.
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The Periodic Table of Food Initiative (PTFI): An initial list of the world’s food diversity for compositional investigation.
Here we report a list of diverse and culturally relevant foods that justify compositional cataloging as part of the Periodic Table of Food Initiative (PTFI). The PTFI is a participatory project aimed at addressing food composition information gaps worldwide through a standardized, accessible, and enabling platform based on state-of-the-art nutritional... -
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UVR8‐TCP4‐LOX2 module regulates UV‐B tolerance in Arabidopsis.
The phytohormone jasmonate (JA) coordinates stress and growth responses to increase plant survival in unfavorable environments. Although JA can enhance plant UV‐B stress tolerance, the mechanisms underlying the interaction of UV‐B and JA in this response remain unknown. In this study, we demonstrate that the UV RESISTANCE LOCUS 8 ‐...Li, Cheng ; Du, Jiancan ; Xu, Huini ; Feng, Zhenhua ; Chater, Caspar C. C. …
Anthocyanin accumulation, UVR8, Jasmonic acid, Arabidopsis, TCP4, and UV-B
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The genome sequence of subterranean clover, Trifolium subterraneum L. (Fabaceae).
We present a genome assembly from an individual (subterranean clover; Tracheophyta; Magnoliopsida; Fabales; Fabaceae). The genome sequence is 483.8 megabases in span. Most of the assembly is scaffolded into 8 chromosomal pseudomolecules. The mitochondrial and plastid genome assemblies have lengths of 309.28 kilobases and 144.76 kilobases in length, respectively. -
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The genome sequence of spotted medick, Medicago arabica (L.) Huds. (Fabaceae).
We present a genome assembly from an individual (the spotted medick; Tracheophyta; Magnoliopsida; Fabales; Fabaceae). The genome sequence is 515.5 megabases in span. Most of the assembly is scaffolded into 8 chromosomal pseudomolecules. The mitochondrial and plastid genome assemblies have lengths of 324.47 kilobases and 125.07 kilobases in length, respectively.Christenhusz, Maarten J. M. ; Fay, Michael F. ; Leitch, Ilia J. ; Royal Botanic Gardens Kew Genome Acquisition Lab, United Kingdom ; Plant Genome Sizing Collective …
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MedGermDB : A seed germination database for characteristic species of Mediterranean habitats.
Seed germination is a crucial phase of plant responses in early life to current and future environmental conditions. However, germination data are still scarce or disaggregated for many plant lineages and regions, including global biodiversity hotspots such as the Mediterranean Basin. We present MedGermDB, the first germination database for characteristic... -
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1086. Bulbophyllum infundibuliforme J.J. Sm. subsp. infundibuliforme : Orchidaceae.
An orchid from New Guinea and the Moluccas, J.J. Sm. subsp. is illustrated. Its taxonomy and ecology are discussed; subsp. (Schltr.) De Witte & J.J.Verm. is included for comparison.Schuiteman, André ; Lambkin, Deborah
Orchidaceae, Bulbophyllum infundibuliforme J.J. Sm. subsp. infundibuliforme, Bulbophyllum infundibuliforme J.J. Sm., Cultivation, Descriptors, and Nomenclature
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Taxonomic revision of Rhynchosia Lour. (Leguminosae, Papilionoideae, Phaseoleae) in South America.
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Three new species in Russula subsection Xerampelinae supported by genealogical and phenotypic coherence.
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Permits, contracts and their terms for biodiversity specimens.
We present two different typologies of legal/contractual information in the context of natural history objects: the Biodiversity Permit/Contract Typology categorises permits and contracts, and the Typology of Legal/Contractual Terms for Biodiversity Specimens categorises the terms within permits and contracts. The Typologies have been developed under the EU-funded SYNTHESYS+ project with... -
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Using scanning electron microscopy and molecular data to discover a new species from old herbarium collections: The case of Phlomoides henryi (Lamiaceae, Lamioideae).
is one of the largest genera of Lamiaceae with approximately 150–170 species distributed mainly in Eurasia. In this study, we describe and illustrate a new species, , which was previously misidentified as , from Yunnan Province, southwest China. Molecular phylogenetic analyses revealed that is found within a clade in which...