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Myrmecia, Not Asterochloris, Is the Main Photobiont of Cladonia subturgida (Cladoniaceae, Lecanoromycetes).
This study explores the diversity of photobionts associated with the Mediterranean lichen-forming fungus Cladonia subturgida. For this purpose, we sequenced the whole ITS rDNA region by Sanger using a metabarcoding method for ITS2. A total of 41 specimens from Greece, Italy, France, Portugal, and Spain were studied. Additionally, two specimens... -
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The genome sequence of wood avens, Geum urbanum L., 1753.
We present a genome assembly from an individual (the wood avens; Streptophyta; Magnoliopsida; Rosales; Rosaceae). The genome sequence is 1,304.9 megabases in span. Most of the assembly is scaffolded into 21 chromosomal pseudomolecules. The mitochondrial and plastid genomes have also been assembled and are 335.5 and 156.1 kilobases in length... -
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The genome sequence of soft rush, Juncus effusus (L.) Huds. (Juncaceae).
We present a genome assembly from a (soft rush; Tracheophyta; Magnoliopsida; Poales; Juncaceae). The genome sequence is 242.9 megabases in span. Most of the assembly is scaffolded into 21 chromosomal pseudomolecules. The mitochondrial genome is 519.0 kilobases long, while the plastid genome is 175.1 kilobases long.Christenhusz, Maarten J. M. ; Leitch, Ilia J. ; Genome Acquisition Lab, Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, United Kingdom ; Darwin Tree of Life Barcoding collective ; Plant Genome Sizing collective …
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Connecting the multiple dimensions of global soil fungal diversity.
How the multiple facets of soil fungal diversity vary worldwide remains virtually unknown, hindering the management of this essential species-rich group. By sequencing high-resolution DNA markers in over 4000 topsoil samples from natural and human-altered ecosystems across all continents, we illustrate the distributions and drivers of different levels of taxonomic... -
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The genome sequence of black horehound, Ballota nigra L. subsp. foetida (Lam.) Hayek (Lamiaceae).
We present a genome assembly from a specimen of (black horehound; Tracheophyta; Magnoliopsida; Lamiales; Lamiaceae). The genome sequence is 1186.8 megabases in span. Most of the assembly is scaffolded into 11 chromosomal pseudomolecules. Three mitochondrial chromosomes were assembled, with lengths of 148,17, 121,67 and 125,74 kilobases. The chloroplast genome has...Christenhusz, Maarten J. M. ; Fay, Michael F. ; Leitch, Ilia J. ; Genome Acquisition Lab, Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, United Kingdom ; Darwin Tree of Life Barcoding collective …
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The genome sequence of the silverweed cinquefoil, Potentilla anserina L., 1753.
We present a genome assembly from a specimen of (the silverweed cinquefoil; Streptophyta; eudicotyledons; Rosales; Potentilleae). The haploid genome sequence is 237 megabases in span. Most of the assembly is scaffolded into seven chromosomal pseudomolecules. The mitochondrial and plastid genomes have also been assembled and are 294.6 and 155.6 kilobases...Christenhusz, Maarten J. M. ; Leitch, Ilia J ; 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 common fleabane, Pulicaria dysenterica (L.) Bernh. (Asteraceae).
We present a genome assembly from an individual (common fleabane; Tracheophyta; Magnoliopsida; Asterales; Asteraceae). The genome sequence is 833.2 megabases in span. Most of the assembly is scaffolded into 9 chromosomal pseudomolecules. The mitochondrial and plastid genomes were assembled and have lengths of 375.47 kilobases and 150.94 kilobases respectively.Christenhusz, Maarten J. M. ; Fay, Michael F. ; Genome Acquisition Lab, Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, United Kingdom ; Darwin Tree of Life Barcoding collective ; Plant Genome Sizing collective …
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The genome sequence of bittersweet, Solanum dulcamara L. (Solanaceae).
We present a genome assembly from an individual (bittersweet; Eudicot; Magnoliopsida; Solanales; Solanaceae). The genome sequence is 946.3 megabases in span. Most of the assembly is scaffolded into 12 chromosomal pseudomolecules. The mitochondrial and plastid genomes have also been assembled, with lengths of 459.22 kilobases and 161.98 kilobases respectively. -
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The genome sequence of the common toadflax, Linaria vulgaris Mill., 1768.
We present a genome assembly from a specimen (the common toadflax; Streptophyta; Magnoliopsida; Lamiales; Plantaginaceae). The genome sequence is 760.5 megabases in span. Most of the assembly is scaffolded into six chromosomal pseudomolecules. Two mitochondrial genomes were assembled, which were 330.8 and 144.0 kilobases long. The plastid genome was also... -
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The genome sequence of the marsh skullcap, Scutellaria galericulata L.
We present a genome assembly from an individual (the marsh skullcap; Streptophyta; Magnoliopsida; Lamiales; Lamiaceae). The genome sequence is 328 megabases in span. Most of the assembly is scaffolded into 15 chromosomal pseudomolecules. The mitochondrial and plastid genomes have also been assembled and have lengths of 326.5 kilobases and 152.6...Mian, Sahr ; Christenhusz, Maarten J. M. ; Howes, Melanie-Jayne R. ; Genome Acquisition Lab, Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, United Kingdom ; Darwin Tree of Life Barcoding collective …
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The genome sequence of thale cress, Arabidopsis thaliana (Heynh., 1842).
We present a genome assembly of an specimen (thale cress; Streptophyta; Magnoliopsida; Brassicales; Brassicaceae). The genome sequence spans 138 megabases. Most of the assembly (98.76%) is scaffolded into five chromosomal pseudomolecules. The mitochondrial and plastid genomes were also assembled and are 368.8 and 154.5 kilobases in length respectively.Christenhusz, Maarten J.M. ; Twyford, Alex D. ; Hudson, Andrew ; Genome Acquisition Lab, Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew ; Genome Acquisition Lab, Royal Botanic Garden, Edinburgh …
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Global analysis of Poales diversification – parallel evolution in space and time into open and closed habitats.
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Ardisia krauensis, a new species of Primulaceae (Myrsinoideae) from Peninsular Malaysia.
Ardisia krauensis, a new species of Primulaceae from Peninsular Malaysia, is described and illustrated. The new species is assignable into subgenus (§) on account of specialised lateral reproductive branches bearing a terminal inflorescence subtended by foliose bracts. Morphologically, the new species mostly resembles in having elliptic leaves. However, the new... -
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New records of the genus Cladonia from Algeria.
Based on our studies of lichen-forming fungi in Kala National Park, Northeastern Algeria, four species, , and , were new reported for Algeria. Descriptions and taxonomic notes are provided; and a key is presented for all the species known from Algeria.Boudiaf, Sara ; Ahmed, Monia Ali ; Pino-Bodas, Raquel
Algeria, New records, Mediterranean Region, Lecanorales, Cladoniaceae, and Taxonomy
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Envisaging a global infrastructure to exploit the potential of digitised collections.
Tens of millions of images from biological collections have become available online over the last two decades. In parallel, there has been a dramatic increase in the capabilities of image analysis technologies, especially those involving machine learning and computer vision. While image analysis has become mainstream in consumer applications, it... -
Book chapter
Herbarium Specimens.
Davies, Nina
Botanical specimens, Herbarium specimens, Herbaria, and Herbarium collections
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A synopsis of the Afro-Malagasy species previously included in Schefflera (Araliaceae): resurrection of the genera Astropanax and Neocussonia.
Lowry, Porter P. ; Plunkett, Gregory M. ; Gostel, Morgan R. ; Frodin, David G.
Araliaceae, Africa, Nomenclature, Madagascar, Astropanax, Schefflera, Neocussonia, and Taxonomy
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Species as a Heuristic: Reconciling Theory and Practice.
Species are crucial to most branches of biological research, yet remain controversial in terms of definition, delimitation, and reality. The difficulty of resolving the “species problem” stems from the tension between their theoretical concept as groups of evolving and highly variable organisms and the practical need for a stable and...Wells, Tom ; Carruthers, Tom ; Muñoz-Rodríguez, Pablo ; Sumadijaya, Alex ; Wood, John R I …
Heuristic, Species problem, Cohesion, Homeostasis, and Lineage
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A taxonomic revision of Aloe sect. Purpurascentes (Asphodelaceae subfam. Alooideae).
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Letter to the editor
Early Phosphorylated Protein 1 is required to activate the early rhizobial infection program.
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Reinstatement and expansion of the genus Anatherum (Andropogoneae, Panicoideae, Poaceae).
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Evolution of Seed Dispersal Modes in the Orchidaceae: Has the Vanilla Mystery Been Solved?
Orchid seeds are predominantly wind-dispersed, often developed within dry, dehiscent fruits that typically release millions of dust-like seeds into the air. Animal-mediated seed dispersal is a lesser-known phenomenon in the family and predominantly occurs in groups belonging to early-diverging lineages bearing indehiscent, fleshy fruits with hard, rounded, dark seeds. In... -
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Cytotoxic Evaluation and Elucidation of Dammarane-Type Triterpenoids Isolated from the Exocarp of Aglaia cucullata (Meliaceae).
Aglaia cucullata is a mangrove plant with a tropical Asian distribution. It is used as traditional medicine for the treatment of diarrhea, inflammation, skin diseases, and heart diseases. Several compounds isolated from A. cucullata have demonstrated cytotoxic activity against various human cancer cells. Cancer therapies such as surgery, chemo-, and...Purnama, ... ; Anjari, Intan Hawina ; Farabi, Kindi ; Runadi, Dudi ; Mayanti, Tri …
Triterpenoid, Meliaceae, Melanoma, Aglaia cucullata, and Cytotoxic
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Samara no. 17 [French].
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Doctoral thesis
Characterization and ecophysiological relevance of succulence-related traits in the leaf-succulent genus Crassula.
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Effects of H2SO4, GA3, and Cold Stratification on the Water Content, Coat Composition, and Dormancy Release of Tilia miqueliana Seeds.
Wu, Yu ; Huang, Wen Hui ; Peng, Chen Yin ; Shen, Yong Bao ; Visscher, Anne M. …
Dormancy release, Water gap and channels, Seed coat components, Mechanical properties, and H2SO4-GA3 treatment
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Myrcianthes (Myrtaceae) revisited: a new species, a new synonym, a lectotypification and an overview of its wood anatomy.
Myrcianthes is a New World genus of Myrtaceae (Tribe Myrteae) with 38 currently accepted species that was monographed in 1992. This paper proposes a new species, Myrcianthes cruciata from Northeastern Brazil (Bahia, Ceará and Sergipe), the synonymization of M. cavalcantei under M. fragrans and the lectotypification of the former name.... -
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Characterization of an α-Amylase from the Honeybee Chalk Brood Pathogen Ascosphaera apis.
The insect pathogenic fungus, Ascosphaera apis, is the causative agent of honeybee chalk brood disease. Amylases are secreted by many plant pathogenic fungi to access host nutrients through the metabolism of starch, and the identification of new amylases can have important biotechnological applications. Production of amylase by A. apis in... -
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Domestication of the Amazonian fruit tree cupuaçu may have stretched over the past 8000 years.
Amazonia, one of the largest and most biodiverse ecosystems on Earth, is a significant yet less-known arena for ancient plant domestication. Here, we traced the origins of ( ), an Amazonian tree crop closely related to cacao ( ), cherished for its flavorful seed-pulp, by employing an extensive genomic analysis... -
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Archives and the environment report.
A report generated from the presentations and conversations that took place during the workshop 'Archives and the environment: an experimentation workshop' organised by the School of Advanced Study, University of London and The National Archives on Tuesday 9 May 2023 at The National Archives, Kew.Goudarouli, Eirini ; Vavassori, Valentina ; Winters, Jane ; Akerman, Isobel ; Azambuja, Enaiê …
Archives, Climate change, Environmental humanities, and Environment
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Mapping density, diversity and species-richness of the Amazon tree flora.
Using 2.046 botanically-inventoried tree plots across the largest tropical forest on Earth, we mapped tree species-diversity and tree species-richness at 0.1-degree resolution, and investigated drivers for diversity and richness. Using only location, stratified by forest type, as predictor, our spatial model, to the best of our knowledge, provides the most... -
Master's dissertation
Enhancing the Establishment of the Rust Fungus Puccinia komarovii var. glanduliferae, a Biological Control Agent of Himalayan balsam.
Humbeeck, Theo
Puccina komarovii var. glandulifera, Species distribution modelling, Rust fungi, Impatiens glandulifera, Biological control agents, and Invasive plants
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Can seed banking assist in conserving the highly endemic New Zealand indigenous flora?.
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Evolution of pollen grain morphology in Amorimia and allies evidences the importance of palynological apomorphies and homoplasies in Malpighiaceae systematics.
– Pollen grain morphology is an important morphological character for aiding the systematics of flowering plants. For Malpighiaceae, only a single unpublished palynological study has comprehensively sampled ca 60 of this family’s 75 currently accepted genera. To test the systematic relevance of pollen morphology in and allies, we characterised the... -
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Revision of Tinospora (Menispermaceae - Chasmantheroideae - Burasaieae) in Singapore.
The lianescent genus Tinospora Miers in Singapore is revised. Four species are recognised, two of which are newly described. Tinospora krispura I.M.Turner sp. nov. is known from Christmas Island and Singapore. Tinospora singapura I.M.Turner sp. nov. is known only from Singapore. Two new lectotypifications are included, one at the second...Turner, I. M.
Lianas, Climbers, Dioecy, Tinospora krispura, Christmas Island, Singapore, New species, Malesia, Tinospora singapura, and Tinospora
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Conference paper (published)
Eksplorasi Dan Pengkoleksian Biji Tumbuhan Pemulih Lingkungan Pada Area Lahan Basah –Sempadan SungaiDiHilir DAS Brantas.
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Widespread Support for a Global Species List with a Formal Governance System.
Taxonomic data are a scientific common. Unlike nomenclature, which has strong governance institutions, there are currently no generally accepted governance institutions for the compilation of taxonomic data into an accepted global list. This gap results in challenges for conservation, ecological research, policymaking, international trade, and other areas of scientific and...Lien, Aaron M. ; Banki, Olaf ; Barik, Saroj K. ; Buckeridge, John S. ; Christidis, Les …
Species list, Species, Governance systems, Global species list, and Taxonomic data
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A multi-taxon analysis of European Red Lists reveals major threats to biodiversity.
Biodiversity loss is a major global challenge and minimizing extinction rates is the goal of several multilateral environmental agreements. Policy decisions require comprehensive, spatially explicit information on species’ distributions and threats. We present an analysis of the conservation status of 14,669 European terrestrial, freshwater and marine species (ca. 10% of...