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Plant Sciences
Sivagami-Jean Claude, Seongjun Park, SeonJoo Park
Summary: This study provides valuable insights into plastome evolution in the clusioid clade of the Malpighiales, mainly focusing on the plastome of Hypericum ascyron. The findings reveal dynamic changes in gene content, structure, and sequence divergence in the H. ascyron plastome compared to other species. Moreover, evidence of intracellular gene transfer from plastids to the nucleus was observed, shedding light on the evolutionary fate of plastid genes in Hypericaceae.
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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Homa Papoli Yazdi, Mark Ravinet, Melissah Rowe, Glenn-Peter Saetre, Caroline O. Guldvog, Fabrice Eroukhmanoff, Alfonso Marzal, Sergio Magallanes, Anna Runemark
Summary: Hybridization can result in novel combinations of alleles that impact the phenotype through changes in gene expression. This study investigates the extent to which gonad gene expression has evolved in an established and stable homoploid hybrid, the Italian sparrow. It found evidence for strong transgressive expression in male Italian sparrows, indicating the potential for novel variation following hybridization.
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Biology
Ben J. Evans, Benjamin M. Peter, Don J. Melnick, Noviar Andayani, Jatna Supriatna, Jianlong Zhu, Anthony J. Tosi
Summary: In most macaques, females are philopatric while males migrate, leading to divergence of mitochondrial genomes. Analysis revealed evidence of natural selection associated with mitonuclear interactions and gender differences in gene flow shaping genome evolution.
PROCEEDINGS OF THE ROYAL SOCIETY B-BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES
(2021)
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Multidisciplinary Sciences
Rusly Rosazlina, Niels Jacobsen, Marian Orgaard, Ahmad Sofiman Othman
Summary: Natural hybridization in Cryptocoryne from Peninsular Malaysia was studied using DNA sequencing data, identifying the parents of the putative hybrids as Cryptocoryne xpurpurea nothovar. purpurea. DNA analysis confirmed the hybrid status of these plants through an additive ITS sequence pattern from two parental species. Bidirectional hybridization was observed with identical sequences from both parental species, suggesting that each was the maternal parent in different accessions.
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Multidisciplinary Sciences
Weizhao Yang, Nathalie Feiner, Catarina Pinho, Geoffrey M. While, Antigoni Kaliontzopoulou, D. James Harris, Daniele Salvi, Tobias Uller
Summary: The Mediterranean wall lizards have a complex evolutionary history, featuring early separation into distinct clades and a period of diversification around 6.5-4.0 MYA. Genetic exchange has been a pervasive feature, leading to mosaic genomes and resulting in the rise of several endemic species.
NATURE COMMUNICATIONS
(2021)
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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Ting Zan, Yi-Tao He, Min Zhang, Takahiro Yonezawa, Hong Ma, Qiang-Min Zhao, Wen-Ju Zhang, Chien-Hsun Huang, Wen-Yu Kuo
Summary: In this study, a detailed analysis of the phylogeny of the Camellia genus was conducted using 95 transcriptomes and 1481 low-copy genes. The results showed that the 87 species were grouped into 8 main clades and two independent species, which was different from existing classification systems. The relationships among these clades were weakly supported and did not agree with the phylogeny from chloroplast genomes. The study also revealed reticulate evolution and a rapid evolutionary history of Camellia.
MOLECULAR PHYLOGENETICS AND EVOLUTION
(2023)
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Multidisciplinary Sciences
Melisa Olave, Alexander Nater, Andreas F. Kautt, Axel Meyer
Summary: This study presents a rare example of sympatric homoploid hybrid speciation in Midas cichlid fishes from Nicaragua. The hybrid lineage has diverged from its parental species both genomically and phenotypically, and occupies a different trophic niche facilitated by body shape adaptations.
NATURE COMMUNICATIONS
(2022)
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Multidisciplinary Sciences
Zhaolei Zhang, Weishan Mu, Weijun Kong, Jiali Liu, Jingyi Zhao, Qing Zhao, Mengmeng Shi, Hongye Zhao, Jinxin Liu, Linchun Shi
Summary: This study used genomic DNA extraction, sequencing, and traditional methods such as microscopy and chromatography to identify plant, fungal, and animal ingredients in herbal products. The results showed that the new method of using DNA barcoding could accurately identify the components in the samples, with higher specificity and identification ability than traditional methods.
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Plant Sciences
Dal-Hoe Koo, Rajendran Sathishraj, Sridevi Nakka, Yoonha Ju, Vijay K. Nandula, Mithila Jugulam, Bernd Friebe, Bikram S. Gill
Summary: Extrachromosomal circular DNAs (eccDNAs) are present in various eukaryotic organisms and play a significant role in copy number variation. This study examines the flow and dynamics of eccDNAs in soma cells of natural populations and hybrid species of Amaranthus. The research demonstrates the transfer of eccDNAs through pollen-mediated hybridization and reveals the role of these extrachromosomal circular DNAs in the spread and rapid evolution of herbicide resistance in interspecific hybrids of pigweed.
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Chemistry, Analytical
Kexin Yang, Xiaohui Feng, Gaoyuan Yu, Wenjie Han, Funing Liu, Yifan Xie, Hongli Zhang, Yue Yu, Gang Zou
Summary: The development of a rapid and sensitive detection platform for DNA and DNA methylation in complex biological environments has attracted considerable attention. In this study, a detection platform for p16 and p16 methylation based on a single polymeric fluorescent microfiber waveguide with sandwich-structured hybridization designs was described. The platform demonstrated selective and sensitive detection of p16 with a low limit of 2 pM and excellent analytical performance of methylation as low as 5% difference.
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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Rafaela G. Pozzobon, Renata Rutckeviski, Juliane Carlotto, Vanessa S. Schneider, Lucimara M. C. Cordeiro, Graziele Francine Franco Mancarz, Lauro M. de Souza, Rosiane Guetter Mello, Fhernanda Ribeiro Smiderle
Summary: The study investigated the chemical composition and biological potential of extracts obtained from the fruits of Liquidambar styraciflua L. The extracts contained proteins, phenolic compounds, and carbohydrates, with the polysaccharide extract (P-EA) containing pectic polysaccharides and the ethanolic extract (S-EA) containing phenolic acids and terpenes. The extracts exhibited antioxidant activity and cytotoxicity, with P-EA showing high toxicity to tumoral cells but low toxicity to normal cells.
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Marine & Freshwater Biology
Megan R. Shaffer, Simon K. Davy, James J. Bell
Summary: This study investigated hybridization between two cryptic species of marine sponge, Tethya burtoni, and found no evidence of hybridization between them. The two species showed differences in distribution, with one being present at all locations and the other at only three locations. Asexual reproduction did not play a significant role in population connectivity, but was important for population maintenance.
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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Ran Wei, Cun-Feng Zhao, Qiao-Ping Xiang, Xian-Chun Zhang
Summary: The establishment of Ellipinema was to accommodate Lepisorus jakonensis in the plastid gene tree. However, new nuclear data revealed that Ellipinema and allied genera are deeply nested within Lepisorus. The incongruent phylogenetic placement between nuclear and plastid results may suggest ancient hybridization events.
MOLECULAR PHYLOGENETICS AND EVOLUTION
(2021)
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Plant Sciences
Si-Yu Zhang, Ying-Feng Hu, Hao-Tian Wang, Peng-Chong Zhang, Jian-Wen Shao
Summary: Based on the analysis of chloroplast genome, morphology, and karyotype, a new hybrid species, Lycoris x jinzheniae, was identified in eastern China. It was misidentified as Lycoris x albiflora in previous literature for more than 30 years. This new nothospecies resulted from the hybridization of L. sprengeri and L. chinensis, and showed distinct characteristics different from L. x albiflora.
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Entomology
You Li, Yuxuan Wan, Wei Lin, A. Simon Ernstsons, Lei Gao
Summary: American sweetgum has been introduced to China for over 60 years and plays a crucial role in urban afforestation. The local bark beetle pest, sweetgum inscriber, poses a significant threat to the American sweetgum. Based on field investigations, nurseries stocking American sweetgum may face substantial economic losses if the pest becomes established in the main market.
Review
Biodiversity Conservation
Achyut Kumar Banerjee, Wuxia Guo, Yelin Huang
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Plant Sciences
Achyut Kumar Banerjee, Zhuangwei Hou, Yuting Lin, Wentao Lan, Fengxiao Tan, Fen Xing, Guanghe Li, Wuxia Guo, Yelin Huang
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Marine & Freshwater Biology
Wuxia Guo, Achyut Kumar Banerjee, Wei Lun Ng, Yang Yuan, Weixi Li, Yelin Huang
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Ecology
Achyut Kumar Banerjee, Wuxia Guo, Sitan Qiao, Weixi Li, Fen Xing, Yuting Lin, Zhuangwei Hou, Sen Li, Ying Liu, Yelin Huang
ECOLOGY AND EVOLUTION
(2020)
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Plant Sciences
Achyut Kumar Banerjee, Hai-Dan Wu, Wu-Xia Guo, Wei-Lun Ng, Wei-Xi Li, Yan Ma, Hui Feng, Ye-Lin Huang
Summary: This study investigated the phylogeographic pattern of Scaevola taccada, a coastal shrub, across its distribution range by analyzing multiple abiotic factors and population genetic processes. The results showed that historical dispersal, sealevel changes, and contemporary oceanic circulation patterns influenced the genetic diversity and population structure of the species. The interactions between abiotic factors and population genetic processes played a key role in shaping the evolutionary history and current phylogeographic pattern of S. taccada.
JOURNAL OF SYSTEMATICS AND EVOLUTION
(2022)
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Environmental Sciences
Achyut Kumar Banerjee, Jyoti Prajapati, Amiya Ranjan Bhowmick, Yelin Huang, Abhishek Mukherjee
Summary: The study found that invasive alien plants have significant advantages in naturalized range, number of uses, and specific leaf area. Variables such as native and naturalized range sizes, number of uses, and growth form have a direct influence on successful naturalization, while longer minimum residence time helps in overcoming dispersal barriers. Invasion success is directly influenced by minimum residence time and number of uses.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
(2021)
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Plant Sciences
Wuxia Guo, Achyut Kumar Banerjee, Haidan Wu, Wei Lun Ng, Hui Feng, Sitan Qiao, Ying Liu, Yelin Huang
Summary: By studying the genetic variation levels and patterns within two Lumnitzera species, it was found that both species show high genetic variation among populations and low genetic variation within populations. Both species exhibited distinct genetic differentiation, possibly influenced by ancient sea-level changes, land barriers, and contemporary oceanic circulation.
FRONTIERS IN PLANT SCIENCE
(2021)
Article
Ecology
Tianlong He, Achyut Kumar Banerjee, Haidan Wu, Dongyin He, Yuting Lin, Fengxiao Tan, Guangwen Tan, Yelin Huang
Summary: The study found that C. rosea in the South China Sea and Indo-West Pacific region has high genetic diversity and moderate genetic differentiation, with a subtle genetic structure influenced by the oceanic circulation pattern of the South China Sea. Despite a significant relationship between geographic distance and genetic differentiation, a continuous distribution model of gene flow may have influenced the population structure of C. rosea in this region.
REGIONAL STUDIES IN MARINE SCIENCE
(2021)
Article
Plant Sciences
Achyut Kumar Banerjee, Hui Feng, Yuting Lin, Zhuangwei Hou, Weixi Li, Huiyu Shao, Zida Luo, Wuxia Guo, Yelin Huang
Summary: This study identifies historical geoclimatic factors that have resulted in low genetic diversity and strong phylogeographic structure in a cryptoviviparous mangrove species. The findings suggest conservation actions and highlight the importance of phylogeographic studies for understanding genetic diversity and conservation implications.
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Environmental Sciences
Achyut Kumar Banerjee, Hui Feng, Yuting Lin, Xinru Liang, Jiakai Wang, Yelin Huang
Summary: Mangrove forests provide important ecosystem services but are declining rapidly. This study aimed to prioritize conservation of species and areas in the IndoWest Pacific region, finding that precipitation and surface elevation influence the distribution of true mangroves, while temperature is important for mangrove associates. Suitable habitat for mangroves is predicted to increase in the future, but areas with high species richness will decrease.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2022)
Article
Ecology
Jyoti Prajapati, Abhijit Singh, Kshitij Patil, Amiya Ranjan Bhowmick, Abhishek Mukherjee, Yelin Huang, Achyut Kumar Banerjee
Summary: This study creates a data set about invasive and naturalized alien plant species in India to supplement the existing global occurrence data databases. The data set collects occurrence data from literature records and herbarium sheets, along with spatial and temporal information for each record. The objective of this data set is to assist stakeholders involved in India's scientific research, policy formulation, and decision-making related to invasive alien plant species.
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Biodiversity Conservation
Achyut Kumar Banerjee, Tien Ming Lee, Hui Feng, Xinru Liang, Yuting Lin, Jiakai Wang, Minghui Yin, Hao Peng, Yelin Huang
Summary: Internet trade in China's online market is identified as a major dispersal pathway for non-native plant species. Invasive species dominate the online marketplace, and there is a lack of effective regulations to manage this trade. The study suggests the integration of a standardized risk assessment framework and continuous surveillance to strengthen trading regulations and take proactive management measures.
CONSERVATION BIOLOGY
(2023)
Editorial Material
Biodiversity Conservation
Achyut Kumar Banerjee, Yelin Huang
Summary: Scientific research highlights the threats and beneficial impacts of invasive alien species (IAS) to the environment and human livelihoods. However, the lack of communication between science and society makes decision-making complex. Future studies should consider both the positive and negative impacts of IAS and acknowledge the potential risks and context dependency in order to inform management decisions for sustainable livelihoods.
ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION
(2023)
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Plant Sciences
Achyut Kumar Banerjee, Fengxiao Tan, Hui Feng, Xinru Liang, Jiakai Wang, Minghui Yin, Hao Peng, Yuting Lin, Nannan Zhang, Yelin Huang
Summary: This study aimed to understand the phylogenetic relationship between alien plant species at different stages of invasion and the influence of environmental filtering process on this relationship. The results showed that phylogenetically related species tend to cluster together at smaller spatial scales, indicating the importance of environmental filtering process. The presence of close relatives in the community may facilitate the successful naturalization and invasion of introduced alien species. Temperature has a stronger effect on phylogenetic patterns than precipitation, especially at smaller spatial scales. Different plant families showed different phylogenetic patterns, but all tend to form more clustered assemblages.
FRONTIERS IN PLANT SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Plant Sciences
Yuting Lin, Achyut Kumar Banerjee, Haidan Wu, Fengxiao Tan, Hui Feng, Guangwen Tan, Wuxia Guo, Yelin Huang
JOURNAL OF PLANT ECOLOGY
(2020)