Comparative diversification analyses of Hydrangeaceae and Loasaceae reveal complex evolutionary history as species disperse out of Mesoamerica [PDF]
American Journal of BotanyAbstract Premise The movement of lineages into novel areas can promote ecological opportunity and adaptive radiation, leading to significant species diversity. Not all studies, however, have identified support for ecological opportunity associated with novel intercontinental colonizations. To gain key insights into the drivers of ecological opportunity,
John Schenk
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Publication History and Lectotypification of Mentzelia Arborescens (Loasaceae)
Novon, 2007 ABSTRACT The confusing publication history of the name Mentzelia arborescens Urban & Gilg is clarified. The first publication of the name by I. Urban in 1892 referred only to a floral diagram and should not be considered as valid publication. Subsequently, the name was taken up by E.
Maximilian Weigend
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Optimizing the lysis step in CTAB DNA extractions of silica-dried and herbarium leaf tissues. [PDF]
Appl Plant Sci, 2023 Abstract Premise The use of cetyltrimethylammonium bromide (CTAB) is an effective and inexpensive method of extracting DNA from plants. The CTAB protocol is frequently modified to optimize DNA extractions, but experimental approaches rarely perturb a single variable at a time to systematically infer their effect on DNA quantity and quality. Methods and
Carey SJ +3 more
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REVISIÓN TAXONÓMICA DE LOASACEAE EN VENEZUELA
Caldasia, 2012 La familia Loasaceae no ha sido estudiada taxonómicamente en Venezuela, por tal razón se realizó una revisión taxonómica que permitió reconocer las especies presentes en el país y los principales caracteres de importancia taxonómica para su ...
Noguera Eliana
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Correction to: Delayed differentiation of epidermal cells walls can underlie pedomorphosis in plants: the case of pedomorphic petals in the hummingbird-pollinated Caiophora hibiscifolia (Loasaceae, subfam. Loasoideae) species [PDF]
EvoDevo, 2022 Marina M. Strelin +4 more
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Comprehending Cornales: phylogenetic reconstruction of the order using the Angiosperms353 probe set. [PDF]
Am J Bot, 2021 Premise Cornales is an order of flowering plants containing ecologically and horticulturally important families, including Cornaceae (dogwoods) and Hydrangeaceae (hydrangeas), among others. While many relationships in Cornales are strongly supported by previous studies, some uncertainty remains with regards to the placement of Hydrostachyaceae and to ...
Thomas SK +7 more
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Nueva especie de Loasa (Loasaceae) de Chile A new species of Loasa (Loasaceae) from Chile
Gayana: Botanica, 2011 Loasa mollensis Muñoz-Schick et Trenqualye is described as a new species. It is apparently narrowly endemic to a small area in the coast of the Valparaiso region, central Chile.
MÉLICA MUÑOZ-SCHICK +1 more
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Stinging Trichome Density and Morphology of Three Nettle Species Reflect Mountain Gorillas' Feeding Behavior. [PDF]
Ecol EvolOur study analyzed the density and morphology of stinging trichomes in three nettle species and related these characteristics to the feeding behaviors of mountain gorillas. Despite their physical characteristics and ability to sting, mountain gorillas rely on these plants as their staple food source.
Nyandwi A +4 more
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Evolutionary convergence on hummingbird pollination in Neotropical Costus provides insight into the causes of pollinator shifts. [PDF]
New Phytol, 2022 Summary The evolution of hummingbird pollination is common across angiosperms throughout the Americas, presenting an opportunity to examine convergence in both traits and environments to better understand how complex phenotypes arise. Here we examine independent shifts from bee to hummingbird pollination in the Neotropical spiral gingers (Costus) and ...
Kay KM, Grossenbacher DL.
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Primera colección de Pinnasa volubilis (Loasaceae) en el Parque Nacional Lanín
Semiárida, 2021 En ésta nota se reporta la primera colección de Pinnasa volubilis en el Parque Nacional Lanín, especie citada por primera vez para Argentina en 2019 en el centro norte de la provincia de Neuquén.
Andrea Alejandra Medina +1 more
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