Population Genetics Reveals Insights Into Cryophytum Biogeography in South Africa
Ecology and Evolution, Volume 16, Issue 5, May 2026.This study investigated the population genetic structure, biogeography and environmental drivers of divergence in Cryophytum crystallinum and C. guerichianum, two closely related Mesembryanthemoideae species, and evaluated a putative hybrid. Cryophytum crystallinum showed genetically similar populations at either end of its coastal range, with ...
Clarke J. M. van Steenderen +2 more
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Divergent selection, recombination variability, and noncoding introgression drive speciation and adaptation in threadfin Eleutheronema. [PDF]
Commun BiolXiao J, Wang WX.
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Ecology and Evolution, Volume 16, Issue 5, May 2026.We used mitochondrial COI genes and nuclear gene 28S rRNA genes to investigate the phylogenetic relationships and evolutionary history of an unknown earthworm genus collected in Wangjiazhai Town, Zhongshan District, Liupanshui City. The results of molecular analyses supported it belongs to an Eisenia andrei/fetida complex.
Tingchang Liu +4 more
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Integrating Genomics, Collections, and Community Science to Delimit Species Clarifies the Taxonomy of a Variable Monitor Lizard (Varanus tristis). [PDF]
Syst BiolPavón-Vázquez CJ +4 more
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Nanomaterials in Edible Mushroom Production: Yield Optimization, Biofortification and SDG Alignment
Food Science &Nutrition, Volume 14, Issue 5, May 2026.Nanotechnology enhances sustainable mushroom production across pre‐ and post‐harvest stages. Nano‐fertilizers (Zn, Se) and growth stimulants (TiO2, ZnO) improve yield and nutritional quality. Antimicrobial nanoparticles (AgNPs) contribute to effective disease control.
Hayyawi W. A. Al‐juthery +4 more
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Unraveling species diversification and niche separation in Phedimus Kamtschaticus and P. aizoon using RAD-seq data and ecological niche modeling. [PDF]
Sci RepChoi TY, Park BK, Son DC, Lee SR.
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The Structure of the Chemotype Determining Locus in Cannabis sativa
Plant Direct, Volume 10, Issue 5, May 2026.ABSTRACT The chemical phenotype (chemotype) of Cannabis sativa is defined by the ratio of cannabidiolic acid (CBDA) to Δ9‐tetrahydrocannabinolic acid (THCA). Although the Mendelian segregation of these traits suggests a single‐locus biallelic system, recent sequencing and phylogenetic evidence indicate they are encoded by two distinct, tightly linked ...
Keith Allen +2 more
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Genomic insights into the survival code of karst plants. [PDF]
Plant DiversLiu X, Ma Y.
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Geochemistry, Geophysics, Geosystems, Volume 27, Issue 5, May 2026.Abstract Multiple drillings in the Yorke Peninsula, South Australia, recently confirmed the presence of natural hydrogen (H2) in shallow sedimentary units. While radiolysis and Fe‐oxidation in the basement are potential generation mechanisms, their respective contributions remain unconstrained.
Ugo Geymond +15 more
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Hybrid Horizons: Screening Hybridisation Through Nuclear Environmental DNA
Molecular Ecology Resources, Volume 26, Issue 4, May 2026.ABSTRACT Effective monitoring of hybrid zones is essential for understanding evolutionary dynamics and mitigating species loss caused by human‐mediated hybridisation. Conventional methods rely on sampling numerous individuals, which is costly, time‐consuming and often impractical for rare or elusive species.
Daniel Zumel +8 more
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