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Formation and Persistence of a Co-Occurring Mixed Cytotype Autopolyploid System
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The impact of multiple origins on the genetics and ecology of a naturally occurring multi-cytotype autopolyploid system has largely been overlooked. Multiple formations of both the triploid and tetraploid cytotypes of Galax urceolata (Diapensiaceae) make this the ideal system to investigate relatedness among cytotypes and cytotype-specific soil chemistry/microbial associations.
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BS
Year obtained:
2018
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USA
Flowering plants
Relevant publications (minimum 1, maximum 4):
Gaynor ML, Marchant DB, Soltis DE, and Soltis PS. 2018. Climatic niche comparison among ploidal levels in the classic autopolyploid system, Galax urceolata (Diapensiaceae). American Journal of Botany, 105(10): 1–12. doi: 10.1002/ajb2.1161.
Gaynor ML, Ng J, and Laport RG. 2018. Phylogenetic structure of plant communities: Are polyploids distantly related to co-occurring diploids? Frontiers in Ecology and Evolution, 6(52): 1-14. doi: 10.3389/fevo.2018.00052.
Gaynor ML, Walters LJ, and Hoffman EA. 2019. Assessing genetic diversity within natural populations of smooth cordgrass to ensure effective restoration efforts. Restoration Ecology, 27(6): 1452 – 1462. doi: 10.1111/rec.1301
An H, Qi X, Gaynor ML, Hao Y, Grebken SC, Mabry ME, Conant GC, Barker M, Fu T, Yi B, and Pires JC. 2019. Transcriptome and organellar sequencing highlights the complex origin and diversification of allotetraploid Brassica napus. Nature Communication, 10: 2878. doi: 10.1038/s41467-019-10757-1
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University of Florida
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Michelle Gaynor