About this Research Topic
Chromosome/genome evolution is known as a major driver of diversification in eukaryotes, particularly in plants. At the macroevolutionary level, chromosome/genome evolution has been correlated with diversification rates, whereas on a microevolutionary scale, with population differentiation. Moreover, they have been linked with shifts in both ecological niches and reproductive systems across lineages. However, the precise mechanisms under these apparent correlations remain largely unexplored.
In this Research Topic, our objective is to study the impact of chromosome and genome evolution on diversification patterns in plants. Specifically, we aim to disentangle the mechanisms through which chromosome and genome evolution may (i) be related to different ecological scenarios (biogeographic changes, environmental shifts, changes in plant-animal interactions including pollinator community, etc), (ii) influence crucial plant traits associated with reproductive strategies, and (iii) elucidate how the combination of these intrinsic traits and extrinsic constraints may explain patterns of diversification in plants. By integrating macro- and microevolutionary perspectives, we aim to provide an ecological and evolutionary synthesis that addresses the current knowledge gap in the transition from both evolutionary scales.
We welcome submissions of original research, reviews, and method articles. We encourage authors to submit their research on the impact of genome/chromosome evolution in relation to the following factors:
• Diversification rates
• Speciation
• Biogeography
• Phylogeography
• Niche evolution
• Reproductive biology
• The integration of macro and microevolutionary perspectives
In this Research Topic, our objective is to study the impact of chromosome and genome evolution on diversification patterns in plants. Specifically, we aim to disentangle the mechanisms through which chromosome and genome evolution may (i) be related to different ecological scenarios (biogeographic changes, environmental shifts, changes in plant-animal interactions including pollinator community, etc), (ii) influence crucial plant traits associated with reproductive strategies, and (iii) elucidate how the combination of these intrinsic traits and extrinsic constraints may explain patterns of diversification in plants. By integrating macro- and microevolutionary perspectives, we aim to provide an ecological and evolutionary synthesis that addresses the current knowledge gap in the transition from both evolutionary scales.
We welcome submissions of original research, reviews, and method articles. We encourage authors to submit their research on the impact of genome/chromosome evolution in relation to the following factors:
• Diversification rates
• Speciation
• Biogeography
• Phylogeography
• Niche evolution
• Reproductive biology
• The integration of macro and microevolutionary perspectives
Keywords: genomes, chromosomes, plant diversification, polyploidy, reproductive strategies, speciation, phylogeography, evolution, biogeography
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