Taxonomy & Evolution Temporal patterns of Brassicaceae diversification Huang et al. propose that whole genome duplication events serve as a constant pump for continuous and high species diversification. Alun Salt 04 Mar 2020
Taxonomy & Evolution Evolutionary history of Pseudotaxus: old lineage, young populations Alun Salt 23 Feb 2020
Close Encounters Mutualistic relationship between mangrove plants and diazotrophs Alun Salt 20 Feb 2020
Ecosystems Last stand of the Saharan Cypress? A new article in Planta attempts to help preserve a tree that has survived in the Sahara for thousands of years. Alun Salt 18 Feb 2020
Cells, Genes & Molecules Does Viagra really help preserve flowers? It is said that sildenafil citrate can help preserve flowers. Here’s an experiment that you could do at home, but probably shouldn’t, to find out. Alun Salt 14 Feb 2020
Reviews Nature Table – BBC Radio 4 BBC Radio 4 has a new science-comedy crossover show. Alun Salt 12 Feb 2020
Taxonomy & Evolution Scaly Tree Ferns Have Slow and Steady Diversification Did the Cyatheaceae become such a diverse family slowly over time, or in spurts? The largest molecular sampling yet points to gradual accumulation of species. Alun Salt 12 Feb 2020