Molecular Ecology,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
32(15), P. 4329 - 4347
Published: May 24, 2023
Abstract
Hybridisation
and
gene
flow
can
have
both
deleterious
adaptive
consequences
for
natural
populations
species.
To
better
understand
the
extent
of
hybridisation
in
nature
balance
between
its
beneficial
outcomes
a
changing
environment,
information
on
naturally
hybridising
nonmodel
organisms
is
needed.
This
requires
characterisation
structure
hybrid
zones.
Here,
we
study
five
keystone
mound‐building
wood
ant
species
Formica
rufa
group
across
Finland.
No
genomic
studies
exist,
differentiation
sympatry
unknown.
Combining
genome‐wide
morphological
data,
demonstrate
more
extensive
than
was
previously
detected
all
Specifically,
reveal
mosaic
zone
aquilonia
,
F.
polyctena
comprising
further
generation
populations.
Despite
this,
find
that
lugubris
pratensis
form
distinct
pools
We
also
hybrids
occupy
warmer
microhabitats
nonadmixed
cold‐adapted
suggest
warm
winters
springs,
particular,
may
benefit
over
most
abundant
In
summary,
our
results
indicate
create
potential
could
promote
persistence
climate.
Additionally,
they
highlight
potentially
significant
ecological
evolutionary
zones,
within
which
independent
face
an
array
intrinsic
selection
pressures.
Journal of Integrative Plant Biology,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
65(2), P. 299 - 323
Published: Nov. 23, 2022
Abstract
The
advances
accelerated
by
next‐generation
sequencing
and
long‐read
technologies
continue
to
provide
an
impetus
for
plant
phylogenetic
study.
In
the
past
decade,
a
large
number
of
studies
adopting
hundreds
thousands
genes
across
wealth
clades
have
emerged
ushered
phylogenetics
evolution
into
new
era.
meantime,
roadmap
researchers
when
making
decisions
different
approaches
their
phylogenomic
research
design
is
imminent.
This
review
focuses
on
utility
genomic
data
(from
organelle
genomes,
both
reduced
representation
whole‐genome
sequencing)
in
evolutionary
investigations,
describes
baseline
methodology
experimental
analytical
procedures,
summarizes
recent
progress
flowering
phylogenomics
at
ordinal,
familial,
tribal,
lower
levels.
We
also
discuss
challenges,
such
as
adverse
impact
orthology
inference
reconstruction
raised
from
systematic
errors,
underlying
biological
factors,
duplication,
hybridization/introgression,
incomplete
lineage
sorting,
together
suggesting
that
bifurcating
tree
may
not
be
best
model
life.
Finally,
we
promising
avenues
future
studies.
In
the
past
decade,
advances
in
genome
sequencing
have
allowed
researchers
to
uncover
history
of
hybridization
diverse
groups
species,
including
our
own.
Although
field
has
made
impressive
progress
documenting
extent
natural
hybridization,
both
historical
and
recent,
there
are
still
many
unanswered
questions
about
its
genetic
evolutionary
consequences.
Recent
work
suggested
that
outcomes
may
be
part
predictable,
but
open
nature
selection
on
hybrids
biological
variables
shape
such
hampered
this
area.
We
synthesize
what
is
known
mechanisms
drive
changes
ancestry
after
highlight
major
unresolved
questions,
discuss
their
implications
for
predictability
evolution
hybridization.
Nature Communications,
Journal Year:
2020,
Volume and Issue:
11(1)
Published: March 18, 2020
Abstract
Genomic
evidence
is
increasingly
underpinning
that
hybridization
between
taxa
commonplace,
challenging
our
views
on
the
mechanisms
maintain
their
boundaries.
Here,
we
focus
seven
catadromous
eel
species
(genus
Anguilla
)
and
use
genome-wide
sequence
data
from
more
than
450
individuals
sampled
across
tropical
Indo-Pacific,
morphological
information,
three
newly
assembled
draft
genomes
to
compare
contemporary
patterns
of
with
signatures
past
introgression
a
time-calibrated
phylogeny.
We
show
have
remained
distinct
for
up
10
million
years
find
current
frequencies
pairs
contrast
genomic
introgression.
Based
near-complete
asymmetry
in
directionality
decreasing
later-generation
hybrids,
suggest
cytonuclear
incompatibilities,
hybrid
breakdown,
purifying
selection
as
can
support
cohesion
even
when
has
been
pervasive
throughout
evolutionary
history
clades.
Science Advances,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
8(27)
Published: July 8, 2022
Recent
adaptive
radiations
are
models
for
investigating
mechanisms
contributing
to
the
evolution
of
biodiversity.
An
unresolved
question
is
relative
importance
new
mutations,
ancestral
variants,
and
introgressive
hybridization
phenotypic
speciation.
Here,
we
address
this
issue
using
Darwin’s
finches
investigate
genomic
architecture
underlying
their
diversity.
Admixture
mapping
beak
body
size
in
small,
medium,
large
ground
revealed
28
loci
showing
strong
genetic
differentiation.
These
represent
haplotype
blocks
with
origins
predating
speciation
events
during
finch
radiation.
Genes
expressed
developing
overrepresented
these
regions.
Ancestral
haplotypes
constitute
modules
selection
act
as
key
determinants
unusual
diversity
finches.
Such
can
be
critical
how
species
adapt
environmental
variability
change.
New Phytologist,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: March 7, 2025
Parallel
evolution
of
the
same,
or
at
least
very
similar,
phenotype(s)
in
different
lineages
is
often
interpreted
as
evidence
for
action
natural
selection.
However,
caution
required
when
inferring
parallel
based
on
uncertain
potentially
incorrect
phylogenetic
frameworks.
Here,
by
conducting
extensive
phylogenomic
and
population
genetic
analyses,
we
aim
to
clarify
evolutionary
history
spurless
taxa
within
Aquilegia
ecalcarata
complex.
We
observed
substantial
discordance
patterns
across
entire
genome,
primarily
attributed
ancient
introgression
incomplete
lineage
sorting.
Additionally,
identified
several
whose
positions
were
distorted
admixture
events.
Using
a
backbone
tree
demographic
modeling,
determined
that
these
independently
originated
twice
this
group.
Intriguingly,
our
investigation
revealed
experienced
expansion
during
global
cooling,
while
their
spurred
sister
groups
underwent
contraction.
The
losses
petal
spurs,
therefore,
may
be
linked
adaptations
low-temperature
conditions.
These
findings
emphasize
importance
comprehensive
population-level
analyses
inference
provide
valuable
insights
into
dynamics
trait
loss
its
implications
adaptive
strategies.
Systematic Biology,
Journal Year:
2020,
Volume and Issue:
70(3), P. 593 - 607
Published: Nov. 19, 2020
Hybridization
may
often
be
an
important
source
of
adaptive
variation,
but
the
extent
and
long-term
impacts
introgression
have
seldom
been
evaluated
in
phylogenetic
context
a
radiation.
Hares
(Lepus)
represent
widespread
mammalian
radiation
32
extant
species
characterized
by
striking
ecological
adaptations
recurrent
admixture.
To
understand
relevance
introgressive
hybridization
during
diversification
Lepus,
we
analyzed
whole
exome
sequences
(61.7
Mb)
from
15
hares
(1-4
individuals
per
species),
spanning
global
distribution
genus,
two
outgroups.
We
used
coalescent
framework
to
infer
relationships
divergence
times,
despite
extensive
genealogical
discordance.
found
high
levels
allele
sharing
among
show
that
this
reflects
incomplete
lineage
sorting
temporally
layered
hybridization.
Our
results
revealed
at
all
stages
along
Lepus
radiation,
including
recent
gene
flow
between
since
last
glacial
maximum
also
pervasive
ancient
occurring
near
origin
hare
lineages.
northern
hemisphere
has
resulted
shared
variation
potential
highly
seasonal
environments,
genes
involved
circadian
rhythm
regulation,
pigmentation,
thermoregulation.
illustrate
how
genetic
legacy
ancestral
persist
across
leaving
long-lasting
signature
contribute
adaptation.
[Adaptation;
introgression;
hybridization;
Lepus;
phylogenomics.].
Evolution Letters,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
8(1), P. 128 - 136
Published: March 1, 2023
Rates
of
hybridization
are
predicted
to
increase
due
climate
change
and
human
activity
that
cause
redistribution
species
bring
previously
isolated
populations
into
contact.
At
the
same
time
leads
rapid
changes
in
environment,
requiring
adapt
rapidly
order
survive.
A
few
empirical
cases
suggest
can
facilitate
adaptation
despite
its
potential
for
incompatibilities
deleterious
fitness
consequences.
Here
we
use
simulations
Fisher's
Geometric
model
evaluate
conditions
frame
via
both
diploids
haplodiploids.
We
find
hybrids
faster
new
environments
compared
parental
nearly
all
simulated
scenarios,
generating
a
advantage
offset
intrinsic
last
tens
generations,
regardless
whether
population
was
diploid
or
haplodiploid.
Our
results
highlight
creative
role
may
help
contemporary
changing
climate.
However,
by
well
happen
at
cost
reduced
biodiversity,
if
lineages
collapse
one.
Global Change Biology,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
30(4)
Published: March 28, 2024
Current
global
climate
change
is
expected
to
affect
biodiversity
negatively
at
all
scales
leading
mass
loss.
Many
studies
have
shown
that
the
distribution
of
allele
frequencies
across
a
species'
range
often
influenced
by
specific
genetic
loci
associated
with
local
environmental
variables.
This
association
reflects
adaptation
and
changes
those
could
thereby
contribute
evolutionary
response
change.
However,
predicting
how
species
will
adapt
from
this
type
data
alone
remains
challenging.
In
present
study,
we
combined
exome
capture
sequences
niche
reconstruction,
test
multiple
methods
for
assessing
resilience
in
two
widely
distributed
conifers,
Norway
spruce
Siberian
spruce.
Both
are
keystone
boreal
forest
share
vast
hybrid
zone.
We
show
conifers
can
be
detected
through
frequency
variation,
population-level
ecological
preferences,
historical
movement.
Moreover,
integrated
information
into
offset
predictive
models
hybridization
plays
central
role
expanding
breadth
conifer
may
help
both
cope
better
future
changing
climates.
joint
analysis
also
identified
populations
risk
under
current