Genomes of leafy and leafless Platanthera orchids illuminate the evolution of mycoheterotrophy.
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DOI: 10.1038/s41477-022-01127-9
Abstract: To improve our understanding of the origin and evolution of mycoheterotrophic plants, we here present the chromosome-scale genome assemblies of two sibling orchid species: partially mycoheterotrophic Platanthera zijinensis and holomycoheterotrophic Platanthera guangdongensis. Comparative analysis shows… read more here.
Keywords: mycoheterotrophy; trehalase genes; leafy leafless; genomes leafy ... See more keywords
Characterization of sympatric Platanthera bifolia and Platanthera chlorantha (Orchidaceae) populations with intermediate plants
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DOI: 10.7717/peerj.4256
Abstract: Platanthera bifolia and P. chlorantha are terrestrial and rewarding orchids with a wide Eurasian distribution. Although genetically closely related, they exhibit significant morphological, phenological and ecological differences that maintain reproductive isolation between the species. However,… read more here.
Keywords: platanthera bifolia; floral scent; intermediate plants; platanthera ... See more keywords