Integrated genomics and morphological approach reveals interspecific gene flow cases and decodes the origin of selected feathergrasses (Poaceae, Stipa).

Abstract excerpt

Central Asia is a diversity hotspot of arid-adapted grasses from the genus Stipa, with approximately 100 taxa found in the region. Recent studies in the steppe areas of Kazakhstan revealed specimens displaying intermediate morphology, distinguishing them from other taxa that grow sympatrically. Using integrative taxonomy, we investigated whether these individuals resulted from natural speciation or hybridisation,...

Topics

• Poaceae
• Phylogeny
• Gene Flow
• Genomics
• Hybridization, Genetic
• Polymorphism, Single Nucleotide