Thursday, June 03, 2021

Michael Moore and alumni Noah Last and Riva Bruenn are co-authors in Botanical Journal of the Linnean Society

This recent publication from Professor of Biology Mike Moore explores the evolution of fruiting structures in Nyctaginaceae, known as the Four-o'clock family of flowering trees, shrubs, and herbs.

Sukhorukov, A. P., M. Nilova V.,
Journal cover from Oxford Univ Press site
Journal cover from Oxford Univ Press
Michael J. Moore, Riva Bruenn, Noah Last
, E. F. Sandoli Rossetto, and N. A. Douglas. 2021. Anatomical diversity and evolution of the anthocarp in Nyctaginaceae. Botanical Journal of the Linnean Society 196:21-52.  Access at OhioLINK Journal Center

From the abstract: We investigate anthocarp evolution in Nyctaginaceae through extensive anatomical studies (159 species from 28 genera representing six of seven tribes) and phylogenetic character state reconstructions. We found highly diverse anthocarp anatomy across Nyctaginaceae, with most traits analysed evolving multiple times throughout the family.

More about Nyctaginaceae, from ScienceDirect.

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