Spatially biased collections and the failure to cover all wild genetic clusters in plant populations under ex situ conservation
January 2026
Successful ex situ conservation of plant populations requires a high degree of genetic representativeness. However, spatially biased sampling in ex situ conservation efforts may fail to capture all...
The SLOSS debate in fragmented grasslands: A multi-dimensional biodiversity perspective
January 2026
Conservationists have long debated whether fragmented habitats are best conserved by protecting a single large patch (SL) or several small patches (SS), i.e., the SLOSS debate. Although this SLOSS debate...
Unravelling tree diversity patterns and responses to environmental gradients in a tropical forest landscape of the Western Ghats
January 2026
Understanding spatial patterns of plant species diversity and the factors (e.g., climate and human) that drive these patterns is essential for biodiversity conservation. We used data from 170 0.1-ha...
Divergence of mating systems in Primula oreodoxa: Insights from transplant experiments and mating portfolios
January 2026
Transitioning from outcrossing to self-fertilization is a widespread reproductive strategy in plants, especially in environments where pollination is limited. Despite its prevalence, this transition...
Dendrogenomic resilience mechanisms of two endangered Mexican spruces
January 2026
Forest ecosystems worldwide can be affected by extreme climatic events. Trees respond to these occurrences in multidimensional ways, involving various mechanisms, to deal with the effects and restore...
Dissecting mitogenomic conflict to illuminate angiosperm deep phylogeny: Sequence and architectural evidence
January 2026
Deep relationships in the angiosperm tree of life remain highly controversial. To address this, we first assembled the complete mitochondrial genomes for Ceratophyllum demersum and Chloranthus sessilifolius,...
Integrative analysis of plastome, single-copy nuclear gene Pgk1 and SLAF-seq data uncovers multiple-origin and introgression history in polyploid Agropyron cristatum
January 2026
Elucidating the origins and mechanisms of polyploidization requires tracing the evolutionary history of polyploid species, particularly those with complex origins. Agropyron cristatum, traditionally...
Responses of root exudates to phosphorus-rich patches in a subtropical evergreen broad-leaved forest and their module affiliation in the trait network
Available online 20 January 2026
Root exudation-related traits are crucial for a plant acquiring spatially heterogeneous soil phosphorus (P) resources. Integrating root exudation traits into root trait networks reveals plant foraging...
Stand structural attributes exert stronger and scale-dependent control on forest biomass than tree diversity across typical forest ecosystems in China
Available online 14 January 2026
Understanding how biodiversity-ecosystem functioning (BEF) relationships scale spatially and temporally remains critical under global change. Here, using continuous monitoring databases across temperate,...
Resequencing of 284 genomes reveals evolutionary history and hotspot of genetic diversity of the giant bamboos
Available online 8 January 2026
The Dendrocalamus giganteus complex comprises D. giganteus, D. calostachyus and D. sinicus, being the largest known, iconic bamboo species and is economically, ecologically and culturally significant...
Chromosome-level genome assembly of Tadehagi triquetrum provides new insights into genome evolution and biosynthesis of tadehaginoside
Available online 6 January 2026
Tadehagi triquetrum is a leguminous medicinal plant widely used in Lingnan traditional Chinese medicine. Its major bioactive compound, tadehaginoside, shows anti-obesity, anti-diabetic, and anti-atherosclerotic...
Humboldtia Vahl – An under-utilised, under-researched, and vulnerable tree genus endemic to the Western Ghats-Sri Lanka biodiversity hotspot
Available online 6 January 2026
•Humboldtia, is a scientifically valuable yet underexplored endemic genus from the Western Ghats – Sri Lanka Biodiversity hotspot.•Comprising just eight species, all of which are under threat of extinction,...
A Palearctic divide, niche conservatism and host-fungal endophyte interactions shaped the phylogeography of the grass Brachypodium sylvaticum
Available online 5 January 2026
Brachypodium sylvaticum is a perennial woodland grass selected as a model species for perenniality, which is widely distributed across the Palearctic. This plant forms a symbiosis with the endophytic...
Distinct intraspecific trait variations in two moss species: Insights from a latitudinal investigation across 66 coastal islands
Available online 2 January 2026
As a non-negligible component of functional trait diversity, intraspecific trait variation (ITV) represents a direct response of local populations to environmental change and significantly influences...
Exploring the evolutionary landscape of mitochondrial genomes in the sunflower family (Asteraceae)
Available online 30 December 2025
Asteraceae, the largest family of flowering plants, comprises more than 26,000 species worldwide, many of which serve as crops, medicinal herbs, and ornamentals. While substantial genomic resources...
Genomic insights into alpine plant adaptation
Available online 26 December 2025
Alpine plants persist in some of the harshest terrestrial environments, where low temperatures, high ultraviolet radiation, and short growing seasons impose strong selective pressures. Recent advances...
Diversification of liverworts across spatial and climatic gradients in the world
Available online 23 December 2025
Liverworts are an important component of terrestrial ecosystems worldwide. They have adapted to and diversified in a wide variety of environments. Investigating variation in net diversification rate...
Tamarindus indica telomere-to-telomere genome reveals tartaric acid accumulation in fruit
Available online 22 December 2025
•First telomere-to-telomere genome of Tamarindus indica.•Fruit sourness is likely driven by duplication of tartaric acid biosynthesis genes during lineage-specific WGD.•Development of Tamarind Multi-Omics...
Influence of divergent sampling intensity across plant growth forms on estimating elevational richness patterns and their drivers
Available online 22 December 2025
Numerous studies have demonstrated that sampling intensity can significantly influence the detection of richness patterns and the assessment of the importance of driving factors. However, existing research...
The context dependency of nitrogen deposition impacts on the compositional coupling between aboveground vegetation and soil seed bank
Available online 18 December 2025
The compositional coupling between aboveground vegetation and soil seed bank is critical for community stability and successional trajectories, but such relationships are highly sensitive to environmental...
Elevational patterns of multidimensional plant diversity and community structure in a subtropical karst mountain system
Available online 17 December 2025
Understanding the mechanisms driving species assembly along elevational gradients in mountains is crucial for biodiversity conservation. However, no consensus has yet been reached on how these mechanisms...
A robust phylogenomic framework supports a revised intrafamilial classification of Urticaceae
Available online 17 December 2025
Over the past decade, phylogenomics has significantly enhanced our understanding of relationships among numerous angiosperm lineages. However, comprehensive phylogenetic studies combining broad sampling...
Decoding the genomic basis of adaptive capacity and vulnerability in the high-altitude Saussurea obvallata complex
Available online 16 December 2025
Decoding how adaptation and vulnerability are distributed across rugged landscape is essential for anticipating biodiversity responses to climatic change. We investigated the Saussurea obvallata complex,...
Tree structural diversity mediates vegetation carbon storage in dry-hot valley savannas along an elevational gradient
Available online 16 December 2025
Understanding the factors that drive distributional variation in terrestrial vegetation carbon pools (VCPs) is crucial for assessing the potential of carbon sequestration and mitigating climate change....
Chromosome-level genome and population genomics reveal demographic history, incomplete divergence and coastal adaptation of Rhododendron simsii var. putuoense in East China
Available online 10 December 2025
•First chromosome-level genome assembly of Rhododendronsimsii var. putuoense (479.30 Mb, contig N50 = 33.97 Mb, 98.4 % BUSCO), advancing Ericaceae genomics.•21 populations form coastal-island genetic...