The classic domestication scenario for grains and fruits has been portrayed as the lucky
fixation of major-effect “domestication genes.” Characterization of these genes plus recent …

The article discusses annual and perennial reproductive strategies in plants. Topics discussed
include evolutionary transitions between perenniality and annuality in angiosperms, …

De novo domestication is an exciting option for increasing species diversity and ecosystem
service functionality of agricultural landscapes. Genomic selection (GS), the application of …

Sainfoin (Onobrychis spp.) is a perennial forage legume that is also attracting attention as a
perennial pulse with potential for human consumption. The dual use of sainfoin underpins …

Circadian clocks have evolved independently in all three domains of life, suggesting that
internal mechanisms of time‐keeping are adaptive in contemporary populations. However, the …

Despite the growing number of studies showing that genotype × environment and epistatic
interactions control fitness, the influences of epistasis × environment interactions on adaptive …

Floral attraction traits can significantly affect pollinator visitation patterns, but adaptive
evolution of these traits may be constrained by correlations with other traits. In some cases, …

Background: An estimated 95% of all online pharmacies operate unlawfully. Illegal online
pharmacies distribute substandard and falsified medical products that may result in patient …

Herbaceous perennial species are receiving increased attention for their potential to provide
both edible products and ecosystem services in agricultural systems. Many legumes (…

Circadian rhythms are key regulators of diverse biological processes under controlled
settings. Yet, the phenotypic and fitness consequences of quantitative variation in circadian …