Anthocyanins play a variety of adaptive roles in both vegetative tissues and reproductive
organs of plants. The broad functionality of these compounds requires sophisticated regulation …

In plants, the carotenoid biosynthesis pathway (CBP) is essential for the production of
photosynthetic and protective pigments, plant hormones, and visual/olfactory attractants for animal …

Highlights • Standards of evidence linking genes to floral traits to pollinator responses. •
MYB genes underlie flower color and scent change in Petunia pollinator shifts. • MYB genes …

Cut-and-paste DNA transposable elements are major components of eukaryotic genomes
and are grouped into superfamilies (eg, hAT, P) based on sequence similarity of the element-…

Taxon-specific small RNA loci are widespread in eukaryotic genomes, yet their role in
lineage-specific adaptation, phenotypic diversification, and speciation is poorly understood. Here, …

• Premise of the study: Verbenaceae consist of trees, shrubs, lianas, and herbs distributed
primarily in Latin America, where they occur in a wide array of ecosystems. A second center of …

Carotenoids are yellow, orange, and red pigments that contribute to the beautiful colors and
nutritive value of many flowers and fruits. The structural genes in the highly conserved …

Prezygotic barriers play a major role in the evolution of reproductive isolation, which is a
prerequisite for speciation. However, despite considerable progress in identifying genes and …

A molecular description of the control of floral pigmentation in a multi‐species group displaying
various flower color patterns is of great interest for understanding the molecular bases of …

Flower color patterns have long served as a model for developmental genetics because
pigment phenotypes are visually striking, yet generally not required for plant viability, facilitating …