Synchronised and fluctuating reproduction by plant populations, called masting, is widespread
in diverse taxonomic groups. Here, we propose a new method to explore the proximate …

APOBEC3 (A3) family proteins are DNA cytosine deaminases recognized for contributing to
HIV-1 restriction and mutation. Prior studies have demonstrated that A3D, A3F, and A3G …

Conditions leading to the evolution of masting (intermittent and synchronized reproduction
of trees) are examined. According to the dynamics of the resource reserve of individuals, …

Synchronous and intermittent plant reproduction has been identified widely in diverse
biomes. While synchronous flowering is normally observed within the same species, different …

The role of competition in local adaptation and the associated traits underlying adaptation
remain unclear. One reason for the lack of evidence may be that plant-plant competition is …

Prevalence of impervious surface and resulting higher temperatures in urban areas, known
as urban heat islands, comprises prominent characteristics in global cities. However, it is not …

In an archipelagic system, species diversity is maintained and determined by the balance
among speciation, extinction and migration. As the number of species increases, the average …

Competition among neighbouring plants plays essential roles in growth, reproduction,
population dynamics, and community assembly, but how competition drives local adaptation and …

Fleshy fruits can be divided between climacteric (CL, showing a typical rise in respiration and
ethylene production with ripening after harvest) and non-climacteric (NC, showing no rise). …

Studying the interaction between evolutionary and ecological processes (ie eco-evolutionary
dynamics) has great potential to improve our understanding of biological processes such …