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The Brassicaceae then and now: advancements in the past three decades, a review by Al-Shehbaz

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Three decades of molecular and genomic research have transformed our understanding of Brassicaceae evolution and classification, helping researchers better define its tribes and genera, and revealing how this remarkable plant family has diversified.
September 7, 2026 at 8:05 PM
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The Brassicaceae renaissance: omics-driven evolutionary systematics by Lysak and Koch.

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The Brassicaceae is entering a new era of discovery. With omics approaches, researchers can now explore the diversity, evolution and biology of the whole family, not just its famous model species, Arabidopsis.
September 7, 2026 at 4:48 PM
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Genome-wide association study reveals genomic regions impacting yield-related traits in allohexaploid Brassica with AABBCC genomes by Zhang and co-authors.

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Genetic diversity in polyploid Brassica could hold the key to improving yield. By linking genome-wide variation with yield-related traits, researchers identified BhLecRK and BhCABIN1 as candidate genes involved in silique development.
September 14, 2026 at 12:28 AM
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Mesopolyploidy as a taxonomic clade marker for Brassica and relatives (tribe Brassiceae)
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A major genome duplication once thought to unite the Brassiceae does not include all its members. New genomic evidence helps redraw the tribe’s boundaries and clarify the evolutionary history of mustard crops and their relatives.
September 11, 2026 at 2:38 PM
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🌿 Welcome to Crucifer Week!

🧬🌱 Over the next few days, we will highlight research from our Special Issue “Advances in Crucifer Research in the -Omics Era”

🔬 Discover new insights into Brassicaceae evolution, genomics, adaptation and diversity.

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September 7, 2026 at 11:39 AM
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Polygenic discrimination of leaf morphotypes in alpine Heldreichia bupleurifolia (Brassicaceae) across its natural range by Yılmaz and co-authors.

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In the alpine plant Heldreichia bupleurifolia, leaf shape varies with both genetics and environment. Genome-wide data reveal genetic differences associated with distinct leaf forms, while soil type may help explain where these forms occur.
September 12, 2026 at 4:32 PM
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🌱 We hope the research featured throughout the week sparked new perspectives on the diversity, evolution and biology of crucifers.

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September 14, 2026 at 1:38 PM
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Genetic signatures of long-term evolutionary history in a herbaceous, high-polyploid, clonal plant species in Central Europe by Walden and Koch

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Plants don’t always need sexual reproduction to preserve genetic diversity. In Cardamine bulbifera, ancient genetic variation has persisted through clonal reproduction, revealing how plants can retain the evolutionary legacy of their past.
September 8, 2026 at 5:59 PM
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Expanding the triangle of U: comparative analysis of the Hirschfeldia incana genome provides insights into chromosomal evolution, phylogenomics and high photosynthesis-related traits by Hoang et al.

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A newly improved genome of Hirschfeldia incana is revealing how its complex evolutionary history helped shape its ability to photosynthesize efficiently under high light, offering clues for improving photosynthesis in crops.
September 8, 2026 at 10:02 PM
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Dynamic evolution of FLC/MAF-like genes accompanying Brassicaceae radiation by Zhao and co-authors.

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Changes in genes that control when plants flower may have helped drive the remarkable diversification of the Brassicaceae, allowing different species to adapt to changing environments and climates.
September 10, 2026 at 11:12 AM
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Phasing Hyb-Seq loci from two combined bait sets to investigate phylogenetic patterns of hybridization within Boechera s.s. (Brassicaceae) by Hay and co-authors.

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In Boechera, hybridization and asexual reproduction work together to create surprising evolutionary diversity. New genomic approaches are helping reveal the complex relationships hidden within this remarkable group of North American plants.
September 13, 2026 at 9:26 PM
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Divergent evolutionary trajectories of male and female investment in the Brassicaceae by Haghighatnia and co-authors.

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Across 158 Brassicaceae species, pollen and ovule production have followed different evolutionary paths. While ovule production is strongly constrained by ancestry, pollen production is more flexible, especially as species evolve towards self-pollination.
September 11, 2026 at 11:17 AM
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Mitoplastomic discordance in Brassicaceae phylogenomics confirms the complex evolutionary history of the family by Dominicus and co-authors.

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The Brassicaceae family tree is more complex than it looks. Comparing three different genomes reveals conflicting evolutionary histories, offering new clues about the hybridization and genome changes that shaped this diverse plant family.
September 9, 2026 at 9:40 PM
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A phylogenetic approach to prioritizing crop wild relatives in Brassiceae (Brassicaceae) for breeding applications by Castillo-Lorenzo and co-authors.

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Wild relatives of mustard crops could hold valuable traits for the future of agriculture. By studying Brassica, Crambe, Diplotaxis, Eruca, Raphanus and Sinapis, researchers identified 23 candidate crop wild relatives that could help broaden the genetic resources available for crop improvement.
September 11, 2026 at 8:45 PM
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Resolving taxonomic complexity in the genus Boechera (Brassicaceae) using the Boechera Microsatellite Website: a case study of the rare triploid B. bodiensis by Windham and co-authors

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DNA tools are helping solve botanical mysteries. By combining genetic and morphological evidence, researchers clarified the identity, origins and distribution of the rare rock cress Boechera bodiensis, providing valuable insights for its conservation.
September 8, 2026 at 1:10 PM
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Murbeckiella is dead, long live Oreophyton: origin and systematics of tribe Oreophytoneae (Brassicaceae) by Walden and co-authors.

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Whole-genome data are helping clarify the complex evolutionary history of Murbeckiella, revealing unexpected relationships and reshaping how these alpine plants are classified and understood.
September 10, 2026 at 8:34 PM
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Genomic basis of adaptation to serpentine soil in two Alyssum species shows convergence with Arabidopsis across 20 million years of divergence by Celestini and co-authors.

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Different plants, similar solutions. In Alyssum gmelinii, A. spruneri and Arabidopsis arenosa, adaptation to harsh serpentine soils has repeatedly shaped similar genetic pathways for coping with toxic metals, scarce nutrients and drought.
September 10, 2026 at 11:06 PM
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Lifespan outperforms climate as a predictor of wood functional traits, but secondary woodiness shows no clear climatic pattern in Heliophila, a diverse clade from the Cape Floristic Region by Baczyński et al.

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In Heliophila, climate may shape how long plants live, and lifespan, in turn, influences how their stems are built. Perennial species have evolved shorter, stronger cells than annuals, revealing how changes in plant life history can drive anatomical evolution.
September 9, 2026 at 5:42 PM
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Genomic differentiation and SNP variation reveal local adaptations to eastern Mediterranean environmental conditions in wild radishes by Bajpai and co-authors.

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How seeds move can shape how plants evolve. In two closely related wild radishes, differences in fruit structure and dispersal are linked to genetic differences among populations and their ability to adapt to local environments.
September 9, 2026 at 11:46 AM