The diversity, evolution, and conservation of African plants
Wyckliffe Omondi Omollo, Xueqin Wang, Liguo Zhang, Xinru Zhang, Yuxuan Liu, Tao Xiong, Bing Liu, Bing Liu, Shengwei Wang, Moses Kirega Gichua, Robert Wahiti Gituru, Alexandre Antonelli, Qing-Feng Wang, ZhiDuan Chen, Miao Sun
The paper evaluates diversification rates and phylogenetic diversity across African plant genera, revealing mismatches between diversification hotspots and conservation priorities.
bioRxiv · Sep 24, 2026 · PreprintEvolutionary Biology