B. Laenen

Genetic causes and genomic consequences of breakdown of distyly in Linum trigynum

This study identifies genetic and genomic factors underlying the breakdown of distyly in Linum trigynum, showing reduced purifying selection and mutations affecting floral gene expression.

Genomic analyses of the Linum distyly supergene reveal convergent evolution at the molecular level

This study analyzes the Linum distyly supergene to show convergent evolution in its genetic architecture and reveals hemizygosity and thrum-specific expression of S-linked genes.

Genomic signatures of sexual selection on pollen-expressed genes in Arabis alpina

The paper analyzes genomic signatures of sexual selection on pollen-expressed genes in Arabis alpina, finding stronger purifying selection in outbred populations.

Hybrid seed incompatibility in Capsella is connected to chromatin condensation defects in the endosperm

This study identifies chromatin condensation defects in hybrid endosperm of Capsella species as a cause of hybrid seed failure, linked to reduced DNA methylation and gene deregulation near pericentromeres.

Genetic basis and timing of a major mating system shift in Capsella

This study identifies a dominant loss-of-function mutation in the male self-incompatibility gene SCR as the cause of a recent shift to self-fertilization in Capsella orientalis.

Pervasive population genomic consequences of genome duplication in Arabidopsis arenosa

This study investigates the population genomic effects of polyploidy in Arabidopsis arenosa, finding subtle yet widespread impacts on evolutionary processes.

Demography And Mating System Shape The Genome-Wide Impact Of Purifying Selection In Arabis alpina

This study examines how mating system and demography influence purifying selection in Arabis alpina using whole-genome resequencing data from 38 individuals.