Taking genomics outdoors: linking local adaptation, trait variation, and gene expression in grass ecotypes across a rainfall gradient
Jack Sytsma, Matthew Galliart, Kian Fogarty, Kori Howe, Bradley J. S. C. Olson, Sara G. Baer, David John Gibson, Brian R. Maricle, Eli Hartung, Loretta Johnson
The paper links gene expression and trait variation to drought responses in grass ecotypes across a rainfall gradient, confirming local adaptation and identifying adaptive strategies.
Molecular Ecology · May 1, 2026Peer-reviewedGenomics