C. F. Barrett

Plastid genome evolution in leafless members of the orchid subfamily Orchidoideae, with a focus on Degranvillea dermaptera

This study sequences and analyzes the plastid genome of Degranvillea dermaptera, revealing the most reduced plastome in the Orchidoideae subfamily and providing insights into plastome evolution in leafless, heterotrophic orchids.

A case study of Whirly1 (WHY1) evolution in the angiosperms: altered sequence, splicing, and expression in a clade of early-transitional mycoheterotrophic orchids

This study examines the evolution of the Whirly1 gene in mycoheterotrophic orchids, finding altered splicing, expression, and isoforms linked to reduced plastome stability in early-transitional species.

A lack of population structure characterizes the invasive Lonicera japonica in West Virginia and across eastern North America

This study examines the population structure of Lonicera japonica in West Virginia and eastern North America, finding a lack of genetic structure and evidence of vegetative propagation.

The Ecology of Palm Genomes: Repeat-associated genome size expansion is constrained by aridity

This study shows that aridity influences repeat community composition in palm genomes, with wetter environments associated with larger genomes and specific repeat expansions.

Integrating genetics, morphology, and fungal host specificity in conservation studies of a vulnerable, selfing, mycoheterotrophic orchid

This study integrates morphology, genetics, and fungal host data to assess conservation needs of the rare orchid Corallorhiza bentleyi, revealing high genetic variation within populations and extreme host specificity.

Genetic, morphological, and niche variation in the widely hybridizing Rhus integrifolia-Rhus ovata species complex.

This study examines hybridization between Rhus integrifolia and R. ovata, finding morphological and genetic intermediacy in hybrids and potential local adaptation or phenotypic plasticity.