Selection on ancient variations drives the adaptive radiation of Metrosideros across the Hawaiian archipelago
J. Y. Choi, X. Dai, J. Z. Peng, P. Rughani, S. Hickey, E. Harrington, S. Juul, J. Ayroles, M. Purugganan, E. Stacy
This study investigates how ancient genetic variations drive adaptive radiation in Hawaiian Metrosideros, showing balancing selection on pre-existing haplotypes facilitates diversification despite limited genetic diversity.
bioRxiv · Nov 3, 2020 · PreprintEvolutionary Biology