L. C. Moyle

Long-sperm precedence and other cryptic female choices in Drosophila melanogaster

This study shows Drosophila melanogaster females prefer longer sperm regardless of mating order and can adjust this preference based on factors like pheromones, indicating female-mediated cryptic choice.

Hybrid incompatibility is stronger in the presence of transposable elements in the Drosophila virilis clade

This study shows that transposable elements (TEs) enhance hybrid incompatibility between Drosophila virilis and D. lummei, leading to reproductive isolation and sex-specific inviability.

Testing potential mechanisms of conspecific sperm precedence in Drosophila pseudoobscura

This study investigates conspecific sperm precedence in Drosophila pseudoobscura by examining mating and postmating traits in sympatric and allopatric crosses.

Highly contiguous assemblies of 101 drosophilid genomes

The paper presents high-quality genome assemblies for 101 drosophilid lines using Oxford Nanopore sequencing, achieving high contig N50 and BUSCO completeness.

Reproductive proteins evolve faster than non-reproductive proteins among Solanum species

This study finds that reproductive proteins in Solanum species evolve faster than non-reproductive proteins, with female-specific loci showing stronger evolutionary rates than male-specific ones.

Reconstructing the history and biological consequences of a plant invasion on the Galapagos islands

This study uses population genomics to trace the invasion of wild tomato on the Galapagos Islands, revealing hybridization with endemic species and its impact on fruit color evolution.

A shift to shorter cuticular hydrocarbons accompanies sexual isolation among Drosophila americana group populations

The paper shows that divergence in cuticular hydrocarbon profiles between Drosophila populations leads to sexual isolation, with a specific gene mutation contributing to the observed differences.

Inferring the genetic basis of sex determination from the genome of a dioecious nightshade

The paper generates the first genome sequence of a dioecious Solanum species and identifies the genetic basis of sex determination, finding males are the heterogametic sex and sex-specific genes are involved in pectin degradation.

Regional differences in the abiotic environment contribute to genomic divergence within a wild tomato species

The paper examines how abiotic environmental factors influence genomic variation in wild tomato populations, finding that environmental variables explain more genetic differentiation than geography.

Local extirpation is pervasive among populations of Galapagos endemic tomatoes

The paper documents the local extirpation of >80% of Galapagos endemic tomato populations and links this to human development and hybridization with invasive species.

Intraspecific genetic variation underlying postmating reproductive barriers between species in the wild tomato clade (Solanum sect. Lycopersicon)

The paper investigates intraspecific genetic variation in postmating reproductive barriers in wild tomatoes, finding a link between self-incompatibility loci and unilateral incompatibility strength.

A simple genetic architecture and low constraint allows rapid floral evolution in a diverse and recently radiating plant genus

The paper examines the genetic architecture of floral traits in two Jaltomata species, finding simple genetics and limited pleiotropy, with a potential case of adaptive pleiotropy.

Spatial proximity determines post-speciation introgression in Solanum

This study evaluates factors influencing post-speciation introgression in wild tomato species, finding that geographic proximity is consistently associated with increased introgression.

Pervasive Antagonistic Interactions Among Hybrid Incompatibility Loci

The paper examines hybrid incompatibility by analyzing epistatic interactions between chromosomal regions in Solanum species, finding widespread antagonistic epistasis and its impact on hybrid sterility.

Two loci contribute epistastically to heterospecific pollen rejection, a postmating isolating barrier between species

This study identifies two loci on chromosomes 3 and 12 that epistatically contribute to heterospecific pollen rejection in Solanum species.

Remating responses are consistent with male post-copulatory manipulation but not reinforcement in D. pseudoobscura

This study examines remating behaviors in D. pseudoobscura and finds no evidence of reinforcement but suggests post-copulatory male manipulation may influence remating decisions.