M. Fernandez-Mazuecos

Phylogenetics and phylogeography of Euphorbia canariensis reveal an extreme Canarian-Asian disjunction and limited inter-island colonization

This study reconstructs the evolutionary history of Euphorbia canariensis, revealing a close relationship with Southeast Asian species and a west-to-east colonization pattern in the Canary Islands with limited inter-island dispersal.

The phylogenetic history of the Gorteria diffusa radiation sheds light on the origins of plant sexual deception

This study resolves the phylogenetic history of Gorteria diffusa morphotypes using GBS, revealing multiple clades and the evolution of sexual deception.

The genomic basis of the plant island syndrome in Darwin's giant daisies

This study characterizes the genomic basis of the plant island syndrome in Darwin's giant daisies by analyzing the genome of Scalesia atractyloides, identifying subgenomes, polyploidization events, and genes under selection.

A western representative of an eastern clade: phylogeographic history of the gypsophilous plant Nepeta hispanica

This study investigates the evolutionary and biogeographic history of Nepeta hispanica, revealing its origin in an eastern clade and its colonization of the western Mediterranean.

Climatic niche pre-adaptation in mainland Europe facilitated the colonization of Madeira by ivies (Hedera L., Araliaceae)

The study evaluates how climatic niche pre-adaptation in mainland European ivies facilitated their colonization of Madeira, showing a nested phylogeny and adaptive trait similarity between H. maderensis and H. iberica.

A snapshot of progenitor-derivative speciation in action in Iberodes (Boraginaceae)

The paper studies speciation patterns in Iberodes, revealing repeated progenitor-derivative speciation and its interaction with ecological and geographical factors.

Out of the Mediterranean Region: worldwide biogeography of snapdragons and relatives (tribe Antirrhineae, Plantaginaceae)

This study analyzes the biogeography of the Antirrhineae tribe, finding a Mediterranean origin and time-for-speciation effect for its diversity.