P. Monnahan

Kinetochore and ionomic adaptation to whole genome duplication

This study identifies genetic adaptations to whole genome duplication in Cochlearia species, highlighting kinetochore and ion transport gene changes across multiple WGD events.

Importance of genetic architecture in marker selection decisions for genomic prediction

This study evaluates how genetic architecture affects prediction accuracy when using SNPs or SVs for genomic prediction across multiple environments.

Genetic Architecture of Kernel Compositional Variation in a Maize Diversity Panel

This study identifies genetic loci associated with compositional traits in maize using GWAS, revealing significant genetic and environmental influences on grain quality.

Whole Genome Variation of Transposable Element Insertions in a Maize Diversity Panel

This study analyzes TE insertion polymorphisms across 509 maize inbred lines using short read sequencing, revealing patterns of TE frequency, nesting, and SNP tagging.

Predicting evolutionary change at the DNA level in a natural Mimulus population

The paper predicts DNA-level evolutionary change in Mimulus guttatus by calibrating population genetic models with fitness estimates and SNP frequency shifts.

Convergence and novelty in adaptation to whole genome duplication in three independent polyploids

The paper investigates adaptation to whole genome duplication in three polyploid species, finding flexible gene recruitment and varying convergence in adaptive processes.

Genomic novelty versus convergence in the basis of adaptation to whole genome duplication

This paper compares genomic adaptation to whole genome duplication in two species, finding gene-level divergence but process-level convergence in meiosis and stress responses.

The effect of autopolyploidy on population genetic signals of hard sweeps

This study investigates how autopolyploidy affects population genetic signals of hard sweeps using coalescent simulations.

Interspecific introgression mediates adaptation to whole genome duplication

The paper shows bidirectional gene flow between Arabidopsis species mediated adaptation to whole genome duplication, rescuing tetraploids from extinction and enhancing meiotic stability.

Pervasive population genomic consequences of genome duplication in Arabidopsis arenosa

This study investigates the population genomic effects of polyploidy in Arabidopsis arenosa, finding subtle yet widespread impacts on evolutionary processes.

Extreme copy number variation at a tRNA ligase affecting phenology and fitness in yellow monkeyflowers

This study identifies a tRNA ligase gene with extreme copy number variation in yellow monkeyflowers, showing its impact on phenology, fitness, and stress response across different environmental conditions.