R. Papa

The unexplored diversity of wild lupins provides rich genomic resources and insights into lupin evolution

This study sequenced two wild lupin species to explore their genomic diversity and evolutionary insights, revealing gene family expansions linked to seed size and adaptation.

A long non-coding RNA at the cortex locus controls adaptive colouration in butterflies

This study identifies a long non-coding RNA, ivory, at the cortex locus that controls adaptive colouration in butterflies by modulating pigmentation patterns through CRISPR mutagenesis.

Adaptive gene loss in the common bean pan-genome during range expansion and domestication

This study identifies adaptive gene loss in common bean populations during range expansion and domestication, showing gene loss as a key adaptive trait.

Genotype combinations drive variability in the microbiome configuration of the rhizosphere of Maize/Bean intercropping system

The paper investigates how genotype combinations in maize/bean intercropping systems affect rhizosphere microbial community configuration, finding that specific genotype pairs influence bacterial diversity and complexity.

Evolutionary dynamics of genome size and content during the adaptive radiation of Heliconiini butterflies

This study generates and analyzes 63 Heliconiini butterfly genomes to explore evolutionary patterns and genomic basis of traits during adaptive radiation.

The genomic signature of wild-to-crop introgression during the domestication of scarlet runner bean (Phaseolus coccineus L.)

The paper analyzes genomic data from wild and cultivated scarlet runner beans to show introgression from wild to domesticated populations during domestication, contributing to genetic diversity.

Cortex cis-regulatory switches establish scale colour identity and pattern diversity in Heliconius

The paper identifies cis-regulatory regions controlled by cortex that determine scale color identity and pattern diversity in Heliconius butterflies through CRISPR perturbations and chromatin accessibility analysis.

Selection and gene flow define polygenic barriers between incipient butterfly species

This study investigates genomic divergence and introgression between incipient butterfly species, finding that polygenic barriers and selection, rather than isolation, drive genome-wide patterns of divergence.

Visual mate preference evolution during butterfly speciation is linked to neural processing genes

The paper identifies genes linked to visual mate preference divergence in Heliconius butterflies through QTL analysis and gene expression studies in neural tissues.

Comparative analysis based on transcriptomics and metabolomics data reveal differences between emmer and durum wheat in response to nitrogen starvation

This study compares transcriptomics and metabolomics responses to nitrogen starvation in emmer and durum wheat, finding durum exhibits broader and stronger responses with distinct metabolic and transcriptional patterns.

Perfect mimicry between Heliconius butterflies is constrained by genetics and development

The paper quantifies wing color pattern differences in Heliconius butterflies and shows that imperfect mimicry is due to genetic and developmental constraints in the gene regulatory network.

Genomic architecture and introgression shape a butterfly radiation

The paper uses a low-cost genome assembly strategy to study Heliconius butterfly evolution, finding that introgression, not incomplete lineage sorting, explains most non-canonical genetic histories.

Patterns of Z chromosome divergence among Heliconius species highlight the importance of historical demography

The paper examines Z chromosome divergence in Heliconius butterflies, showing demographic changes can explain increased divergence, but also identifies cases of reduced gene flow on the Z chromosome.