Pedro L. Ortiz

Transcontinental patterns in floral pigment frequencies among animal-pollinated species

The paper analyzes floral pigment frequencies across three regions, finding UV-absorbing phenylpropanoids are widespread, while anthocyanins, carotenoids, and chlorophylls are less common, with frequencies influenced by environmental and pollinator factors.

Genomic-guided conservation actions to restore the most endangered conifer in the Mediterranean Basin

The paper uses genomic data to assess genetic diversity and mating patterns in Sicilian fir, identifying inbreeding and introgression risks and proposing conservation strategies.

Molecular approaches reveal speciation between red and blue flowered plants in the Mediterranean Lysimachia arvensis and Lysimachia monelli (Primulaceae)

The paper uses molecular data to show that blue and red flowered plants in Lysimachia species are polyphyletic and suggests new species names based on phylogenetic analysis.