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Ectomycorrhizal fungi associated with mature white spruce (Picea glauca ) across three Alaskan treelines

The paper examines root-associated fungal communities of white spruce trees across Alaskan treelines, finding that site and soil pH strongly influence fungal composition, while treeline effects are context-dependent and not linked to tree growth.

Triploidy is prominent in the duckweed Lemna minor complex

The paper analyzes duckweed clones to resolve taxonomic relationships and finds triploidy is common, with implications for classification and evolution.

Population genomics reveals divergent lineages across Europein the vulnerable mire plant Drosera rotundifolia

This study uses population genomics to show genetic differentiation and structure in Drosera rotundifolia across Europe, linked to climate and postglacial history.

How drought and ploidy level shape gene expression and DNA methylation in Phragmites australis

This study examines how drought and ploidy level affect gene expression and DNA methylation in Phragmites australis, identifying shared drought-response genes and ploidy-specific expression patterns.

Higher ploidy coincides with inferior performance and no difference in stress tolerance in reed

This study finds that in Phragmites australis, higher ploidy does not improve performance under stress, with tetraploids outperforming octoploids under moderate drought and both performing poorly under severe drought.

Phylogenetically distant but cohabiting: Fungal communities of fine roots in Diphasiastrum complanatum, Pinus sylvestris, and Vaccinium myrtillus in a Lithuanian pine forest

The paper compares fungal communities in fine roots of three phylogenetically distant plants in a Lithuanian forest, finding differences in diversity and mycorrhizal associations.