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Paige A. Ellestad

University of MemphisORCID 0000-0003-3930-3239Unclaimed ORCID profile · follow to get notified of new preprints

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Organism:plant (other)· 2 Approach:statistical model· 2 Assay:whole-genome sequencing· 2 Research Focus:differential expression· 1 Research Focus:gene regulatory network inference· 1 Research Focus:phylogenetics / evolution· 1

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Erika R. Moore‐PollardiD· 2 shared Jennifer R. MandeliD· 2 shared Alex HarkessiD· 1 shared Andrew C. WilloughbyiD· 1 shared Brannan R. CliveriD· 1 shared Daniel Stedman JonesiD· 1 shared Jakub BaczyńskiiD· 1 shared John M. BurkeiD· 1 shared

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Plant BiologySystematic BiologyPeer-reviewedJun 6, 2026

Phylogenomic challenges in polyploid-rich lineages: Insights from paralog processing and reticulation methods using the complex genus Packera (Asteraceae: Senecioneae)

Erika R. Moore‐Pollard, Paige A. Ellestad, Jennifer R. Mandel

This study evaluates paralog processing methods in polyploid-rich Packera genus to improve phylogenomic accuracy and understanding of evolutionary history.

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plant (other)whole-genome sequencing

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GenomicsbioRxivPreprintOct 29, 2025

Gene duplication dynamics and regulatory evolution shape the diversification of Asteraceae

Erika R. Moore‐Pollard, Paige A. Ellestad, Brannan R. Cliver…·Jennifer R. Mandel

This study investigates the genomic basis of species richness disparity in Asteraceae by analyzing genome duplications and regulatory evolution.

DOI 10.1101/2025.10.29.685401

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