Reposted by Colautti Lab
An invasive weed responsible for severe pollen allergies around the world has revealed how rapidly plant genomes can change as species colonise new environments:
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Read the research published in New Phytologist: doi.org/10.1111/nph....
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Invasive ragweed is rewriting its genome as it conquers new territory
Invasive ragweed is rewriting its genome as it conquers new territory. Discover how Monash University scientists are uncovering the genetic adaptation driving its rapid spread.