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Original Research

Published on 03 Oct 2025

Dispersed repeats and inverted repeat expansion drive major plastomic rearrangements in Calliandra haematocephala (Leguminosae: Mimoseae)

in Plant Systematics and Evolution

Libo Zhao
Kailun An
Wei Gu
Qing Lu
Ding-Jie Wang
Zuoying XiaHou
Rong Zhang
Ting-Shuang Yi

Frontiers in Plant Science

doi 10.3389/fpls.2025.1673127

2,616 views

Editorial

Published on 29 Sep 2025

Editorial: Plant diversification driven by genome and chromosome evolution and its reproductive and environmental correlates

in Plant Systematics and Evolution

Carmen Benítez-Benítez
Angelino Carta
Marcial Escudero
Enrique Maguilla
Santiago Martín-Bravo

Frontiers in Plant Science

doi 10.3389/fpls.2025.1665681

1,473 views

Original Research

Published on 24 Sep 2025

Molecular phylogenetic relationships based on chloroplast genomes of Zingiberaceae species: Insights into evolution and adaptation to extreme environments

in Plant Systematics and Evolution

Tian Lu
Yebing Yin
Jinglin Luo
Jiao Chen
Yu Wu
Wu Zhang
Yiling Wei
Tao Yuan

Frontiers in Plant Science

doi 10.3389/fpls.2025.1670568

2,554 views
3 citations

Original Research

Published on 22 Sep 2025

Comparative chloroplast genomes and phylogenetic analysis of six Periploca species from China provide insights into the distinction of members of this small medicinal genus

in Plant Systematics and Evolution

Tian Shuai
Qianli Li
Jinlan Long
Xiaoqi Jiang
Linling Wei
Ning Ding
Wei Zhou
Zhikun Wu

Frontiers in Plant Science

doi 10.3389/fpls.2025.1564539

3,099 views

Original Research

Published on 17 Sep 2025

Comparative phylogeographic patterns and processes of the incipient brown seaweeds Sargassum polycystum and S. plagiophyllum around the Thai-Malay Peninsula

in Plant Systematics and Evolution

Tong-Yun Zhang
Qi-Qi Wang
Zhong-Min Sun
Stefano G. A. Draisma
Zi-Min Hu

Frontiers in Plant Science

doi 10.3389/fpls.2025.1673650

2,552 views

Original Research

Published on 09 Sep 2025

Utilizing target capture sequencing to resolve the speciation history of Echinacea (Asteraceae)

in Plant Systematics and Evolution

Chazz Jordan
James H. Leebens-Mack

Frontiers in Plant Science

doi 10.3389/fpls.2025.1602041

1,776 views

Original Research

Published on 08 Sep 2025

Both morphological and molecular data are crucial for describing new species — a case study on the genus Oreocharis (Gesneriaceae)

in Plant Systematics and Evolution

Zhi Xie
Nana Peng
Genglin Xie
Fang Wen
Hanghui Kong

Frontiers in Plant Science

doi 10.3389/fpls.2025.1641488

2,776 views

Original Research

Published on 04 Sep 2025

Population structure and genetic diversity of a coffee germplasm collection in China revealed by RAD-seq

in Plant Systematics and Evolution

Xinlei Jiang
Cheng Liu
Guanrun Ma
Mingzhu Zhao
Meifang Li
Tianming Chen
Pingxiang Zhao
Jingmin Wang
Qin Luo
Tieying Guo

Frontiers in Plant Science

doi 10.3389/fpls.2025.1629553

2,257 views

Original Research

Published on 03 Sep 2025

Genetic structure and local adaptation of Nitraria sphaerocarpa populations from arid northwestern China

in Plant Systematics and Evolution

Wenhui Ma
Jian Zhang
Haowen Tian
Yan Li
Hongxiang Zhang

Frontiers in Plant Science

doi 10.3389/fpls.2025.1623235

1,623 views
1 citation

Original Research

Published on 28 Aug 2025

Comparative chloroplast genome analyses of Oxytropis DC. species: new insights into genome evolution and phylogenomic implications

in Plant Systematics and Evolution

Qin-Qin Li
Yan Niu
Zhi-Ping Zhang
Jun Wen
Chen-Yang Liao

Frontiers in Plant Science

doi 10.3389/fpls.2025.1645582

2,401 views

Review

Published on 22 Aug 2025

Bridging micro and macroevolution: insights from chromosomal dynamics in plants

in Plant Systematics and Evolution

Carmen Benítez-Benítez
Ashwini V. Mohan
Rogelio Sánchez-Villegas
Inés Gómez-Ramos
Ana Valdés-Florido
Kay Lucek
Marek Slovák
Filip Kolář
Ilia J. Leitch
Modesto Luceño

Frontiers in Plant Science

doi 10.3389/fpls.2025.1606450

4,062 views
1 citation

Original Research

Published on 20 Aug 2025

Characterization of Ganoderma pseudoferreum mitogenome revealed a remarkable evolution in genome size and composition of protein-coding genes

in Plant Systematics and Evolution

Jinpeng Lu
Chunxiu Qin
Siyan Huo
Huanwei Wang
Justice Norvienyeku
Weiguo Miao
Wenbo Liu

Frontiers in Plant Science

doi 10.3389/fpls.2025.1532782

1,766 views

Original Research

Published on 19 Aug 2025

Unraveling the mitochondrial genome of Quercus litseoides: a step towards conservation of an endangered species

in Plant Systematics and Evolution

Ruo-Han Shen
Yu Li
Liang-Hai Yang
Si-Si Zheng
Xu Yan
Gregor Kozlowski
Xi-Ling Dai
Yi-Gang Song

Frontiers in Plant Science

doi 10.3389/fpls.2025.1620373

2,074 views
1 citation

Original Research

Published on 19 Aug 2025

Contrasting pattern of subtelomeric satellites in the Cannabaceae family

in Plant Systematics and Evolution

Lucie Horáková
Václav Bačovský
Radim Čegan
Bohuslav Janoušek
Josef Patzak
Roman Hobza

Frontiers in Plant Science

doi 10.3389/fpls.2025.1631369

1,479 views

Original Research

Published on 29 Jul 2025

Unraveling historical genetic divergence and gene flow patterns between island (Taiwan) and mainland (China) of Fagus hayatae

in Plant Systematics and Evolution

Rizal M. Suhardi
Li-Ping Ju
Tsai-Wen Hsu
Tze-Ying Chen
Huei-Chuan Shih
Zhi-Yong Zhang
Ya-Zhu Ko
Meng-Shin Shiao
Yu-Chung Chiang

Frontiers in Plant Science

doi 10.3389/fpls.2025.1628728

2,036 views

Original Research

Published on 22 Jul 2025

Characterization and phylogenetic analysis of the complete mitochondrial genome sequence of Lagenaria siceraria, a cucurbit crop

in Plant Systematics and Evolution

Xuan Du
Kuanhong Wang
Yuying Tang
Jue Wu
Xiaofeng Yang
Hongmei Zhang
Na Liu
Zhaohui Zhang

Frontiers in Plant Science

doi 10.3389/fpls.2025.1599596

1,846 views
1 citation

Original Research

Published on 21 Jul 2025

Global patterns and drivers of species and genera richness of Fabaceae

in Plant Systematics and Evolution

Sazada Siddiqui

Frontiers in Plant Science

doi 10.3389/fpls.2025.1581814

3,697 views
2 citations

Original Research

Published on 18 Jul 2025

Complete chloroplast genomes of three Pleurozia species and comparative analyses with P. purpurea: codon usage bias and phylogeny

in Plant Systematics and Evolution

Sheng Bi
Qin Liu
Jie-Wei Hao
Xiang-Zhe Cai
De Gao
Li-Na Zhang

Frontiers in Plant Science

doi 10.3389/fpls.2025.1599291

2,174 views

Editorial

Published on 15 Jul 2025

Editorial: Biology, systematics, and evolution of ferns and lycophytes in the omics era, volume II

in Plant Systematics and Evolution

Li-Yaung Kuo
Alexandre Salino
Thaís Elias Almeida

Frontiers in Plant Science

doi 10.3389/fpls.2025.1629348

1,832 views

Original Research

Published on 10 Jul 2025

How new plant species have been discovered in China: collection gaps and preferences over the past century

in Plant Systematics and Evolution

Dongmin Shi
Kuiling Zu
Jiahui Nong
Wenjing Yang
Yuting Zhang
Shuai Liao
Guojin Zhu
Jie Sun

Frontiers in Plant Science

doi 10.3389/fpls.2025.1605431

3,787 views
1 citation

Original Research

Published on 08 Jul 2025

Comparative chloroplast genomes and phylogenetic analysis of the Phlegmariurus (Lycopodiaceae) from China and neighboring regions

in Plant Systematics and Evolution

Ruichen Xiang
Jiayu Hu
Javzandolgor Chuluunbat
Fei Wu
Bo Qin
Xianchun Zhang
Rihong Jiang

Frontiers in Plant Science

doi 10.3389/fpls.2025.1543431

2,272 views
1 citation

Original Research

Published on 25 Jun 2025

Phylogeographic history of Parthenocissus (Vitaceae) in North America based on chloroplast and nuclear DNA sequences

in Plant Systematics and Evolution

Di Wu
Ying Meng
Jun Wen
Ze-Long Nie

Frontiers in Plant Science

doi 10.3389/fpls.2025.1521784

1,655 views
1 citation

Original Research

Published on 19 Jun 2025

Phylogenetic placement of the mysterious Malagasy genus Ambrella H. Perrier (Vandeae, Orchidaceae)

in Plant Systematics and Evolution

Sławomir Nowak
Marcin Górniak
Natalia Olędrzyńska
Przemysław Baranow
Dariusz L. Szlachetko

Frontiers in Plant Science

doi 10.3389/fpls.2025.1602122

1,183 views

Original Research

Published on 19 Jun 2025

Phylogeny, structural patterns, and polymorphisms in Dyckia spp. from the Espinhaço mountain range based on complete chloroplast genome

in Plant Systematics and Evolution

João Victor Da Silva Rabelo-Araujo
Ana Flávia Francisconi
Caroline Bertocco Garcia
Cássio Van Den Berg
Otavio Batista de Castro Ribeiro
Ana Paula da Silva Marques
Matheus Scaketti
Ana Cristina Silva Amoroso Anastacio
Maria Imaculada Zucchi

Frontiers in Plant Science

doi 10.3389/fpls.2025.1549351

1,663 views

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Dispersed repeats and inverted repeat expansion drive major plastomic rearrangements in Calliandra haematocephala (Leguminosae: Mimoseae)

Editorial: Plant diversification driven by genome and chromosome evolution and its reproductive and environmental correlates

Molecular phylogenetic relationships based on chloroplast genomes of Zingiberaceae species: Insights into evolution and adaptation to extreme environments

Comparative chloroplast genomes and phylogenetic analysis of six Periploca species from China provide insights into the distinction of members of this small medicinal genus

Comparative phylogeographic patterns and processes of the incipient brown seaweeds Sargassum polycystum and S. plagiophyllum around the Thai-Malay Peninsula

Utilizing target capture sequencing to resolve the speciation history of Echinacea (Asteraceae)

Both morphological and molecular data are crucial for describing new species — a case study on the genus Oreocharis (Gesneriaceae)

Population structure and genetic diversity of a coffee germplasm collection in China revealed by RAD-seq

Genetic structure and local adaptation of Nitraria sphaerocarpa populations from arid northwestern China

Comparative chloroplast genome analyses of Oxytropis DC. species: new insights into genome evolution and phylogenomic implications

Bridging micro and macroevolution: insights from chromosomal dynamics in plants

Characterization of Ganoderma pseudoferreum mitogenome revealed a remarkable evolution in genome size and composition of protein-coding genes

Unraveling the mitochondrial genome of Quercus litseoides: a step towards conservation of an endangered species

Contrasting pattern of subtelomeric satellites in the Cannabaceae family

Unraveling historical genetic divergence and gene flow patterns between island (Taiwan) and mainland (China) of Fagus hayatae

Characterization and phylogenetic analysis of the complete mitochondrial genome sequence of Lagenaria siceraria, a cucurbit crop

Global patterns and drivers of species and genera richness of Fabaceae

Complete chloroplast genomes of three Pleurozia species and comparative analyses with P. purpurea: codon usage bias and phylogeny

Editorial: Biology, systematics, and evolution of ferns and lycophytes in the omics era, volume II

How new plant species have been discovered in China: collection gaps and preferences over the past century

Comparative chloroplast genomes and phylogenetic analysis of the Phlegmariurus (Lycopodiaceae) from China and neighboring regions

Phylogeographic history of Parthenocissus (Vitaceae) in North America based on chloroplast and nuclear DNA sequences

Phylogenetic placement of the mysterious Malagasy genus Ambrella H. Perrier (Vandeae, Orchidaceae)

Phylogeny, structural patterns, and polymorphisms in Dyckia spp. from the Espinhaço mountain range based on complete chloroplast genome