This site collects and exchanges information related to the evolutionary biology of the genus Moricandia (Brassicaceae). We aim to gather information on scientific publications, genetic and genomic resources, phenotypic and ecological data, as well as laboratory protocols focused on the study of Moricandia. As such, this is the place to obtain resources on this genus of plants.
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This site collects and exchanges information related to the evolutionary biology of species in the genus Moricandia, including genomic, transcriptomic, physiological and ecological data, with special emphasis on phenotypic plasticity. The site contains reference datasets and access links to relevant databases.
In addition, a number of publications are available from this site or with links to reference documents and relevant information.
This site is maintained by Evoflor, a multidisciplinary team of researchers studying diverse aspects of the evolution of plants, animals and their interactions. We integrate genetic, genomic, and ecological studies from theoretical and experimental perspectives. Evoflor is a University of Granada unit associated to CSIC through the Experimental Station of Arid Zones (EEZA).
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Photo of Moricandia arvensis stigma receives award in photo contest
This photo is an electronic photomicrograph with false color (which seeks to differentiate the most important parts of the images, making them more understandable) of the detail of the wet stigma of the summer flower of the plant Moricandia arvensis. The image “Surviving by drops” has won third prize in the “Beyond our eyes” category, …
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Molecular phylogeny and evolutionary history of Moricandia DC (Brassicaceae)
In 2017, we presented a molecular phylogeny of the genus Moricandia (Brassicaceae). We found that a Spanish population previously attributed to Rytidocarpus moricandioides is in fact a species of Moricandia, which we named as M. rytidocarpoides sp. nov. Furthermore, M. foleyi appears outside the Moricandia lineage but within the genus Eruca. Thus, M. foleyi has …
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Molecular Resources
Find here links to sequences and genomic and transcriptomic data.
Genomic data
The complete cpDNA genome of M. arvensis
Zhu et al. (2021). Chloroplast genome features of Moricandia arvensis (Brassicaceae), a C3-C4 intermediate photosynthetic species. PLoS ONE 16: e0254109
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Genome assembly of Moricandia arvensis
Lin et al. (2021). Whole genome sequencing and assembly data of Moricandia moricandioides and M. arvensis. Data in Brief 35: 106922
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Genome assembly of Moricandia moricandioides
Lin et al. (2021). Whole genome sequencing and assembly data of Moricandia moricandioides and M. arvensis. Data in Brief 35: 106922
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Gene data
Genbank nucleotide sequences for M. arvensis
Genbank nucleotide sequences for M. moricandioides
Genbank nucleotide sequences for M. foetida
Genbank nucleotide sequences for M. rytidocarpoides
Genbank nucleotide sequences for M. nitens
Genbank nucleotide sequences for M. suffruticosa
Genbank nucleotide sequences for M. spinosa
Genbank nucleotide sequences for M. sinaica
Transcriptomic data