Nat Commun March 2023 PMID 36973251

Large haploblocks underlie rapid adaptation in the invasive weed Ambrosia artemisiifolia.

Paul Battlay, Jonathan Wilson, Vanessa C Bieker, Christopher Lee, Diana Prapas, Bent Petersen, Sam Craig, Lotte van Boheemen, Romain Scalone, Nissanka P de Silva, Amit Sharma, Bojan Konstantinović, Kristin A Nurkowski, Loren H Rieseberg, Tim Connallon

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What people are saying

The discussions demonstrate clear appreciation for the paper's focus on local adaptation and genetic mechanisms, emphasizing sampling methods like herbarium collections and the significance of haploblocks in rapid evolution. Words like 'impressive' and mentions of 'meaningful ecological traits' convey both admiration and curiosity, indicating high interest and moderate engagement with potential scientific impact.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most discussions express approval and recognition of the study’s contributions, highlighting its impressive sampling techniques and ecological insights.

InterestHigh interest

Comments show high curiosity about the genetic mechanisms and ecological implications, reflecting strong engagement with the research topic.

EngagementModerate engagement

Participants reference specific aspects such as local adaptation, chromosomal inversions, and the use of herbarium collections, indicating moderate but active engagement.

ImpactModerate impact

The conversations suggest the study could influence future research in invasion biology and genomic adaptation, but some comments are more appreciative than predictive of broad change.

Abstract in brief

  • Adaptation is key to understanding the evolution of species, but studying it can be challenging due to its complex nature and long timescales.
  • The research focuses on Ambrosia artemisiifolia, an invasive weed linked to hayfever, to investigate its phenotypic and genetic adaptations in North America and Europe.
  • The study finds that large chromosomal inversions contribute significantly to local adaptations, showing a strong correlation with rapidly changing traits and their frequency across different environments.

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Ethan Linck
@ethanblinck · X

really nice paper on local adaptation and selective sweeps in invasive ragweed—impressive sampling, use of herbarium collections & museum genomics, meaningful ecological traits, & more: https://t.co/oTKEYLYcL9

Mar 22, 2024 · 40 likes · 10 shares · 3,559 followers View post →
yaniv brandvain
@yanivbrandvain · X

RT @ethanblinck: really nice paper on local adaptation and selective sweeps in invasive ragweed—impressive sampling, use of herbarium colle…

Mar 22, 2024 · 10 shares · 3,563 followers View post →
Ordo Fraterna Fibonacci
@OrdoFibonacci · X

Large haploblocks underlie rapid adaptation in the invasive weed Ambrosia artemisiifolia | Nature Communications https://t.co/JrLM39x8pd

Mar 28, 2023 · 2,569 followers View post →
Dan Fulop
@fulop_dan · X

RT @ethanblinck: really nice paper on local adaptation and selective sweeps in invasive ragweed—impressive sampling, use of herbarium colle…

Mar 22, 2024 · 10 shares · 1,496 followers View post →
Jesus Martinez-Gomez
@WhimsicalAllium · X

RT @ethanblinck: really nice paper on local adaptation and selective sweeps in invasive ragweed—impressive sampling, use of herbarium colle…

Mar 22, 2024 · 10 shares · 1,138 followers View post →
salazar.camilo
@salazarbiol · X

RT @ethanblinck: really nice paper on local adaptation and selective sweeps in invasive ragweed—impressive sampling, use of herbarium colle…

Mar 22, 2024 · 10 shares · 861 followers View post →

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ethanbass
@Bass_E_ · X

RT @ethanblinck: really nice paper on local adaptation and selective sweeps in invasive ragweed—impressive sampling, use of herbarium colle…

Mar 23, 2024 · 10 shares · 452 followers View post →
Sadik Muzemil
@sadikmz · X

RT @ethanblinck: really nice paper on local adaptation and selective sweeps in invasive ragweed—impressive sampling, use of herbarium colle…

Mar 23, 2024 · 10 shares · 580 followers View post →
Lucas R Moreira
@lucas_rmor · X

RT @ethanblinck: really nice paper on local adaptation and selective sweeps in invasive ragweed—impressive sampling, use of herbarium colle…

Mar 22, 2024 · 10 shares · 721 followers View post →
salazar.camilo
@salazarbiol · X

RT @ethanblinck: really nice paper on local adaptation and selective sweeps in invasive ragweed—impressive sampling, use of herbarium colle…

Mar 22, 2024 · 10 shares · 861 followers View post →
Jesus Martinez-Gomez
@WhimsicalAllium · X

RT @ethanblinck: really nice paper on local adaptation and selective sweeps in invasive ragweed—impressive sampling, use of herbarium colle…

Mar 22, 2024 · 10 shares · 1,138 followers View post →
Theophrastus
@tonygill3 · X

RT @ethanblinck: really nice paper on local adaptation and selective sweeps in invasive ragweed—impressive sampling, use of herbarium colle…

Mar 22, 2024 · 10 shares · 561 followers View post →
Sandy Maurice
@MauriceSundy · X

RT @ethanblinck: really nice paper on local adaptation and selective sweeps in invasive ragweed—impressive sampling, use of herbarium colle…

Mar 22, 2024 · 10 shares · 712 followers View post →
Dan Fulop
@fulop_dan · X

RT @ethanblinck: really nice paper on local adaptation and selective sweeps in invasive ragweed—impressive sampling, use of herbarium colle…

Mar 22, 2024 · 10 shares · 1,496 followers View post →
Nat Walker-Hale
@phylonatworks · X

RT @ethanblinck: really nice paper on local adaptation and selective sweeps in invasive ragweed—impressive sampling, use of herbarium colle…

Mar 22, 2024 · 10 shares · 365 followers View post →
yaniv brandvain
@yanivbrandvain · X

RT @ethanblinck: really nice paper on local adaptation and selective sweeps in invasive ragweed—impressive sampling, use of herbarium colle…

Mar 22, 2024 · 10 shares · 3,563 followers View post →
Ethan Linck
@ethanblinck · X

really nice paper on local adaptation and selective sweeps in invasive ragweed—impressive sampling, use of herbarium collections & museum genomics, meaningful ecological traits, & more: https://t.co/oTKEYLYcL9

Mar 22, 2024 · 40 likes · 10 shares · 3,559 followers View post →
Ordo Fraterna Fibonacci
@OrdoFibonacci · X

Large haploblocks underlie rapid adaptation in the invasive weed Ambrosia artemisiifolia | Nature Communications https://t.co/JrLM39x8pd

Mar 28, 2023 · 2,569 followers View post →