Research project

Plant Speciation

Project overview

This project is investigating the evolution of a plant genus Descurainia, specifically those that are endemic to the Canary Islands. The project aims are to use next-generation sequencing to understanding their patterns of evolution and the underlying evolutionary mechanisms behind high altitude adaptation.

Staff

Lead researchers

Professor Mark Chapman

Professor
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Dr Lorraine Williams

Associate Professor
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Collaborating research institutes, centres and groups

Research outputs