Morphological trait evolution in Solanum (Solanaceae): evolutionary lability of key taxonomic characters
R. Hilgenhof, E. Gagnon, S. Knapp, X. Aubriot, E. Tepe, L. Bohs, L. Giacomin, Y. Gouvea, C. Martine, A. Orejuela, C. I. Orozco, I. E. Peralta, T. Sarkinen
This study maps the evolution of 25 morphological traits across Solanum species, revealing high lability in traits like growth form and glandular trichomes, and identifying convergent traits useful for classification.
bioRxiv · Feb 24, 2023 · PreprintEvolutionary Biology