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K. Keefover-Ring

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Ecology· 2 Evolutionary Biology· 1 Microbiology· 1

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Approach:experimental assay· 3 Assay:metagenomics· 2 Organism:plant (other)· 2 Research Focus:cell type annotation· 1 Assay:DNA methylation· 1 Research Focus:ecology & biodiversity· 1 Research Focus:host-pathogen & immune response· 1 Assay:imaging· 1

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C. R. Currie· 2 shared L. Khadempour· 2 shared A. A. Pinto-Tomas· 1 shared A. J. Book· 1 shared B. J. Sanderson· 1 shared C. B. Francoeur· 1 shared C. Carlos· 1 shared D. Ghambir· 1 shared

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C. R. Currie

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Phylogenomics reveals patterns of ancient hybridization and differential diversification contributing to phylogenetic conflict in Populus L. and Salix L.

B. J. Sanderson, D. Ghambir, G. Feng, N. Hu, Q. C. Cronk, D. M. Percy, F. M. Freaner, M. G. Johnson, L. B. Smart, K. Keefover-Ring, T. Yin, T. Ma, S. P. DiFazio, J. Liu, M. S. Olson

This study uses phylogenomic analysis to identify ancient hybridization and differential diversification as sources of phylogenetic conflict in Populus and Salix.

bioRxiv · Jan 4, 2023 · PreprintEvolutionary Biology

Bacteria contribute to plant secondary compound degradation in a generalist herbivore system

C. B. Francoeur, L. Khadempour, R. D. Moreira-Soto, K. Gotting, A. J. Book, A. A. Pinto-Tomas, K. Keefover-Ring, C. R. Currie

This study identifies bacterial species in leaf-cutter ant fungus gardens capable of degrading plant secondary compounds, highlighting their role in detoxification and supporting ant foraging.

mBio · Oct 27, 2020Peer-reviewedEcology

Characterization of Salix nigra floral insect community and activity of three native Andrena bees

S. J. Simon, K. Keefover-Ring, Y.-L. Park, G. Wimp, J. Grady, S. DiFazio

The paper characterizes the insect community visiting Salix nigra flowers and assesses pollination dynamics, finding male trees support higher insect diversity and specific species correlate with floral scent.

bioRxiv · Mar 23, 2020Ecology

Metagenomics reveals diet-specific specialization of bacterial communities in fungus gardens of grass- and dicot-cutter ants

L. Khadempour, H. Fan, K. Keefover-Ring, C. Carlos, N. S. Nagamoto, M. A. Dam, M. T. Pupo, C. R. Currie

The paper examines bacterial community differences in fungus gardens of grass- and dicot-cutter ants, finding distinct compositions and functional profiles linked to substrate type.

bioRxiv · Aug 13, 2019Microbiology