M. Orsucci

Convergence and molecular evolution of floral fragrance after independent transitions to self fertilization

The paper investigates convergent evolution of floral fragrance in self-fertilizing Capsella species, finding shared compound changes and mutations affecting scent emission.

Phenotypic plasticity, population structure and adaptation in a young weed species with a worldwide distribution

This study investigates the roles of phenotypic plasticity and genetic adaptation in the rapid global spread of the weed Capsella bursa-pastoris through common garden experiments.

The selfing syndrome overshadows other differences when comparing fitness across Capsella species

The study compares fitness traits across four Capsella species, finding that outcrossing species outperform selfing ones, while polyploidy and geographic origin have less significant effects.

Transcriptional differences between the two host strains of Spodoptera frugiperda (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae)

The paper compares transcriptional differences between two Spodoptera frugiperda strains, finding significant mitochondrial transcription variation linked to potential specialization.

Ecological strategy and genetic load in the shepherd's purse (Capsella bursa-pastoris) from the core and the limit of its natural range.

This study examines how genetic load and ecological strategies affect the performance of shepherd's purse accessions from the front and core of its range under competition.

Assessing the potential for assisted gene flow using past introduction of Norway spruce in Southern Sweden: Local adaptation and genetic basis of quantitative traits in trees.

The paper analyzes the genetic basis of local adaptation in Norway spruce using mixed-origin trees and phenotypic data to assess the potential of assisted gene flow for climate change adaptation.

Towards the new normal: Transcriptomic and genomic changes in the two subgenomes of a 100,000 years old allopolyploid, Capsella bursa-pastoris

This study examines transcriptomic and genomic changes in the subgenomes of an ancient allopolyploid plant, finding strong parental legacy and adaptive expression biases in different tissues.

Transcriptomic response to host and non-host plants during oviposition in two closely related moth species

This study compares transcriptomic responses to host and non-host plants in two moth species, identifying genes and functions associated with host specialization and species divergence.