T. Leroy

Whole-genome screening for near-diagnostic genetic markers for white oak species identification in Europe

The paper identifies near-diagnostic SNPs for four white oak species using whole-genome data to aid in species identification in Europe.

The explosive radiation of the Neotropical Tillandsia subgenus Tillandsia (Bromeliaceae) has been accompanied by pervasive hybridization

This study investigates hybridization in the rapidly radiating Tillandsia subgenus, finding pervasive gene flow and reticulation during diversification.

Demographic responses of oceanic island birds to local and regional ecological disruptions revealed by whole-genome sequencing

This study uses whole-genome sequencing to analyze demographic responses of island birds to local and regional ecological disruptions, finding synchronous population size reductions during the Last Glacial Maximum in Reunion species.

Drivers of genomic landscapes of differentiation across Populus divergence gradient

The paper analyzes genomic landscapes across a divergence gradient in Populus species to identify evolutionary forces shaping diversity and differentiation.

CAM evolution is associated with gene family expansion in an explosive bromeliad radiation

The paper identifies genomic drivers of CAM evolution in Tillandsia by analyzing genome assemblies and gene family expansion.

Allele surfing causes maladaptation in a Pacific salmon of conservation concern

This study shows that allele surfing during postglacial expansion in Coho salmon increases deleterious mutation load and reduces selection efficacy, influenced by population size, recombination rates, and chromosomal inheritance.

Evolution of immune genes in island birds: reduction in population sizes can explain island syndrome

This study investigates immune gene evolution in island birds, finding demographic effects reduce genetic diversity and selection efficacy, but relaxed selection due to reduced parasite pressure is only evident in some immune gene categories.

Somatic mutation detection: a critical evaluation through simulations and reanalyses in oaks

This study evaluates somatic mutation detection in plants using simulations and reanalyses, finding cancer variant callers outperform SNP callers in recall and precision, especially at low allelic fractions.

Water stress-associated isolation barriers between two sympatric oak species

The paper investigates gene expression differences in roots of two sympatric oak species under water stress conditions and identifies genes involved in adaptive strategies and reproductive barriers.

Genome-wide evolutionary response of European oakssince the Little Ice Age

This study tracks genomic changes in European oaks since the Little Ice Age, finding shifts in selection linked to climate extremes and stress responses.

Taxon-specific or universal? Using target capture to study the evolutionary history of rapid radiations

The paper compares a taxon-specific target capture set with a universal kit to assess their effectiveness in reconstructing phylogenetic relationships in Bromeliaceae.

Demographic history shaped geographical patterns of deleterious mutation load in a broadly distributed Pacific Salmon

The paper reconstructs the demographic history of Coho salmon to show how past population dynamics shaped regional differences in deleterious mutation load.

Island songbirds as windows into evolution in small populations

This study examines island songbird genomes to test predictions about evolutionary forces in small populations, finding lower genetic diversity and reduced adaptive potential.

A bird’s white-eye view on neosex chromosome evolution

The paper studies neo-sex chromosome evolution in Sylvioidea birds by analyzing genomic data from two species, finding reduced diversity and molecular evolution changes in translocated regions.

Adaptive introgression as a driver of local adaptation to climate in European white oaks

This study investigates adaptive introgression from Q. robur into Q. petraea populations across climate gradients, finding evidence of gene flow and its role in local adaptation.

Massive postglacial gene flow between European white oaks uncovered genes underlying species barriers

The paper identifies genomic regions and genes underlying reproductive barriers in European white oaks, revealing postglacial gene flow and ecological adaptations.

Evolutionary forces affecting synonymous variations in plant genomes

The paper investigates the evolutionary forces shaping synonymous variations in plant genomes, finding that GC-biased gene conversion is more prevalent and stronger than selection in most species.