Effective population size does not explain long-term variation in genome size and transposable element content in animals

A large-scale survey across animals reveals no general association between genome size expansion and the relaxation of natural selection.

Genome size influences plant growth and biodiversity responses to nutrient fertilization in diverse grassland communities

Previous work has shown that plants with larger genomes tend to grow faster under nutrient enrichment than those with smaller genomes, but how universal is this effect? A study of data from 27 diverse coordinated grassland nutrient addition experiments suggests that genome size is indeed informative and improves predictions of species’ success in grassland communities.

Sreetama Bhadra on Twitter

“I was delighted to present my work yesterday in the #polyploidy #webinar organized by @BarkerLab .. it’s up in #youtube for anyone who wants to know the relation between #genomesize #trait #diversification specially in @palms @idiv @IPS_PalmSociety https://t.co/5tJ9C211Ad”

Polyploidy Webinar — Barker Lab