Present-day Asia comprises a heterogeneous collage of continental blocks, derived from the
Indian–west Australian margin of eastern Gondwana, and subduction related volcanic arcs …

The extraordinary species richness and endemism of the Indo-Australian Archipelago (IAA)
exists in one of the most geologically dynamic regions of the planet. The provenance of its …

The genus Citrus, comprising some of the most widely cultivated fruit crops worldwide,
includes an uncertain number of species. Here we describe ten natural citrus species, using …

Avian diversification has been influenced by global climate change, plate tectonic
movements, and mass extinction events. However, the impact of these factors on the …

Sundaland, the continental core of SE Asia, is a heterogeneous collage of continental blocks
and volcanic arcs bounded by narrow suture zones that represent the remnants of ancient …

Abstract Tropical Southeast (SE) Asia harbors extraordinary species richness and in its
entirety comprises four of the Earth's 34 biodiversity hotspots. Here, we examine the …

There is a broad consensus that the Solonker Suture Zone marks the final closure of the
Paleo‐Asian Ocean, which led to the formation of the eastern segment of the Central Asian …

The continental core of Southeast (SE) Asia, Sundaland, was assembled from Gondwana
fragments by the Early Mesozoic. Continental blocks rifted from Australia in the Jurassic …

Aim Orchidaceae is the most species‐rich angiosperm family and has one of the broadest
distributions. Until now, the lack of a well‐resolved phylogeny has prevented analyses of …

The main phases of plant dispersal into, and out of the South-East Asian region are
discussed in relation to plate tectonics and changing climates. The South-East Asian area …