Hybridization among diverging lineages is common in nature. Genomic data provide a
special opportunity to characterize the history of hybridization and the genetic basis of …

Speciation is a fundamental evolutionary process, the knowledge of which is crucial for
understanding the origins of biodiversity. Genomic approaches are an increasingly …

Massively parallel short‐read sequencing technologies, coupled with powerful software
platforms, are enabling investigators to analyse tens of thousands of genetic markers. This …

Species can be defined as populations that are diagnosably distinct, reproductively isolated,
cohesive, or exclusive groups of organisms. Boundaries between species in sympatry are …

Motivation: Restriction-site–associated genomic markers are a powerful tool for investigating
evolutionary questions at the population level, but are limited in their utility at deeper …

Hybrid zones have been promoted as windows on the evolutionary process and as
laboratories for studying divergence and speciation. Patterns of divergence between …

Previous phylogenetic studies in oaks (Quercus, Fagaceae) have failed to resolve the
backbone topology of the genus with strong support. Here, we utilize next-generation …

Evolutionary adaptation drives biodiversity. So far, however, evolutionary thinking has had
limited impact on plans to counter the effects of climate change on biodiversity and …

Heterogeneity in recombination rate may strongly influence genome evolution and entail
methodological challenges to genomic investigation. Nevertheless, a solid understanding of …

During speciation-with-gene-flow, effective migration varies across the genome as a function
of several factors, including proximity of selected loci, recombination rate, strength of …