Sex, as well as meiotic recombination between homologous chromosomes, is nearly
ubiquitous among eukaryotes. In those species that use it, recombination is important for …

The crossovers (COs) that occur during meiotic recombination lead to genetic diversity upon
which natural and artificial selection can act. The potential of tinkering with the mechanisms …

Improved plant varieties are important in our attempts to face the challenges of a growing
human population and limited planet resources. Plant breeding relies on meiotic crossovers …

Plant fertility is highly sensitive to elevated temperature. Here, we report that hot spells
induce the formation of dyads and triads by disrupting the biogenesis or stability of the radial …

Diatoms, an evolutionarily successful group of microalgae, display high levels of
intraspecific genetic variability in natural populations. However, the contribution of various …

Plant growth and fertility strongly depend on environmental conditions such as temperature.
Remarkably, temperature also influences meiotic recombination and thus, the current …

Faithful meiotic progression ensures the generation of viable gametes. Studies suggested
the male meiosis of plants is sensitive to ambient temperature, but the underlying molecular …

High temperatures interfere with meiotic recombination and the subsequent progression of
meiosis in plants, but few genes involved in meiotic thermotolerance have been …

Ornamental breeding has traditionally focused on improving novelty, yield, quality, and
resistance to biotic or abiotic stress. However, achieving these goals has often required …

The frequency and distribution of meiotic crossovers are tightly controlled; however,
variation in this process can be observed both within and between species. Using crosses of …