Fire-mediated effects on polyploid biology

Trends Ecol Evol. 2024 May;39(5):424-426. doi: 10.1016/j.tree.2024.02.007. Epub 2024 Mar 23.

Abstract

Cold temperatures have been posited as a key driver of polyploidy (possession of multiple chromosome sets). However, high temperatures associated with fire, and the indirect impact of post-fire environments in polypoid formation and establishment deserve more attention for a comprehensive understanding of polyploid ecology, evolution, and current distributions.

Keywords: polyploidy; pyrome; unreduced gametes.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Biological Evolution
  • Cold Temperature
  • Fires*
  • Polyploidy*