Zhi Wen Wang

TL;DR: New light is shed on the genetic mechanisms underpinning key orchid innovations, including the development of the labellum and gynostemium, pollinia, and seeds without endosperm, as well as the evolution of epiphytism; reveals relationships between the Orchidaceae subfamilies; and helps clarify the evolutionary history of orchids within the angiosperms.

TL;DR: The first draft genome sequence of a lithophytic orchid, Dendrobium catenatum, is reported, predicting 28,910 protein-coding genes, and finding evidence of a whole genome duplication shared with Phalaenopsis.

TL;DR: A draft genome sequence of the hornwort Anthoceros augustus confirms the phylogenetic relationships among the three clades of bryophytes and provides insight into the unique characteristics of hornworts and their adaptations to live on land.

TL;DR: Cao et al. as discussed by the authors sequenced the genomes of 13 perennial woody species of Lycium, with a focus on Lycium barbarum, and identified new gene families and gene family expansions and contractions that first appeared in Solanaceae.

TL;DR: In this paper, the genomes of two quarantined Phytophthora species were sequenced and compared with related genera to reconstruct the phylogenetic relationships within the genus P.fragariae and P.rubi.