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The current focus of the lab is to understand how genetics interacts with an organism's ecology to determine the evolution of traits under natural selection. To reach this goal we investigate the genetic basis of evolutionary relevant traits such as flowering time, plant architecture and seed traits under different environments. We also use a direct approach to determine the adaptive value of candidate genes, using experimental evolution. To study genetic and ecological effects we perform research in both field and laboratory settings.
Currently, most research projects in the lab uses the model plant Arabidopsis thaliana, but any system that allows the use of genetic data to get new insights into interesting ecological and evolutionary questions are welcomed.
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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Projects
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Mapping the Genetic Basis of Natural Variation in Arabidopsis Thaliana using a Heterogenous Stock
Kover, P. (PI)
Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council
3/11/09 → 2/05/10
Project: Research council
Research output
- 27 Article
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Contrasting gene-level signatures of selection with reproductive fitness
Bush, S. J., Murren, C. J., Urrutia, A. O. & Kover, P. X., 31 Mar 2022, In: Molecular Ecology. 31, 5, p. 1515-1526 12 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Natural variation in Arabidopsis shoot branching plasticity in response to nitrate supply affects fitness
de Jong, M., Tavares, H., Pasam, R. K., Butler, R., Ward, S., George, G., Melnyk, C. W., Challis, R., Kover, P. X. & Leyser, O., 30 Sept 2019, In: Plos Genetics. 15, 9, p. 1-32 31 p., e1008366.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Open Access27 Citations (SciVal) -
Transgressive segregation reveals mechanisms of Arabidopsis immunity to Brassica-infecting races of white rust (Albugo candida)
Cevik, V., Boutrot, F., Apel, W., Robert-Seilaniantz, A., Furzer, O. J., Redkar, A., Castel, B., Kover, P. X., Prince, D. C., Holub, E. B. & Jones, J. D. G., 12 Feb 2019, In: Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America. 116, 7, p. 2767-2773 7 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Open Access44 Citations (SciVal) -
Curious Kids: what is a species?
Kover, P., 27 Nov 2018, The Conversation.Research output: Contribution to specialist publication › Article
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Engaging with primary schools: Supporting the delivery of the new curriculum in evolution and inheritance
Kover, P. X. & Hogge, E. S., Oct 2017, In: Seminars in Cell & Developmental Biology. 70, p. 65-72Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
4 Citations (SciVal)