Research Keyword: local adaptation

Mycotoxin tolerance affects larval competitive ability in Drosophila recens (Diptera: Drosophilidae)

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Researchers studied fruit flies that can tolerate mushroom poisons to see if this ability comes with a cost. They found that flies with high poison tolerance from one geographic location showed delayed development and lower survival rates when competing with other larvae, but this effect was not seen in flies from another location. This suggests that the cost of tolerating poisons depends on where the flies are from.

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Genomic Exploration of Climate-driven Evolution and Evolutionary Convergence in Forest Pathogens

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This study examined three fungal diseases that harm forests to understand how they adapt to different climate conditions. Researchers found that all three pathogens rely on similar genetic changes to adapt to wet and humid environments, despite being very different species. Using computer models, they predicted how these diseases might spread differently as climate changes in the future, which could help forest managers prepare and protect trees.

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