Genomic analyses reveal dead-end hybridization between two deeply divergent kiwifruit species rather than homoploid hybrid speciation.

Despite the importance of hybridization in evolution, the evolutionary consequence of homoploid hybridizations in plants remains poorly understood. Specially, homoploid hybridization events have been rarely documented due to a lack of genomic resources and methodological limitations. Actinidia zhejiangensis was suspected to have arisen from hybridization of Actinidia eriantha and Actinidia hemsleyana or Actinidia rufa.

Development and characterization of microsatellite markers for Rhododendron purdomii (Ericaceae) using next-generation sequencing.

Rhododendron purdomii (Ericaceae) is an endangered ornamental species endemic to the Qinling Mountains of China. Due to the impact of climate change and human disturbance, R. purdomii is threatened by habitat loss, and conservation of this species is urgently needed.

Development of polymorphic microsatellite markers for the Tertiary relict tree species Taiwania cryptomerioides (Cupressaceae) in East Asia.

Taiwania cryptomerioides Hayata is an endangered relict tree species which is endemic to mainland China, Taiwan, Myanmar, and northern Vietnam. It is an economically important tree species and has been used for reforestation in mountain areas of mainland China and Taiwan. In order to investigate its genetic diversity for conservation and restoration, we developed and characterized 15 nuclear microsatellite markers based on next-generation sequencing data.