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    Molecular Ecology Resources: Volume 21, Issue 1

    i-ii, 1-349
    January 2021
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  • Pages: i-ii
  • First Published: 17 December 2020
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The chromosome image is selected from an image of a complete normal female mouse karyotype by the University of Washington Department of Lab Medicine and Pathology (https://www.pathology.washington.edu).

Photo Credit: University of Washington Dept. of Lab Medicine and Pathology

EDITORIAL

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Editorial 2021

Shawn Narum,  Joanna Kelley,  Nick Fountain-Jones,  Rebecca Hooper,  Daniel Ortiz-Barrientos,  Bridget O'Boyle,  Ben Sibbett, 
  • Pages: 1-10
  • First Published: 17 December 2020

NEWS AND VIEWS

PERSPECTIVES

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A decade of de novo transcriptome assembly: Are we there yet?

Martin Hölzer, 
  • Pages: 11-13
  • First Published: 08 October 2020
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A comprehensive landscape genomics approach for seed sourcing strategies in landscapes under varying degrees of habitat disturbance

Yessica Rico, 
  • Pages: 14-17
  • First Published: 03 August 2020

FROM THE COVER

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Error, noise and bias in de novo transcriptome assemblies

Adam H. Freedman,  Michele Clamp,  Timothy B. Sackton, 
  • Pages: 18-29
  • First Published: 17 March 2020

see also the Perspective by Martin Hölzer

INVITED TECHNICAL REVIEW

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The quest for absolute abundance: The use of internal standards for DNA-based community ecology

Joshua G. Harrison,  W. John Calder,  Bryan Shuman,  C. Alex Buerkle, 
  • Pages: 30-43
  • First Published: 05 September 2020

RESOURCE ARTICLES

Molecular and Statistical Advances

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Combining genotype, phenotype, and environmental data to delineate site-adjusted provenance strategies for ecological restoration

Carolina S. Carvalho,  Brenna R. Forester,  Simone K. Mitre,  Ronnie Alves,  Vera L. Imperatriz-Fonseca,  Silvio J. Ramos,  Luciana C. Resende-Moreira,  José O. Siqueira,  Leonardo C. Trevelin,  Cecilio F. Caldeira,  Markus Gastauer,  Rodolfo Jaffé, 
  • Pages: 44-58
  • First Published: 17 May 2020

see also the Perspective by Yessica Rico

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Primers to highly conserved elements optimized for qPCR-based telomere length measurement in vertebrates

Stephanie F. Hudon,  Esteban Palencia Hurtado,  James D. Beck,  Steven J. Burden,  Devin P. Bendixsen,  Kathleen R. Callery,  Jennifer Sorensen Forbey,  Lisette P. Waits,  Robert A. Miller,  Ólafur K. Nielsen,  Julie A. Heath,  Eric J. Hayden, 
  • Pages: 59-67
  • First Published: 06 August 2020
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A high-quality genome of taro (Colocasia esculenta (L.) Schott), one of the world's oldest crops

Jianmei Yin,  Lu Jiang,  Li Wang,  Xiaoyong Han,  Wenqi Guo,  Chunhong Li,  Yi Zhou,  Matthew Denton,  Peitong Zhang, 
  • Pages: 68-77
  • First Published: 09 August 2020
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New approaches to species delimitation and population structure of anthozoans: Two case studies of octocorals using ultraconserved elements and exons

Katie L. Erickson,  Alicia Pentico,  Andrea M. Quattrini,  Catherine S. McFadden, 
  • Pages: 78-92
  • First Published: 12 August 2020

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Detecting selected haplotype blocks in evolve and resequence experiments

Kathrin A. Otte,  Christian Schlötterer, 
  • Pages: 93-109
  • First Published: 18 August 2020
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Characterization of putative circular plasmids in sponge-associated bacterial communities using a selective multiply-primed rolling circle amplification

Vanessa Oliveira,  Ana R. M. Polónia,  Daniel F. R. Cleary,  Yusheng M. Huang,  Nicole J. de Voogd,  Ulisses N. da Rocha,  Newton C. M. Gomes, 
  • Pages: 110-121
  • First Published: 31 August 2020

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Molecular dating for phylogenies containing a mix of populations and species by using Bayesian and RelTime approaches

Beatriz Mello,  Qiqing Tao,  Jose Barba-Montoya,  Sudhir Kumar, 
  • Pages: 122-136
  • First Published: 02 September 2020
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Untangling ITS2 genotypes of algal symbionts in zooxanthellate corals

Tuo Shi,  Gaofeng Niu,  Hagit Kvitt,  Xinqing Zheng,  Qiaoyun Qin,  Danye Sun,  Zhiliang Ji,  Dan Tchernov, 
  • Pages: 137-152
  • First Published: 02 September 2020
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High quality genome of Erigeron breviscapus provides a reference for herbal plants in Asteraceae

Simei He,  Xiao Dong,  Guanghui Zhang,  Wei Fan,  Shengchang Duan,  Hong Shi,  Dawei Li,  Rui Li,  Geng Chen,  Guangqiang Long,  Yan Zhao,  Mo Chen,  Mi Yan,  Jianli Yang,  Yingchun Lu,  Yanli Zhou,  Wei Chen,  Yang Dong,  Shengchao Yang, 
  • Pages: 153-169
  • First Published: 28 September 2020
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Urine as a high-quality source of host genomic DNA from wild populations

Andrew T. Ozga,  Timothy H. Webster,  Ian C. Gilby,  Melissa A. Wilson,  Rebecca S. Nockerts,  Michael L. Wilson,  Anne E. Pusey,  Yingying Li,  Beatrice H. Hahn,  Anne C. Stone, 
  • Pages: 170-182
  • First Published: 28 September 2020

Permanent Genetic Resources

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Italian odonates in the Pandora's box: A comprehensive DNA barcoding inventory shows taxonomic warnings at the Holarctic scale

Andrea Galimberti,  Giacomo Assandri,  Davide Maggioni,  Fausto Ramazzotti,  Daniele Baroni,  Gaia Bazzi,  Ivan Chiandetti,  Andrea Corso,  Vincenzo Ferri,  Mirko Galuppi,  Luca Ilahiane,  Gianandrea La Porta,  Lorenzo Laddaga,  Federico Landi,  Fabio Mastropasqua,  Samuele Ramellini,  Roberto Santinelli,  Giovanni Soldato,  Salvatore Surdo,  Maurizio Casiraghi, 
  • Pages: 183-200
  • First Published: 04 August 2020
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A chromosome-scale reference genome and genome-wide genetic variations elucidate adaptation in yak

Qiu-mei Ji,  Jin-wei Xin,  Zhi-xin Chai,  Cheng-fu Zhang,  Yangla Dawa,  Sang Luo,  Qiang Zhang,  Zhandui Pingcuo,  Min-Sheng Peng,  Yong Zhu,  Han-wen Cao,  Hui Wang,  Jian-lin Han,  Jin-cheng Zhong, 
  • Pages: 201-211
  • First Published: 03 August 2020
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De novo assemblies of Luffa acutangula and Luffa cylindrica genomes reveal an expansion associated with substantial accumulation of transposable elements

Wirulda Pootakham,  Chutima Sonthirod,  Chaiwat Naktang,  Wanapinun Nawae,  Thippawan Yoocha,  Wasitthee Kongkachana,  Duangjai Sangsrakru,  Nukoon Jomchai,  Sonicha U-thoomporn,  John R. Sheedy,  Jarunee Buaboocha,  Supat Mekiyanon,  Sithichoke Tangphatsornruang, 
  • Pages: 212-225
  • First Published: 09 August 2020
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Chromosomal-level genomes of three rice planthoppers provide new insights into sex chromosome evolution

Weihua Ma,  Le Xu,  Hongxia Hua,  Mengyao Chen,  Mengjian Guo,  Kang He,  Jing Zhao,  Fei Li, 
  • Pages: 226-237
  • First Published: 11 August 2020
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A chromosome-scale assembly of the black gram (Vigna mungo) genome

Wirulda Pootakham,  Wanapinun Nawae,  Chaiwat Naktang,  Chutima Sonthirod,  Thippawan Yoocha,  Wasitthee Kongkachana,  Duangjai Sangsrakru,  Nukoon Jomchai,  Sonicha U-thoomporn,  Prakit Somta,  Kularb Laosatit,  Sithichoke Tangphatsornruang, 
  • Pages: 238-250
  • First Published: 13 August 2020
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Chromosome-level de novo genome assembly of Sarcophaga peregrina provides insights into the evolutionary adaptation of flesh flies

Lipin Ren,  Yanjie Shang,  Li Yang,  Shiwen Wang,  Xiang Wang,  Shan Chen,  Zhigui Bao,  Dong An,  Fanming Meng,  Jifeng Cai,  Yadong Guo, 
  • Pages: 251-262
  • First Published: 27 August 2020
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Identifying the causes and consequences of assembly gaps using a multiplatform genome assembly of a bird-of-paradise

Valentina Peona,  Mozes P. K. Blom,  Luohao Xu,  Reto Burri,  Shawn Sullivan,  Ignas Bunikis,  Ivan Liachko,  Tri Haryoko,  Knud A. Jønsson,  Qi Zhou,  Martin Irestedt,  Alexander Suh, 
  • Pages: 263-286
  • First Published: 16 September 2020
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Apolygus lucorum genome provides insights into omnivorousness and mesophyll feeding

Yang Liu,  Hangwei Liu,  Hengchao Wang,  Tianyu Huang,  Bo Liu,  Bin Yang,  Lijuan Yin,  Bin Li,  Yan Zhang,  Sai Zhang,  Fan Jiang,  Xiaxuan Zhang,  Yuwei Ren,  Bing Wang,  Sen Wang,  Yanhui Lu,  Kongming Wu,  Wei Fan,  Guirong Wang, 
  • Pages: 287-300
  • First Published: 16 September 2020
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Chromosome-level genome assembly for the largemouth bass Micropterus salmoides provides insights into adaptation to fresh and brackish water

Chengfei Sun,  Jia Li,  Junjian Dong,  Yongchao Niu,  Jie Hu,  Jinmin Lian,  Wuhui Li,  Jiang Li,  Yuanyuan Tian,  Qiong Shi,  Xing Ye, 
  • Pages: 301-315
  • First Published: 28 September 2020
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A chromosome-level genome assembly of the woolly apple aphid, Eriosoma lanigerum Hausmann (Hemiptera: Aphididae)

Roberto Biello,  Archana Singh,  Cindayniah J. Godfrey,  Felicidad Fernández Fernández,  Sam T. Mugford,  Glen Powell,  Saskia A. Hogenhout,  Thomas C. Mathers, 
  • Pages: 316-326
  • First Published: 28 September 2020
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The genome sequence of Samia ricini, a new model species of lepidopteran insect

Jung Lee,  Tomoaki Nishiyama,  Shuji Shigenobu,  Katsushi Yamaguchi,  Yutaka Suzuki,  Toru Shimada,  Susumu Katsuma,  Takashi Kiuchi, 
  • Pages: 327-339
  • First Published: 28 September 2020

Computer Programs

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SCRAPP: A tool to assess the diversity of microbial samples from phylogenetic placements

Pierre Barbera,  Lucas Czech,  Sarah Lutteropp,  Alexandros Stamatakis, 
  • Pages: 340-349
  • First Published: 29 September 2020