Genome dynamics and reproductive isolation
Plant Ecological Genomics
Our research is mainly focused on the impact of Transposable Elements - or jumping genes - on polyploid evolution (i.e. hybridization and/or genome multiplication) and reproductive isolation.
We are combining experimental approaches with the use of molecular tools to infer genome dynamics and landscape genetics methods to reconstruct the spatio-temporal dynamics of natural populations.
Our current model systems belong to Brassiceae (Biscutella, Draba, Cardamine) and Triticeae (Aegilops).
Please find out more about our interests at: http://members.unine.ch/christian.parisod/Christian_Parisod/Home.html
Research topics
Transposable Elements
Speciation
Polyploidy
Landscape genetics
Interdisciplinary
Adaptability of plant populations across alpine landscapes under environmental change
Gene flow between wheat and wild relatives
High throughput sequencing
