Orchids in the cloud

Orchids in the cloud

In this episode we explore the genetic structuring of orchids in the cloud rainforests of Ecuador. While we mainly think of orchids as ornamental houseplants, many wild species are vulnerable to poaching or deforestation. In a recent Heredity paper, Professor José Iriondo (King Juan Carlos University, Madrid) and colleagues investigated the fine-scale genetic structure of an unassuming orchid in a regenerating patch of Ecuadorian rainforest—working in a landscape unlike any other, they have discovered a mysterious population dynamic that so far eludes explanation, but does highlight vital conservation considerations for this iconic family of flowering plants.

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Student Paper Prize 2025 - Inbreeding in European Barn Owls

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The Student Paper Prize for 2025 was won by Eléonore Lavanchy. Eléonore discusses her work, the winning paper and inbreeding in European Barn Owls. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more info...

26 Mar 19min

PopGroup 59 - part 2

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Episode 2/2 from the 59th Popgroup meeting in Lille. Plenary speakers Claire Mérot and Denis Roze discuss their experience of the conference and the content of their talks. Hosted on Acast. See acast....

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PopGroup 59

PopGroup 59

Episode 1/2 from the 59th Popgroup meeting in Lille. Plenary speaker Florencia Camus talks about her experience of the conference and the content of her talk. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy fo...

28 Jan 23min

Sexual selection in a warming world

Sexual selection in a warming world

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Resisting parasitoids: beetle v wasp

Resisting parasitoids: beetle v wasp

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The consequences of invasion

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Sex in a warming world: temperature and meiosis

Sex in a warming world: temperature and meiosis

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