Chris Oakley (@quercus62.bsky.social)

@botsocamerica.bsky.social Oct 16, 2026, 6:49 PMReposted by @quercus62.bsky.social

Heterosis in crosses between remnant populations of the rare prairie #forb #Silene regia: Implications for restoration #genetics

New #AJB reserach by Isabelle Turner, @juanrojasg.bsky.social, Bob Easter & @quercus62.bsky.social

doi.org/10.1002/ajb2...

#botany #plantscience #catchfly

Heterosis in crosses between remnant populations of the rare prairie forb Silene regia suggests that regional admixture provenancing would be a beneficial strategy for this species in ecological restorations. Between population crosses resulted in an overall 112% increase in cumulative fitness compared to within population crosses in a field experiment simulating the initial stages of a restoration. Figure shows means and standard errors for fitness components (top = percent of plants reproducing, middle = fecundity of reproducing plants, bottom = number of fruits produced per seedling planted) for each cross type for three maternal populations of Silene regia (Fou, Tip, and Ver) for the field experiment. In most cases, between population crosses had increased fitness compared to within population crosses. This effect was strongest for fitness components involving fruit counts, however heterosis was only significant for crosses with Fou as the maternal population.

@quercus62.bsky.social Oct 15, 2026, 1:07 PM

New paper. Heterosis in crosses between remnants of a rare species in the initial stages of a restoration. Led by former undergrad. student extraordinaire (Isabelle Turner) with a big assist by @juanrojasg.bsky.social
bsapubs.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/...
#Botany #Evolution #PlantScience

@amywebster.bsky.social Oct 14, 2026, 6:43 PMReposted by @quercus62.bsky.social

I’m looking to hire a bioinformatics postdoc! The broad goal of the lab is to understand the genotype-phenotype map, with a focus on how variation in gene expression and chromatin modifications can drive differences in phenotypes. (1/3)

@gbaucom.bsky.social Sep 26, 2026, 1:11 PMReposted by @quercus62.bsky.social

Early career faculty in Evolution? I would love to chat with you!

@tlowepower.bsky.social Sep 24, 2026, 3:09 PMReposted by @quercus62.bsky.social

Please repost/share

We're hiring! UC Davis Plant Pathology seeks a tenure-track Assistant Professor in plant health & microbiomes.
recruit.ucdavis.edu/JPF07904

My department is full of great colleagues, and we look forward to recruiting our new colleague!

@drk-lo.bsky.social Sep 15, 2026, 4:13 PMReposted by @quercus62.bsky.social

I'm hiring a bioinformatician! Review of applications starts October 1 with a start date as soon as possible. 🧪 #Genomics #popGen #CompBio northeastern.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/careers/job/...

@plantevolution.bsky.social Sep 14, 2026, 3:03 PMReposted by @quercus62.bsky.social

Please consider submitting comments on the implementation for genome edited plants in the EU. Reminder: this is not the place for general statements regarding your personal vie of #NGT. Instead, the Commission is asking for input for the development of workable rules.

@davidlowry.bsky.social Sep 10, 2026, 3:39 PMReposted by @quercus62.bsky.social

I am looking to hire two seasonal field/laboratory technicians to join the lab working at the MSU Kellogg Biological Station and Main Campus. The primary work will be dedicated to our switchgrass program with potential to expand into other roles in the lab with time. careers.msu.edu/jobs/profess...

@samyeaman.bsky.social Sep 8, 2026, 7:04 PMReposted by @quercus62.bsky.social

I'm looking to hire a postdoc to work on the RepAdapt + MacroMar projects, analysing genomic data from >130 species of plants, animals, and fungi (VCFs are processed, ready to go). Lots of potential for creativity and collaboration!
yeamanlab.weebly.com/uploads/5/7/...

Picture shows fireweed in foreground and Mt. Lougheed in background

@keelybrownphd.bsky.social Sep 4, 2026, 6:33 PMReposted by @quercus62.bsky.social

I'll be recruiting both Master's and PhD students, so if you know anyone that might be interested in integrating genomics and phenomics to understand evolution in barley and macroalgae, send 'em my way!

@ybrandvain.bsky.social Sep 4, 2026, 7:11 PMReposted by @quercus62.bsky.social

I'm excited to release the newest version of my free applied biostats textbook. It's tidyverse style, clarkia inspired and loads of fun

Im putting this down until the end of the semester, when I'll add and polish additional chapters, but the 1st 21 are pretty solid

yanivjb.github.io/biostats-book

@plantteaching.bsky.social Sep 2, 2026, 10:03 AMReposted by @quercus62.bsky.social

We're still working on the website, but please save the date if you are interested in Plant Education.
Following on from the successful 2025 event (See nph.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/...), we are planning "Plant Education 2" next April in Cambridge, UK.
www.aab.org.uk/event/plant-...

@seedystudies.bsky.social Aug 31, 2026, 7:24 PMReposted by @quercus62.bsky.social

📣 post-doc opportunity w/ Georgia Native Seed Network @ State Botanical Garden (Athens, GA)

🫘 lead conservation genetics research supporting restoration across the southeastern U.S.
🧬 50% molecular lab work, 30% research, 10% field, 10% training & development

www.ugajobsearch.com/postings/503...

@davidlowry.bsky.social Aug 31, 2026, 5:24 PMReposted by @quercus62.bsky.social

I am currently searching for a postdoc to work on the evolution of adaptations, cold acclimation, and freezing tolerance in switchgrass. The position entails lab, growth facility, bioinformatics, and fieldwork. careers.msu.edu/jobs/postdoc...

@peltierdrew.bsky.social Aug 31, 2026, 5:40 PMReposted by @quercus62.bsky.social

If you haven't already seen this we are recruiting for a new position in my department, in Evolutionary Biology. I can answer some questions or direct you to someone else who can. Please share widely.
nshe.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/UNLV-Externa...