Himalayan moss Takakia: a tale of its evolution, adaptation, and climate crisis

Vidhi Raturi, Surbhi Mali, Gaurav Zinta

Abstract

Plants thriving in harsh environments are at risk of extinction due to climate change. Hu et al. sequenced the genome of a high-altitude Himalayan moss, Takakia lepidozioides, and revealed that genes contributing to growth and stress adaptation are fast-evolving. However, the population of Takakia is now declining, inferring early warning signals of global warming.

Trends in Plant Science (IF 20.5)

Link: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tplants.2023.11.017