Genomes shed light on the evolution of Begonia , a mega‐diverse genus

What is it about?

<i>Begonia</i>, is one of largest genera of angiosperms, and also an important ornamental foliage plants. We show for the first time chromosome-level genome assemblies and conduct comparative genomic analysis of this mega-diverse plant genus, and reveal some of the drivers behind the large numbers of species.

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