Adaptive Introgression from Maize - Teosinte's Establishment as a Noxious Weed in Europe

Explore the fascinating research on how adaptive introgression from maize has enabled teosinte to become an invasive weed in Europe in this 23-minute conference talk by Maud Tenaillon from CNRS and Université Paris-Saclay. Delve into the genetic mechanisms and evolutionary processes that have allowed teosinte, a wild relative of maize, to adapt and thrive in new environments. Gain insights into the complex interactions between domesticated crops and their wild counterparts, and understand the implications for agricultural management and biodiversity conservation. Learn about cutting-edge genomic techniques used to study this phenomenon and discover how this research contributes to our understanding of plant adaptation and invasion biology.