Mario Vallejo-Marin
@nicrodemo.bsky.social
Evolutionary biologist interested in plant evolution, speciation, and pollination including buzz pollination
Website: https://plant-evolution.org/wp
Website: https://plant-evolution.org/wp
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How many plant species are buzz pollinated? After more than six years in the making, our paper on the convergent evolution of buzz pollinated flowers is out in @journal-evo.bsky.social. Thanks @draverbee.bsky.social @roszenil.bsky.social and all co-authors for your hard work! doi.org/10.1093/evol...
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I had the immense privilege today of looking through the correspondence of Carl Peter #Thunberg, disciple of Linnaeus, who took over Linnaeus' professorship @uu.se. Hundreds and hundreds of letters + a handful of letters sent by Linnaeus to Thunberg!!! 🤩 @linneansociety.bsky.social
November 6, 2025 at 12:34 PM
I had the immense privilege today of looking through the correspondence of Carl Peter #Thunberg, disciple of Linnaeus, who took over Linnaeus' professorship @uu.se. Hundreds and hundreds of letters + a handful of letters sent by Linnaeus to Thunberg!!! 🤩 @linneansociety.bsky.social
Odin the one-eyed god looks on at Gamla Uppsala. He gave one of his eyes in exchange for knowledge
November 8, 2025 at 9:09 PM
Odin the one-eyed god looks on at Gamla Uppsala. He gave one of his eyes in exchange for knowledge
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📣CALL FOR PAPERS!
Upcoming SPECIAL ISSUE: Evolution at species range edges
Guest Edited by Shengman Liu, John Pannell and Sophie Karrenberg
More information here: academic.oup.com/jeb/pages/ca...
Upcoming SPECIAL ISSUE: Evolution at species range edges
Guest Edited by Shengman Liu, John Pannell and Sophie Karrenberg
More information here: academic.oup.com/jeb/pages/ca...
October 8, 2025 at 2:53 PM
📣CALL FOR PAPERS!
Upcoming SPECIAL ISSUE: Evolution at species range edges
Guest Edited by Shengman Liu, John Pannell and Sophie Karrenberg
More information here: academic.oup.com/jeb/pages/ca...
Upcoming SPECIAL ISSUE: Evolution at species range edges
Guest Edited by Shengman Liu, John Pannell and Sophie Karrenberg
More information here: academic.oup.com/jeb/pages/ca...
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Hi folks- I recently saw a call from a journal that was looking for novel findings in Plant sciences. I can’t remember if it was a special issue or what but it was specifically for results that might not be a full publishable paper but were nonetheless important data sets or findings. Any ideas??
November 5, 2025 at 6:07 PM
Hi folks- I recently saw a call from a journal that was looking for novel findings in Plant sciences. I can’t remember if it was a special issue or what but it was specifically for results that might not be a full publishable paper but were nonetheless important data sets or findings. Any ideas??
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Hi Folks !
Just a few more days to register for the POPGROUP meeting (deadline = this Monday 10/11/2025).
Join us in the beautiful city of #Lille just across the Channel for three exciting days of science and more !
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--> populationgeneticsgroup.org.uk
Just a few more days to register for the POPGROUP meeting (deadline = this Monday 10/11/2025).
Join us in the beautiful city of #Lille just across the Channel for three exciting days of science and more !
www.hautsdefrancetourism.com/destinations...
--> populationgeneticsgroup.org.uk
November 5, 2025 at 9:15 AM
Hi Folks !
Just a few more days to register for the POPGROUP meeting (deadline = this Monday 10/11/2025).
Join us in the beautiful city of #Lille just across the Channel for three exciting days of science and more !
www.hautsdefrancetourism.com/destinations...
--> populationgeneticsgroup.org.uk
Just a few more days to register for the POPGROUP meeting (deadline = this Monday 10/11/2025).
Join us in the beautiful city of #Lille just across the Channel for three exciting days of science and more !
www.hautsdefrancetourism.com/destinations...
--> populationgeneticsgroup.org.uk
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Plant Science Research Weekly -- Repeated evolution of flowers specialized for buzz pollination (Evolution) @nicrodemo.bsky.social @draverbee.bsky.social @roszenil.bsky.social (Summary by Mary Williams @PlantTeaching.bsky.social) buff.ly/sIToGPO
#PlantaePSRW
#PlantaePSRW
Repeated evolution of flowers specialized for buzz pollination | Plantae
If you’ve ever looked closely at a tomato flower, you might have noticed that its anthers cluster together in the center of the flower, making the pollen inaccessible to most insects.
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November 4, 2025 at 9:15 PM
Plant Science Research Weekly -- Repeated evolution of flowers specialized for buzz pollination (Evolution) @nicrodemo.bsky.social @draverbee.bsky.social @roszenil.bsky.social (Summary by Mary Williams @PlantTeaching.bsky.social) buff.ly/sIToGPO
#PlantaePSRW
#PlantaePSRW
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Best time to join the growing ranks of #BSBImembers?
In October to get 15 months of benefits for price of 12: that's when 100s of people inc @markavery.bsky.social & @alunsalt.bsky.social joined!
2nd best time? In November, to enjoy 14 months of benefits: bsbipublicity.blogspot.com/2025/10/bsbi...
In October to get 15 months of benefits for price of 12: that's when 100s of people inc @markavery.bsky.social & @alunsalt.bsky.social joined!
2nd best time? In November, to enjoy 14 months of benefits: bsbipublicity.blogspot.com/2025/10/bsbi...
November 3, 2025 at 4:40 PM
Best time to join the growing ranks of #BSBImembers?
In October to get 15 months of benefits for price of 12: that's when 100s of people inc @markavery.bsky.social & @alunsalt.bsky.social joined!
2nd best time? In November, to enjoy 14 months of benefits: bsbipublicity.blogspot.com/2025/10/bsbi...
In October to get 15 months of benefits for price of 12: that's when 100s of people inc @markavery.bsky.social & @alunsalt.bsky.social joined!
2nd best time? In November, to enjoy 14 months of benefits: bsbipublicity.blogspot.com/2025/10/bsbi...
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Just out! 📄
The labs of @nicrodemo.bsky.social (Uppsala) and Emily Baird (Stockholm) studied the temperature sensitivity of bee buzzes 🐝
Key findings:
- Frequency is driven by thorax temp
- Air temps > 25 C affect muscle function
- Little/no effect of species
www.nature.com/articles/s41...
The labs of @nicrodemo.bsky.social (Uppsala) and Emily Baird (Stockholm) studied the temperature sensitivity of bee buzzes 🐝
Key findings:
- Frequency is driven by thorax temp
- Air temps > 25 C affect muscle function
- Little/no effect of species
www.nature.com/articles/s41...
Increasing temperatures affect thoracic muscle performance in Arctic bumblebees - Nature Communications
Increasing temperatures threaten cold-adapted pollinators such as Arctic bumblebees by disrupting their physiology. This study found that thorax acceleration during non-flight vibrations peaks at 25 °...
www.nature.com
November 3, 2025 at 3:12 PM
Just out! 📄
The labs of @nicrodemo.bsky.social (Uppsala) and Emily Baird (Stockholm) studied the temperature sensitivity of bee buzzes 🐝
Key findings:
- Frequency is driven by thorax temp
- Air temps > 25 C affect muscle function
- Little/no effect of species
www.nature.com/articles/s41...
The labs of @nicrodemo.bsky.social (Uppsala) and Emily Baird (Stockholm) studied the temperature sensitivity of bee buzzes 🐝
Key findings:
- Frequency is driven by thorax temp
- Air temps > 25 C affect muscle function
- Little/no effect of species
www.nature.com/articles/s41...
Too warm to buzz? Check out our newest paper on how warming temperatures affect bee buzzes in the Arctic. Well done to Charlie and Guadalupe and other coauthors for this nice study in the Swedish Arctic! @hfspo.bsky.social
www.nature.com/articles/s41...
www.nature.com/articles/s41...
Increasing temperatures affect thoracic muscle performance in Arctic bumblebees - Nature Communications
Increasing temperatures threaten cold-adapted pollinators such as Arctic bumblebees by disrupting their physiology. This study found that thorax acceleration during non-flight vibrations peaks at 25 °...
www.nature.com
November 3, 2025 at 3:49 PM
Too warm to buzz? Check out our newest paper on how warming temperatures affect bee buzzes in the Arctic. Well done to Charlie and Guadalupe and other coauthors for this nice study in the Swedish Arctic! @hfspo.bsky.social
www.nature.com/articles/s41...
www.nature.com/articles/s41...
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📢 We have an open position for a postdoc to join my lab. It's a great position @animecol-uu.bsky.social, fully salaried for 2.5 years with all benefits.
www.uu.se/en/about-uu/...
The project is about transmission patterns of bacteria and antimicrobial resistance (AMR) in aquatic insects. 🧬🦠 (1/3)
www.uu.se/en/about-uu/...
The project is about transmission patterns of bacteria and antimicrobial resistance (AMR) in aquatic insects. 🧬🦠 (1/3)
Postdoctoral researcher in molecular ecology - Uppsala University
Postdoctoral researcher in molecular ecology, Department of Ecology and Genetics, Uppsala University
www.uu.se
October 27, 2025 at 7:43 AM
📢 We have an open position for a postdoc to join my lab. It's a great position @animecol-uu.bsky.social, fully salaried for 2.5 years with all benefits.
www.uu.se/en/about-uu/...
The project is about transmission patterns of bacteria and antimicrobial resistance (AMR) in aquatic insects. 🧬🦠 (1/3)
www.uu.se/en/about-uu/...
The project is about transmission patterns of bacteria and antimicrobial resistance (AMR) in aquatic insects. 🧬🦠 (1/3)
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Two of the best years, also the program that changed the trajectory of my life. <3
Do you want to do a Masters in Evolutionary Biology? The call for applying to the MEME program is now open! MEME is a fantastic 2-year MSc between four European Universities on all areas of Evolutionary Biology. Apply and study in Sweden/France/the Netherlands/Germany/USA/Switzerland! www.evobio.eu
October 27, 2025 at 5:19 PM
Two of the best years, also the program that changed the trajectory of my life. <3
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Based on the MEMEs I have met—this is an excellent program.
Do you want to do a Masters in Evolutionary Biology? The call for applying to the MEME program is now open! MEME is a fantastic 2-year MSc between four European Universities on all areas of Evolutionary Biology. Apply and study in Sweden/France/the Netherlands/Germany/USA/Switzerland! www.evobio.eu
October 25, 2025 at 8:55 AM
Based on the MEMEs I have met—this is an excellent program.
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Proud of the latest edition of my free intro biostats book.
gitrepo: github.com/ybrandvain/b...
book: ybrandvain.github.io/biostats/
Not complete but at a good point to take a break, and I think its quite usable
dm me with comments , ideas etc
gitrepo: github.com/ybrandvain/b...
book: ybrandvain.github.io/biostats/
Not complete but at a good point to take a break, and I think its quite usable
dm me with comments , ideas etc
Applied Biostatistics
ybrandvain.github.io
October 24, 2025 at 2:33 PM
Proud of the latest edition of my free intro biostats book.
gitrepo: github.com/ybrandvain/b...
book: ybrandvain.github.io/biostats/
Not complete but at a good point to take a break, and I think its quite usable
dm me with comments , ideas etc
gitrepo: github.com/ybrandvain/b...
book: ybrandvain.github.io/biostats/
Not complete but at a good point to take a break, and I think its quite usable
dm me with comments , ideas etc
Do you want to do a Masters in Evolutionary Biology? The call for applying to the MEME program is now open! MEME is a fantastic 2-year MSc between four European Universities on all areas of Evolutionary Biology. Apply and study in Sweden/France/the Netherlands/Germany/USA/Switzerland! www.evobio.eu
October 24, 2025 at 9:04 AM
Do you want to do a Masters in Evolutionary Biology? The call for applying to the MEME program is now open! MEME is a fantastic 2-year MSc between four European Universities on all areas of Evolutionary Biology. Apply and study in Sweden/France/the Netherlands/Germany/USA/Switzerland! www.evobio.eu
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The time has come again! TBS has #grants available to undergrads, masters & doctoral students alike for #research, field work or workshop attendance! Grants are available to society members - learn more & apply at www.torreybotanical.org/grants-awards/
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October 23, 2025 at 5:26 PM
The time has come again! TBS has #grants available to undergrads, masters & doctoral students alike for #research, field work or workshop attendance! Grants are available to society members - learn more & apply at www.torreybotanical.org/grants-awards/
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This work is the result of a lot of persistence, my co-authors especially @draverbee.bsky.social and @nicrodemo.bsky.social, greatly improved by reviewers and handling editors. Poricidal anthers evolved multiple times but this phenotype stayed in lineages 50 my after the origin of all angiosperms.
I cannot believe our work is finally out there and in @journal-evo.bsky.social ! This was an enormous group effort!
We provide an updated estimate of the number of buzz pollinated angiosperm species, genera, and families, look at consequences for diversification, number of transitions, and more!
We provide an updated estimate of the number of buzz pollinated angiosperm species, genera, and families, look at consequences for diversification, number of transitions, and more!
October 23, 2025 at 5:21 PM
This work is the result of a lot of persistence, my co-authors especially @draverbee.bsky.social and @nicrodemo.bsky.social, greatly improved by reviewers and handling editors. Poricidal anthers evolved multiple times but this phenotype stayed in lineages 50 my after the origin of all angiosperms.
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We are looking for a physics/maths graduate with an interest in biology, or a biology graduate with strong computational/mathematical skills/interests, to join us as a PhD student working on biomechanical modelling of butterfly wing scale structure formation www.findaphd.com/phds/project...
October 23, 2025 at 4:33 PM
We are looking for a physics/maths graduate with an interest in biology, or a biology graduate with strong computational/mathematical skills/interests, to join us as a PhD student working on biomechanical modelling of butterfly wing scale structure formation www.findaphd.com/phds/project...
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Excited to dig into this paper!
Having previously enjoyed Dr Mary Jane Epps work showing Rhododendron calendulaceum buzz pollination, now I see there….a whole Ericaceae section of the buzz pollination phylogeny 🤩😍
Having previously enjoyed Dr Mary Jane Epps work showing Rhododendron calendulaceum buzz pollination, now I see there….a whole Ericaceae section of the buzz pollination phylogeny 🤩😍
How many plant species are buzz pollinated? After more than six years in the making, our paper on the convergent evolution of buzz pollinated flowers is out in @journal-evo.bsky.social. Thanks @draverbee.bsky.social @roszenil.bsky.social and all co-authors for your hard work! doi.org/10.1093/evol...
October 23, 2025 at 11:20 AM
Excited to dig into this paper!
Having previously enjoyed Dr Mary Jane Epps work showing Rhododendron calendulaceum buzz pollination, now I see there….a whole Ericaceae section of the buzz pollination phylogeny 🤩😍
Having previously enjoyed Dr Mary Jane Epps work showing Rhododendron calendulaceum buzz pollination, now I see there….a whole Ericaceae section of the buzz pollination phylogeny 🤩😍
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Every day is a school day. Is never heard of buzz pollination before.
How many plant species are buzz pollinated? After more than six years in the making, our paper on the convergent evolution of buzz pollinated flowers is out in @journal-evo.bsky.social. Thanks @draverbee.bsky.social @roszenil.bsky.social and all co-authors for your hard work! doi.org/10.1093/evol...
October 23, 2025 at 7:03 AM
Every day is a school day. Is never heard of buzz pollination before.
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I cannot believe our work is finally out there and in @journal-evo.bsky.social ! This was an enormous group effort!
We provide an updated estimate of the number of buzz pollinated angiosperm species, genera, and families, look at consequences for diversification, number of transitions, and more!
We provide an updated estimate of the number of buzz pollinated angiosperm species, genera, and families, look at consequences for diversification, number of transitions, and more!
October 23, 2025 at 5:34 AM
I cannot believe our work is finally out there and in @journal-evo.bsky.social ! This was an enormous group effort!
We provide an updated estimate of the number of buzz pollinated angiosperm species, genera, and families, look at consequences for diversification, number of transitions, and more!
We provide an updated estimate of the number of buzz pollinated angiosperm species, genera, and families, look at consequences for diversification, number of transitions, and more!
How many plant species are buzz pollinated? After more than six years in the making, our paper on the convergent evolution of buzz pollinated flowers is out in @journal-evo.bsky.social. Thanks @draverbee.bsky.social @roszenil.bsky.social and all co-authors for your hard work! doi.org/10.1093/evol...
October 23, 2025 at 4:50 AM
How many plant species are buzz pollinated? After more than six years in the making, our paper on the convergent evolution of buzz pollinated flowers is out in @journal-evo.bsky.social. Thanks @draverbee.bsky.social @roszenil.bsky.social and all co-authors for your hard work! doi.org/10.1093/evol...
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We've increased most of our research-related grants by 50%, effective from the next deadline of 1st Feb 2026.
Check out what we offer here:
www.asab.org/grant-overview
We've increased most of our research-related grants by 50%, effective from the next deadline of 1st Feb 2026.
Check out what we offer here:
www.asab.org/grant-overview
October 14, 2025 at 4:28 PM
📣 @asab.org grants BOOSTED! 📣
We've increased most of our research-related grants by 50%, effective from the next deadline of 1st Feb 2026.
Check out what we offer here:
www.asab.org/grant-overview
We've increased most of our research-related grants by 50%, effective from the next deadline of 1st Feb 2026.
Check out what we offer here:
www.asab.org/grant-overview
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🌸 The orchid that blooms underground
Australia’s rare Rhizanthella orchid lives, feeds, and flowers entirely underground, relying on a fungus and bush roots to survive, now near extinction.
🔗 www.theguardian.com/science/2025...
#Botany #SciComm 🧪
Australia’s rare Rhizanthella orchid lives, feeds, and flowers entirely underground, relying on a fungus and bush roots to survive, now near extinction.
🔗 www.theguardian.com/science/2025...
#Botany #SciComm 🧪
Plantwatch: An extraordinary orchid that lives and flowers underground
Botanist trying to conserve highly vulnerable rhizanthella that survives by feeding on nutrients from a fungus
www.theguardian.com
October 16, 2025 at 6:14 PM
🌸 The orchid that blooms underground
Australia’s rare Rhizanthella orchid lives, feeds, and flowers entirely underground, relying on a fungus and bush roots to survive, now near extinction.
🔗 www.theguardian.com/science/2025...
#Botany #SciComm 🧪
Australia’s rare Rhizanthella orchid lives, feeds, and flowers entirely underground, relying on a fungus and bush roots to survive, now near extinction.
🔗 www.theguardian.com/science/2025...
#Botany #SciComm 🧪
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Join us on Tues 18 Nov for an evening of mystery, botany & Victorian intrigue at the Linnean Society. In 1818, a strange orchid arrived in England...and vanished. @sbilston.bsky.social uncovers the tale of Cattleya labiata and the Linnean archives that helped crack the case.
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October 18, 2025 at 11:01 AM
Join us on Tues 18 Nov for an evening of mystery, botany & Victorian intrigue at the Linnean Society. In 1818, a strange orchid arrived in England...and vanished. @sbilston.bsky.social uncovers the tale of Cattleya labiata and the Linnean archives that helped crack the case.
buff.ly/rDZd5mR
buff.ly/rDZd5mR
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