Correlates of hybridization in plants: long lives, woody growth, and pollination methods are associated with interspecies breeding

A new study in Evolution Letters sheds light on why certain species are more likely to hybridize than others. Here, lead author Dr. Nora Mitchell explains her findings. The phenomenon of hybridization has long-fascinated botanists and is a primary research focus in our lab group. Plants are notorious for their often-promiscuous mating habits and ability to …