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Strong postmating reproductive isolation in Mimulus section Eunanus
Authors:Matthew C Farnitano  Andrea L Sweigart
Institution:1. Department of Genetics, University of Georgia, Athens, Georgia, USA;2. Department of Genetics, University of Georgia, Athens, Georgia, USA

Contribution: Conceptualization (equal), Data curation (supporting), Formal analysis (supporting), Funding acquisition (lead), ​Investigation (equal), Methodology (equal), Project administration (lead), Writing - original draft (supporting), Writing - review & editing (supporting)

Abstract:Postmating reproductive isolation can help maintain species boundaries when premating barriers to reproduction are incomplete. The strength and identity of postmating reproductive barriers are highly variable among diverging species, leading to questions about their genetic basis and evolutionary drivers. These questions have been tackled in model systems but are less often addressed with broader phylogenetic resolution. In this study we analyse patterns of genetic divergence alongside direct measures of postmating reproductive barriers in an overlooked group of sympatric species within the model monkeyflower genus, Mimulus. Within this Mimulus brevipes species group, we find substantial divergence among species, including a cryptic genetic lineage. However, rampant gene discordance and ancient signals of introgression suggest a complex history of divergence. In addition, we find multiple strong postmating barriers, including postmating prezygotic isolation, hybrid seed inviability and hybrid male sterility. M. brevipes and M. fremontii have substantial but incomplete postmating isolation. For all other tested species pairs, we find essentially complete postmating isolation. Hybrid seed inviability appears linked to differences in seed size, providing a window into possible developmental mechanisms underlying this reproductive barrier. While geographic proximity and incomplete mating isolation may have allowed gene flow within this group in the distant past, strong postmating reproductive barriers today have likely played a key role in preventing ongoing introgression. By producing foundational information about reproductive isolation and genomic divergence in this understudied group, we add new diversity and phylogenetic resolution to our understanding of the mechanisms of plant speciation.
Keywords:hybrid seed inviability  introgression  Mimulus  postmating reproductive isolation  speciation
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