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Background and aims: The Brassicaceae and many species of its various genera are currently recognized as models in various fields of biology. The impact of the major advancements in molecular phylogeny, development, genomics, and related fields on the systematics of the family led to the recognition of the first phylogenetic tribal classification of the family and recognition of monophyletic genera. The present review is aimed to cover almost all advancements in the family systematics for the first time.
Methods: The comprehensive literature on the molecular phylogeny, development, cytology, genomics, and related fields was assembled relative to its systematics value to Brassicaceae, especially for tribal classification, generic delimitation, origin, hybridization, and migration.
Key results: Adjustments to the limits of problematic tribes Brassiceae, Coluteocarpeae, and Thelypodieae, as well as various genera (e.g., Atacama, Delpinophyton, Menonvillea, Noccaea, Pseudoarabidopsis) are discussed and likely solutions are suggested. A complete list of apomorphic characters in the family is assembled for the first time, and all species or genera in which they occur are listed.
Conclusions: The current comprehensive review is the first historical advancement of the Brassicaceae systematics during the past three decades, and it aimed to help current and future students of the family to understand the background of such developments.
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Annals of Botany is an international plant science journal publishing novel and rigorous research in all areas of plant science. It is published monthly in both electronic and printed forms with at least two extra issues each year that focus on a particular theme in plant biology. The Journal is managed by the Annals of Botany Company, a not-for-profit educational charity established to promote plant science worldwide.
The Journal publishes original research papers, invited and submitted review articles, ''Research in Context'' expanding on original work, ''Botanical Briefings'' as short overviews of important topics, and ''Viewpoints'' giving opinions. All papers in each issue are summarized briefly in Content Snapshots , there are topical news items in the Plant Cuttings section and Book Reviews . A rigorous review process ensures that readers are exposed to genuine and novel advances across a wide spectrum of botanical knowledge. All papers aim to advance knowledge and make a difference to our understanding of plant science.