RADseq data for population divergence in Ipomoea microsepala
This study aims to investigate the early stages of evolutionary divergence in the plant species Ipomoea microsepala by leveraging RADseq-derived genomic data across its full geographic range. Specifically, it evaluates patterns of genetic variation, population structure, and potential divergence associated with the species distinctive U-shaped distribution. By integrating population genomic, phylogenetic, and environmental analyses, the study seeks to determine whether spatial genetic differentiation reflects incipient speciation processes. This work is relevant because identifying and characterizing systems undergoing early divergence is essential for understanding how species form and how biodiversity is generated, particularly in geographically structured populations.