[[Image:Mimi.jpg|thumb|right|Mimulus Meeting 2006 at Duke University]]
[[Image:GroupPhotoOct07.jpg|thumb|right|Mimulus Meeting 2007 at NESCent]]
==The ''Mimulus'' Genome==
*The ''Mimulus guttatus'' IM62 genome assembly and preliminary annotation is now available for search and download from [http://www.phytozome.net/mimulus Phytozome].
The Joint Genome Institute (JGI/DOE) completed 7X coverage of the ''Mimulus'' genome in Spring 2007. An assembly of the 7x genome was completed in Summer 2008. Members of the ''Mimulus'' Community are currently annotating the Genome. Annotation of the ''Mimulus'' Genome can be accessed though the private intranet at [http://www.mimulusevolution.org/ Mimulus Evolution]. This is currently a private site, but will be open to the public soon.
*Download the [[Media:List.doc|contact info]] for people who attended the 2007 Mimulus meeting in Durham, NC.
*There are now 436 [[Media:Mimulus_populations_3_22_09.xls|''Mimulus'' populations]] currently stored at the Duke University Seed Stock Center, as of March 2009
==The Genus==
==The Genus ''Mimulus''==
The genus ''Mimulus'' (historically "Scrophulariaceae," order Lamiales) has been a [http://www.mimulusevolution.org/ model plant system] for ecological and evolutionary genetics for over 50 years (Vickery, 1951).
The genus ''Mimulus'' (historically "Scrophulariaceae," order Lamiales) has been a [http://www.mimulusevolution.org/ model plant system] for ecological and evolutionary genetics for over 50 years (Vickery, 1951).
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*See descriptions of [[Mimulus Species]]
*See descriptions of [[Mimulus Species]]
===''Mimulus guttatus'' Complex===
==The ''Mimulus'' Genome==
The Joint Genome Institute (JGI/DOE) completed 7X coverage of the ''Mimulus'' genome in Spring 2007. An assembly of the 7x genome was completed in Summer 2008. Members of the ''Mimulus'' Community are currently annotating the Genome and working on a final assembly of the sequenced scaffolds. The ''Mimulus'' Genome can be accessed though [http://www.phytozome.net/ Phytozome].
The ''Mimulus guttatus'' species complex (yellow monkey flowers) is a group of closely related species exhibiting the common evolutionary transition from outcrossing to self-pollination. ''Mimulus'' presents an excellent model system for studies of evolution because of its broad diversity of floral morphologies, incomplete reproductive barriers, and its amenability to experimental manipulation.
===''Mimulus lewisii'' Complex===
Mimulus section Erythranthe is a western North American group of perennial wildflowers with a wide diversity of floral forms. Included within this section are the bee-pollinated M. lewisii and the hummingbird-pollinated M. cardinalis. This system has a long history of study (1), and continues to be the subject of active research in systematics (2) and the genetics and ecology of speciation (3-5). Another close relative of M. lewisii is the lesser-studied M. parishii, which is a small-flowered, highly selfing species of the desert Southwest. The diversity of pollination syndrome, mating system, and habitat preference found within this section makes it a uniquely amenable model system for studies in ecology, genetics, and evolutionary biology of natural populations.
==People==
[[Image:Good.jpg|thumb|right|Mimulus lewisii and Mimulus cardinalis with hybrids]]
*[http://www.genetics.forestry.ubc.ca/ritland/people.html Charles Chen]
*[[Arielle Cooley]]
*[[Katie Ferris]]
*[http://www.biology.wustl.edu/faculty/templeton/People/Nick's%20Page/Griffin.html Nick Griffin]
*[[Dena Grossenbacher]]
*[http://www.eve.ucdavis.edu/systrauss/people.htm Jon Haloin]
*[http://openwetware.org/wiki/User:Young_Wha_Lee Young Wha Lee]
*[[Deborah Lloyd]]
*[[Mimulus:David Lowry|David Lowry]]
*[[Jennifer Modliszewski]]
*[http://students.washington.edu/crp7/ Christina Pince]
*[http://www.plantsciences.ucdavis.edu/Ricelab/ Jason Sexton]
*[http://sobel.schemskelab.plantbiology.msu.edu Jay Sobel]
*[[Mimulus:Kevin Wright|Kevin Wright]]
==Seed Collections==
|'''Research Assistants'''
Duke University is now the home to the collection of seeds from over 425 populations of ''Mimulus''. The seed collections are primarily composed of seeds from within the ''Mimulus guttatus'' complex. Most of these seeds can be made available for upon request. Please allow a few weeks for orders to be fulfilled. [[Media:Mimulus_populations_3_22_09.xls|Mimulus collections list]]
Below is an excel spreadsheet that lists the seed collections of ''Mimulus'' that are currently located at Duke University. The seed collections are primarily composed of seeds from within the ''Mimulus guttatus'' complex. Most of these seeds can be made available for upon request. Please allow a few weeks for orders to be fulfilled. Contact [[David Lowry]] at david.lowry@duke.edu for seed requests or information about collection locations.
Check out the [[Mimulus Discussion Page]] to see what people in the community are saying and to leave your own messages. Make sure to leave you name and date of entry for all additions.
Mimulus Meeting 2006 at Duke UniversityMimulus Meeting 2007 at NESCent
The Mimulus guttatus IM62 genome assembly and preliminary annotation is now available for search and download from Phytozome.
Download the contact info for people who attended the 2007 Mimulus meeting in Durham, NC.
There are now 436 Mimulus populations currently stored at the Duke University Seed Stock Center, as of March 2009
The Genus Mimulus
The genus Mimulus (historically "Scrophulariaceae," order Lamiales) has been a model plant system for ecological and evolutionary genetics for over 50 years (Vickery, 1951).
Check out the poster of the phylogeny of the Mimulus genus.
The Joint Genome Institute (JGI/DOE) completed 7X coverage of the Mimulus genome in Spring 2007. An assembly of the 7x genome was completed in Summer 2008. Members of the Mimulus Community are currently annotating the Genome and working on a final assembly of the sequenced scaffolds. The Mimulus Genome can be accessed though Phytozome.
Seed Collections
Duke University is now the home to the collection of seeds from over 425 populations of Mimulus. The seed collections are primarily composed of seeds from within the Mimulus guttatus complex. Most of these seeds can be made available for upon request. Please allow a few weeks for orders to be fulfilled. Mimulus collections list
