Courses offered

Courses Offered：

General Biology

Specialty & Research Interests

Specialty：

Evolutionary Genetics, Evolution Development, Plant-animal Interactions

Research Interests：

the regulatory mechanisms of anthocyanin-based pigmentation patterning in Mimulus.

Publications

Publications：

1.          Lin R-C, Ferreira BT, Yuan Y-W (2024) The molecular basis of phenotypic evolution: beyond the usual suspects. Trends in Genetics, 40, 668-680.

2.          Lin R-C, Rausher MD (2024) Absence of long‑term balancing selection on variation in EuMYB3, an R2R3‑MYB gene responsible for the anther‑color polymorphism in Erythronium umbilicatum. Scientific Reports, 14, 5364.

3.          Lin R-C, Rausher MD (2021) Ancient gene duplications, rather than polyploidization, facilitate diversification of petal pigmentation patterns in Clarkia gracilis (Onagraceae). Molecular Biology and Evolution, 38, 5528-5538.

4.          Ku F-C, Yao C-J, Lin R-C, Chou L-S, Li S-H (2021) Isolation and characterization of seven tetrarepeat microsatellite loci in the Indo-Pacific finless porpoise (Neophocaena phocaenoides) and their amplification across cetacean species. Collection and Research, 33, 1-7.

5.          Lin R-C, Rausher MD (2021) R2R3-MYB genes control petal pigmentation patterning in Clarkia gracilis ssp. sonomensis (Onagraceae). New Phytologist, 229, 1147-1162.

6.          Shaner PJL, Tsao T-H, Lin R-C, Liang W, Yeh C-F, Yang X-J, Lei F-M, Zhou F, Yang C-C, Hung LM, Hsu Y-C, Li S-H (2015) Climate niche differentiation between two passerines despite ongoing gene flow. Journal of Animal Ecology, 84, 829-829.

7.          Chu J-H, Wegmann D, Yeh C-F, Lin R-C, Yang X-J, Lei F-M, Yao C-T, Zou F-S, Li S-H (2013) Inferring the geographic mode of speciation by contrasting autosomal and sex-linked genetic diversity. Molecular Biology and Evolution, 30, 2519-2530.

8.          Hung C-M, Lin R-C, Chu J-H, Yeh C-F, Yao C-J, Li S-H (2013) The de novo assembly of mitochondrial genomes of the extinct passenger pigeon (Ectopistes migratorius) with next generation sequencing. PLoS ONE, 8, e56301.

9.          Chu J-H*, Lin R-C*, Yeh C-F, Hsu Y-C, Li S-H (2012) Characterization of the transcriptome of an ecologically important avian species, the Vinous-throated Parrotbill Paradoxornis webbianus bulomachus (Paradoxornithidae; Aves). BMC Genomics, 13, 149. (*These authors contributed equally to this work)

10.      Wu H-C*, Lin R-C*, Hung H-Y*, Yeh C-F, Chu J-H, Yang X-J, Yao C-J, Zou F-S, Yao C-T, Li S-H, Lei F-M (2011) Molecular and morphological evidences reveal a cryptic species in the Vinaceous Rosefinch Carpodacus vinaceus (Fringillidae; Aves). Zoologica Scripta, 40, 468-478. (*These authors contributed equally to this work)

11.      Yeung CKL*, Lin R-C*, Lei F, Robson C, Hung LM, Liang W, Zhou F, Han L, Li S-H, Yang X (2011) Beyond a morphological paradox: complicated phylogenetic relationships of the parrotbills (Paradoxornithidae, Aves). Molecular Phylogenetics and Evolution, 61, 192-202. (*These authors contributed equally to this work)

12.      Lin R-C, Yeung CKL, Fong JJ, Tzeng H-Y, Li S-H (2011) The lack of pollinator specificity in a dioecious fig tree: sympatric fig-pollinating wasps of Ficus septica in southern Taiwan. Biotropica, 43, 200-207.

13.      Yeung CKL, Tsai P-W, Chesser RT, Lin R-C, Yao C-T, Tian X-H, Li S-H (2011) Testing founder effect speciation: divergence population genetics of the spoonbills Platalea regia and P. minor (Threskiornithidae, Aves). Molecular Biology and Evolution, 28, 473-482.

14.      Li J-W, Yeung CKL, Tsai P-W, Lin R-C, Yeh C-F, Yao C-T, Han L, Hung LM, Ding P, Wang Q, Li S-H (2010) Rejecting strictly allopatric speciation on a continental island: prolonged postdivergence gene flow between Taiwan (Leucodioptron taewanus, Passeriformes Timaliidae) and Chinese (L. canorum canorum) hwameis. Molecular Ecology, 19, 494-507.

15.      Lin R-C, Huang C-C, Li S-H, Yao C-T (2009) Isolation and characterization of 15 tetranucleotide microsatellite loci from the gray-cheeked fulvetta (Alcippe morrisonia morrisonia). Available from Molecular Ecology Resources Database (http://tomato.biol.trinity.edu/manuscripts/9-6/mer-09-0109.pdf). Summarized in Molecular Ecology Resources (2009), 9, 1460-1559.

16.      Lin R-C, Yeung CKL, Li S-H (2008) Drastic post-LGM expansion and lack of historical genetic structure of a subtropical fig-pollinating wasp (Ceratosolen sp. 1) of Ficus septica in Taiwan. Molecular Ecology, 17, 5008-5022.

17.      Lin R-C, Huang C-C, Li S-H (2007) Development and characterization of microsatellite markers for a fig-pollinating wasp (Ceratosolen sp. 1) of Ficus septica. Molecular Ecology Notes†, 7, 1360-1362. (†This journal is continued under the name Molecular Ecology Resources)

18.      Huang C-C, Lin R-C, Li S-H, Lee L-L (2007) Characterization of polymorphic tetranucleotide microsatellite loci from the Siberian weasel (Mustela sibirica). Molecular Ecology Notes†, 7, 483-485. (†This journal is continued under the name Molecular Ecology Resources)

19.      Lin R-C, Yao C-T, Lo W-S, Li S-H (2007) Characterization and the broad cross-species applicability of 20 anonymous nuclear loci isolated from the Taiwan Hwamei (Garrulax taewanus). Molecular Ecology Notes†, 7, 156-159. (†This journal is continued under the name Molecular Ecology Resources)

20.      Li J-W, Lin R-C, Yao C-T, Li S-H (2006) Utilizing single nucleotide polymorphism and mitochondrial DNA to monitor genetic introgression between Melodious and Taiwan Laughing-thrushes. Journal of Ornithology, 147 suppl, 202.

Conference Presentations：

1.        Lin R-C, Hilliman S, Min Y, Liang M, Yuan Y (2025) Genetic engineering of unique flower pigmentation patterns using a native promoter in Mimulus. Evolution Annual Meeting. Athens, GA, USA.

2.          Lin R-C (2025) Genetics, regulation, and evolution of anthocyanin-based pigmentation patterning. Kaohsiung Medical University. Invited Seminar. Kaohsiung, Taiwan.

3.          Lin R-C (2025) Genetics, regulation, and evolution of anthocyanin-based pigmentation patterning. Biodiversity Research Center, Academia Sinica. Invited Seminar. Taipei, Taiwan.

4.          Lin R-C, Yuan Y (2024) The interplay of activators and repressors: transgressive segregation of flower color in Mimulus. Evolution Annual Meeting. Montréal, QC, Canada.

5.          Lin R-C, Chen H, Xiao Z, Yuan Y (2023) Molecular basis of transgressive segregation of flower color in Mimulus. Evolution Annual Meeting. Albuquerque, NM, USA.

6.          Lin R-C (2022) Gene duplication facilitates diversification of petal color patterns in Clarkia. National Taiwan University. Invited Seminar. Taipei, Taiwan.

7.          Lin R-C, Rausher MD (2021) Ancient duplications of R2R3-MYB genes facilitate diversification of petal pigmentation patterns in an allotetraploid Clarkia gracilis (Onagraceae). Evolution Annual Meeting. Virtual.

8.          Lin R-C, Rausher MD (2017) An R2R3MYB involving an anther-color polymorphism in a southeastern trout lily. Evolution Annual Meeting. Portland, OR, USA.

9.          Lin R-C, Rausher MD (2016) Gene regulation associated with anther-color polymorphism in Erythronium umbilicatum (Liliaceae). Evolution Annual Meeting. Austin, TX, USA.

10.      Lin R-C, Rausher MD (2016) Gene downregulation associated with anther-color polymorphism in Erythronium umbilicatum. Duke University. Population Biology Seminar. Durham, NC, USA.

11.      Lin R-C, Rausher MD (2016) Exploring the genetics of novel traits in floral color. National Taiwan Normal University. Invited Seminar. Taipei, Taiwan.

12.      Lin R-C, Rausher MD (2015) Genetic basis of an anther color polymorphism in Erythronium umbilicatum (Liliaceae). The Inaugural Meeting of the Pan-American Society for Evolutionary Developmental Biology. Berkeley, CA, USA. (Poster)

13.      Lin R-C, Chu J-H, Yeh C-F, Hsu Y-C, Li S-H (2011) The application of Next Generation Sequencing to evolutionary genetics: the potential of Parodoxornis webbianus bulomachus transcriptome in exploring local adaptation. The 9^th Cross-Strait Symposium in Ornithology. Taipei, Taiwan.

14.      Lin R-C, Li S-H (2008) Historical demography and genetic structure of a subtropical fig-pollinating wasp (Ceratosolen sp. 1) of Ficus septica in Taiwan since the last glacial maximum. Fig and Fig Wasp Symposium. Taipei, Taiwan.

15.      Lin R-C, Li S-H (2006) Sympatric pollinating wasps of Ficus septica. Ecology and Evolution Symposium. Taipei, Taiwan. (Best Presentation)

16.      Lin R-C, Li S-H (2006) Sympatric pollinating wasps of Ficus septica. The 7^th International Fig Symposium. Xishuangbanna, Yunnan, China. (Poster)

17.      Lin R-C, Li S-H (2006) Sympatric species of the pollinating wasp of Ficus septica. Animal Behavior and Ecology Symposium of Taiwan. Pingtung, Taiwan. (Best Presentation)

18.      Lin R-C, Li J-W, Yao C-T, Li S-H (2005) Hybridization between an introduced hwamei (Garrulax canorus) and a Taiwan endemic hwamei (Garrulax taewanus) as revealed by nuclear and mitochondrial markers. Animal Behavior and Ecology Symposium of Taiwan. Taichung, Taiwan. (Poster)

19.      Lin R-C, Li S-H (2004) Characterization of single nucleotide polymorphism markers isolated from a wild avian species, the Taiwan Hwamei (Garrulax taewanus). Animal Behavior and Ecology Symposium of Taiwan. Taipei, Taiwan. (Poster)

20.      Lin R-C, Sun I-F (1999) The pollination biology of the Giant Taro (Alocasia macrorrhiza, Araceae). Tunghai University Biology Student Symposium. Nantou, Taiwan.

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