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  • Evolutionary biology
  • Speciation research
  • Population genetics

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  • Understanding reproductive isolation (RI) is crucial for deciphering speciation.
  • Existing RI indices lack cross-directional specificity and uncertainty quantification.
  • Current statistical methods for confidence intervals and P-values are often biologically unrelated.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop novel RI indices for quantifying gene flow in both hybridization directions.
  • To implement these indices within a Bayesian modeling framework.
  • To address limitations in current RI quantification and uncertainty assessment.

Main Methods:

  • Developed new quantitative indices for reproductive isolation (RI).
  • Implemented a Bayesian model to quantify cross-direction-specific RI.
  • Analyzed field genotypic data from Cacopsylla pruni (mating individuals, spermatophores, progeny).

Main Results:

  • Pre-insemination isolation was substantial, mildly asymmetric, and consistent across sites.
  • Post-insemination isolation significantly impacted the predominant hybrid type.
  • Cumulative isolation between the studied Cacopsylla pruni species approached completeness.

Conclusions:

  • The new Bayesian approach provides robust, direction-specific RI quantification.
  • These advancements enhance the power of comparative reproductive isolation studies.
  • The findings offer insights into the speciation process in Cacopsylla pruni.