Molecular Systematics And Plant Evolution

Author : Peter M. Hollingsworth,Richard M. Bateman,Richard J. Gornall
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 508 pages
File Size : 50,8 Mb
Release : 1999-08-19
Category : Science
ISBN : 1439833273

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Molecular Systematics and Plant Evolution by Peter M. Hollingsworth,Richard M. Bateman,Richard J. Gornall Pdf

Molecular Systematics and Plant Evolution discusses the diversity and evolution of plants with a molecular approach. It looks at population genetics, phylogeny (history of evolution) and developmental genetics, to provide a framework from which to understand evolutionary patterns and relationships amongst plants. The international panel of contributors are all respected systematists and evolutionary biologists, who have brought together a wide range of topics from the forefront of research while keeping the text accessible to students. It has been written for senior undergraduates, postgraduates and researchers in the fields of botany, systematics, population / conservation genetics, phylogenetics and evolutionary biology.

Author : Pamela Soltis,J.J. Doyle
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 586 pages
File Size : 44,9 Mb
Release : 2012-12-06
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781461554196

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Molecular Systematics of Plants II by Pamela Soltis,J.J. Doyle Pdf

In the five years since the publication of Molecular Systematics of Plants, the field of molecular systematics has advanced at an astonishing pace. This period has been marked by a volume of new empirical data and advances in theoretical and analytical issues related to DNA. Comparative DNA sequencing, facilitated by the amplification of DNA via the polymerase chain reaction (PCR), has become the tool of choice for molecular systematics. As a result, large portions of the Molecular Systematics of Plants have become outdated. Molecular Systematics of Plants II summarizes these recent achievements in plant molecular systematics. Like its predecessor, this completely revised work illustrates the potential of DNA markers for addressing a wide variety of phylogenetic and evolutionary questions. The volume provides guidance in choosing appropriate techniques, as well as appropriate genes for sequencing, for given levels of systematic inquiry. More than a review of techniques and previous work, Molecular Systematics of Plants II provides a stimulus for developing future research in this rapidly evolving field. Molecular Systematics of Plants II is not only written for systematists (faculty, graduate students, and researchers), but also for evolutionary biologists, botanists, and paleobotanists interested in reviewing current theory and practice in plant molecular systematics.

Author : Pamela S. Soltis,Douglas E. Soltis,J.J. Doyle
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 446 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 2012-12-06
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781461532767

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Molecular Systematics of Plants by Pamela S. Soltis,Douglas E. Soltis,J.J. Doyle Pdf

The application of molecular techniques is rapidly transforming the study of plant systematics. The precision they offer enables researchers to classify plants that have not been subject to rigorous classification before and thus allows them to obtain a clearer picture of evolutionary relationships. Plant Molecular Systematics is arranged both conceptually and phylogenetically to accommodate the interests not only of general systematists, but also those of people interested in a particular plant family. The first part discusses molecular sequencing; the second reviews restriction site analysis and the sequencing of mitochondrial DNA. A third section details the analysis of ribosomal DNA and chloroplast DNA. The following section introduces model studies involving well-studied families such as the Onagraceae, Compositae and Leguminosae. The book concludes with a section addressing theoretical topics such as data analysis and the question of morphological vs. molecular data.

Author : J.J. Doyle,Brandon S. Gaut
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 272 pages
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Release : 2012-12-06
Category : Science
ISBN : 9789401142212

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Plant Molecular Evolution by J.J. Doyle,Brandon S. Gaut Pdf

Plant molecular biology has produced an ever-increasing flood of data about genes and genomes. Evolutionary biology and systematics provides the context for synthesizing this information. This book brings together contributions from evolutionary biologists, systematists, developmental geneticists, biochemists, and others working on diverse aspects of plant biology whose work touches to varying degrees on plant molecular evolution. The book is organized in three parts, the first of which introduces broad topics in evolutionary biology and summarizes advances in plant molecular phylogenetics, with emphasis on model plant systems. The second segment presents a series of case studies of gene family evolution, while the third gives overviews of the evolution of important plant processes such as disease resistance, nodulation, hybridization, transposable elements and genome evolution, and polyploidy.

Author : Quentin C.B. Cronk,Richard M. Bateman,Julie A. Hawkins
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 568 pages
File Size : 52,6 Mb
Release : 2004-01-29
Category : Science
ISBN : 1420024981

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Developmental Genetics and Plant Evolution by Quentin C.B. Cronk,Richard M. Bateman,Julie A. Hawkins Pdf

A benchmark text, Developmental Genetics and Plant Evolution integrates the recent revolution in the molecular-developmental genetics of plants with mainstream evolutionary thought. It reflects the increasing cooperation between strongly genomics-influenced researchers, with their strong grasp of technology, and evolutionary morphogenetists and sys

Author : Rob DeSalle,Gonzalo Giribet,Ward Wheeler
Publisher : Birkhäuser
Page : 414 pages
File Size : 50,9 Mb
Release : 2013-12-01
Category : Science
ISBN : 9783034881258

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Techniques in Molecular Systematics and Evolution by Rob DeSalle,Gonzalo Giribet,Ward Wheeler Pdf

The amount of information that can be obtained by using molecular techniques in evolution, systematics and ecology has increased exponentially over the last ten years. The need for more rapid and efficient methods of data acquisition and analysis is growing accordingly. This manual presents some of the most important techniques for data acquisition developed over the last years. The choice and justification of data analysis techniques is also an important and critical aspect of modern phylogenetic and evolutionary analysis and so a considerable part of this volume addresses this important subject. The book is mainly written for students and researchers from evolutionary biology in search for methods to acquire data, but also from molecular biology who might be looking for information on how data are analyzed in an evolutionary context. To aid the user, information on web-located sites is included wherever possible. Approaches that will push the amount of information which systematics will gather in the

Author : Pamela Soltis,J.J. Doyle
Publisher : Springer
Page : 574 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 1998-06-30
Category : Science
ISBN : 0412111217

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Molecular Systematics of Plants II by Pamela Soltis,J.J. Doyle Pdf

In the five years since the publication of Molecular Systematics of Plants, the field of molecular systematics has advanced at an astonishing pace. This period has been marked by a volume of new empirical data and advances in theoretical and analytical issues related to DNA. Comparative DNA sequencing, facilitated by the amplification of DNA via the polymerase chain reaction (PCR), has become the tool of choice for molecular systematics. As a result, large portions of the Molecular Systematics of Plants have become outdated. Molecular Systematics of Plants II summarizes these recent achievements in plant molecular systematics. Like its predecessor, this completely revised work illustrates the potential of DNA markers for addressing a wide variety of phylogenetic and evolutionary questions. The volume provides guidance in choosing appropriate techniques, as well as appropriate genes for sequencing, for given levels of systematic inquiry. More than a review of techniques and previous work, Molecular Systematics of Plants II provides a stimulus for developing future research in this rapidly evolving field. Molecular Systematics of Plants II is not only written for systematists (faculty, graduate students, and researchers), but also for evolutionary biologists, botanists, and paleobotanists interested in reviewing current theory and practice in plant molecular systematics.

Author : Uwe Jensen,Joachim W. Kadereit
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 357 pages
File Size : 45,9 Mb
Release : 2012-12-06
Category : Science
ISBN : 9783709166123

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Systematics and Evolution of the Ranunculiflorae by Uwe Jensen,Joachim W. Kadereit Pdf

The volume presents current ideas about the systematics and evolution of the Ranunculiflorae and most of its constituent families. A strong effort has been made to integrate DNA and morphological, anatomical, etc. evidence, and new ideas about the origin and phylogeny of the entire group as well as the Berberidaceae, Lardizabalaceae, Ranunculaceae, and Papaveraceae are arrived at.

Author : Daniel J. Crawford
Publisher : Wiley-Interscience
Page : 404 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 1990-04-24
Category : Science
ISBN : MINN:31951D000000253

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Plant Molecular Systematics by Daniel J. Crawford Pdf

Describes how the primary chemicals (protein, DNA) found in plants are used in determining plant taxonomic and evolutionary relationships--a growing area reflecting the application of molecular biologic techniques in macromolecular systematic research. Topics include seed protein electrophoresis, electrophoretic studies of Rubisco, enzyme electrophoresis, amino acid sequencing, and systematic serology. Emphasizes evaluation of the systematic potential of the various kinds of data made available by new technology. Includes case studies and discussion of trends and directions in molecular systematics.

Author : Masatoshi Nei,Sudhir Kumar
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Page : 352 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 2000-07-27
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780199881222

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Molecular Evolution and Phylogenetics by Masatoshi Nei,Sudhir Kumar Pdf

During the last ten years, remarkable progress has occurred in the study of molecular evolution. Among the most important factors that are responsible for this progress are the development of new statistical methods and advances in computational technology. In particular, phylogenetic analysis of DNA or protein sequences has become a powerful tool for studying molecular evolution. Along with this developing technology, the application of the new statistical and computational methods has become more complicated and there is no comprehensive volume that treats these methods in depth. Molecular Evolution and Phylogenetics fills this gap and present various statistical methods that are easily accessible to general biologists as well as biochemists, bioinformatists and graduate students. The text covers measurement of sequence divergence, construction of phylogenetic trees, statistical tests for detection of positive Darwinian selection, inference of ancestral amino acid sequences, construction of linearized trees, and analysis of allele frequency data. Emphasis is given to practical methods of data analysis, and methods can be learned by working through numerical examples using the computer program MEGA2 that is provided.

Author : Jeff J. Doyle,Douglas E. Soltis,Pamela S. Soltis
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 574 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 1998
Category : Electronic
ISBN : OCLC:875559027

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Molecular Systematics of Plants 2 by Jeff J. Doyle,Douglas E. Soltis,Pamela S. Soltis Pdf

Author : Douglas Soltis,Pamela Soltis,Peter Endress,Mark Chase,Steven Manchester,Walter Judd,Lucas Majure,Evgeny Mavrodiev
Publisher : University of Chicago Press
Page : 587 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 2018-01-24
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780226441757

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Phylogeny and Evolution of the Angiosperms by Douglas Soltis,Pamela Soltis,Peter Endress,Mark Chase,Steven Manchester,Walter Judd,Lucas Majure,Evgeny Mavrodiev Pdf

Although they are relative latecomers on the evolutionary scene, having emerged only 135?170 million years ago, angiosperms—or flowering plants—are the most diverse and species-rich group of seed-producing land plants, comprising more than 15,000 genera and over 350,000 species. Not only are they a model group for studying the patterns and processes of evolutionary diversification, they also play major roles in our economy, diet, and courtship rituals, producing our fruits, legumes, and grains, not to mention the flowers in our Valentine’s bouquets. They are also crucial ecologically, dominating most terrestrial and some aquatic landscapes. This fully revised edition of Phylogeny and Evolution of the Angiosperms provides an up-to-date, comprehensive overview of the evolution of and relationships among these vital plants. Incorporating molecular phylogenetics with morphological, chemical, developmental, and paleobotanical data, as well as presenting a more detailed account of early angiosperm fossils and important fossil information for each evolutionary branch of the angiosperms, the new edition integrates fossil evidence into a robust phylogenetic framework. Featuring a wealth of new color images, this highly synthetic work further reevaluates long-held evolutionary hypotheses related to flowering plants and will be an essential reference for botanists, plant systematists, and evolutionary biologists alike.

Author : David J. McLaughlin,Joseph W. Spatafora
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 269 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 2013-03-14
Category : Science
ISBN : 9783662101896

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Systematics and Evolution by David J. McLaughlin,Joseph W. Spatafora Pdf

Mycology, the study of fungi, originated as a subdiscipline of botany and was a des criptive discipline, largely neglected as an experimental science until the early years of this century. A seminal paper by Blakeslee in 1904 provided evidence for self incompatibility, termed "heterothallism", and stimulated interest in studies related to the control of sexual reproduction in fungi by mating-type specificities. Soon to follow was the demonstration that sexually reproducing fungi exhibit Mendelian inheritance and that it was possible to conduct formal genetic analysis with fungi. The names Burgetf, Kniep and Lindegren are all associated with this early period of fungal genet ics research. These studies and the discovery of penicillin by Fleming, who shared a Nobel Prize in 1945, provided further impetus for experimental research with fungi. Thus began a period of interest in mutation induction and analysis of mutants for biochemical traits. Such fundamental research, conducted largely with Neurospora crassa, led to the one gene: one enzyme hypothesis and to a second Nobel Prize for fungal research awarded to Beadle and Tatum in 1958. Fundamental research in biochemical genetics was extended to other fungi, especially to Saccharomyces cerevisiae, and by the mid-1960s fungal systems were much favored for studies in eukaryotic molecular biology and were soon able to compete with bacterial systems in the molecular arena.

Author : Gurcharan Singh
Publisher : Science Publishers
Page : 576 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 2004
Category : Science
ISBN : 1578083516

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Plant Systematics by Gurcharan Singh Pdf

"The book strikes a balance between classical fundamental information and the recent developments in plant systematics. Special attention has been devoted to the information on botanical nomenclature, identification and phylogeny of angiosperms with numerous relevant examples and detailed explanation of the important nomenclatural problems. An attempt has been made to present a continuity between orthodox and contemporary identification methods by working on a common example. The methods of identification using computers have been further explored to help better online identification. The chapter on cladistic methods has been totally revised, and molecular systematics discussed in considerable detail."--Jacket.

Author : B. Schierwater,B. Streit,G.P. Wagner,R. DeSalle
Publisher : Birkhäuser
Page : 626 pages
File Size : 42,6 Mb
Release : 2013-06-29
Category : Science
ISBN : 9783034875271

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Molecular Ecology and Evolution: Approaches and Applications by B. Schierwater,B. Streit,G.P. Wagner,R. DeSalle Pdf

The past 25 years have witnessed a revolution in the way ecologists and evolutionary biologists approach their disciplines. Modern molecular techniques are now reshaping the spectrum of questions that can be addressed while studying the mechanisms and consequences of the ecology and evolution of living organisms. "Molecular Ecology and Evolution: Approaches and Applications" describes, from a molecular perspective, several methodological and technical approaches used in the fields of ecology, evolution, population biology, molecular systematics, conservation genetics, and development. Modern techniques are introduced, and older, more classic ones refined. The advantages, limitations, and potentials of each are discussed in detail, and thereby illustrate the widening range of cross-field research and applications which this modern technology is stimulating. This book will serve as an important textbook for graduate and advanced undergraduate students, and as a key reference work for researchers