Comparative Analysis of Begonia Plastid Genomes and Their Utility for Species-Level Phylogenetics.

Harrison, Nicola; Harrison, Richard J; Kidner, Catherine A · PLoS One · 2016

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Abstract

Recent, rapid radiations make species-level phylogenetics difficult to resolve. We used a multiplexed, high-throughput sequencing approach to identify informative genomic regions to resolve phylogenetic relationships at low taxonomic levels in Begonia from a survey of sixteen species. A long-range PCR method was used to generate draft plastid genomes to provide a strong phylogenetic backbone, identify fast evolving regions and provide informative molecular markers for species-level phylogenetic studies in Begonia.

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