One of the most popular sequences for phylogenetic inference at the generic and
infrageneric levels in plants is the internal transcribed spacer (ITS) region of the 18S–5.8 S …

Only recently has Bayesian inference of phylogeny been proposed. The method is now a
practical alternative to the other methods; indeed, the method appears to possess …

The tremendous diversity in flower color among angiosperms implies that there have been
numerous evolutionary transitions in this character. The conventional wisdom is that a large …

Taxonomic monographs have the potential to make a unique contribution to the
understanding of global biodiversity. However, such studies, now rare, are often considered …

1. 1 Philosophy and Aims of this Book 1. 1. 1 The Large Solanales Families as a Topic
Solanales are from the Mid-Cretaceous (stem node age: 106 my; crown node age: 100 …

This study focuses on three phylogenetic problems related to Capsicum (Solanaceae):(1)
the monophyly of the genus,(2) species delimitation within the genus, and (3) phylogenetic …

Convolvulaceae, a large family of worldwide distribution, exhibit a rich diversity of
morphological characteristics and ecological habitats. Previous efforts to systematize this …

Eight wild tomato species are native to western South America and one to the Galapagos
Islands. Different classifications of tomatoes have been based on morphological or …

Because recent molecular studies, based on multiple data sets from all three plant genomes,
have indicated mutually congruent, well-resolved, and well-supported relationships within …

A monograph of the 425 New World species of Ipomoea is presented. All 425 species are
described and information is provided on their ecology and distribution, with citations from …