DNA and phylogeny in plants: history and new perspectives

• Paolo Caputo ^[1]
  1. [1] University of Naples Federico II

     University of Naples Federico II

     Nápoles, Italia

     
• Localización: Lagascalia, ISSN 0210-7708, Vol. 19, Nº 1-2, 1997, págs. 331-344
• Idioma: español
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  • This paper briefly reviews the experimental techniques and the methods of phylogenetic inference used in plant molecular systematics. Special attention has been given to chloroplast DNA and nuclear ribosomal DNA, as well as to the results obtained by mapping or sequencing these molecules in seed plants. Limitations of the techniques are discussed, especially for what pertains to comparison with other sources of data. A possible future for molecular systematics is outlined.