Determining and Sharing Knowledge about Phylogenetic Relationships of Collomia Species (Mountain-trumpet Flowers)

Authors

Lisa Busby, Brigham Young University
Dr. Leigh Johnson, Brigham Young University

Keywords

phylogeneetic relationships, Collomia species, plants, mountain-trumpet flowers

College

Life Sciences

Department

Biology

Abstract

The plant genus Collomia shows great morphological and genetic diversity, however, its current classification is based on a morphological study done in 1940. This year I was able to assemble a great deal of DNA sequence information and compare the variation in these sequences with previous classifications to begin reevaluating the genus and further define relationships between Collomia species. I have also made a great deal of progress in sharing this data with the general public by helping to construct internet web pages for the Tree of Life Web Project.

Recommended Citation

Busby, Lisa and Johnson, Dr. Leigh (2013) "Determining and Sharing Knowledge about Phylogenetic Relationships of Collomia Species (Mountain-trumpet Flowers)," Journal of Undergraduate Research: Vol. 2013: Iss. 1, Article 1087.
Available at: https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/jur/vol2013/iss1/1087