DNA sequences and cactus classification — a short review

Root Gorelick

doi:10.25223/brad.n20.2002.a2

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Root Gorelick¹

¹Dept. of Biology, Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ 85287-1501, USA (email: ). cycad@asu.edu

Abstract

There are several pitfalls when using DNA sequence data in classification of cacti or any other plants or animals. DNA sequence data has not and will not result in the “ultimate” cactus classification; it only provides additional characters by which phylogenies can be reconstructed. Only limited sequence data is currently available. Even if complete DNA sequences of all cactus species were known, we still could not fully use this data until we understand the mechanisms and tempos with which DNA sequences evolve.

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Root Gorelick "DNA sequences and cactus classification — a short review," Bradleya 2002(20), 1-4, (28 September 2002). https://doi.org/10.25223/brad.n20.2002.a2

Published: 28 September 2002

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