Phylogeny and Biogeography of Australian Garcinia (Clusiaceae) (Old ID 23522)
Role
Supervisor
Description
Australia is a part of Gondwanaland which is also rich in plant diversity. One of the most common plant groups in Gondwanan region is Clusioid clade including Podostemaceae, Hypericaceae, Calophyllaceae, Clusiaceae and Bonnetiaceae. A recent study of Clusioid biogeography (Ruhfel et al, 2016) recommended to focus on some groups to elucidate their biogeographic history including Calophyllum, Clusiaceae, Garcinieae, Mammea, Podostemoideae, and Vismieae. In this project, I will examine Garcinieae as the case study focusing on Australian Garcinia. All 12 spp. of Australian Garcinia will be taken into the study along with 63 spp. of Garcinia from other tropical regions worldwide. The analysis will use plastid genes marker matK and ndhF performed by Sanger sequencing. The outcomes will contribute new information of Australian Garcinia biogeography.
Date
01 Jul 2017 - 30 Jun 2018
Project Type
GRANT
Keywords
Garcinia;Clusiaceae;Phylogeny;Australia;MatK;ndhF
Funding Body
Skyrail Rainforest Foundation
Amount
3643
Project Team
Darren Crayn;Sandra Abell