Phylogenomic studies into the origins, diversification and evolution of mycoheterotrophic orchids in Australasia

CSIRO
Darren Crayn
Role

Supervisor

Description

This project will investigate the origins, diversification, and evolution of mycoheterotrophic orchids in Australia in a phylogenomic framework to elucidate the evolutionary pathways leading to mycoheterotrophism and the effects on progressive plastid genome degradation. This comparative study will investigate evolutionary relationships and plastid gene degradation in diverse Australasian orchid lineages based on genomic data to investigate the timing and sequence of gene degradation and loss and investigate hypotheses driving plastid genome degradation.

Date

29 Apr 2024 - 29 May 2029

Project Type

SCHOLARSHIP

Keywords

Evolution;Phylogenetics;Orchidaceae;Mycoheterotrophy

Funding Body

CSIRO

Amount

30000

Project Team

Lalita Simpson;Darren Crayn;Stephanie Goedderz