Diversification of Galium within Tribe Rubieae (Rubiaceae): Evolution of Breeding Systems, Species Complexes, and Gene Duplication
Journal: ResearchWorks at the University of Washington (University of Washington)
Year: 2010

Tribe Rubieae is unique within Rubiaceae with its herbaceous habit,&#13;\ntemperate distribution, and whorls of leaf-like structures. This dissertation examines&#13;\nthe evolution of the tribe, evolution a clade within the tribe (Cruciata-Galium-Valantia&#13;\n[CGV] clade), and finally a section of the genus Galium (sect. Baccogalium). A&#13;\nmolecular phylogeny of the tribe, based on three chloroplast (cp) regions, strongly&#13;\nsupports seven major clades within the tribe. The resulting phy