Implications of molecular characters for the phylogeny of the Microbotryaceae (Basidiomycota: Urediniomycetes).

ABSTRACT:

Background

Anther smuts of the basidiomycetous genus Microbotryum on Caryophyllaceae are important model organisms for many biological disciplines. Members of Microbotryum are most commonly found parasitizing the anthers of host plants in the family Caryophyllaceae, however they can also be found on the anthers of members of the Dipsacaceae, Lamiaceae, Lentibulariaceae, and Portulacaceae. Additionally, some members of Microbotryum can be found infecting other organs of mainly Polygonaceae hosts. Based on ITS nrDNA sequences of members of almost all genera in Microbotryaceae, this study aims to resolve the phylogeny of the anther smuts and their relationship to the other members of the family of plant parasites. A multiple analysis strategy was used to correct for the effects of dif

SUBMITTER: Kemler M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC1526759 | biostudies-literature | 2006 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature