Comparative genomics has revealed extensive horizontal gene transfer among prokaryotes, a development that is often considered to undermine the 'tree of life' concept. However, the possibility remains that a statistical central trend still exists in the
Comparative genomics has revealed extensive horizontal gene transfer among prokaryotes, a development that is often considered to undermine the 'tree of life' concept. However, the possibility remains that a statistical central trend still exists in the phylogenetic 'forest of life'. Results A comprehe...
Through yielding powerful insights into the past, the Tree of Life provides a means to interpret the patterns and processes of evolution, as well as the ability to predict the responses of life in the face of rapid environmental change. Broad knowledge of species relationships is fundamental, ...
2008 . Tracing patterns of evolution through the tree of life: Introduction . Journal of Systematics and Evolution 46 : 237 – 238 .Hong DY,Qiu YL,Chen ZD. Tracing patterns of evolution through the Tree of Life:Introduction[J].Journal of Systematics and Evolution,2008,(03):237-238.Hong ...
This article discusses the historical, popular, andbotanicalclassifications of trees, their evolution, their importance to humans, and their general structure and patterns of growth. For more information on the three botanical groups that include trees,seefern(e.g., thetree ferns),gymnosperm(including...
The sTOL (http://supfam.org/SUPERFAMILY/ sTOL) provides a binary tree of (sequenced) life, and contributes to an analytical platform linking genome evolution, function and phenotype. D NA sequencing technologies have been generating a massive amount of data from a wide range of cellular ...
The successful colonization of new habitats has played a fundamental role during the evolution of life. Salinity is one of the strongest barriers for organisms to cross, which has resulted in the evolution of distinct marine and non-marine (including both freshwater and soil) communities. Although...
Every difference reveals the life story of this particular tree – if we stop to look closely. The clues are easy to spot when you know what to look for, but remain invisible to most people. In How to Read a Tree, you'll learn rare skills that can be applied every time you pass a...
Tree-related microhabitats (hereafter, “TreMs”) are key components of forest biodiversity but they are still poorly known in North American hardwood forests. The spatial patterns of living trees bearing TreMs (hereafter, “TreM-trees”) also remain to be determined. As logging practices can le...
Tree species can reinforce patterns of soil fertility through positive and/or negative litter feedbacks on earthworm activity and the rate of nutrient cycling [30]. For example, several common garden experiments have shown that in just a few decades, tree species with slowly decomposing litter of ...