Molecular Techniques in Taxonomy

This text reviews the major molecular biological techniques that are applied in taxonomy and includes case studies of successful applications of molecular methods to taxonomic and evolutionary questions and protocols for a range of generally applicable methods.

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Taxonomy is basically the understanding of the variety of life forms. Exciting expansions in molecular biology are revolutionising the obtained data in this area. This volume reviews the major molecular biological techniques that are applied in taxonomy. The text is divided into three main sections: overviews of important topics in molecular taxonomy; case studies of the successful application of molecular methods to taxonomic and evolutionary questions; protocols for a range of generally applicable methods. The described techniques include DNA, DNA hybridization, DNA fingerprinting, RFLP analysis, and PCR sequencing. This book of proceedings on taxonomy, evolutions and molecular genetics (techniques) is intended for researchers and advanced students.