报告题目：Maple phylogenetics and biogeography
报 告 人：李建华博士，Associate Professor
Hope college, Department of biology, Michigan, USA
报告时间：2015 年 9 月 22 日 15:00
报告地点：标本馆 104 会议室
联 系 人：孔宏智 研究员（hzkong@ibcas.ac.cn）
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报告人简介：
Research Interests:
My research has been on phylogeny and biogeography of woody plants. A phylogeny is the evolutionary history of a species or group of
species - its genealogy. Phylogenetic studies help us understand how species are related, the changes that have led to the development of
different groups, and the approximate time those changes took place. Tracing the phylogeny of a plant group requires the use of evidence
from various disciplines of biology, such as morphology, cytology, chemistry, and molecular biology (the term applied to the use of
molecules - protein and DNA - in studying evolutionary relationships). Biogeography is the study of how plant groups got to where they
are today; it seeks to learn what may have engendered the origin, dispersal, and extinction of plant groups in different geographic areas.
My focus is on three major groups of plants. The first is the Coniferales, which include pines, spruces, larches, and yews. The goal is to
determine whether the Coniferales form a natural group - that is, a closely related biological group - by using both morphological and
DNA data to reconstruct the evolutionary history of its members. Currently, researchers are gathering plant material from all around the
world to produce a collection that represents all conifer families and genera and 80 percent of the 500 species. This is an ambitious goal
with potential long-term benefits for academic communities, the green industry, and the general public. We will establish a framework of
evolutionary relationships for major groups within the Coniferales and provide a foundation for further studies at species and population
levels. A clear understanding of genetic relationships of species can also guide for cultivar selection and breeding.
The second plant group includes 91 disjunct genera, each with species that occur naturally in both eastern Asia and North America. The
goal here is to understand why so many plant genera display a very similar distribution pattern and to learn whether these geographic
distributions follow a general pattern of formation. For example, one of the questions is whether North American species of a genus are
more closely related to one another than any of them is to eastern Asian species of the genus. Recent studies have shown that there are
complex evolutionary patterns in disjunct genera. It is important to investigate the patterns and their correlation with geological times and
events. By integrating knowledge from evolutionary history, ecology, and geology, this project will provide a basis for understanding
changes in biodiversity over time and for predicting how vegetation will react to ever-increasing human impacts.
The third group consists of economically and horticulturally important plants, especially those that are problematic taxonomically (e.g.,
Betula, birches; and Acer, maples). Phylogenetic studies will help define natural groups and trace the evolutionary pathways of important
features, such as fall foliage in maples and gene duplication and chromosome doubling in some species of birches and maples. Often,
plant breeders select cultivars so different from their parents that it is impossible to tell the parentage of cultivars. Nevertheless, DNA can
provide unequivocal answers since vegetative selections generally do not change plant DNA constituents and hybrids carry genetic
contents from both parents. In addition, Recent work in developmental genetics has identified the genes responsible for regulating certain
morphological and physiological traits. By comparing the DNA information in the genes of some of horticultural plants with that of their
parents, we can study the correlation between changes in genes and those in the morphology.
Publications:
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Li, M., J. Li, P.Del Tredici, J.Corajod, and C. Fu. 2013. Phylogenetics and biogeography of Theaceae based on plastid genes.
Journal of Systematics and Evolution 51(4): 396-404.
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Li, Q., W.Liao, W.Guo, J.Macklin, and J. Li. 2012. Generic limits of Pyrinae: insights from ribosomal DNA sequences.
Botanical Studies 53: 151-164.
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Li, J., B. Goldman-Huertas, J. DeYoung, J. Alexander. 2012. Phylogenetics and diversification of Syringa inferred from
nuclear and plastid DNA sequences. Castanea 77 (1): 82-88.
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Du, Y., Q. Dai, L. Zhang, Y. Qiu, J. Li, and C. Fu. 2012. Development of Microsatellite Markers for the Dove Tree, Davidia
Involucrata (Nyssaceae), a Rare Endemic From China. American Journal of Botany, Volume 99, Issue 5, May 1, 2012, pages
E-206-E-209.
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Li, J., J. Corajod, H. Vander Stel, and A. Homkes. 2011. The mycorrhizal system of Pterospora andromedea (pine-drops) in
West Michigan inferred from DNA sequence data. The Michigan Botanist 50: 131-138.
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Li, J. 2011. Phylogenetic evaluation of series delimitations in section Palmata (Acer, Aceroideae, Sapindaceae) based on
sequences of nuclear and chloroplast genes. ALISO. 29: 43-49.
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Li, J. and Z. Zhang. 2010. Sequences of 72 plastid genes support the early divergence of Cornales in the asterids. Journal of
Systematics and Evolution 48(6): 426-434.
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Li, J., J. Corajod, and J. DeYoung. 2010. Host preferences of beechdrops (Epifagus): evidence from chloroplast DNA
sequence data. The Michigan Botanist 49: 79-84.
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Zhang, Z. and J. Li. 2010. Conflicting phylogenies of section Macrantha (Acer, Aceroideae, Sapindaceae) based on
chloroplast and nuclear DNA. Systematic Botany 35(4): 801-810.
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Li, M.*, J. Jiang, C. Fu, W. Judd, and J. Li. 2009. Phylogenetics and biogeography of Pieris (Lyonieae, Ericaceae) inferred
from sequences of nuclear and chloroplast genomes. Systematic Botany 34 (3). In press.
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Zhang, Z, C. Li, and J. Li. 2009. Phylogenetic placement of Cynomorium in Rosales inferred from sequences of the inverted
repeat region of the chloroplast genome. Journal of Systematics and Evolution 47 (4): 1-8.
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Theis, N., M. J. Donoghue, and J. Li. 2008. Phylogenetics of the Caprifolieae and Lonicera (Dipsacales) based on nuclear and
chloroplast DNA sequences. Systematic Botany 33(4): 776-783.
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Zeng, J., J. Li, and Z. Chen. 2008. A new species of Betula section Betulaster (Betulaceae) from China. Bot. J. Linn. Soc. 156:
523-528.
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Li, J. 2008. Phylogeny of Catalpa (Bignoniaceae) inferred from sequences of chloroplast ndhF and nuclear ribosomal DNA.
Journal of Systematics and Evolution 46: 341-348.
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Li J. 2008. Sequences of low-copy nuclear gene support the monophyly of Ostrya and paraphyly of Carpinus (Betulaceae).
Journal of Systematics and Evolution 46: 333-340.
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Yue, J., H. Sun, J. Li, Al-Shehbaz, I. A. 2008. A synopsis of an expanded Solms-Laubachia (Brassicaceae), and the
description of four new species from western China. Annals of Missouri Botanical Garden 95: 524-554.
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Li, J., S. Shoup, and Z. Chen. 2007. Phylogenetic Relationships of Diploid Species of Betula (Betulaceae) Inferred from DNA
Sequences of Nuclear Nitrate Reductase. Systematic Botany 32 (2), in press.
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Jiao, Z. and J. Li. 2007. Phylogeny of intercontinental disjunct Gelsemiaceae inferred from chloroplast and nuclear DNA
sequences. Systematic Botany 32(3): 617-627.
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Qiu, Ying-Xiong, Jian-Hua Li, Hai-Long Liu, Yan-Yan Chen and Cheng-Xin Fu. 2006. Population structure and genetic
diversity of Dysosma versipellis (Berberidaceae), a rare endemic from China. Biochemical Systematics and Ecology (In
press).
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Li, J., J. Yue, and S. Shoup. 2006. Phylogenetics of Acer (Aceroideae, Sapindaceae) based on nucleotide sequences of two
chloroplast non-coding regions. Harvard Papers in Botany 11: 105-119.
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Li, J., S. Shoup, and T. S. Elias. 2006. Molecular confirmation of intergeneric hybrid xChitalpa tashkentensis (Bignoniaceae).
HortScience 41: 1-3.
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Yue, Ji-Pei, Hang Sun, Ihsan A. Al-Shehbaz, and Jian-Hua Li. 2006. Support for an expanded Solms-laubachia (Brassicaceae):
evidence from sequences of chloroplast and nuclear genes. Annals of Missouri Botanic Garden (In press).
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Li, J. and Q. Xiang. 2005. Phylogeny and biogeography of Thuja L. (Cupressaceae), an eastern Asian and North American
disjunct genus. Journal of Integrative Plant Biology 47: 651-659.
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Xiang, Q. and J. Li. 2005. Derivation of Xanthocyparis and Juniperus from within Cupressus: Evidence from sequences of
nrDNA internal transcribed spacer region. Harvard Papers in Botany 9: 375-381.
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Li, J., S. Shoup, and Z. Chen. 2005. Phylogenetics of Betula (Betulaceae) inferred from sequences of nuclear ribosomal DNA.
Rhodora 107: 69-86.
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Chen, Z.-D. and J. Li. 2004. Phylogenetics and biogeography of Alnus (Betulaceae) inferred from sequences of nuclear
ribosomal DNA ITS region. International Journal of Plant Science 165: 325-335.
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Hu, D., Z. Zhang, D. Zhang, Q. Zhang, and J. Li. 2005. Genetic relationship of ornamental peach determined using AFLP
markers. HortScience 40: 1782-1786.
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Li, J., J. Ledger, P. Del Tredici. 2004. Identification of a heath-leaved cypress cultivar based on sequences of nuclear
ribosomal DNA. HortScience 39:1217-1219.
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Li, J., Y. Tang, S. Shoup. 2004. Sequences of nrDNA support Excentrodendron and Burretiodendron (Malvaceae). Harvard
Papers in Botany 9:83-88.
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Li, J., J. Ledger, T. Ward, and P. Del Tredici. 2004. Phylogenetics of Calycanthaceae based on molecular and morphological
data, with a special reference to divergent paralogues of the nrDNA ITS region. Harvard Papers in Botany 9:69-82.
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Donoghue, M. J., B. Baldwin, J. Li, and R. C. Winkworth. 2004. Viburnum phylogeny based on chloroplast trnK intron and
nuclear ribosomal ITS DNA sequences. Systematic Botany 29: 188-198.
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Xiang, Q, W. Zhang, R. E. Ricklefs, Q. Hong, Z. Chen, J. Wen, and J. Li. 2004. Regional differences in rates of plant
speciation and molecular evolution: A comparison between eastern Asia and eastern North America. Evolution 58:2175-2184.
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Donoghue, M. J., B. G. Baldwin, J. Li, and R. C. Winkworth. 2004. Viburnum phylogeny based on chloroplast trnK intron
and nuclear ribosomal ITS DNA sequences. Systematic Botany 29:188-198.
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Li, J., D. Zhang, and M. J. Donoghue. 2003. Phylogeny and biogeography of Chamaecyparis (Cupressaceae) inferred from
DNA sequences of nuclear ribosomal ITS region. Rhodora 105: 106-117.
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Zhang, W., Z. Chen, J. Li, H. Chen, and Y. Tang. 2003. Phylogeny of the Dipsacales s.l. based on choroplast trnL-F and ndhF
sequences. Molecular Phylogenetics and Evolution 26: 176-189.
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Li, J., J. Alexander, T. Ward, P. Del Tredici, and R. Nicholson. 2002. Phylogenetic relationships of Empetraceae inferred
from sequences of gene matK and nuclear ribosomal DNA ITS region. Molecular Phylogenetics and Evolution 25: 306-315.
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Li, J., J. Alexander, and D. Zhang. 2002. Paraphyletic Syringa: evidence from sequences of nuclear ribosomal DNA ITS and
ETS regions. Systematic Botany 27: 592-593.
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Li, J., M. Dosmann, P. Del Tredici, and S. Andrews. 2002. Systematic relationship of Weeping Katsura based on nuclear
ribosomal DNA sequences. HortScience 37: 595-598.
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Davis, C., P. Fritsch, J. Li, and M. J. Donoghue. 2002. Phylogeny and biogeography of Cercis (Leguminosae). Systematic
Botany 27: 289-302.
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Del Tredici, P. and J. Li. 2002. Stewartia x 'Scarlet Sentinel'. HortScience 37: 412-414.
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Li, J., P. Del Tredici, S. Yang, and M. J. Donoghue. 2002. Phylogenetic relationships and biogeography of Stewartia
(Camellioideae, Theaceae) inferred from nuclear ribosomal DNA ITS sequences. Rhodora 104: 117-133.
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Li, J., C. C. Davis, P. Del Tredici, and M. J. Donoghue. 2001. Phylogeny and biogeography of Taxus (Taxaceae) inferred
from sequences of the internal transcribed spacer region of nuclear ribosomal DNA. Harvard Papers in Botany 6: 267-274.
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Li, J., C. C. Davis, S. Kelley, P. Del Tredici, and M. J. Donoghue. 2001. Phylogenetic relationships of Torreya (Taxaceae)
inferred from sequences of nuclear ribosomal ITS region. Harvard Papers in Botany 6: 275-281.
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Li, J., M. J. Donoghue, and D. E. Bourfford. 2001. Phylogenetics of Buckleya (Santalaceae) based on ITS sequences of
nuclear ribosomal DNA. Rhodora 103: 137-150.
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Li, J., D. Zhang, and J. Alexander. 2001. One unusual Lilac is indeed a Privet. Journal of International Lilac Society 30:
47-49.
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Li, J., D. Zhang, and J. Alexander. 2001. Tree lilacs: evidence from morphology and DNA sequences supports McKelvey's
taxonomic treatment. Journal of International Lilac Society 30: 9-15.
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Li, J. and J. Alexander. 2000. NrDNA sequences and their taxonomic implications in the series Pubescentes. Journal of the
International Lilac Society 29: 105-109.
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Donoghue, M. J., C. D. Bell, and J. Li. 2001. Phylogenetic patterns in North Hemisphere plant geography. International
Journal of Plant Sciences 162 (Suppl.): S41-S52.
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Li, J., A. L. Bogle, A. S. Klein, and M. J. Donoghue. 2000. Phylogeny and biogeography of Hamamelis (Hamamelidaceae).
Harvard Papers in Botany 5: 171-178.
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Li, J. and A. L. Bogle. 2000. A new suprageneric classification system of the Hamamelidoideae based on morphology and
sequences of nuclear and chloroplast DNA. Harvard Papers in Botany 5: 499-515.
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Li, J., D. Zhang, and J. Alexander. 2000. Classification of tree lilacs (Subgenus Ligustrina, Syringa, Oleaceae): Morphology
and DNA sequences tell a similar story. Harvard Papers in Botany 5: 517-529.
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Li, J., A. L. Bogle, A. S. Kein. 1999. Phylogenetic relationships of the Hamamelidaceae: evidence from the nucleotide
sequences of the plastid gene matK. Plant Systematics and Evolution 218: 205-219.
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Li, J., A. L. Bogle, A. S. Kein. 1999. Phylogenetic relationships of the Hamamelidaceae inferred from sequences of internal
transcribed spacers (ITS) of nuclear ribosomal DNA. American Journal of Botany 86: 1027-1037.
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Li, J. and A. L. Bogle, and M. J. Donoghue. 1999. Phylogenetic relationships in the Hamamelidoideae inferred from
sequences of trn non-coding regions of chloroplast DNA. Harvard Papers in Botany 4: 343-356.
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Li, J. and M. J. Donoghue. 1999. More molecular evidence for interspecific relationships of Liquidambar (Hamamelidaceae).
Rhodora 101: 37-41.
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Li, J.-H., A. L. Bogle and A. S. Klein. 1998. Phylogenetic relationships of the Corylopsis complex (Hamamelidaceae):
evidence from sequences of the internal transcribed spacers of nuclear ribosomal DNA and morphology. Rhodora 99:
302-318.
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Li, J.-H., A. L. Bogle and A. S. Klein. 1998. Interspecific relationships and genetic divergence of the disjunct genus
Liquidambar (Hamamelidaceae). Rhodora 99: 229-240.
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Li, J.-H., A. L. Bogle, A. S. Klein, and K. Y. Pan. 1997. Close relationship Shaniodendron and Parrotia (Hamamelidaceae),
evidence from sequences of the internal transcribed spacers of nuclear ribosomal DNA. Acta Phytotaxonomica Sinica 35:
481-493.