A NEW INFRAGENERIC GROUPING OF ASTRAGALUS (FABACEAE)

This work is an updated phylogenetic study on the huge genus Astragalus using nuclear ribosomal DNA internal transcribed spacer (ITS) data. Seven groups, each encompassing several sections, corresponding to the same number of clades appeared, were recognized in the phylogenetic tree. A short description for each group along with the name of appropriate sections as well as a diagnostic key regarding new reliable morphological characters for these groups is provided.

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Infrageneric classification ، Phylogenetic analysis ، Bayesian inference ، Astragalus