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	His research involves the use of both molecular (DNA sequence data and other molecular markers) and morphological data to determine phylogenetic relationships among plants. Most of his work involves members of the monocot families Commelinaceae (Wandering Jew, Asiatic dayflower, etc.) and Bromeliaceae (pineapple family).</p>
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	He is currently collaborating with professors at the University&nbsp;of&nbsp;Wyoming and the Universidade Federal do&nbsp;Rio de Janeiro,&nbsp;Brazil on a comprehensive study of phylogenetic relationships among members of subfamily Bromelioideae (Bromeliaceae).&nbsp;As part of this project, he&rsquo;s exploring the relationship between adaptive radiation and molecular evolution within the subfamily.&nbsp;Additionally, this work is shedding new light on the impacts that extinction rates may have on phylogenetic reconstruction.</p>
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