Letter: TreeAdder: a tool to assist the optimal positioning of a new leaf into an existing phylogenetic tree

Gatherer, D. (2007) Letter: TreeAdder: a tool to assist the optimal positioning of a new leaf into an existing phylogenetic tree. Open Bioinformatics Journal, 1, pp. 1-2. (doi: 10.2174/1875036200701010001)

Abstract

TreeAdder is a computer application that adds a leaf in all possible positions on a phylogenetic tree. The resulting set of trees represent a dataset appropriate for maximum likelihood calculation of the optimal tree. TreeAdder therefore provides a utility for what was previously a tedious and error-prone process.

• Item Type: Articles
• Keywords: phylogeny, bioinformatics, phylogenetics, tree building
• Status: Published
• Refereed: Yes
• Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID: Gatherer, Dr Derek
• Authors: Gatherer, D.
• Subjects: Q Science > QH Natural history > QH426 Genetics; Q Science > QA Mathematics > QA76 Computer software
• College/School: College of Medical Veterinary and Life Sciences
• Research Group: MRC Virology Unit, Bioinformatics
• Journal Name: Open Bioinformatics Journal
• Publisher: Bentham Open
• ISSN: 1875-0362
• First Published: First published in Open Bioinformatics Journal 1:1-2
• Publisher Policy: Reproduced in accordance with the copyright policy of the publisher.