Evolutionary relationship of legumes: A phylogenetic analysis approach using DNA sequence

Abstract

Evolution is eminent for all living organisms which determines how the organism will change and adapt to the ever changing external environment. This provides divergence to different species and helps in creation of new ones. The organisms that we see at present have evolved from one or other ancestor. This study was held in Rabi 2021 to decipher the evolutionary relationships between different members of Fabaceae. Phylogenetic analysis of TFL sequence from different members of Fabaceae revealed that Lablab purpureus is closely related to Phaseolus vulgaris in terms of evolutionary history of TFL. The analysis pointed out that TFL loci of Indian bean and common bean have evolved from cowpea. While, TFL loci of soybean, groundnut and cowpea showed separate lineage.