Phylogenetic analysis of 330 plastid matK gene sequences, representing 235 genera from 37 of 39 tribes, and four outgroup taxa from eurosids I supports many well-resolved subclades within the Leguminosae. These results are generally consistent with those derived from other plastid sequence data (rbcL and trnL), but show greater resolution and clade support overall. In particular, the monophyly ...

Simple 7,2',4'-oxygenated isoflavans accumulate in the fungus-inoculated tissues of many papilionate legumes where they appear to function as defensive compounds (phytoalexins) [1, 2], Vestitol (7,2'-dihydroxy-4'-methoxyisoflavan, 1) is the most common isoflavan phytoalexin [3] and occurs widely in the Papilionoideae subfamily of the Leguminosae; in contrast, the related compound, isovestitol (...

Wild legumes constitute an important component of widespread pastures in the Mediterranean basin. This region is experiencing remarkable effects from climate change, and continuous monitoring of species and population dynamics is important in order to plan and enact valuable conservation programmes. Tripodion tetraphyllum (L.) Fourr. [=Anthyllis tetraphylla L.] (2n=16), belongs to the tribe Lot...