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Phylogenetics is the study of the evolutionary relationships among organisms across various taxonomic levels, as well as the factors influencing their evolution. It serves as a valuable and reliable tool in comparative biology, explaining phenomena from an organism’s adaptation to particular habitats to the transmission of diseases between species. As such, phylogenetic comparative methods are instrumental in a range of life sciences disciplines, especially in evolution, epidemiology, and agriculture. The R package Phytools, developed by Prof. Liam Revell (UMass) and Prof. Luke Harmon (UIdaho), offers a comprehensive set of tools for phylogenetic analysis, with an emphasis on phylogenetic comparative biology. This package includes functions for visualizing, analysing, manipulating, and inferring phylogenetic trees, as well as tools for reading and writing tree data. This workshop aims to enhance the capabilities of biologists and ecologists in Israel who are studying phylogeny, enabling them to conduct advanced phylogenetic research in agriculture and environmental studies. It is also an excellent opportunity to establish collaborations at the local and international scale.

Credits: 3 points