Research Staff
Ms CHOO Le Min
Email Address: CHOO_LE_MIN@NPARKS.GOV.SG
Research Interests
I am interested in the application of molecular techniques to understanding the various aspects of plant biodiversity, such as complementing the use of morphology to gain new insights in taxonomy, understanding biogeographical patterns and facilitating conservation decisions. I have previously studied the biogeography of the Daniellia clade (Leguminosae: Detarioideae) in Africa and Madagascar, and I am currently working on the taxonomic accounts for the Caesalpinioid subfamily of legumes for the Flora of Singapore, and the molecular phylogenetics of the genus Dialium in Southeast Asia.
Current Research
- Revision of the legume subfamily Caesalpinioideae for the Flora of Singapore.
- Molecular phylogenetics and taxonomic revision of Asian species of Dialium (Leguminosae: Dialioideae).
- Applying molecular techniques to species identification and species delimitation.
| Choo, L.M., Forest, F., Wieringa, J.J., Bruneau, A., & de la Estrella, M. (2020). Phylogeny and biogeography of the Daniellia clade (Leguminosae: Detarioideae), a tropical tree lineage largely threatened in Africa and Madagascar. Molecular Phylogenetics and Evolution 146: 106752. |
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Choo, L.M., Niissalo, M.A., Leong, P.K.F., Khew, G.S. (2020). The complete plastome sequence of Gordonia penangensis Ridl. supports the transfer of Asian Gordonia into Polyspora (Theaceae). Phytotaxa 458(2):159-166. |
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Niissalo, M.A., Choo, L.M., Kurzweil, H., Yam, T.W. & Khew, G.S. (2020). A new species of Nervilia (Orchidaceae) from Singapore. Gardens' Bulletin Singapore 72(1): 1–14. |
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Choo, L.M., Yeo, R.S.W., Ho, B.C., Ong, K.H., Chen, L.M.J. (2020). Additions to the Flora of Singapore: New and overlooked records of naturalised plant species (4). Nature In Singapore 13: 39–45. |
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Chen, L.M.J., Lua, H.K., Yeo, R.S.W., Choo, L.M., Lim, W.H., Athen, P, Chua, K.S., Koh, S.L. & Ho, B.C. (2020). Additions to the Flora of Singapore: New and overlooked records of exotic plant species (3). Nature in Singapore 13: 27–37. |
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Chen L.M.J., Lai, J.T.K., Ibrahim, A., Sim, P.P., Koh, S.L., Choo, L.M., Yeo, R.S.W., Lee, J.J.R. & Ho, B.C. (2019). Piriqueta racemosa (Jacq.) Sweet (Passifloraceae), a new record of naturalisation, and a new generic record for Singapore. Hikobia 18: 7–10. |
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Chen, L.M.J., Lua, H.K., Yeo, R.S.W., Choo, L.M., Ho, B.C., Chua, K.S. & Koh, S.L. (2018). Additions to the Flora of Singapore—new and overlooked records of naturalised plant species (2). Nature In Singapore 11: 63–75. |
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Chen, L.M.J., Ho, B.C., Choo, L.M. & Koh, S.L. (2018) Additions to the Flora of Singapore — new and overlooked records of naturalised plant species (1). Gardens' Bulletin Singapore 70(1): 91–101. |
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