In memoriam: Ming-Li Zhang (1959–2017)

Abstract

This work is dedicated to the memory of our friend, colleague and teacher Professor Ming-Li Zhang, a recognized expert in botany in such groups as Fabaceae, Polygonaceae, Tamaricaceae, Nitrariaceae. He made a great contribution to the study of the Flora of China and Central Asia. He used not only the traditional methods of research, but also showed great interest in cladistics, DELTA programs and other methods of systematics throughout his research. Professor Ming-Li Zhang trained many excellent students. In addition, we attach a list of published papers related to his research.

Keywords

• biogeography
• caragana
• cladistics
• fabaceae
• phylogeny
• systematics methods