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Phylogenetic Diversity (PD) selection methods for conservation are unified. A new dynamic programming algorithm maximizes PD under budget constraints on circular split systems and trees.

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Area of Science:

Conservation Biology
Biodiversity Assessment
Phylogenetics

Background:

Phylogenetic Diversity (PD) is increasingly used as a biodiversity metric.
Previous work introduced separate methods for PD selection with budget constraints and on split systems.

Purpose of the Study:

To unify existing strategies for selecting taxa to maximize Phylogenetic Diversity (PD).
To develop a dynamic programming algorithm for maximal PD selection under budget constraints on circular split systems.

Main Methods:

Unification of PD selection strategies.
Development of a dynamic programming algorithm for circular split systems.
An improved algorithm for tree-based split systems.

Main Results:

A unified framework for maximal PD selection under budget constraints.
Efficient algorithms for both circular split systems and tree-based systems.

Conclusions:

The unified approach provides a flexible framework for conservation planning.
The dynamic programming algorithms offer efficient solutions for maximizing PD in complex scenarios.