World's Best Scientists 2026 revealed!

D-Index & Metrics

Genetics

D-Index
73
Citations
16295
World Ranking
2067
National Ranking
941

Research.com Recognitions

  • 2006 - Fellow, The World Academy of Sciences
  • 1993 - Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS)
  • 1992 - Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences
  • 1990 - Member of the National Academy of Sciences
  • 1981 - Fellow of John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation

Overview

Michael T. Clegg is affiliated with the University of California, Irvine in the United States. Their research spans several specialized topics within evolutionary biology and molecular studies, with a focus on phylogenetics and paleontology. The scientist's work engages with areas such as Evolution and Paleontology Studies as well as Genomics and Phylogenetic Studies.

Recent publications illustrate the breadth of their research. Notably, the paper titled "Phylogenetic Hypotheses for the Monocotyledons Constructed from rbcL Sequence Data" was published in 2021 in the venue ScholarWorks (Boise State University). Another publication, "Francisco J. Ayala: científico, humanista y amigo", appeared in 2024 in Razón y fe.

Michael T. Clegg frequently collaborates with other researchers across related disciplines. Their frequent co-authors include:

  • Melvin R. Duvall
  • Mark W. Chase
  • W. Dennis Clark
  • W. John Kress
  • Harold G. Hills

The scientist has contributed to knowledge dissemination in venues such as:

  • ScholarWorks (Boise State University)
  • Razón y fe

Their subfields of study include:

  • Paleontology
  • Molecular Biology

Recognition for Michael T. Clegg's work includes fellowships and memberships in notable scientific organizations. These honors are:

  • Fellow, The World Academy of Sciences, 2006
  • Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS), 1993
  • Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, 1992
  • Member of the National Academy of Sciences, 1990
  • Fellow of John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation, 1981

Best Publications

  • Plant Population Genetics, Breeding, and Genetic Resources

    A. H. D. Brown;M. T. Clegg;A. L. Kahler;B. S. Weir

  • Substitution rate comparisons between grasses and palms: synonymous rate differences at the nuclear gene Adh parallel rate differences at the plastid gene rbcL

    Brandon S. Gaut;Brian R. Morton;Bonnie C. McCaig;Michael T. Clegg

  • Rates and patterns of chloroplast DNA evolution.

    Michael T. Clegg;Brandon S. Gaut;Gerald H. Learn;Brian R. Morton

  • Chloroplast DNA sequence from a Miocene Magnolia species

    Edward M. Golenberg;David E. Giannasi;Michael T. Clegg;Charles J. Smiley

  • Genetic evidence for a second domestication of barley (Hordeum vulgare) east of the Fertile Crescent

    Peter L. Morrell;Michael T. Clegg

  • Relative rates of nucleotide substitution at the rbcL locus of monocotyledonous plants.

    Brandon S. Gaut;Spencer V. Muse;W. Dennis Clark;Michael T. Clegg

  • Measuring Plant Mating Systems

    Michael T. Clegg

  • Patterns of Genetic Differentiation in the Slender Wild Oat Species Avena barbata

    M. T. Clegg;R. W. Allard

  • THE NATURE OF NUCLEOTIDE SEQUENCE DIVERGENCE BETWEEN BARLEY AND MAIZE CHLOROPLAST DNA

    Gerard Zurawski;Michael T. Clegg;Anthony H. D. Brown

  • Evidence for Coadaptation in Avena barbata

    R. W. Allard;G. R. Babbel;M. T. Clegg;A. L. Kahler

  • Evolution of a noncoding region of the chloroplast genome.

    Edward M. Golenberg;Michael T. Clegg;Mary L. Durbin;John Doebley

  • Evolutionary analysis of the large subunit of carboxylase (rbcL) nucleotide sequence among the grasses (Gramineae).

    John Doebley;Mary Durbin;Edward M. Golenberg;Michael T. Clegg

  • Molecular evolution of the chalcone synthase multigene family in the morning glory genome

    Mary L. Durbin;Bonnie McCaig;Michael T. Clegg

  • Estimation of life cycle components of selection in an experimental plant population.

    M. T. Clegg;A. L. Kahler;R. W. Allard

  • Flower color variation: A model for the experimental study of evolution

    Michael T. Clegg;Mary L. Durbin

  • Low levels of linkage disequilibrium in wild barley (Hordeum vulgare ssp. spontaneum) despite high rates of self-fertilization

    Peter L. Morrell;Donna M. Toleno;Karen E. Lundy;Michael T. Clegg

  • Nucleotide diversity maps reveal variation in diversity among wheat genomes and chromosomes

    Eduard D. Akhunov;Alina R. Akhunova;Olin D. Anderson;James A. Anderson

  • Genome comparisons reveal a dominant mechanism of chromosome number reduction in grasses and accelerated genome evolution in Triticeae

    M. C. Luo;K. R. Deal;E. D. Akhunov;E. D. Akhunov;A. R. Akhunova;A. R. Akhunova

  • Molecular evolution of chloroplast DNA sequences.

    Stephanie E. Curtis;Michael T. Clegg

  • Chloroplast gene sequences and the study of plant evolution.

    Michael T. Clegg

Frequent Co-Authors

Peter L. Morrell
Peter L. Morrell University of Minnesota
Brandon S. Gaut
Brandon S. Gaut University of California, Irvine
Bryan K. Epperson
Bryan K. Epperson Michigan State University
R. W. Allard
R. W. Allard University of California, Davis
Bruce S. Weir
Bruce S. Weir University of Washington
Carl L. Keen
Carl L. Keen University of California, Davis
Douglas R. Cavener
Douglas R. Cavener Pennsylvania State University
Gerald H. Learn
Gerald H. Learn University of Pennsylvania
Eduard Akhunov
Eduard Akhunov Kansas State University
Bikram S. Gill
Bikram S. Gill Kansas State University

If you think any of the details on this page are incorrect, let us know.

Report an issue

We appreciate your kind effort to assist us to improve this page, it would be helpful providing us with as much detail as possible in the text box below:

Related Online Degrees & Career Pathways

Exploring genetics opens doors to a range of allied health and science careers. Many students interested in genetics also consider fields like nursing or healthcare administration, which offer robust online education options. For those seeking a seamless application process, nursing colleges that don’t require sat or other standardized tests make it easier to start a healthcare journey.

Aspiring healthcare leaders can choose one of the most affordable online mha programs to boost their credentials in administration, which complements clinical and research skills in genetics. For those aiming to begin patient care sooner, lpn programs offer fast-track pathways into nursing.

If your passion leads toward advanced research or academia, pursuing an online phd nursing allows for specialization and career growth with flexibility. These diverse online options make it possible to align your educational journey with your professional goals—all while building expertise that complements a foundation in genetics.

Best Scientists Citing Michael T. Clegg

Trending Scientists

Recently Published Articles