World's Best Scientists 2026 revealed!
Paul Goetghebeur

Paul Goetghebeur

D-Index & Metrics

Ecology and Evolution

D-Index
36
Citations
3910
World Ranking
7226
National Ranking
91

Overview

Paul Goetghebeur is affiliated with Ghent University in Belgium and conducts research in the fields of Agricultural and Biological Sciences as well as Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology. Their work spans several subfields, including Ecology, Evolution, Behavior and Systematics, Molecular Biology, Plant Science, Nature and Landscape Conservation, and Paleontology.

The research topics addressed by Paul Goetghebeur focus on Plant Diversity and Evolution, Botany, Ecology, and Taxonomy Studies, Plant and Animal Studies, Plant and Fungal Species Descriptions, Phytochemical Studies and Bioactivities, Ecology and Vegetation Dynamics Studies, and Plant Taxonomy and Phylogenetics.

Notable recent publications include:

  • A new classification of Cyperaceae (Poales) supported by phylogenomic data, 2021, Journal of Systematics and Evolution
  • Resolving generic limits in Cyperaceae tribe Abildgaardieae using targeted sequencing, 2020, Botanical Journal of the Linnean Society
  • The evolutionary history of the Caribbean magnolias (Magnoliaceae): Testing species delimitations and biogeographical hypotheses using molecular data, 2021, Molecular Phylogenetics and Evolution
  • Plastid phylogenomics of the Sansevieria Clade of Dracaena (Asparagaceae) resolves a recent radiation, 2022, Molecular Phylogenetics and Evolution
  • Genetic patterns of Magnolia in the Lesser Antilles: Stepwise colonisation leading to highly inbred island 'populations', 2022, Journal of Biogeography

Frequent coauthors in their research include:

  • Isabel Larridon
  • Emily Veltjen
  • Pieter Asselman
  • Kenneth Bauters
  • Marie-Stéphanie Samain

Paul Goetghebeur's publications appear in several prominent scientific venues:

  • Molecular Phylogenetics and Evolution
  • Journal of Systematics and Evolution
  • Botanical Journal of the Linnean Society
  • Journal of Biogeography
  • Frontiers in Plant Science

Best Publications

  • Phylogeny of Cyperaceae Based on DNA Sequence Data: Current Progress and Future Prospects

    A. Muthama Muasya;David A. Simpson;G. Anthony Verboom;Paul Goetghebeur

  • AFLP analysis of genetic relationships among papaya and its wild relatives (Caricaceae) from Ecuador.

    B. Van Droogenbroeck;P. Breyne;P. Goetghebeur;E. Romeijn-Peeters

  • Phylogeny of the genus Peperomia (Piperaceae) inferred from the trnK/matK region (cpDNA).

    S Wanke;Marie-Stéphanie Samain;Liesbeth Vanderschaeve;Guido Mathieu

  • Phylogeny of Cyperaceae based on DNA sequence data - a new rbcL analysis

    D.A. Simpson;A. Muthama Muasya;M.V. Alves;J.J. Bruhl

  • Phylogenetic analysis of the highland papayas (Vasconcellea) and allied genera (Caricaceae) using PCR-RFLP

    B. Van Droogenbroeck;T. Kyndt;I. Maertens;E. Romeijn-Peeters

  • Towards a new classification of the giant paraphyletic genus Cyperus (Cyperaceae): phylogenetic relationships and generic delimitation in C4 Cyperus.

    Isabel Larridon;Kenneth Bauters;Marc Reynders;Wim Huygh

  • A new classification of Cyperaceae (Poales) supported by phylogenomic data

    Isabel Larridon;Isabel Larridon;Alexandre R. Zuntini;Étienne Léveillé‐Bourret;Russell L. Barrett

  • Genera Cyperacearum: een bijdrage tot de kennis van de morfologie, systematiek en fylogenese van de Cyperaceae-genera

    Paul Goetghebeur

  • The relation between accessibility, diversity and indigenous valuation of vegetation in the Bolivian Andes

    E. Thomas;I. Vandebroek;P. Van Damme;P. Goetghebeur

  • World Checklist of Cyperaceae: Sedges

    Bruhl Jj;Govaerts R;Simpson Da;Erorova T

  • Affinities in C3Cyperus lineages (Cyperaceae) revealed using molecular phylogenetic data and carbon isotope analysis

    Isabel Larridon;Marc Reynders;Wim Huygh;Kenneth Bauters

  • What is a Genus in Cypereae: Phylogeny, Character Homology Assessment and Generic Circumscription in Cypereae

    A. Muthama Muasya;Alexander Vrijdaghs;David A. Simpson;Mark W. Chase

  • Species relationships in the genus Vasconcellea (Caricaceae) based on molecular and morphological evidence.

    Tina Kyndt;Eliza Romeijn-Peeters;Bart Van Droogenbroeck;José P. Romero-Motochi

  • Taxonomic changes in C-3 Cyperus (Cyperaceae) supported by molecular data, morphology, embryography, ontogeny and anatomy

    Isabel Larridon;Marc Reynders;Wim Huygh;Kenneth Bauters

  • The essential oils of five Nepeta Species. A preliminary evaluation of their use in chemotaxonomy by cluster analysis

    H.L De Pooter;Bart Nicolai;J De Laet;L.F De Buyck

  • The Relationship Between Plant Use and Plant Diversity in the Bolivian Andes, with Special Reference to Medicinal Plant Use

    Evert Thomas;Ina Vandebroek;Paul Goetghebeur;Sabino Sanca

  • Molecular phylogeny and evolution of Caricaceae based on rDNA internal transcribed spacers and chloroplast sequence data.

    Tina Kyndt;Bart Van Droogenbroeck;Eliza Romeijn-Peeters;José Parcemon Romero-Motochi

  • From Forgotten Taxon to a Missing Link? The Position of the Genus Verhuellia (Piperaceae) Revealed by Molecules

    S Wanke;Liesbeth Vanderschaeve;Guido Mathieu;C Neinhuis

  • A Floral Ontogenetic Approach to Questions of Homology within the Cyperoideae (Cyperaceae)

    Alexander Vrijdaghs;A. M Muasya;P Goetghebeur;Pieter Caris

  • Spikelet structure and development in Cyperoideae (Cyperaceae): a monopodial general model based on ontogenetic evidence

    Alexander Vrijdaghs;Marc Reynders;Isabel Larridon;A. Muthama Muasya

Frequent Co-Authors

A. Muthama Muasya
A. Muthama Muasya University of Cape Town
Erik Smets
Erik Smets Naturalis Biodiversity Center
Tina Kyndt
Tina Kyndt Ghent University
Rafaël Govaerts
Rafaël Govaerts Royal Botanic Gardens
Mark W. Chase
Mark W. Chase Royal Botanic Gardens
Patrick Van Damme
Patrick Van Damme Czech University of Life Sciences Prague
Eric H. Roalson
Eric H. Roalson Washington State University
Pascal Boeckx
Pascal Boeckx Ghent University
Bart Nicolai
Bart Nicolai KU Leuven
Trevor R. Hodkinson
Trevor R. Hodkinson Trinity College Dublin

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

Studying Ecology and Evolution can lead to diverse career opportunities, but you may also be interested in related online degrees that explore how humans interact with their environments and each other. For instance, those curious about the intersection of science and social behavior might ask, what can I do with a masters in forensic psychology? This degree can open doors to roles in criminal justice, research, or counseling within legal contexts.

If you're passionate about developmental science, exploring child psychology degrees online can prepare you to work with young people in clinical, educational, and research settings. Those interested in supporting mental health and wellbeing might investigate online masters degrees in counseling, which provide skills for helping individuals and communities thrive.

Additionally, earning a degree through clinical psychology online degree programs allows you to pursue advanced clinical or research roles, contributing to a holistic understanding of behavior and health. These flexible online options can complement or extend your background in Ecology and Evolution, broadening your career pathways.

Best Scientists Citing Paul Goetghebeur

Trending Scientists

Recently Published Articles