Mathew T. Sharples Data-verified

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Last publication 2026 Last refreshed 2026-05-16

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7 h-index 18 pubs 106 cited

Biography and Research Information

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Mathew T. Sharples' research focuses on plant diversity, evolution, and conservation, with recent work examining the endemic flora of the Altai mountains. He has investigated distribution patterns, compiled updated checklists, and utilized DNA barcoding to analyze this biodiversity hotspot. His work also explores evolutionary processes within the cosmopolitan genus *Stellaria*, including the evolution of apetaly and the origins of cryophilous lineages, with a particular interest in the role of Beringia.

Sharples has also conducted studies on the morphological and biochemical diversity of *Spiraea hypericifolia* and analyzed the comparative biological activity and antioxidant properties of apple varieties. His publications include taxonomic revisions of genera such as *Beesia*, informed by integrative taxonomy. His scholarship metrics include an h-index of 6, with 15 total publications and 101 citations.

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  • h-index: 7
  • Publications: 18
  • Citations: 106

Selected Publications

  • Correction: A revision of the genus Beesia (Ranunculaceae) as informed through integrative taxonomy, with description of a new species from Sichuan (China) (2026)
  • A revision of the genus Beesia (Ranunculaceae) as informed through integrative taxonomy, with description of a new species from Sichuan (China) (2026)
  • Taxonomic Diversity of <i>Ranunculus</i> Section <i>Ranunculastrum</i> (Ranunculaceae) in Tajikistan, With an Identification Key and a New Species Based in Part on Molecular Phylogenetic Evidence (2025)
  • Comparative Analyses of Biologically Active Substances and Antioxidant Activity in Fresh and Stored Fruits of Apple Varieties from the Republic of Tajikistan (2024)
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