Steps to construct a phylogenetic tree using MEGA software
Steps to construct a phylogenetic tree using MEGA software
Close the Alignment Explorer and return to the main MEGA window.
Click on the Phylogeny tab in the main menu.
Select one of the tree-building methods available. Common methods
include:
o Construct/Test Neighbor-Joining (NJ) Tree: A distance-based
method that is relatively fast.
A dialog box will appear asking for the data file. Select the .meg file you
saved in the previous step.
Another dialog box with analysis parameters will open.
Click Compute or OK to start building the tree.
Once the tree construction is complete, the Tree Explorer window will open,
displaying the phylogenetic tree.