[Bioperl-l] Bio::Tree::Node set root_node

[Jason Stajich]

There is a reroot function you can use - documented in  
Bio::Tree::TreeFunctionsI

I believe it is covered in the HOWTO as well.

Let us know if you still have questions.
-jason

On Sep 13, 2005, at 6:06 AM, Filipe Garrett wrote:

> Hi all,
>
> I have a Bio::Tree object:
> ((GA11747-PA_dpse:0,(Obp8a-PA_dmel,SIM12665-PA_dsim:0):0):0);
> where the initial branch only has one descendant.
>
> How can I eliminate the first branch?
> Can I just re-set the descendant as root node?
>
> Thanks in advance,
>
> Best regards,
>
> FG
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