Phylografter is a phylogenetic and tree visualization web application currently being developed by BioSynC's Software Developer Christopher Baron and Assistant Director Dr. Richard Ree. It attempts to streamline work for evolutionary biologists using now ubiquitous web 2.0 paradigms - such as information display based on the individual user, and communication and collaboration between users.

Scientists are encouraged to upload phylogenetic information regarding their published results. Colleagues and collaborators can then access pertinent data without having to scan through a publication. Phylografter then lets users 'graft' new evolutionary trees from existing ones. Using trees that the user has uploaded, or ones that have been shared with the user, tree branches may be grafted together, replaced, or removed in an effort to form new trees and make a concrete attempt at getting to every last detail of the tree of life.

The taxa database is currently being filled with data, and workflows are being finalized. Right now, the user is able to login, upload their own publication, and add relevant data. They can also view a tree in a few standard visualizations as well as some more experimental constructs to graft, replace, cut, and even edit annotations with the proper permissions.