Project Title
Species determination of Ulvoid algae through genotyping: What are the environmental implications?
Document Type
Event
Start Date
10-5-2019 3:30 PM
End Date
10-5-2019 6:30 PM
Description
Ulvoid algae is especially difficult to identify via traditional methods, such as dichotomous keying. This project aims to streamline taxonomic classification of algal species through DNA sequence analysis. Local samples of Ulvoid were obtained, and two target genes were sequenced via PCR amplification. Ulvoids have a detrimental impact on marine ecosystems in the Pacific Northwest due their role in eutrophication, and reliable identification can help mitigate these effects.
Discipline
Biology
Research Mentor(s)
Dr. Tim Nelson
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Species determination of Ulvoid algae through genotyping: What are the environmental implications?
Ulvoid algae is especially difficult to identify via traditional methods, such as dichotomous keying. This project aims to streamline taxonomic classification of algal species through DNA sequence analysis. Local samples of Ulvoid were obtained, and two target genes were sequenced via PCR amplification. Ulvoids have a detrimental impact on marine ecosystems in the Pacific Northwest due their role in eutrophication, and reliable identification can help mitigate these effects.
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