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Genetics Section Brauner, Soren [1], Croskey, Audra [2]. Use of ISSR markers to assess small scale genetic variation of reed canarygrass (Phalaris arundinacea) in an Ohio wetland. We are using ISSR markers to assess small scale genetic variation of the invasive reed canarygrass (Phalaris arundinacea) in a 121 hectare mixed wetland preserve in Richland County, Ohio. Approximately 12 hectares of this wetland was logged in the mid 1990’s, and this was followed by expansion of reed canary grass into a mostly monotypic stand. Small patches of reed canarygrass also exist in nearby unlogged swamp forest. The goal of this study is to assess the relative roles of establishment by seed vs. by rhizomatous spread in the recent expansion and to estimate the overall genetic diversity of reed canarygrass at this site. A pilot project sampled plants along a 120 meter linear transect, and significant genetic variation was revealed using ISSR markers. Variation for ISSR markers is being used to examine clonal diversity in the wetland and to compare the population with nearby populations. Log in to add this item to your schedule
1 - Ashland University, Department of Biology, Ashland, Ohio, 44805, USA 2 - University of Toledo, Department of Environmental Science and the Lake Erie Center, 2801 W. Bancroft, Toledo, Ohio, 43606, USA
Keywords: ISSR Reed canarygrass Invasive plants.
Presentation Type: Poster:Posters for BSA Sections Session: P2 Location: Event Tent/Cliff Lodge Date: Tuesday, July 28th, 2009 Time: 5:30 PM Number: P2GN003 Abstract ID:821 |