Honors Program Theses
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Open Access Honors Program Thesis
First Advisor
Steve L. O'Kane
Keywords
Cruciferae--Phylogeny; Cruciferae--Evolution;
Abstract
The main goal of this research was to determine if the PgiC gene region is useable for phylogenetic analyses. Phylogenetic analysis is done by creating phylogenetic trees based off certain gene regions and comparing it to previously created trees from other gene sequences. The DNA region could then be used in further experiments and research. In particular, this research will be beneficial for Dr. Steve O'Kane and others continuing explorations with the Physaria genus. Future researchers and Dr. O'Kane would be able to use the successful PgiC gene to have a more accurate idea of Physaria phylogeny. In the end, the results will be disseminated in peer-reviewed journals.
Year of Submission
2013
Department
Department of Biology
University Honors Designation
A thesis submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the designation University Honors
Date Original
5-2013
Object Description
1 PDF file (33 pages)
Copyright
©2013 Troy Joseph Mensen
Language
en
File Format
application/pdf
Recommended Citation
Mensen, Troy Joseph, "The Utility of phosphoglucose isomerase (PgiC) intron sequences in the phylogenetics of Physaria (Brassicaceae)" (2013). Honors Program Theses. 578.
https://scholarworks.uni.edu/hpt/578
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