Essays about: "DNA barcoding"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 20 essays containing the words DNA barcoding.

  1. 1. Comparing processed and raw honey microbiota using 16S gene barcoding

    University essay from Högskolan i Skövde/Institutionen för biovetenskap

    Author : Ricardo Antonio Casu Pereira de Sousa; [2023]
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    Abstract : Still one of the most important animals on the planet, Honeybees are responsible for pollinating several species of plants that are vital to the ecosystem. They also produce honey, which is one of the few natural edible products of animal origin and has many beneficial properties for humans. READ MORE

  3. 2. Detection of root borne pathogen causing pea root rot by using minion sequencing

    University essay from Högskolan i Skövde/Institutionen för biovetenskap

    Author : Aderemi Olubode; [2023]
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    Abstract : Pea (Pisum sativum L.) is the most cultivated pulse in the temperate zone, economically important with high nutritional value (high protein content of 20-30%) and relatively low cost. Root rot is its predominant disease, it is referred to as root rot complex because it involves many pathogens. READ MORE

  4. 3. A Statistical Approach to Understand the Evolution of Exotic Butterfly Species

    University essay from KTH/Matematisk statistik

    Author : Elin Eliasson; Rebecka Haraldsson; [2023]
    Keywords : Phylogenetics; Tree reconstruction; COI barcoding; General Time Reversible Model; K80 Model; Evolution; Butterflies; Fylogenetik; Rekonstruktion av träd; COI barcoding; General Time Reversible modell; K80 modell; Evolution; Fjärilar;

    Abstract : The alarming rate at which we see the decline in biodiversity due to human activity has raised concerns about the well-being of our planet. Butterflies which serve as pollinators are an essential part of many ecosystems and sensitive indicators of environmental changes and can provide valuable insight into how ecosystems function and evolve. READ MORE

  5. 4. Detection Of Soil Borne Pathogens Causing Pea Root Rot Using Minion

    University essay from Högskolan i Skövde/Institutionen för biovetenskap

    Author : Alvine Lum Bongam; [2022]
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    Abstract : Peas are small spherical seedpod of the pod fruit Pisum sativum. It is of great nutritional value containing vitamins, carbohydrates, proteins, and several minerals. A variety of diseases affects peas through a number of pathogens including insects, viruses, bacteria and fungi. READ MORE

  6. 5. Pollen identification using sequencing techniques

    University essay from Högskolan i Skövde/Institutionen för biovetenskap

    Author : Bimaljeet Kaur; [2022]
    Keywords : pollen; rbcL gene; barcoding; metabarcoding; Sanger sequencing; MinION sequencing;

    Abstract : Palynology or the study of pollen, is essential understand the relationship between plants and their pollinators. Traditionally, pollen grains are identified by microscopy. The method has several shortcomings, such as being time-consuming and having low taxonomic resolution. READ MORE