Session: Genetics And Molecular Techniques (2017 ESA Annual Meeting (August 6 -- 11))

PS 42-132

Longer DNA fragments enables the improved estimation of distribution and biomass using environmental DNA
Toshifumi Minamoto, Kobe University; Toshiaki Jo, Kobe University; Hiroaki Murakami, Kyoto University; Reiji Masuda, Kyoto University; Masayuki Sakata, Kobe University; Satoshi Yamamoto, Kobe University

PS 42-133

Detection of pathogens in migrating raptors: Utilizing ectoparasites to identify West Nile virus
Nicholas A. Baer, Colby-Sawyer College; Morganne Murphy-Meyers, Colby-Sawyer College; Victoria Delaney, Colby-Sawyer College

PS 42-134

Seed and seedling characteristics of hybrid chestnuts (Castanea spp.) derived from a backcross blight-resistance breeding program in Georgia
Martin L. Cipollini, Berry College; Nicholas Wessel, Berry College

PS 42-135

Using environmental DNA sampling methods to determine cryptic wetland bird occupancy in Illinois
Anastasia Rahlin, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign; Matthew L. Niemiller, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign; Mark A. Davis, Prairie Research Institute

PS 42-136

DNA barcode development for tropical orchids in Central America
Eeva Terhonen, Texas Tech University; Melania Fernández, Texas Tech University; Marco Cedeño, Universidad de Costa Rica; D. Lee Taylor, University of New Mexico; Andrew T. Taylor, University of Hawai'i at Manoa; Jyotsna Sharma, Texas Tech University

PS 42-137

Identifying roots of boreal forest species with molecular tools
Paul Metzler, University of Alberta; Justine Karst, University of Alberta

PS 42-138

Changes in ribosomal RNA gene copy number of the toxic dinoflagellate Alexandrium tamarense
Patricia Rodriguez-Matos, Universidad de Puerto Rico, Mayaguez; Deana L. Erdner, University of Texas

PS 42-139

Molecular characterization and distribution of Cestode parasites that infect the brine shrimp of Great Salt Lake in Utah
Cora Winters, Westminster College; Sydney Sattler, Westminster College; Brian J. Avery, Westminster College

PS 42-140

Temporal patterns of genetic diversity in Fijian three-spotted wrasse (Halichoeres trimaculatus)
Emilie M. Seavey, Middlebury College; Grace M. Zhang, Middlebury College; Christina F. Frare, Middlebury College; Joshua A. Drew, American Museum of Natural History, Columbia University

PS 42-141

Development and validation of qPCR assay for the detection of bog turtle (Glyptemys muhlenbergii) eDNA from environmental samples
Anish Kirtane, SUNY-ESF; Hyatt Green, SUNY ESF

PS 42-142

Quantifying wolf diet in southeast Alaska using molecular methods
Aimee Massey, Oregon State University; Gretchen Roffler, Alaska Department of Fish and Game; Jennifer Allen, Oregon State University; Taal Levi, Oregon State University

Cancelled

PS 42-143

Using multi-omics to link decomposition reactions in soils to exoenzymes and the microbes that produce them (widthdrawn)
Jane Martinez, University of Texas at El Paso; Anthony Darrouzet-Nardi, University of Texas at El Paso; Nathan C. VerBerkmoes, University of Texas at El Paso; Brian Grajeda, University of Texas at El Paso; Stephanie Bauer, University of Texas at El Paso; Igor Almeida, University of Texas at El Paso

PS 42-144

Microbial connections between atmosphere, vegetation, and soil in alpine ecosystems, Yellowstone National Park, USA
Stephanie D. Zorio, Idaho State University; Ken Aho, Idaho State University; Jason T. Werth, Idaho State University

PS 42 - Genetics And Molecular Techniques