Amplification of Microsatellites Across the Genus Trillium

Identifier

106

Author

Catherine Kendall Major

Date

2017

Document Type

Honors Thesis

Degree Name

Bachelor of Business Administration

Major

Management

Committee Member

Jennifer Mandel

Abstract

The genus Trillium is widespread across the United States and Asia, with 39 species in the United States. It is a perennial herb that grows directly from rhizomes. Some species are rare such as Trillium pusillum and Trillium regulii, putting them at risk for extinction. Due to a lack of resolution, the systematics of Trillium is uncertain and researchers are unsure of the relationships of the species within the genus. The purpose of this research project is to test current Trillium recurvatum microsatellites in order to determine if they will amplify across the genus, including in species such as Trillium tennesseense and Trillium ovatum. This project will test the transferability of the microsatellites between the species, giving insight to the relationships of the species within the genus. Ideally, the use of these microsatellites will clarify these relationships and allow us to better construct a phylogentic tree for the genus Trillium.

Comments

Undergraduate Honor's Thesis

Library Comment

Honors thesis originally submitted to the Local University of Memphis Honor’s Thesis Repository.

Notes

Data is provided by the student.

Recommended Citation

Major, Catherine Kendall, "Amplification of Microsatellites Across the Genus Trillium" (2017). Honors Theses. 64.
https://digitalcommons.memphis.edu/honors_theses/64