Lab work Several steps of the DNA extraction process, beginning with leaf maceration, extraction using organic solvents, precipitation and agarose gel electrophoresis.
Flowering
Zooming in Acacia longifolia’s flowers Time lapse of the flower opening process starting with closed buttons until flower senescence. The images were obtained through a dissecting microscope. http://acacialongifolia.web.ua.pt/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/output_UHtshX.mp4
Collecting Acacia longifolia in…
Collecting Acacia longifolia in… Vila Nova de Milfontes, Portugal Pinheiro da Cruz, Portugal Cape Point, South Africa Cape of Good Hope, South Africa Cape Town, South Africa Strand, South Africa Hermanus, South Africa Uruguay Pelotas, Brazil Pelotas, Brazil
What are genetic markers?
Genetic markers are features located in specific regions of a chromosome that allow distinction between individuals, populations or species, and are considered representative of changes in the genome. Genetic markers consist of two types: morphological and molecular. Morphological markers have been widely used since they are easily monitored by visual analysis. However, they have several…
Genetic diversity and differentiation of invasive Acacia longifolia in Portugal
By Sara Vicente, Cristina Máguas and Helena Trindade. Abstract Acacia longifolia is an aggressive invader worldwide. This species was brought to Portugal by the forestry services and is now found throughout the country with very strong ecological and social impacts. Although several ecological and physiological studies have been carried out, molecular studies in this species are…
Human‐mediated introductions of Australian acacias – a global experiment in biogeography
By David M. Richardson, Jane Carruthers, Cang Hui, Fiona A. C. Impson, Joseph T. Miller, Mark P. Robertson, Mathieu Rouget, Johannes J. Le Roux and John R. U. Wilson. Abstract Aim Australian acacias (1012 recognized species native to Australia, which were previously grouped in Acacia subgenus Phyllodineae) have been moved extensively around the world by humans over the past 250 years. This has created the opportunity to…