Molecular identification of different fungi found on diseased wood
Student Name: Tracy De los Santos. UCD Department: Plant Pathology. UCD Mentor: Doug Gubler.
Fungi were already isolated from diseased wood and identified by their physical characteristics seen underneath a microscope. This project involves the identification of the fungi through examining its DNA. The process involves: extracting DNA from the fungi, multiplying specific segments of the DNA, insuring that a specific number of base pair were multiplied using a process known as gel electrophoresis, then finally purifying the DNA obtained in order to send off to another lab which will provide Tracy with the structure of the fungi’s DNA.
