Phylogenetics of Omphalina (Basidiomycotina, Agaricales) and the evolution of lichenization

Régions: Qikiqtaaluk Region, Nunavut

étiquettes: biology, lichen, genetics, mushroom, fungi, algae, phylogenetics

chercheur principal: Lutzoni, Francois (2)
Nᵒ de permis: 12504
Organisation: Duke University
Année(s) de permis: 1993 1992
Délivré: janv. 01, 1993
Équipe de projet: R. Vilgalys

Objectif(s): To establish the phylogenetic relationship among Omphalina species and the relationships of this species with other genera with the Tricholomataccae; to better understand the evolution of lichenization by investigating genomic variation between related lichenized and non-lichenized Omphalina species.

Description du projet: I will be collecting lichens in the vicinity of Iqaluit in order to better understand the variety of species that grow in the high arctic. Some species of fungi grow with algae: these partnerships are recognized as lichens. In an attempt to study this partnership, I will separate the fungi part from the algae and grow each separately in a laboratory. I will also be visiting Greenland and Iceland in order to make similar lichen collections.