Determination of Fossil Plant DNA Sequences and Comparison with Contemporary Homologous Sequences
Regions: Qikiqtaaluk Region, Nunavut
Tags: physical sciences, fossils, paleontology, trees, evolution, phylogenetics
| Principal Investigator: | LePage, Ben A. (3) |
| Licence Number: | 11096 |
| Organization: | University of Saskatchewan; Universite Laval; |
| Licensed Year(s): |
1992
1991
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| Issued: | Jan 01, 1991 |
| Project Team: | L. Savard; J. Bousquet |
Objective(s): To compare genes isolated from fossil trees with homologous contemporary genes; to evaluate rates of evolution and reconstruct phylogenies;
Project Description: The Researcher and his team will continue to sample fossil leaves of conifers and deciduous tree species preserved in the permafrost on Axel Heiberg Island. They will compare genes isolated from fossil trees to evaluate rates of evolution.
