Regions: Inuvialuit Settlement Region, South Slave Region
Tags: biology, vegetation, molecular genetics, arctic flora
| Principal Investigator: | Tremblay-Reinhardt, Nicolas-O. (1) |
| Licence Number: | 12814 |
| Organization: | McGill University |
| Licensed Year(s): |
1995
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| Issued: | Jan 01, 1995 |
| Project Team: | other researchers to be determined |
Objective(s): To use the tools of molecular genetics to reconstruct the post-glacial history of the migration of two widespread arctic plant species (Dryas integrifolia and Eriophorum angustifolium). The distribution patterns of these two species, along with their genetic information, will provide a phylogenetic history of each species.
Project Description: The researchers will collect samples of each plant species (Dryas integrifolia and Erinophorum angustifolium) communities. Non-destructive seeds and leaf samples will be randomly taken from 30 individual plants within sample patches over a one day period in each of the communities. No camp sites or use of vehicles such as ATV's will be utilized.
