A Study of Genetic Variation in Geographically Separated Populations of Pediomelum pariense

Authors

Asher Jones, Brigham Young University
Dr. Keith A. Crandall, Brigham Young University

Keywords

genetic variation, geographically separated populations, Pediomelum pariense

College

Life Sciences

Department

Biology

Abstract

Pediomelum pariense, also known as Paria River Indian Breadroot, has been listed by NatureServe as an imperiled organism because of its low population numbers. However, no state or federal agency has made any effort to promote the preservation of this species. Ashley Egan, PhD, designed a study with the purpose of changing that. Through the use of methods designed to measure genetic diversity, I was able to assist Dr. Egan in discovering if the amount of genetic variation that exists among the remaining P. pariense populations should be a cause of government concern.

Recommended Citation

Jones, Asher and Crandall, Dr. Keith A. (2013) "A Study of Genetic Variation in Geographically Separated Populations of Pediomelum pariense," Journal of Undergraduate Research: Vol. 2013: Iss. 1, Article 1074.
Available at: https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/jur/vol2013/iss1/1074