Genetic Variation and Adaptation in the Invasive Weed Bromus tectorum and its Associated Pathogens Pyrenophora semeniperda and Ustilago bullata

Authors

Craig E. Coleman, Brigham Young University

Keywords

invasive weed, Bromus tectorum, cheatgrass, Pyrenophora semeniperda, Ustilago bullata

College

Life Sciences

Department

Plant and Wildlife Sciences

Abstract

The objectives of this proposal were as follows: 1. Develop single nucleotide polymorphism (SNP) markers for Bromus tectorum (cheatgrass) for use in determining population structure and mapping adaptive traits. 2. Complete a full genome sequence of the Pyrenophora semeniperda fungal pathogen to identify genes encoding important traits related to its pathogenicity on cheatgrass seeds. 3. Complete a full genome sequence of the Ustilago bullata head smut to facilitate identification of virulence genes associated with its pathogenicity on cheatgrass.

Recommended Citation

Coleman, Craig E. (2014) "Genetic Variation and Adaptation in the Invasive Weed Bromus tectorum and its Associated Pathogens Pyrenophora semeniperda and Ustilago bullata," Journal of Undergraduate Research: Vol. 2014: Iss. 1, Article 1383.
Available at: https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/jur/vol2014/iss1/1383