Date of Award
2005
Document Type
Thesis
Degree Name
Master of Science in Biology
Department
Biology
First Advisor
Metcalf, Anthony
Second Advisor
Ferrari, James
Third Advisor
Skillman, John
Abstract
The purpose of this study is to investigate the level and distribution of genetic variation in Astragalus jaegerianus by using molecular markers. The objectives of the study are: to estimate levels of genetic variation within and among populations of Astragalus jaegerianus; to test the hypothesis that levels and patterns of genetic variation in species of restricted ranges and few individuals is low and partitioned at the population level; and to discern whether, or how well, genetic partitioning of Lane Mountain milk vetch correlates with its geographic partitioning in the field.
Recommended Citation
Walker, George Floyd, "Analysis of molecular variation in the federally endangered Astragalus jaegerianus (Fabaceae, Papilionoideae): A species with a restricted geographic range" (2005). Theses Digitization Project. 2743.
https://scholarworks.lib.csusb.edu/etd-project/2743
