[Aroid-l] Request: Amorphophallus plant material for research

From: Douglas C Bertelsen <dbertelsen at mail.unomaha.edu> on 2004.09.28 at 17:22:08(12228) Dear Aroiders, After lurking on aroid-l for the last year, I would like to offer my knowledge of plants (as limited as it may be in areas) to the membership. I have, either currently or in the past, had collections of aquatic plants (including Cryptocoryne and Annubias species), carnivorous plants, and a rather humble Amorphophallus collection. My current botanical interests have led me to pursue a Master's in Biology with a specialization in plant physiology at the University of Nebraska at Omaha. My research goals are to develop a suitable micropropagation protocol for at least one member of the genus Amorphophallus and to test genetic stability of regenerated plants through use of Rapid Amplification of Polymorphic DNA (RAPD). Tests may also be carried out on species for which an established protocol exists. Presently, I am looking for plant material suitable for this research. While A. konjac, A. paeoniifolius and A. titanum have protocols established, I am unable to locate information as to whether they were ever tested for genomic stability beyond a visual examination. This being said, I would be highly appreciative of live material of any Amorphophallus species, whether loan, donation or otherwise to my research. If you have any such material or know of a source, please feel free to contact me for further details. Plants remaining after the research will become part of the Universityâs greenhouse collection. Sincerely, Douglas Bertelsen +More dbertelsen@mail.unomaha.edu Allwine Hall 419C Biology Department University of Nebraska at Omaha 6001 Dodge Road Omaha, NE 68182-0040 USA_______________________________________________ Aroid-l mailing list Aroid-l@gizmoworks.com http://www.gizmoworks.com/mailman/listinfo/aroid-l

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