Development of PCR-RFP and DNA barcoding plastic markers for yellow toadflax and Dalmatian toadflax

Andrew Boswell

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Development of PCR-RFP and DNA barcoding plastic markers for yellow toadflax and Dalmatian toadflax

Informally Refereed

Authors:

Andrew Boswell

Year:

2013

Type:

Miscellaneous Publication

Station:

Rocky Mountain Research Station

Source:

Fort Collins, CO: Colorado State University. 87 p. Thesis.

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Abstract

Yellow toadflax and Dalmatian toadflax are problematic invasive plant species in North America. Yellow toadflax was introduced multiple times to the United States from Europe, beginning in the late 1600s. Dalmatian toadflax has similarly been repeatedly introduced to the United States, starting in 1874. Both species are known to inhabit disturbed areas, competing for limiting resources with native plant species. Both are obligate outcrossed species, which allows them to maintain a high level of genetic diversity. Both species are known to inhabit a wide range of ecosystems.

Keywords

yellow toadflax, Dalmatian toadflax, invasive plant species, DNA

Citation

Boswell, Andrew. 2013. Development of PCR-RFP and DNA barcoding plastic markers for yellow toadflax and Dalmatian toadflax. Fort Collins, CO: Colorado State University. 87 p. Thesis.