Barcode Long Island Team Typha
Program:
Barcode Long Island
Year:
2015-16
Research Topic:
Biodiversity & trade
Taxonomic Group Studied:
Plants

Project:

Effect of Phragmites on Plant Populations
Students:
Olivia Zukowski, Grace Sullivan, Kyleigh Watson
School:
Wantagh High School, Nassau
Mentors:
Renee MacDermott

Abstract:

The objective of this study is to compare the biodiversity of Typha ecosystems to that of the ecosystems of Phragmites australis. The common reed is known to disturb the stability of the ecosystem as they wipe out species of cattail. We aim to collect samples from the Norman J. Levy Park and Preserve located in Merrick. NY. The park contains both cattails and common reed, and will give us a clear understanding of the effect that the common reed possesses.

Poster:

DNA Barcoding Poster
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