[MAIPC] Fwd: Oplismenus undulatifolius tissue/seed collections needed

[Jil Swearingen]

Hi,

Please see Dr. Carrie Wu's email below regarding collecting and sending
samples of wavyleaf basket grass for a genetics study.

Thank you,

Jil

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Jil Swearingen
Invasive Species Consultant
​,
In the Weeds <https://in-the-weeds.com/>
​Board Member, MAIPC​



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From: Wu, Carrie <cwu at richmond.edu>
Date: Wed, Aug 2, 2017 at 12:39 AM
Subject: Oplismenus undulatifolius tissue/seed collections needed
To:
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Cc:

Hello all,

A few years ago, Vanessa Beauchamp and I sent out a request for tissue
and/or seed collections from invasive wavyleaf populations throughout its
known range.  Many thanks to those who were able to send samples then!

We are looking to further expand our collections, to conduct a population
genetics project to understand the mechanisms and routes of spread across
the landscape. Both Vanessa and I will be continuing our own sampling into
this fall, but can greatly use your help.  If you encounter wavyleaf from
your local area, we’re asking that you collect some seed and/or leaf tissue
(depending on its life stage) and send it to us, along with locality
information.

*For either type of sample:*
Record a GPS point or include a map with an approximate location.  An
estimate of the patch size is also useful.
If you are able, collecting from multiple individual plants per location
would be very helpful.  In this case, please package tissue from each plant
separately.  In these larger patches, aim for collections from plants at
least 1m apart.

*For leaf samples:*
Leaf tissue will be best preserved for DNA analysis if it is sent on silica
drying crystals (either available at your local craft store, or in those
“do not eat” desiccant inserts found in shoes, vitamins, etc).  Place
approx. 1 tablespoon silica gel in a ziplock bag, then add at least 3-4
leaves from a single plant (try to collect all the tissue from a single
stem, traced down to the root).

*For seed samples:*
Again, simply pinch or take a pair of scissors, chop off a handful or two
of inflorescences from a given plant, and stick them in a paper bag
or envelope. Please then double-bag them in sealed zip-top plastic bags.

*Address to send wavyleaf seeds or tissue:*
Dr. Carrie Wu
Biology Department
Gottwald Science Center
28 Westhampton Way
University of Richmond, VA 23173

Thanks, and please send any questions/concerns along!
Carrie
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Carrie Wu, Ph.D.
Associate Professor
Department of Biology
University of Richmond
28 Westhampton Way
Richmond, VA 23173

Office:   A114 Gottwald Science Center
Phone:  804-289-8712 <(804)%20289-8712>
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