Coastal Wetlands StudiesAnn Holmes
2019 The Garden Club of America Award in Coastal Wetlands Studies
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Ann Holmes is a PhD candidate in ecology at the University of California, Davis. Her research in wetlands uses a noninvasive method called environmental DNA (eDNA) sampling. eDNA is trace genetic material left by sh and aquatic organisms in water. eDNA sampling is a promising new method for surveying biodiversity and detecting endangered or invasive species. She will sample Suisun Marsh, the largest wetland in the San Francisco Estuary, using eDNA and compare results with traditional sampling. The goal of this project is to develop eDNA as a reliable and effective survey method that can inform wetland conservation and management.
The Garden Club of America Award in Coastal Wetlands Studies
To promote, expand, and enrich the body of research concerning the coast by actively supporting graduate students in the field of coastal wetlands science.
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