BotanyAnnalise Schroeder
2023 The Zeller Summer Scholarship in Medicinal Botany
Genetic Mechanisms Underlying Sex Determination of Both Monoecious and Dioecious Varieties of Cannabis
Schroeder will investigate genetic mechanisms in underlying sex determination of both monoecious and dioecious varieties of cannabis. After generating time-series genetic expression data from male hemp plants feminized with ethephon and from control male hemp plants, Schroeder will provide a comparison of the differences observed in the expression of the genes associated with the pseudoautosomal region. Looking closely at both monoecious and dioecious varieties of cannabis may offer solutions to pollen contamination that can weaken the oil and fiber biomass yield of a harvest.
The Zeller Summer Scholarship in Medicinal Botany
To encourage U.S. undergraduate students to expand their knowledge of medicinal botany by pursuing summer study in various projects, courses, and/or internships with supervision and structure.
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