Using Non-Invasive Sampling Techniques to Test Genetic Markers for the Little Blue Heron (Egretta caerulea)

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dc.contributor.advisorDr. Natalia Belfiore
dc.contributor.authorHeller, Lynn
dc.date.accessioned2020-04-08T16:48:51Z
dc.date.available2020-04-08T16:48:51Z
dc.date.issued2019
dc.descriptionRecommended Citation: Heller, Lynn. “Using Non-Invasive Sampling Techniques to Test Genetic Markers for the Little Blue Heron (Egretta Caerulea).” Acta Spartae, 2019. https://doi.org/10.48497/VZCV-V174.
dc.description.abstractAs with most wading birds in North America, the true conservation status of the Little Blue Heron, (Egretta caerulea) is unknown. Even though wading bird census is still improving, it has been evident that populations have been declining for decades. Environmental stressors, both natural and anthropogenic, are the main contributing factor to the decline observed in heron populations. Microsatellite genetic markers can be used to evaluate the genetic diversity and overall health of a population. Microsatellite markers were chosen for this study to demonstrate that population genetic studies can be conducted with non-invasive DNA sampling because microsatellites are PCR based and only require a minimal amount of DNA. We determined that the markers created for other herons from the same genus (Egretta) along with other closely related herons had a successful cross amplification in the Little Blue Heron. We found that usable quantities of DNA can be extracted from salvaged heron artifacts including carcasses, eggshells and molted feathers. This study provides a resource for future conservation genetic studies and population genetic studies on herons and other birds as well.en_US
dc.identifier.citationHeller, Lynn. “Using Non-Invasive Sampling Techniques to Test Genetic Markers for the Little Blue Heron (Egretta Caerulea).” Acta Spartae, 2019. https://doi.org/10.48497/VZCV-V174.
dc.identifier.doihttps://doi.org/10.48497/vzcv-v174
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11868/992
dc.language.isoen_USen_US
dc.publisherDepartment of Biology, College of Natural and Health Sciences, The University of Tampaen_US
dc.subjectEgretta caeruleaen_US
dc.subjectLittle Blue Heronen_US
dc.subjectResearch Subject Categories::NATURAL SCIENCES::Biology::Organism biology::Microbiologyen_US
dc.subjectDNAen_US
dc.subjectResearch Subject Categories::NATURAL SCIENCES::Biology::Cell and molecular biology::Geneticsen_US
dc.titleUsing Non-Invasive Sampling Techniques to Test Genetic Markers for the Little Blue Heron (Egretta caerulea)en_US
dc.typeArticleen_US

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