Publications by authors named "Jennifer A Doering"
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- Landscape genetics merges population genetics and landscape ecology to understand how landscape features impact the dispersal of species, particularly in the case of the lichen Dermatocarpon luridum.
- This study focused on the lichen's photobiont, Diplosphaera chodatii, analyzing its genetic distribution in Payuk Lake to uncover dispersal mechanisms using spatial models based on topography and hydrology.
- Results indicated genetic variation aligned with the lake's landscape characteristics and suggested that dispersal may occur via wind and/or water, marking a pioneering effort to explore dispersal in semi-aquatic lichens and aiding conservation efforts for threatened lichen species.
Background: The poikilohydric nature of lichens enables them to survive repeated episodes of desiccation by utilizing water when it becomes available. During rehydration, RNA-degrading endonucleases may be released, reducing RNA quantity and quality. Re-generation of a steady-state condition where RNA quantity and quality no longer fluctuate establishes a framework for development of new hypotheses for future investigations.
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