Location
Turner Gymnasium
Access Type
Campus Access Only
Entry Number
38
Start Date
4-5-2023 12:00 PM
End Date
4-5-2023 1:30 PM
College
Lynchburg College of Arts and Sciences
Department
Biology
Abstract
Brassica rapa is a small flowering plant that is often used in classroom experiments due to its small size, low-maintenance growing conditions, and quick life cycle. Several mutant lines have been bred and briefly described, although not much is known about the actual genetic changes and therefore all the downstream effects of that mutation. It was previously noted by other studies that the genotype [ros/ros] affected multiple phenotypes such as floral development and reduced internode growth. The mutant, Rosette Dwarf were grown over 4 weeks and Radial Measurement and the number of buds produced were measured. The Rosette Dwarfs having less buds and floral development after 3 weeks was incorrect, while the Rosette Dwarfs did have smaller cotyledon radial measurement then standard B.rapa on average after 3 weeks.
Faculty Mentor(s)
Dr. Jamie L. Brooks
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BIOL 114: The Effect of Brassica Rapa Rosette Dwarf mutation on Floral Development and Radial Measurement
Turner Gymnasium
Brassica rapa is a small flowering plant that is often used in classroom experiments due to its small size, low-maintenance growing conditions, and quick life cycle. Several mutant lines have been bred and briefly described, although not much is known about the actual genetic changes and therefore all the downstream effects of that mutation. It was previously noted by other studies that the genotype [ros/ros] affected multiple phenotypes such as floral development and reduced internode growth. The mutant, Rosette Dwarf were grown over 4 weeks and Radial Measurement and the number of buds produced were measured. The Rosette Dwarfs having less buds and floral development after 3 weeks was incorrect, while the Rosette Dwarfs did have smaller cotyledon radial measurement then standard B.rapa on average after 3 weeks.