The effect of the petite mutation on height and flower growth of Brassica rapa
Location
Turner Gymnasium
Access Type
Campus Access Only
Start Date
4-17-2024 12:00 PM
End Date
4-17-2024 1:15 PM
College
Lynchburg College of Arts and Sciences
Department
Biology
Keywords
Brassica rapa, mutant
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. Nine different mutant lines of Brassica rapa were grown to more carefully identify the phenotypes affected by the mutations. The petite mutant was carefully looked into in comparison to the wild type of B. rapa. The growth rate and flowering rate was measured at 21 days old in order to determine the effects of the genetic changes in the petite mutant. On average, it was statistically significant that the petite B. rapa were smaller and the flowering was less than the Wild Type. It was concluded that the petite plants were shorter through our experimental processes.
Faculty Mentor(s)
Dr. Jamie Brooks
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The effect of the petite mutation on height and flower growth of Brassica rapa
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. Nine different mutant lines of Brassica rapa were grown to more carefully identify the phenotypes affected by the mutations. The petite mutant was carefully looked into in comparison to the wild type of B. rapa. The growth rate and flowering rate was measured at 21 days old in order to determine the effects of the genetic changes in the petite mutant. On average, it was statistically significant that the petite B. rapa were smaller and the flowering was less than the Wild Type. It was concluded that the petite plants were shorter through our experimental processes.