Bioinformatics
Just get your amplicon data back from the sequencer and wondering what to do next? Here’s our workflow
Wondering how to cull your amplicon data in a standardized way for quality control? Here’s our workflow.
Molecular Protocols
2X CTAB Buffer
Diluting primers
DNA extraction from orchid roots
PCR amplification from orchid roots
ExoSap PCR Clean up
Bead PCR Clean up
Gel electrophoresis
Weighing
Soil weighing for DNA extraction
Root weighing for DNA extraction
Assays
Hot staining of AMF roots
Quantum dot conjugation
Arbuscular Mycorrhizal Spore Extractions
Root mounting for microscopy
Vital staining of spores
Soil sampling for trap cultures (movie)
Setting up trap cultures (movie)
Peloton extraction from orchid roots
Symbiotic orchid germination with mycorrhizal fungi
Biosafety Protocols
Safe handling of soil
Rapid Ohia Death precautions
Here are resources for colleagues, postdocs, graduate students, and others in the field of fungal ecology.
Commonly used protocols in the Hynson Lab
Grant and fellowship opportunities to fund Graduate and Postdoctoral studies.
Tips on how to succeed in graduate school, effective teaching, communicating science, getting a job, and other professional development resources.
Links to fungal labs, isotope labs, bioinformatics and databases, and societies, clubs, and networks.
Courses currently taught by Dr. Hynson and some details on our lab’s outreach activities.
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