DNA yields and concentrations from buccal swab samples of red-cockaded woodpeckers
February 23, 2018
The data were generated as part of a study to determine if buccal (oral) swabs could be used to obtain genetic material from Red-Cockaded Woodpecker chicks. Different swab types were investigated to determine if any specific type gave the highest DNA yields.
Citation Information
| Publication Year | 2018 |
|---|---|
| Title | DNA yields and concentrations from buccal swab samples of red-cockaded woodpeckers |
| DOI | 10.5066/F7ZK5FVN |
| Authors | Julia T. Vilstrup, Tom Mullins, Susan M Haig, Mark P Miller, Jeffrey R. Walters, Will McDearman |
| Product Type | Data Release |
| Record Source | USGS Digital Object Identifier Catalog |
| USGS Organization | Forest and Rangeland Ecosystem Science Center (FRESC) Headquarters |
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