FLMNH Genetic Resources Repository

At present, the GRR serves as a repository for 15,515 specimens received from the Mammal, Bird, Invertebrate Zoology and Ichthyology collections, the Maxillariinae Phylogeny Project, Phylogeny and character evolution in the Blakeeae (Melastomataceae), Revision of Dyschoriste (Acanthaceae) of the Herbarium, and the samples used to reconstruct the biogeography of Simaroubaceae from the Soltis Molecular Lab. All the samples deposited in the GRR are associated with a specimen catalogued in the corresponding FLMNH range.

The variety of tissue types deposited in our collection reflect the diverse taxonomic focus of research at the FLMNH. Specimens deposited in the GRR by the Mammal and Bird ranges are primarily derived from liver, heart and muscle tissues. The specimens deposited by the Ichthyology collection are mostly clips from different fins and, in a few cases, muscle plugs. Not surprisingly, the most diverse tissue types are those from the Invertebrate Zoology specimens, which vary widely depending on the source organism. The plant collection has tissues from flowers and leaves as well as a significant amount of DNA extractions. We are currently adding more materials from these ranges.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Updated 28 Oct 2009.