Abstract

Invasive species are a global problem that cause significant environmental and economic damage. It has been estimated that the cost of invasive species in the United States is at least 120 billion dollars annually. Lonicera maackii, commonly known as Amur honeysuckle, is an invasive shrub found in New York State. In invaded regions, L. maackii has caused decreased species richness of native plant and animal species. It has also negatively affected the native migratory bird populations that eat the plant’s berries. Currently, there is no available genomic sequence for any Lonicera species. With next generation sequencing, new information can be unveiled that can inform control strategies and provide a better understanding of L. maackii as an invasive species. In this study, a genome sequence was assembled for an individual of Lonicera maackii found in Western New York. The assembled genome was annotated using two different methods. Genes found through annotation provide direction for future work on optimum control strategies for the L. maackii invasion.

Library of Congress Subject Headings

Honeysuckles--Genetics; Invasive plants--New York (State); Gene mapping

Publication Date

5-10-2021

Document Type

Thesis

Student Type

Graduate

Degree Name

Bioinformatics (MS)

Department, Program, or Center

Thomas H. Gosnell School of Life Sciences (COS)

Advisor

Michael V. Osier

Advisor/Committee Member

Eli J. Borrego

Advisor/Committee Member

Andre O. Hudson

Comments

Additional committee member: Susan S. Pagano

Campus

RIT – Main Campus

Plan Codes

BIOINFO-MS

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