News Release: New DNA Tool Helps Scientists Identify Invasive Species of Aquatic Plants
From the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS):
“A new DNA protocol developed by the U.S. Geological Survey helps biologists distinguish between native and invasive species of aquatic vegetation that have almost identical appearances. Until now, measuring the dispersal of these various invasive plants has been hampered by confusion about where and when the plants arrived.”
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