Award Level
1st Place - Empirical Graduate
Classification
Empirical Graduate
Abstract
Amphibians are one of the most threatened groups of organisms worldwide, per the International Union for Conservation of Nature. A disease known as chytridiomycosis has been linked to population declines worldwide. Incidence of the fungus has recently been reported at three locations in south-central Kansas. The objective of our study was to assess the status of chytrid throughout the state of Kansas. In 2015-2016 we conducted surveys at multiple locations. We used real-time PCR to analyze swabs collected at each location. Preliminary results show chytrid present at 4 locations in Kansas. We will continue to analyze samples to determine aspects of life history that might increase the potential for infection.
Faculty Advisor
Dr. William J. Stark
Department/Program
Biology
Submission Type
in-person poster
Date
5-3-2017
Rights
Copyright the Author(s)
Recommended Citation
Snyder, Ariel
(2017)
"Fungus and Frogs: Preliminary Analysis of a Survey of Chytrid in Kansas,"
SACAD: John Heinrichs Scholarly and Creative Activity Days: Vol. 2017, Article 13.
DOI: 10.58809/ZSNU9548
Available at:
https://scholars.fhsu.edu/sacad/vol2017/iss2017/13
Comments
For questions contact ScholarsRepository@fhsu.edu