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  • Origins and evolution of plant microRNA genes

    Creator:
    Fahlgren, Noah
    Abstract:
    Eukaryotic small RNA (~20-30 nucleotides) are diverse regulatory molecules that repress gene expression at the transcriptional and post-transcriptional levels, defend hosts against invading viruses and defend genomes against selfish DNA elements. Small RNA populations are studied by high-throughput sequencing of the total small RNA fraction isolated from cells, however, the...
    Resource Type:
    Dissertation

  • Statistical analysis of RNA sequencing count data

    Creator:
    Mi, Gu
    Abstract:
    RNA-Sequencing (RNA-Seq) has rapidly become the de facto technique in transcriptome studies. However, established statistical methods for analyzing experimental and observational microarray studies need to be revised or completely re-invented to accommodate RNA-Seq data's unique characteristics. In this dissertation, we focus on statistical analyses performed at two particular stages in...
    Resource Type:
    Dissertation

  • Characterization of the transition to the progamic phase in Zea mays pollen

    Creator:
    Smyth, Johanna C.
    Abstract:
    The transition of mature pollen to the progamic phase represents an important step in the regulation of plant sexual reproduction. The progamic phase encompasses the initiation of pollen tube germination, growth of the pollen tube through the stigma (the silk in maize) and concludes with fertilization of the female gametophyte....
    Resource Type:
    Dissertation