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  • Cellular and molecular aspects of cnidarian-algal associations

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    Schwarz, Jodi A.
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    Intracellular symbioses between cnidarians and dinoflagellates from the genus Symbiodinium are widespread throughout the marine environment. These associations are ecologically significant, especially in tropical waters where symbiotic interactions between corals and Symbiodinium culminate in the formation of limestone reefs. This thesis focuses on cellular and molecular aspects of the symbiosis,...
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    Dissertation
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    a fantastic place to think and learn about symbioses, thanks to Wendy Reynolds, Melissa deBoer

  • Fungal diversity within decomposing woody conifer roots in Oregon

    Creator:
    Vandegrift, V. Eleanor
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    Previous studies have indicated that roots from five tree species (Picea sitchensis, Tsuga heterophylla, Pseudotsuga menziesii, Pinus ponderosa, and Pinus contorta) decompose at different rates across an environmental gradient in Oregon. Measurements of wood chemistry from each tree species as well as moisture and temperature from each location do not...
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    Masters Thesis
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    Smith, Pearce Smithwick, Gi-Ho Sung, Wendy Sutton, Kirk Waterstripe, Travis Wooley, and Yuriko Yano

  • Temperature stress, gene expression, and innate immunity at the onset of cnidarian-dinoflagellate symbiosis

    Creator:
    Schnitzler, Christine E.
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    The intracellular mutualism between cnidarians and photosynthetic dinoflagellates (genus Symbiodinium) is responsible for the physical and trophic structure of diverse coral reef ecosystems. This relationship, based on nutrient exchange, allows for high productivity in tropical waters, which are generally nutrient-poor environments. Numerous environmental stressors currently threaten the health of corals,...
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    Dissertation
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    deBoer, Wendy Phillips, Mauricio Rodriguez-Lanetty, Laura Hauck, Santiago Perez, Simon Dunn, Sophie

  • Onset of symbiosis in a cnidarian-dinoflagellate association

    Creator:
    deBoer, Melissa L.
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    Scleractinian corals, like many other cnidarians, engage in intracellular symbiosis with dinoflagellates belonging to the genus Symbiodinium. This association makes invaluable structural and energetic contributions to the marine environment and to the coral reef ecosystem in particular. While many aspects of the cnidarian-dinoflagellate relationship have been well studied, nothing is...
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    very lucky to have received the tutelage of Wendy Reynolds in particular. She donated her valuable