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Exploring phylogeny of Rhodococcus fascians isolates using 16S ribosomal DNA sequence analysis

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Sandberg, Eva Song

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Rhodococcus fascians is a Gram-positive, pleiomorphic actinomycete that causes leafy gall formation in a wide range of plant hosts. This particular phytopathogen has been a focus of research at the Oregon State University Plant Clinic, a diagnostic laboratory. Phylogeny of R. fascians isolates obtained from Plant Clinic submissions was determined...

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Honors College Thesis

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the contributions, knowledge, and support of the following people: Melodie Putnam Dr. Mary Burke
Biological considerations for a new approach to regulating genetically modified crops in the United States

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McDonough, Ashley

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The debate over GM crops is one of the most controversial issues of recent decades. The debate has many dimensions, including environmental impacts, benefits and risks to human health, intellectual property rights, adequacy of biosafety regulations, and fundamental ethical acceptability. The potential benefits of GM crops are numerous, including improved...

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Honors College Thesis

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(Chapman and Burke 2006). However, in contrast to the increasing numbers of GM crops being grown in the