Class
Article
College
College of Science
Department
Chemistry and Biochemistry Department
Faculty Mentor
Jerry Schneider
Presentation Type
Poster Presentation
Abstract
In this project, we evaluated the similarity of secondary metabolite composition in the leaves vs reproductive tissues of sympatric species in the genus Psychotria. The process for this involved collecting samples of plant tissue from Barro Colorado Island, Panama and analyzing the chemical composition of those samples. Secondary metabolites were extracted using solvents and the dry weight was measured to find their mass. Statistical tests were used to determine the significance of the relationship of masses amongst species as well as tissue types. The most interesting finding was that amongst all species studied the ratio of secondary metabolites between mature pulp tissue and leaf tissue is not significant. Presentation Time: Wednesday, 10-11 a.m.
Location
Logan, UT
Start Date
4-9-2021 12:00 AM
Included in
Comparing Secondary Metabolite Content of Fruits and Leaves in a Tropical Forest
Logan, UT
In this project, we evaluated the similarity of secondary metabolite composition in the leaves vs reproductive tissues of sympatric species in the genus Psychotria. The process for this involved collecting samples of plant tissue from Barro Colorado Island, Panama and analyzing the chemical composition of those samples. Secondary metabolites were extracted using solvents and the dry weight was measured to find their mass. Statistical tests were used to determine the significance of the relationship of masses amongst species as well as tissue types. The most interesting finding was that amongst all species studied the ratio of secondary metabolites between mature pulp tissue and leaf tissue is not significant. Presentation Time: Wednesday, 10-11 a.m.