DNA from chewed vegetation: a non-invasive collection strategy for arboreal primates
Document Type
Oral Presentation
Campus where you would like to present
SURC Ballroom C/D
Start Date
16-5-2013
End Date
16-5-2013
Abstract
Noninvasive collection of genetic materials from cryptic and endangered primates is challenging and thus traditionally limited to samples such as feces, urine or hair. Saliva, while higher-quality, is more difficult to obtain and thus limited to terrestrial and/or habituated populations. This study examines a novel procedure for noninvasive saliva collection using fruit specimens discarded by golden-handed tamarins (Saguinus midas) in Bergendal, Republic of Suriname. The mtDNA CO1 locus amplifies successfully which is indicative of the presence of platyrrhine DNA. This technique could have wide application for obtaining saliva samples from endangered, cryptic, arboreal and/or non-habituated primate populations.
Recommended Citation
Humphreys, Jennifer, "DNA from chewed vegetation: a non-invasive collection strategy for arboreal primates" (2013). Symposium Of University Research and Creative Expression (SOURCE). 36.
https://digitalcommons.cwu.edu/source/2013/posters/36
Poster Number
11
Additional Mentoring Department
Anthropology
DNA from chewed vegetation: a non-invasive collection strategy for arboreal primates
SURC Ballroom C/D
Noninvasive collection of genetic materials from cryptic and endangered primates is challenging and thus traditionally limited to samples such as feces, urine or hair. Saliva, while higher-quality, is more difficult to obtain and thus limited to terrestrial and/or habituated populations. This study examines a novel procedure for noninvasive saliva collection using fruit specimens discarded by golden-handed tamarins (Saguinus midas) in Bergendal, Republic of Suriname. The mtDNA CO1 locus amplifies successfully which is indicative of the presence of platyrrhine DNA. This technique could have wide application for obtaining saliva samples from endangered, cryptic, arboreal and/or non-habituated primate populations.
Faculty Mentor(s)
Joseph Lorenz