New publication in L&O Methods!

September 28, 2023

Former undergraduate student Emily Pierce led a publication on comparing different methods for identification of diatoms in dynamic coastal communities. In this study, Emily compared 18s rRNA gene analysis with FlowCam imaging and light microscopy. Her findings show some consistencies, although cross-method comparisons should proceed with caution.

Comparison of advanced methodologies for diatom identification within dynamic coastal communities