Jim Nienhuis, University of Wisconsin - Madison

Contact Information:
Jim Nienhuis
Associate Professor
Department of Horticulture
University of Wisconsin - Madison
1573 Linden Drive
Madison, WI 53706
Phone: 608-262-6975
email: NIENHUIS@CALSHP.CALS.WISC.EDU

Abstract

The integration of existing "Wisconsin Fast plant" phenotypes with molecular marker genotypes will provide new instructional material for the study of classical biological and genetic phenomena. We propose to develop ten instructional "kits" which integrate PCR based molecular marker technology with the existing rapid-cycling Brassica rapa mutants. The instructional "kits" will consist of a booklet describing the biological or genetic concept to be illustrated, seed of contrasting "Fast Plant" populations and protocols and reagents for classroom based DNA extraction and amplification. The development group includes research scientists, curriculum experts, teachers, and students.