Description

Overview:

This blog post from the Wisconsin Fast Plants website describes the observation of plant hairs (trichomes) for conducting a selective breeding experiment (such as in AP Biology investigations). The number of hairs is variable in Fast Plants seed varieties, and selection for or against plant hairiness is heritable, with measureable gain/loss from selection in offspring generations. This post describes strategies for identifying and counting plant hairs, including instructions for use of free ImageJ software.

Subject:

Genetics

Level:

High School, Community College / Lower Division, College / Upper Division

Material Type:

Reading

Author:

Hedi Baxter Lauffer

Provider:

Wisconsin Fast Plants Program

Date Added:

05/25/2023