ividual cells under a microscope to establish clonal cultures in the lab. Each culture will be examined for differences in physiological and genetic properties. Samples collected and analyzed over the course of a bloom will allow estimation of genetic variation within a bloom. Campbell and Gold speculate that a high level of genetic diversity may allow populations to bloom in response to appropriate environmental conditions.

"Dr. Gold and I hope that by identifying diversity within populations of toxic algae we can help to predict when and where red tides may occur along the Texas coast," Campbell said.

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Contact: Keith Randall
kr@univrel.tamu.edu
979-845-4644
Texas A&M University
14-Aug-2002

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