Genetic testing of Phragmites australis
Available by arrangement. Contact Dr. Tippery for more details.
Identification
Determine which subspecies your plants belong to, the native (subspecies americanus) or non-native (subspecies australis).
Genetic variation
Determine whether individuals within a population are genetically variable or uniform, or compare variability among populations.
Population interrelationships
Populations may share alleles with nearby populations or be genetically distinct.