All known living organisms (and many viruses) store their biological information in the DNA molecule. Over evolutionary time changes or mutations can occur in a species DNA and these changes can be used for identification using DNA sequencing technology and associated analytical techniques.
OUR SERVICES
Root Identification Service
This service is able to match roots involved with infrastructure damage to the tree in the surrounding area. This new technique is based on DNA sequencing and phylogenetic analyses that are robust, highly accurate and reproducible. This method can be useful for tree root management and for helping to determine liability.
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Fungal Identification Service
This service uses DNA sequencing and phylogenetic analyses to identify fungi from mushroom tissue, plate culture, wood tissue or environmental DNA. Fungal Identification has many applications which includes determining if a species is likely to be toxic or pathogenic to plants and people.
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