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From: Glen R Stanosz <gstanosz@wisc.edu>
To: "div7@lists.iufro.org" <div7@lists.iufro.org>
Date: Sun, 23 Dec 2018 02:46:53 +0000
Subject: DNA-based fungal id service?
Apologies if I am adding just one more email to those who might consider this inquiry relevant to them.
BUT, a lawyer has inquired about whether there might be a commercial service that will attempt to extract and amplify DNA from a dried fruiting body (in this case, Pseudoinonotus dryadeus), and then sequence to confirm identity. This inquiry is related to a personal injury lawsuit, hence documentation that would potentially be used in court is required.
I know that a number of us might attempt this in our own labs, but that is not an option for me. If anyone can refer me to a commercial lab that might attempt this, please let me know.
And, HAPPY HOLIDAYS TO YOU ALL.
Glen R. Stanosz, Ph.D.
Professor of Tree and Forest Health
Department of Forest and Wildlife Ecology
University of Wisconsin-Madison
1630 Linden Drive
Madison, WI 53706