2024 Research, Creativity & Community Involvement Conference

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The MSU Billings Research, Creativity & Community Involvement Conference (RCCIC) provides a great opportunity for undergraduate and graduate students of all majors to present their research and creative scholarship in a public forum. The conference is hosted every year on the MSUB campus, sponsored by the Office of Grants and Sponsored Programs, the University Honors Program, and Montana IDeA Networks of Biomedical Research (INBRE). The RCCIC is not a competition, but a celebration of the research and creative projects currently being carried out by MSUB students. All submissions are reviewed and approved by the sponsors prior to presentation or publication to ScholarWorks.

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    Population genomics analysis of Grindelia squarrosa (Pursh) Dunal in Billings, Montana
    (Montana State University, 2024) Ilmuradova, Selbi; Comer, Jason
    Given the rising impact of climate change and habitat modification, understanding the genetic mechanisms underlying plant adaptation is crucial for conservation efforts. This study investigates how different populations of Grindelia squarrosa (Pursh) Dunal, commonly known as curly-cup gumweed, adapt to diverse environmental conditions in Montana, a key to understanding plant adaptability and resilience. Using a population genomics approaches and next-generation sequencing the populations of desert vs mesic plants were explored to identify genetic variations that maybe linked to their environmental adaptations. This study is tested by the hypothesis: these populations are unique under different selective pressures, which will be detected at the genomic level, providing a clearer picture of how species respond to varied ecological pressures. These insights will advance our understanding in the field of conservation genomics and highlight the crucial role of genetic diversity and adaptation in facing environmental changes.
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