Reaching Endor

I am still analyzing my gels in order to see what is the problem with not getting clear banding, but I have also started my research on extracting DNA from plants. I will begin extracting DNA from cholla in hopes of seeing similar banding in each sample of cholla. I also began planting bonsai trees. I planted a Japanese Red Maple and a Katsura. If they germinate soon, I might just try to extract DNA from those little trees as well! Below are the pictures of the bonsais I have recently planted in the lab:

Japanese Red Maple Bonsai



Katsura Bonsai (Has a cotton candy smell.)