Ian W. Keesey

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Can you measure ethanol and methanol content from single insects?

I am interested in assessing the production of ethanol and methanol from single Drosophilid flies or from groups. Has anyone attempted this before with any success? I was thinking of trying to...

25 January 2017 959 7 View

What is the best way to compare the visual systems across an insect genus?

I am currently planning to measure the compound eye of dozens of closely related insect species and wanted to get some sense of the best metrics. As a start, I had planned to count ommatidia. I...

25 January 2017 2,200 5 View

How can I find fruit that is modified for pectin content?

I am interested in using fruit (preferably citrus) that has been modified for pectin, pectin methylesterase (PME) or the production of ethanol & methanol. As i am having some difficulty...

25 January 2017 6,181 2 View

Where can I find more information about citrus or other fruit mutants in regard to either pectin, pectin methylesterase, or methanol production?

I am interested in locating plant lines that are deficient in several pathways related to methanol production during fermentation. How do I find plant species (i.e. Citrus) that contain these...

14 October 2016 6,102 2 View