Dataset: Phytoflux_BATS DGGE gel images

Sampling and Analytical Methodology: 
Sampling was conducted monthly from May 2008-April 2010 at the Bermuda Atlantic Time-Series (BATS). Samples were collected for DNA analysis from four depths in the upper water column and from 150 m particle traps. DNA was extracted from these samples and a region of the 18S ribosomal RNA gene for eukaryotes and 16S rRNA gene for cyanobacteria was amplified by PCR using eukaryotic and cyanobacterial primers. Each amplified sample was subjected to Denaturing Gradient Gel Electrophoresis in order to “fingerprint” the community. Individual bands were excised and identified by sequence matching using the NCBI database (http://blast.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov). Quantity One software package was used to determine similarity between samples. The efficiency of recovery was determined by qPCR in order to accurately calculate the DNA present in the water column and DNA flux into particle traps. For further detail please refer to:
Jessica Amacher, Susanne Neuer, Michael Lomas. Accepted. DNA-based molecular fingerprinting of the contribution of eukaryotic protists and cyanobacteria to particle flux at the Bermuda Atlantic Time-Series Study. Deep Sea Research part II.