On May 20th, myself and other volunteers for the Salmonberry project met in a residential area in Bellevue, Washington, where one of the volunteers reported a specimen of Rubus spectabilis growing near their house.
Hear the latest progress on Salmonberries and our findings.
Experiment Salmonberry June 24, 2018
On May 20th, myself and other volunteers for the Salmonberry project met in a residential area in Bellevue, Washington, where one of the volunteers reported a specimen of Rubus spectabilis growing near their house.
This paper outlines the experiment of sequencing the genome and the RNA of a black raspberry. When considering the steps our own experiment will take, it is important to examine past related experiments and take into account their processes and decisions.
Sequencing April 02, 2018
One of the many steps in our salmonberry project entails getting our samples sequenced. Sequencing determines the exact order of nucleotides within a certain genetic molecule. We will then analyze those sequences using bioinformatics and relate what we find to salmonberry’s health benefits.
Flavonoid March 25, 2018
Flavonoids can be found in all parts of a plant: its roots, its stem, its bark, as well as in its fruit. The production of flavonoids is dependent on the amount of sunlight, heat, ozone, and hydration. They are repsonsible for numerous health benefits from different fruits.
Botany March 18, 2018
The salmonberry, or the Rubus spectabilis, is a member of the Rosacea family, the same family as strawberries, blackberries, raspberries, and many more fruits. The salmonberry shares a similar structure to blackberries and raspberries, but has a bright orange color like salmon roe. These berries grow almost exclusively in the West of North America, on the coasts of Washington, Oregon, and California.
Botany March 11, 2018
What is a salmonberry? How is it scientifically related to other plants?
Contrary to public perception, salmonberry does not refer to salmon mixed with berries, although the name could’ve come from observation that natives enjoyed eating the berries with salmon roe. In essence, the salmonberry is an edible berry grown on large bushes from southern Alaska to the northern California coast. Most note, however, that they thrive in the Pacific Northwest because of the rain and mild temperatures. Appearance-wise, the salmonberry looks like a raspberry, but its taste is quite tart. Its colors range from bright orange to a deep red. These berries are also known to possess large seeds and a high water content.