Ascorbic acid and Massospora cicadina
Posted: Thu May 06, 2021 3:21 pm
Hello, I am a high school junior interested in conducting a research project on ascorbic acid's effects on Massospora cicadina and cicadas.
I have only done cursory research on this topic, but I want to ensure this is achievable given my limited resources before investigating in greater depth.
Is it possible to gain access to cicadas and a fungal pathogen, Massospora cicadina, at an affordable price?
How would I be able to measure neurological and physiological responses to ascorbic acid and Massospora cicadina on cicadas?
If a lab is necessary to conduct research on these effects, how can I reach out to nearby labs if I only have limited knowledge on the subject?
Thank you for your time!
I have only done cursory research on this topic, but I want to ensure this is achievable given my limited resources before investigating in greater depth.
Is it possible to gain access to cicadas and a fungal pathogen, Massospora cicadina, at an affordable price?
How would I be able to measure neurological and physiological responses to ascorbic acid and Massospora cicadina on cicadas?
If a lab is necessary to conduct research on these effects, how can I reach out to nearby labs if I only have limited knowledge on the subject?
Thank you for your time!