genome size?

[Andrew Cockburn]

In article <3c0cd8$d1j at mark.ucdavis.edu>, szcooley at chip.ucdavis.edu (Michael Cooley) writes:
> What is the easiest method of determining genome size. I really only need 
> an estimate, I don't want to do CoT analysis is I can avoid it. Seems 
> like I remember some way which involves Southern blots.
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The easiest way is also the most accurate: cytofluorescence.  You stain
cells with a fluorescent dye and measure the fluorescence in an 
appropriate microscope.

Cot analysis is not a reasonable alternative.

Andrew Cockburn