Abstract: 

Mass spectrometry (MS) is an ever-advancing technique, capable of detecting small molecules at incredibly low concentrations, while gathering the information necessary to identify unknown molecules. I have used LC-MS/MS to identify unknown small molecules in Drosera capensis, or the Cape Sundew. I will present basic LC-MS/MS data collection theory and guidance, and discuss how we used a combination of LC-MS/MS, genomics, and transcriptomics to monitor the response of D. capensis to a variety of treatments.