Creates a phyloseq-styled sample table from fractions metadata
containing data on fraction number, number of replicates, buoyant density
calculated from a refractometer, type of isotope, and DNA concentration
of each fraction, and isotope type. See below for information on "fractions" file.
Usage
sample.table(fractions_df)
Value
data frame: phyloseq-style sample table
Arguments
fractions_df
fractions data frame
A fractions file with the following columns
Replicate: Depends on how many replicates the study has
Fractions: Typically in the range of 2-24
Buoyant_density: As calculated from the refractometer for each fraction and replicate
Isotope: "12C", "13C", "14N", "15N" etc.
DNA_concentration
Sample: In the format "'isotope'rep#fraction#".
For instance, "12C_rep_1_fraction_1"