Faculty Sponsor
Dr. Bethany Zolman
Final Abstract for URS Program
Acidobacteria is a phylum of bacteria that make up 50% of soil microbes. While making up a large proportion of bacteria found in soil, this phylum is largely unexplored with limited information about the bacteria and their impact on plant growth. The selected target of this study is Edaphobacter aggregans, WBG-1, which is a part of a subdivision of acidobacteria. Examining the bacteria’s effects on the development of the model plant Arabidopsis thaliana will provide insight into understanding this unknown phylum of soil-dwelling bacteria. Acidobacteria are an important realm to investigate as they affect agriculture practices. With Missouri being such a hotspot of farming, it is important to know the function of what is in our soil.
Presentation Type
Visual Presentation
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
April 2023
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Environmental Microbiology and Microbial Ecology Commons, Plant Biology Commons, Research Methods in Life Sciences Commons