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Project Code [NF/2022/39250777]
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Project title
Investigating the impact of anthropogenic change on soil microbiome functioning and crop health
Primary Funding Agency
Irish Research Council
Co-Funding Organisation(s)
n/a
Lead Organisation
Trinity College Dublin (TCD)
Project Abstract
Soil microbial communities provide vital ecosystem services such as providing nutrients to crops and defence against pests. However, soil communities are also increasingly faced with harsh environmental conditions, such as intensive use of agricultural pesticides and increasing temperatures. Such stressors can drive the loss of soil microbial biodiversity, yet the implications of soil biodiversity loss for the health and growth of our crop plants is not well understood. This research will yield insights into the impact of agricultural stressors alongside increasing temperatures, on the health and growth of Spring Barley, via stress-induced alterations in soil microbial communities.
Grant Approved
�19,955.03
Research Theme
Ireland's Future Climate, its Impacts, and Adaptation Options
Initial Projected Completion Date
15/12/2023