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Project Code [2006-PhD-S-21]
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Project title
Assessing the impact that plant species may have on the diversity andactivity of phosphate-solubilising soil microbes
Primary Funding Agency
Environmental Protection Agency
Co-Funding Organisation(s)
n/a
Lead Organisation
University College Cork (UCC)
Lead Applicant
Fergal O'Gara
Project Abstract
SUMMARY (Max. 100 words)Phosphate contamination of surface and groundwater by agricultural run-off is a significantpollution problem in Ireland. Microbial communities in the soil play a key role in solubilisinginorganic phosphate thereby reducing leaching and making P available to plants. Knowledge ofhow different plant species and varieties shape the microbial community and influence thephosphate-solubilising microbiota could facilitate strategies to reduce phosphate pollution. Thistraining project which integrates with ongoing related research applies classical and molecularmethods focusing on culturable and non-culturable bacteria and fungi to assess how specificplants affect diversity and activity of the microbes that solubilise inorganic phosphate.
Grant Approved
�90,000.00
Research Hub
Natural Environment
Research Theme
Soils and Land-Use
Initial Projected Completion Date
12/10/2012