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Self-organisation of the soil-microbe complex

Reference	BBS/B/01294
Principal Investigator / Supervisor	Professor John Crawford
Co-Investigators / Co-Supervisors	Professor Iain M Young
Institution	University of Abertay Dundee
Department	Sch of Computing and Creative Tech
Funding type	Research
Value (£)	156,823
Status	Completed
Type	Research Grant
Start date	01/12/2004
End date	30/11/2007
Duration	36 months

Abstract

We propose a fundamentally new mechanism for the internal regulation of the physical and biological properties of soil based on the coupling between structural genesis and microbial activity. Formulated from a substantial body of evidence and proof-of-concept work, we derive hypothesis addressing the functionality of soil structure and microbial interactions. These will be tested using an integrated theoretical and experimental programme of work. Pore-scale aggregation models will be linked to transport and microbial growth models to understand the emergence of organised and adaptive behaviour. This work will underpin more effective strategies for managing the soil-microbe complex. ((Joint with BBS/B/2002).

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Committee	Closed Committee - Agri-food (AF)
Research Topics	X – not assigned to a current Research Topic
Research Priority	X – Research Priority information not available
Research Initiative	X - not in an Initiative
Funding Scheme	X – not Funded via a specific Funding Scheme

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BBS/B/02002 Self-organisation of the soil-microbe complex

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