Award details

Self-organisation of the soil-microbe complex

Reference	BBS/B/02002
Principal Investigator / Supervisor	Professor Karl Ritz
Co-Investigators / Co-Supervisors	Professor James Harris
Institution	Cranfield University
Department	Cranfield University at Silsoe
Funding type	Research
Value (£)	192,542
Status	Completed
Type	Research Grant
Start date	01/09/2004
End date	31/08/2007
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/01294).

Summary

unavailable

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

Associated awards:

BBS/B/01294 Self-organisation of the soil-microbe complex

I accept the terms and conditions of use (opens in new window)

export PDF file

back to list new search