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What role for the bacterial acidobacterium/ holophaga phylum in the rhizosphere of Brassica napus?
Reference
BRE13627
Principal Investigator / Supervisor
Professor Tony O'Donnell
Co-Investigators /
Co-Supervisors
Institution
Newcastle University
Department
Sch of Biology
Funding type
Research
Value (£)
92,393
Status
Completed
Type
Research Grant
Start date
01/02/2001
End date
01/02/2003
Duration
24 months
Abstract
Recently, it has been shown using molecular ecological approaches that the bacterial phylum Acidobacterium/Holophaga is widely distributed in soils; we have shown that 16S rDNA sequences of this group are frequently recovered from the rhizosphere of oil-seed rape (Brassica napus). However, despite their apparent widespread occurrence there are only two cultured representatives of this group. Without cultured representatives it is impossible to determine the importance of these organisms for plant growth. Furthermore, it is impossible to assess their biotechnological potential unless they can be cultured. This research programme will 1) use molecular and cytochemical techniques to isolate and study representatives of the phylum Acidobacterium/Holophaga from the rhizosphere and 2) explore the metabolic potential and functional role of these organisms.
Summary
unavailable
Committee
Closed Committee - Plant & Microbial Sciences (PMS)
Research Topics
X – not assigned to a current Research Topic
Research Priority
X – Research Priority information not available
Research Initiative
Biological Interactions in the Root Environment (BRE) [2000]
Funding Scheme
X – not Funded via a specific Funding Scheme
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