Research Grant
[Cite as https://purl.org/au-research/grants/arc/DP0343970]Researchers: Prof Amanda Goodman (Chief Investigator)
Brief description Competition or cooperation between marine biofilm bacteria recycling POM? Biofilms develop on any wetted surface by adhesion and subsequent growth of microorganisms. Recycling the energy, carbon and nitrogen contained in oceanic particulate organic matter (POM) is a global process essential for life on Earth. Ocean POM is degraded by its biofilm consortia, particularly bacteria secreting digestive enzymes. It is not known whether biofilm bacteria compete or cooperate in recycling POM. This project combines microscopy image analysis, flow cytometry and molecular genetics to determine bacterial interactions quantitatively in mixed-species biofilms on natural POM. Results will increase knowledge of bacterial community functioning and biofilm recycling of POM in marine environments.
Funding Amount $180,000
Funding Scheme Discovery Projects
- PURL : https://purl.org/au-research/grants/arc/DP0343970
- ARC : DP0343970