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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

Start Date

01/10/2006

Initial Projected Completion Date

12/10/2012