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Project Code [2007-FS-28]
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Project title
Development of the nematode Steinernema feltiae as a bioindicator for soil pollution (b)
Primary Funding Agency
Environmental Protection Agency
Co-Funding Organisation(s)
n/a
Lead Organisation
Carlow Institute of Technology (IT Carlow)
Lead Applicant
Stephen Boyle
Project Abstract
(Project Cost Extension) - This project proposes to test the hypothesis that soil pollution, and specifically Chromium VI, causes accumulation of mutations in the tubulin genes of the soil, and naturally occurring in Ireland, nematode Steinernema feltiae. Molecular data will be combined with observations on reproductive potential, as this might become compromised by mutations in the tubulin genes, due to the vital role that tubulin plays in sperm motility and cell division. This proposal, therefore, deals with (1) investigating the potential of S. feltiae as biological indicator and (2) studying the tubulin genes of S. feltiae as biomarkers for soil metal pollution
Grant Approved
�87,649.70
Research Hub
Natural Environment
Research Theme
Soils and Land-Use
Initial Projected Completion Date
28/02/2009