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Project Code [2005-FS-28-M1]

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Project title

Development of the nematode Steinernema feltiae as a bioindicator for soil pollution

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

To investigate the utility of the insect parasitic nematode Steinernema feltiae for use as a bio-indicator for the detection of chromium pollution in the soil.Additionally the project intended to study the effects of chromium VI on the -tubulin genes of S. feltiae and to possibly develop these genes as bio-markers for the presence of chromium.

Grant Approved

�151,896.00

Research Hub

Natural Environment

Research Theme

Soils and Land-Use

Start Date

n/a

Initial Projected Completion Date

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