Details of Award
NERC Reference : NER/T/S/2002/01006
Exploring distribution/diversity/pressure adaptation & potential biotechnological significance of prokaryotic ether lipids in non-extreme environments
Grant Award
- Principal Investigator:
- Professor RJ Parkes, University of Bristol, Chemistry
- Co-Investigator:
- Professor RD Pancost, University of Bristol, Chemistry
- Grant held at:
- University of Bristol, Chemistry
- Science Area:
- Terrestrial
- Marine
- Freshwater
- Overall Classification:
- Marine
- ENRIs:
- Natural Resource Management
- Global Change
- Biodiversity
- Science Topics:
- Environmental Microbiology
- Biogeochemical Cycles
- Abstract:
- Recently, it has been shown that ether membrane lipids, typically associated with archaea and thermophilic bacteria, are considerably more widespread and structurally diverse than previously thought. The goals of this research are to constrain further the structures of these lipids, their biological sources, and the environmental controls on their occurrence. Specifically, we will: 1) further evaluate the occurrence and diversity of ether lipids in non-extreme environments; 2) screen existing MFMB cultures for the presence of ether lipid containing prokaryotes and obtain sufficient biomass for lipid isolation, detailed characterisation and future biotechnological exploitation (e.g. liposomes); 3) use enrichment under pressure to select for organisms with novel ether lipids.
- Period of Award:
- 1 Mar 2004 - 28 Feb 2006
- Value:
- £79,116 Split Award
Authorised funds only
- NERC Reference:
- NER/T/S/2002/01006
- Grant Stage:
- Completed
- Scheme:
- Directed Pre FEC
- Grant Status:
- Closed
- Programme:
- Marine & Freshwater Microbial
This grant award has a total value of £79,116
FDAB - Financial Details (Award breakdown by headings)
| Total - Staff | Total - Other Costs | Total - Indirect Costs |
|---|---|---|
| £43,236 | £15,993 | £19,888 |
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