Details of Award
NERC Reference : NE/C50693X/1
Ecological Bacterial Biomarkers of Toxicity (ECOBOX) - development of a freshwater version.
Grant Award
- Principal Investigator:
- Dr CM Turley, Plymouth Marine Laboratory, Plymouth Marine Lab
- Co-Investigator:
- Mr D Lowe, Plymouth Marine Laboratory, Plymouth Marine Lab
- Grant held at:
- Plymouth Marine Laboratory, Plymouth Marine Lab
- Science Area:
- Freshwater
- Overall Classification:
- Freshwater
- ENRIs:
- Pollution and Waste
- Natural Resource Management
- Environmental Risks and Hazards
- Science Topics:
- Environmental Microbiology
- Water Quality
- Pollution
- Ecotoxicology
- Environmental biotechnology
- Abstract:
- Aquatic habitats receive considerable amounts of waste from human activities and therefore organisms and the habitats themselves can be under threat. There is therefore a need to evaluate and manage the health of aquatic environments. We have developed a bacterial indicator, using natural bacteria, for the health of marine habitats and their water quality (ECOBOX). A patent application has been filed. This project proposes to develop a freshwater version of ECOBOX and has the support from the Environment Agency for the development of a cost-effective management tool for UK waterways. The development of a freshwater version will extend the patent claims of ECOBOX and its commercial potential.
- NERC Reference:
- NE/C50693X/1
- Grant Stage:
- Completed
- Scheme:
- Follow on Fund Pre FEC
- Grant Status:
- Closed
- Programme:
- Follow on Fund
This grant award has a total value of £38,582
FDAB - Financial Details (Award breakdown by headings)
| Total - T&S | Total - Staff | Total - Other Costs | Total - Indirect Costs |
|---|---|---|---|
| £1,700 | £16,529 | £12,750 | £7,603 |
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