Details of Award
NERC Reference : NER/B/S/2000/00821
Diversity of indigenous bacteriophage from Antartic and Southern Ocean waters.
Grant Award
- Principal Investigator:
- Dr M Day, Cardiff University, School of Biosciences
- Co-Investigator:
- Professor JC Fry, Cardiff University, School of Biosciences
- Grant held at:
- Cardiff University, School of Biosciences
- Science Area:
- None
- Overall Classification:
- Marine
- ENRIs:
- Global Change
- Biodiversity
- Science Topics:
- Environment & Health
- Survey & Monitoring
- Abstract:
- In marine environments phage can reach densities of 2.5 x 10 8, some ten-fold more abundant than their bacterial hosts. Between 1-20% of marine bacteria contain phage, which can significantly influence host mortality. Environmental stresses (e.g. UV) can induce phage release, by the induction of lysogens. Thus increased exposure to UV light might impact diversity within these communities. Professor Miller will investigate transposable elements in bacteria from Antarctic water whilst at Cardiff we will use these samples to provide a 'snap shot' of the phage in Antarctic and Southern Ocean water. Plaque assays and electron microscopy will count numbers. Further study will examine morphology, host range and transduction potential.
- NERC Reference:
- NER/B/S/2000/00821
- Grant Stage:
- Completed
- Scheme:
- Small Grants Pre FEC
- Grant Status:
- Closed
- Programme:
- Small Grants
This grant award has a total value of £21,368
FDAB - Financial Details (Award breakdown by headings)
| Total - Staff | Total - Other Costs | Total - Indirect Costs |
|---|---|---|
| £12,403 | £3,260 | £5,705 |
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