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NERC Reference : NER/T/S/2002/00589

Characterisation and ecophysiology of non-extremophilic archaea.

Grant Award

Principal Investigator:
Dr K Purdy, University of Reading, Animal and Microbial Sciences
Co-Investigator:
Prof. D Nedwell, University of Essex, Biological Sciences
Science Area:
Marine
Overall Classification:
Marine
ENRIs:
Biodiversity
Science Topics:
Environmental Microbiology
Environmental Physiology
Systematics & Taxonomy
Abstract:
Most environmental microbial diversity, particularly Archaeal diversity, is poorly characterised and we have little understanding of their ecological role. Cultured Archaea are all extremophiles despite archaea being present in most environments. We have cultured several novel non-extremophilic, putatively halophilic, archaea (Gps 1 to 3) from the Colne estuary. Group 1 isolates can grow at seawater salinities and we hypothesis that salinity and temperature interact to allow these organisms to survive and grow under non-extreme conditions. We will study under varying salinities and temperatures growth of these groups of isolates to determine the interactive role of salinity and temperature on their growth. This work may help explain the presence of archaea in non-extreme environments.
Period of Award:
1 Oct 2003 - 31 Mar 2005
Value:
£73,778 Lead Split Award
Authorised funds only
NERC Reference:
NER/T/S/2002/00589
Grant Stage:
Completed
Scheme:
Directed Pre FEC
Grant Status:
Closed

This grant award has a total value of £73,778  

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FDAB - Financial Details (Award breakdown by headings)

Total - T&STotal - StaffTotal - Other CostsTotal - EquipmentTotal - Indirect Costs
£1,570£41,823£6,328£4,819£19,239

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