Browsing Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences by Author "Rodrigues, Jorge"
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A Study Of Ecological And Physiological Roles Of The Termite Associated Verrucomicrobium (TAV) Strains Through A System Biology Approach
Isanapong, Jantiya (Environmental & Earth Science, 2013-07-22)Termite hindguts are populated by a dense and diverse community of microbial symbionts working in concert to transform lignocellulosic plant material and derived residues into acetate, to recycle and fix nitrogen, and to ... -
Verrucomicrobia: A Model Phylum To Study The Effects Of Deforestation On Microbial Diversity In Amazon Forest
Ranjan, Kshitij (Environmental & Earth Science, 2011-03-03)The Amazon rainforest is known for having a very high diversity of plants and animals. However, it is one of the least understood ecosystems regarding microbial diversity. Microorganisms are important for the ecological ...