Essays about: "microbial community composition"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 30 essays containing the words microbial community composition.

  1. 1. ASSESSING MICROBIAL COMMUNITY RESPONSES IN A CHEMICALLY STRESSED FRESHWATER ECOSYSTEM USING ENVIRONMENTAL DNA

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet / Institutionen för biologi och miljövetenskap

    Author : Nicolai Laufer; [2023-06-21]
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    Abstract : Microbial communities represent the fundamental cornerstones of riverine ecosystems because they are involved in numerous processes which mediate ecosystem services. However, riverine ecosystems are currently massively altered by a variety of anthropogenic activities which includes changes in landuse and chemical pollution. READ MORE

  3. 2. Nanometa Live : A real-time metagenomic analysis pipeline and interface for species classification and pathogen characterization

    University essay from Högskolan i Skövde/Institutionen för biovetenskap

    Author : Kristoffer Sandås; [2023]
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    Abstract : Metagenomics studies the totality of genomes of all species in a microbial community. It is a young, growing field with medical, industrial, and ecological applications. Abundant metagenomic data is being produced today, but there is a lack of interpretation and visualization tools. READ MORE

  4. 3. Review of pH recommendations for soilless cultivation systems

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Crop Production Ecology

    Author : Elric Fabricius; [2023]
    Keywords : soilless cultivation; hydroponics; aeroponics; NFT; nutrient film technique; DWC; deep water culture; pH; nutrient solution; speciation; availability; biomass production;

    Abstract : Our human population is growing, and with that, so is our demand for food, food that today still is not a guarantee for all of us. To help increase global food security, the diversification of our food production through the implementation of soilless, hydroponic cultivation systems has been suggested. READ MORE

  5. 4. Developing a Method to Study the Impact of Microbial DNA on the Brain Related to Alzheimer’s Disease – Can Food Make a Change?

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Livsmedelsteknik och nutrition (master)

    Author : Fuh-Tzu Yang; [2022]
    Keywords : DNA extraction; Microbiome DNA enrichment; Host DNA depletion; 16S rRNA sequencing; Alzheimer’s disease; Gut-brain axis; Microbiota; Microbial DNA; Black currant; Applied Nutrition and Food Chemistry; Medicine and Health Sciences;

    Abstract : Understanding the gut-brain-microbiota axis can help us provide a new tool to manage conditions such as Alzheimer’s. However, a major challenge is selectively amplifying the bacterial DNA which is present at a much lower level than the host DNA. READ MORE

  6. 5. Contribution to Sustainable Water Management in oligotrophic mountainous rivers : Sunlight induced inactivation of Escherichia coli under the influence of physicochemical parameters water-color and water depth

    University essay from Mittuniversitetet/Institutionen för ekoteknik- och hållbart byggande

    Author : Béla efternamn:Szépfalusi Student 1; [2022]
    Keywords : bacterial inactivation; E. coli; UV-radiation; water color; water depth; sustainable water management;

    Abstract : Water is essential for life on earth. Human society is challenged to sustain sufficient water quantity of good quality. This objective is reflected in sustainable development goal 6, “clean water and sanitation”. READ MORE