Antarctic Soil Microbial Food Webs: Molecular Analysis of Nematode Gut Contents

Authors

Kyle Winkler, Brigham Young University
Dr. Byron Adams, Brigham Young University

Keywords

Antarctic soil, microbial food webs, molecular analysis, nematode gut contents

College

Life Sciences

Department

Microbiology and Molecular Biology

Abstract

Soils are the basis of agriculture and the sustainability of life as we know it. Despite this fact, we know very little about soil ecosystem function and what biotic organization is required for effective nutrient cycling in soils. In this project, I attempted to better our understanding of soil food web relationships in a simple, natural ecosystem.

Recommended Citation

Winkler, Kyle and Adams, Dr. Byron (2013) "Antarctic Soil Microbial Food Webs: Molecular Analysis of Nematode Gut Contents," Journal of Undergraduate Research: Vol. 2013: Iss. 1, Article 1215.
Available at: https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/jur/vol2013/iss1/1215