Generating a Drought Tolerant Strain of Bradyrhizobium Japonicum
Department
Biological Sciences
Major
Biological Sciences
Research Advisor
Westenberg, David J.
Advisor's Department
Biological Sciences
Abstract
The primary goal of the work will be to produce strains of Bradyrhizobium japonicum that has increased salt tolerance through acquiring the genes to produce betaine. The genes coding for betaine will be introduced to the organism through a plasmid. The mutant strains will have marked salt resistance and will be used in soybean plants to test for drought resistance. Along with the production of modified strains, the natural tolerance of each will be tested.
Biography
Charles is a junior in the Biological Sciences Department. He is member of phi sigma and is active in the department working as a teaching assistant for freshmen labs. He has been working on this project for a year and intends to continue his work throughout the summer.
Research Category
Sciences
Presentation Type
Oral Presentation
Document Type
Presentation
Location
Upper Atrium/Hallway
Presentation Date
03 Apr 2013, 9:00 am - 11:45 am
Generating a Drought Tolerant Strain of Bradyrhizobium Japonicum
Upper Atrium/Hallway
The primary goal of the work will be to produce strains of Bradyrhizobium japonicum that has increased salt tolerance through acquiring the genes to produce betaine. The genes coding for betaine will be introduced to the organism through a plasmid. The mutant strains will have marked salt resistance and will be used in soybean plants to test for drought resistance. Along with the production of modified strains, the natural tolerance of each will be tested.
