Summer Environmental StudyClara Guillem
2016 The Elizabeth Gardner Norweb Summer Environmental Studies Scholarship
Clara Guillem is a sophomore studying Biology at Eckerd College. This summer she will participate in the Natural Sciences Summer Research Program and study the bacterial microbiome associated with the roots of citrus trees in Florida. Characterizing the root microbiomes of healthy citrus trees will help to gain a better understanding of this prominent crop's well-being, and be useful when studying citrus diseases, like citrus greening (HLB). She will isolate the DNA of bacterial samples and analyze their genetic material to better understand of the bacterial community of citrus tree roots.
The Elizabeth Gardner Norweb Summer Environmental Studies Scholarship
To encourage studies and careers in the environmental field with the opportunity to gain knowledge and experience beyond the regular course of study.
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