Summer Environmental StudyClara Guillem
2017 The Elizabeth Gardner Norweb Summer Environmental Studies Scholarship
Clara Guillem, a junior studying molecular biology at Eckerd College in Florida, was a 2016 Summer Environmental Studies (SES) scholar. This summer she will continue her research to find causes of “citrus greening,” also known as HLB, a vector-transmitted pathogen that poses a major threat to citrus crops. She will compare the bacterial root microbiomes of asymptomatic and HLB-symptomatic grapefruit trees. She will focus on the further characterization of fungal species present near the roots of citrus trees to provide a greater understanding of citrus health and how it may be affected by citrus greening.
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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