Summer Environmental StudyLauren Gamblin
2015 The Elizabeth Gardner Norweb Summer Environmental Studies Scholarship
Lauren Gamblin is a sophomore at Mississippi State University studying Horticulture where she is an Undergraduate Research Scholar. Her research objective is to understand how activity and diversity of soil organisms impact plant growth and their ability to overcome pathogens. Her particular interest is to determine if beneficial soil invertebrates can assist loblolly pine in overcoming an attack of blue stain fungus. Loblolly pines are a significant and abundant tree species in the southeastern United States.
Funded by the Garden Club of Cleveland (OH), Zone X and The Norweb Foundation (OH), Zone X
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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