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Article

College

College of Science

Department

Biology Department

Faculty Mentor

Robert Schaeffer

Presentation Type

Poster Presentation

Abstract

  • Soil bacteria help plants tolerate pH stress, extreme pH (too acidic or basic) limits plant growth, including Arabidopsis thaliana.
  • Some bacteria improve plant resilience, but their role in pH tolerance is unclear, we aim to bridge this knowledge gap further.
  • Soil acidification from pollution threatens global food security.
  • This study tests whether a bacterial isolate from acidic soil helps A. thaliana grow in different pH conditions, which can be used in agriculture.

Location

Logan, UT

Start Date

4-9-2025 11:30 AM

End Date

4-9-2025 12:20 PM

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Apr 9th, 11:30 AM Apr 9th, 12:20 PM

Bacterial Treatment Enhanced Root Growth in Acidic and Neutral Conditions, But Limited Arabidopsis thaliana Leaf Development

Logan, UT

  • Soil bacteria help plants tolerate pH stress, extreme pH (too acidic or basic) limits plant growth, including Arabidopsis thaliana.
  • Some bacteria improve plant resilience, but their role in pH tolerance is unclear, we aim to bridge this knowledge gap further.
  • Soil acidification from pollution threatens global food security.
  • This study tests whether a bacterial isolate from acidic soil helps A. thaliana grow in different pH conditions, which can be used in agriculture.