Class

Article

College

College of Science

Department

Biology Department

Faculty Mentor

Robert Schaeffer

Presentation Type

Poster Presentation

Abstract

Many bacterial microbes have a maximum growth curve at 29-37 degrees Celsius. But, many microbes, like those found in soils, are exposed to the elements rather than an incubator. As the weather is becoming more unpredictable due to climate change, are our soil microbes suffering? If they are, we may be at risk of losing novel sources of antibiotics before they are discovered.

Location

Logan, UT

Start Date

4-9-2025 11:30 AM

End Date

4-9-2025 12:20 PM

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Biology Commons

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Effects of Rapid Temperature Change on Soil Microbe Growth

Logan, UT

Many bacterial microbes have a maximum growth curve at 29-37 degrees Celsius. But, many microbes, like those found in soils, are exposed to the elements rather than an incubator. As the weather is becoming more unpredictable due to climate change, are our soil microbes suffering? If they are, we may be at risk of losing novel sources of antibiotics before they are discovered.