BIOL 530 - Seminar in the Rhizosphere

Institution:

Case Western Reserve University

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Description:

The rhizosphere is the dynamic zone of soil that surrounds plant roots. Chemical and physical processes in the rhizosphere are controlled by the interaction between plants and a diverse soil microflora. This graduate-level seminar course will explore these processes and interactions as they affect nutrient cycling and the fertility of natural systems. Each week one student will present and lead the discussion on a seminal or current key scientific article dealing with one of the following general topics: Rhizosphere biogeochemistry, diversity and function of the rhizosphere biota, interaction of organisms inhabiting the rhizosphere, influence of rhizospheric processes in plant fitness and ecosystem function.

Credits:

1.00 - 2.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.case.edu

Phone Number:

(216) 368-2000

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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