Location
University of Nevada Las Vegas, Student Union Ball Room
Start Date
6-8-2008 9:00 AM
End Date
6-8-2008 12:00 PM
Description
Bacillus anthracis and Bacillus cereus are both described as soil bacteria, but are almost exclusively found as spores within the soil. Soil is generally not a nutrient-rich environment and may lack the amino acids and nucleosides necessary for spore germination and vegetative reproduction. We aim to determine if soil alone can cause germination in these two species in order to produce vegetative cells that can reproduce. In addition, nematodes, decaying meat, maggots, and plant roots will be tested for their ability to cause germination in these species.
Keywords
Bacillus anthracis; Bacillus cereus; Caenorhabditis elegans; Germination; Reproduction; Soils
Disciplines
Bacteriology
Language
English
Kinetics of Bacillus anthracis and Bacillus cereus spore germination in soil and the C. elegans intestine
University of Nevada Las Vegas, Student Union Ball Room
Bacillus anthracis and Bacillus cereus are both described as soil bacteria, but are almost exclusively found as spores within the soil. Soil is generally not a nutrient-rich environment and may lack the amino acids and nucleosides necessary for spore germination and vegetative reproduction. We aim to determine if soil alone can cause germination in these two species in order to produce vegetative cells that can reproduce. In addition, nematodes, decaying meat, maggots, and plant roots will be tested for their ability to cause germination in these species.
Comments
Abstract & poster