Date of Last Revision
2023-05-02 23:49:59
Major
Biology
Degree Name
Bachelor of Science
Date of Expected Graduation
Spring 2017
Abstract
This paper uses the composition and abundance of microbial species to analyze soil recovery in disturbed land. Surface mining disturbs ecological communities throughout the world. As organizations seek to reclaim these disturbed lands, a proper analysis of recovery is needed. In previous studies, recovery of disturbed land was limited to surface examinations, which do not characterize the possible unseen devastating effects of the subsoil. Soil microorganisms are extremely sensitive to environmental changes such as strip mining. It is proposed that these microorganisms may serve as better indicators of recovery post disturbance. Our analysis indicates microbial recovery, however it may not depict recovery of the entire ecosystem.
Research Sponsor
Dr. John Senko
First Reader
Dr. Anne Wiley
Second Reader
Dr. David Singer
Recommended Citation
Sanda, Tyler G., "Analysis of Microbial Diversity in Disturbed Soil" (2017). Williams Honors College, Honors Research Projects. 535.
https://ideaexchange.uakron.edu/honors_research_projects/535
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