Document Type
Presentation
Department/Program
Virginia Institute of Marine Science
VIMS Department/Program
Institute History (VIMS)
Publication Date
10-9-2015
Sponsorship/Conference/Institution
VIMS 75th Anniversary Alumni Research Symposium
Location
Virginia Institute of Marine Science, Gloucester Point, VA
Abstract
Nitrous oxide (N2O) is a powerful greenhouse gas generated by nitrification and denitrification. The goal of this project is to examine the effects of antibiotics on microbial communities responsible for N2O emissions from terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems. We conducted laboratory and mesocosm experiments in soil samples. Higher N2O production was observed in soils exposed to tetracycline. This was associated with reduction of bacterial denitrifiers abundance and enhanced fungal abundance.
Keywords
Poster, VIMS 75th Anniversary, Institute History, Alumni, Antibiotics, Microbial Communities
Recommended Citation
Albergaria Furtado Semedo, Miguel; Song, Bongkeun; Sparrer, Tavis; Croizer, Carl; Tobias, Craig; and Phillips, Rebecca. "Antibiotic Effects on Microbial Communities Responsible for Greenhouse Gas Emissions". 10-9-2015. VIMS 75th Anniversary Alumni Research Symposium.
