| Affiliations: | Aggie Research Mentoring Program |
| Project Leader: | Lin Heng-An heng-an.lin@agnet.tamu.edu Soil and Crop Sciences |
| Faculty Mentor: | Dr. Peyton Smith |
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Meeting Times:
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TBD |
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Team Size:
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3
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| Open Spots: | 0 |
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Special Opportunities:
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Gain lab research experience (graduate level), the possibility of co-authorship on publications, opportunities to attend workshops/conferences
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Team Needs:
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Highly motivated, able to collect data/conduct research with integrity. Student with biology/soil/microbiology related background are encourage to apply |
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Description:
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The aim of this project is to look into the effect of drought stress on the cotton root exudate and the soil microbiome. We will grow cotton in a hydroponic/aeroponic system to collect root exudate, evaluate the effect of drought on soil rhizosphere microbiome |