Lec 3,Lab 3.
Microorganisms are key contributors to nutrient cycles in both terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.
My research focuses on the role of soil microorganisms in the transformations of inorganic and organic compounds in natural and disturbed systems. Specifically, I am interested in the fate of atmospherically derived C and N in forest ecosystems and the microbial response to elevated inputs of these biologically important elements. Soil microorganisms serve as both source and sink for these C and N compounds and understanding the biogeochemistry of these elements in soil and the role of microorganisms is vital to estimating the long terms effects of our activities. Influence of season and in situ concentrations of carbon, nitrogen and sulfur. Impact of acidic deposition.