ESSCOSMOS/2009:Projects

Objective
Compare biology and chemistry in native and disturbed ecosystems

Topics

 * 1) Compare β-carotene in organic and non-organic carrots
 * 2) Evaluate enzyme activity and chlorophenol degradation by spent mushroom substrate
 * 3) Heavy metal content of soils that vary in proximity to major roads
 * 4) Carbon dioxide and methane fluxes in soils of varying temperature and moisture
 * 5) Carbon dioxide and methane concentration of exhaust from different car models and manufacturers
 * 6) Carbon stable isotopes in different species of plants
 * 7) Relationship between nitrogen availability and plant biomass in a CA grassland