Biofilm Structure and Diversity

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Abstract:

To develop molecular measures of the identity, activity, and spatial distribution of microbial populations making up natural multispecies biofilms. To use biofilm bioreactors to characterize the relationship between biochemical transformations and community structure, focusing on the terminal steps of anaerobic mineralization and emphasizing competitive and cooperative interactions among sulfate-reducing and methanogenic biofilm populations. Long term objectives include the identification and characterization of obligate symbioses among attached microbial populations and the refinement of mathematical models to predict the behavior of biofilm communities.

Author(s):
Stahl, David A.
Author Organization(s):
ILLINOIS UNIV AT URBANA
Descriptive Note:
Final technical rept.
Supplementary Note:
DOI: 10.21236/ADA267254
Pagination:
0005

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DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:
Approved For Public Release

RECORD

Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Contract/Grant Number(s):
NOOO14-92-N-1710
Monitor Series:
ONR
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_5.3_Planning; JCA_5_Command and Control; JCA_5.3.3_Develop Strategy; JCA_5.3.4_Develop Courses of Action; JCA_5.3.5_Analyze Courses of Action
Communities of Interest:
No COI(s) Identified
Descriptor(s):
*BACTERIA, *ELECTRON MICROSCOPY, *BIOLOGICAL ABSORPTION, *BIOLUMINESCENCE, SPATIAL DISTRIBUTION, MEASUREMENT, ADHESION, FILMS, MICROSCOPY, SURFACE REACTIONS, RIBONUCLEIC ACIDS, BACTERIAL DISEASES, MICROORGANISMS, BIODETERIORATION
Field(s)/Group(s):
Biochemistry, Biology
Keyword(s):
*BIOFILMS, MICROBIAL
Report Date:
1992 Jan 01