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Fungal Filtration of College Lake Gram-negative and Fecal Bacteria
Access Type
Open Access
Entry Number
70
Start Date
4-8-2020 11:30 AM
End Date
4-8-2020 11:45 AM
Department
Biology
Abstract
Fungi play significant roles in our environment, such as being decomposers and natural pesticides. They also play an important role as a natural filtration system in a process known as mycofiltration, which relies on the mycelium of mushrooms to filter pollutants. Recent studies have concluded that mycofiltration of pathogens, such as E.coli, in drain water systems show promising results, but more research is needed. Therefore, the objective of this work is to further study whether fungi are a natural filter for harmful bacteria. We focus on the bacterial-fungal interaction between Stropharia aeruginosa and enteric bacteria that infest College Lake on the University of Lynchburg’s campus.The results will show the effectiveness of mycofiltration which will help us begin to understand whether fungi can be used to clean polluted waterways.
Faculty Mentor(s)
Dr. Jamie Brooks
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Fungal Filtration of College Lake Gram-negative and Fecal Bacteria
Fungi play significant roles in our environment, such as being decomposers and natural pesticides. They also play an important role as a natural filtration system in a process known as mycofiltration, which relies on the mycelium of mushrooms to filter pollutants. Recent studies have concluded that mycofiltration of pathogens, such as E.coli, in drain water systems show promising results, but more research is needed. Therefore, the objective of this work is to further study whether fungi are a natural filter for harmful bacteria. We focus on the bacterial-fungal interaction between Stropharia aeruginosa and enteric bacteria that infest College Lake on the University of Lynchburg’s campus.The results will show the effectiveness of mycofiltration which will help us begin to understand whether fungi can be used to clean polluted waterways.