CAREER: Unearthing impacts of leguminous plant co-occurrence on genetic diversity of bacte — NSF Award to Pennsylvania State Univ
In nature, organisms often work together in mutually beneficial ways. However, while theory predicts these beneficial relationships reduce variation in both partners, real-world evidence often contradicts this, especially for bacteria that can thrive with or without plant hosts. This project investigates whether plant
| Award title | CAREER: Unearthing impacts of leguminous plant co-occurrence on genetic diversity of bacte |
|---|---|
| Award ID | 2541790 |
| Awardee | Pennsylvania State Univ University Park |
| City | UNIVERSITY PARK |
| State | PA |
| Amount obligated | $1,352,109 |
| Principal investigator | Liana Burghardt |
| Program | Org Interaction & Ecology |
| Start date | 06/01/2026 |
| Abstract | In nature, organisms often work together in mutually beneficial ways. However, while theory predicts these beneficial relationships reduce variation in both partners, real-world evidence often contradicts this, especially for bacteria that can thrive with or without plant hosts. This project investigates whether plant host presence over time and space helps maintain bacterial variation. The focus is on an ecologically, agriculturally, and economically important interaction between leguminous pla |
| Source | NSF Awards |
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