Microbial crossroads: How does virovory influence phosphorus bioavailability in lakes? — NSF Award to University of Nebraska-Linco
Viruses cause disease in humans, plants, animals, and even microbes in natural ecosystems. Biologists are only beginning to understand how, through microbial infection and mortality, viruses play a vital role in regulating microbial activities, like the movement of key nutrients in the environment. A keen understanding
| Award title | Microbial crossroads: How does virovory influence phosphorus bioavailability in lakes? |
|---|---|
| Award ID | 2533822 |
| Awardee | University of Nebraska-Lincoln |
| City | LINCOLN |
| State | NE |
| Amount obligated | $1,085,162 |
| Principal investigator | Jessica Corman |
| Program | Org Interaction & Ecology |
| Start date | 06/01/2026 |
| Abstract | Viruses cause disease in humans, plants, animals, and even microbes in natural ecosystems. Biologists are only beginning to understand how, through microbial infection and mortality, viruses play a vital role in regulating microbial activities, like the movement of key nutrients in the environment. A keen understanding of nutrient cycling is particularly important in lakes, which are a vital freshwater resource for all Americans. Recent research indicates that viruses may have a bigger and more |
| Source | NSF Awards |
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