Integrated Laboratory and Field Studies on effects of Oil on Key Wetland Soil/Sediment Biogeochemical Processes.
Implementing Organization
Louisiana State University
Overview
DWH Project Funding
$550,000
Known Leveraged Funding
$0
Funding Organization
Gulf of Mexico Research Initiative (GoMRI)
Funding Program
Gulf of Mexico Research Initiative GoMRI Grant Program
Details
Project Category
Science
Project Actions
Chemical Aspects Research
Targeted Resources
Human and/or Institutional Capacity
Project Description
Biogeochemical cycles are important components of coastal ecosystem functions. Oil can directly or indirectly influence processes governing plant growth, microbial community structure, elemental cycling and ecosystem function.
Contact
Ronald DeLaune225-578-6421
rdelaun@lsu.edu
Project Website
Project Partners
None
Affiliated Institutions
None