Symposium--Soil Metagenomics

Oral Session

S03 Soil Biology & Biochemistry

Phylogenetic surveys of soil have show that the microorganisms found in one sample exceeds those that can be cultured. Soil metagenomics involves isolation soil DNA and creating can be used to elucidate uncultivable microorganisms. This approach has led to the identification of novel microorganisms and biomolecules. Soil metagenomics is a promising field that will provide needed information on microbial diversity and function to better understand the role of the microbial community in ecosystem function.

Cosponsor(s):

Biometry and Statistical Computing
Soil Carbon and Greenhouse Gas Emissions Community, Managing Denitrification in Agronomic Systems Community, Global Climate Change Community, Bioinformatics in Crops and Soils Community, Organic Management Systems Community
Monday, October 22, 2012: 8:00 AM-12:00 PM
Duke Energy Convention Center, Room 204, Level 2
Organizer:
David Myrold
8:00 AM
Introductory Remarks
8:05 AM
Biology's Grandest Frontier: Soil Metagenomics.
James M. Tiedje, Michigan State University
9:20 AM
SIP 2.0: Multi-Substrate Isotope Labeling and Metagenomic Analysis of Active Soil Bacterial Communities.
Yris Verastegui, University of Waterloo; Jiujun Cheng, University of Waterloo; Katja Engel, University of Waterloo; Brendan McConkey, University of Waterloo; Trevor C. Charles, University of Waterloo; Josh D. Neufeld, University of Waterloo
9:50 AM
Break
10:35 AM
Comparative Omics Along a Thaw Gradient of Alaskan Permafrost – Implications to Climate Change.
Jenni Hultman, University of Helsinki; Maude M. David, Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory; Olivia U. Mason, University of Helsinki; Regina Lamendella, University of Helsinki; Nathan VerBerkmoes, Oak Ridge National Laboratory; Manesh B. Shah, Oak Ridge National Laboratory; Mark Waldrop, USGS - U.S. Geological Survey; Janet K. Jansson, University of Helsinki
11:05 AM
Molecular Ecological Networks In Response to Elevated Carbon Dioxide.
Jizhong Zhou, University of Oklahoma; Ye Deng, University of Oklahoma; Feng Luo, Clemson University; Zhili He, University of Oklahoma
11:35 AM
Discussion
12:00 PM
Adjourn