Quantitative Characterization of Bacterial Chemotaxis in Natural Microbial Processes

自然微生物过程中细菌趋化性的定量表征

• 批准号: 9109948
• 负责人: Roseanne Ford
• 金额: $ 7.5万
• 依托单位: University of Virginia Main Campus
• 依托单位国家: 美国
• 项目类别: Standard Grant
• 财政年份: 1991
• 资助国家: 美国
• 起止时间: 1991-07-01 至 1995-02-28
• 项目状态: 已结题
• 来源: https://www.nsf.gov/awardsearch/showAward?AWD_ID=9109948&HistoricalAwards=false
• 关键词: Quantitative; Characterization; Bacterial; Chemotaxis; Natural

In response to chemical gradients, bacteria are able to direct their motion toward conditions favorable to their survival. The objectives of this project are: to quantitatively characterize this phenomenon, known as bacterial chemotaxis, within natural systems; to develop predictive capabilities through mathematical modeling; and to exploit chemotactic behavior technologically. By manipulating their chemotactic response through genetic engineering or adaptation, the migration of bacterial populations toward contaminated zones can be enhanced.

为了响应化学梯度，细菌能够将其运动引导至有利于其生存的条件。 该项目的目标是： 定量描述自然系统中这种称为细菌趋化性的现象；通过数学建模开发预测能力；并从技术上利用趋化行为。 通过基因工程或适应来操纵它们的趋化反应，可以增强细菌种群向污染区的迁移。