Isolation of endophytic bacteria from corn grown in high and low yielding sites of SouthernOntario

Corn is widely used in many industrial sectors, especially in the production of alcohol in countries like

Canada. Corn production involves heavy application of chemical fertilizers which accounts at least

20% of the energy costs to a producer. Usage of biofertilizers may be one alternative for reducing

production costs. The objective of this proposal is to study microorganism communities present in the

rhizosphere and endosphere of corn, grown at high and low yielding sites in South Western Ontario.

The intern will be involved in various aspects of the initial phases of the research, including collection

of samples, processing of samples and isolating endophytic bacteria. This will enhance the efforts of

the industrial in the collection and analysis of the results and Significantly boost the research effort.

Faculty Supervisor:

Phllippe Seguin

Student:

Partner:

A&L Biologicals

Discipline:

Life Sciences

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University:

McGill University

Program:

Accelerate

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