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entify the important hyperaccumulation genes using three complementary molecular approaches. This approach will identify genes that can be used for the future development of plants for phytoremediation.

Northwestern University Principal Investigator: Jean-Francois Gaillard and The University of Florida, Principal Investigators: Lena Q. Ma lqma, Yong Cai, David M. Sylvia and Kelsey R. Downum Understanding and Enhancement of Arsenic Hyperaccumulation by a Fern Plant. This research will elucidate the mechanisms of arsenic uptake, translocation, distribution and detoxification by Brake fern. Arsenic hyperaccumulation characteristics of Brake fern growing in soils of different arsenic concentrations will be investigated. The research will examine the impacts of phosphorus and calcium on arsenic accumulation, as well as the beneficial effects of mycorrhizal fungi for enhancing arsenic accumulation.

For more information on the NSF grants, contact:
Andrea Dietrich, (703-292-8070) or see: http://www.nsf.gov/bio/ibn/ibndevelop.htm

ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

University of California at Riverside - Principal Investigators: David E. Crowley, James Borneman - "Evaluation of Monoterpene Producing Plants for Phytoremediation of PCB and PAH Contaminated Soils." The objective of this research is to evaluate plant species that produce a specific group of chemicals (monoterpenes) for use in phytoremediation of PCBs and PAHs. The research will also investigate the ecology of chemical-degrading bacteria that live in the root systems of monoterpene-producing plants. Results of this research will provide information on the mechanisms by which plants influence the growth of PCB- and PAH degrading bacteria in plant root systems.

Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station and The University of Connecticut Principal Investigator: Jason C. White "Mechanistic Role of Plant Root
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Contact: Andrea M. Dietrich
adietric@nsf.gov
703-292-8070
National Science Foundation
13-Feb-2002


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