Browsing Theses by Subject "16S rRNA"
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Assessing Taxonomic Issues with the Genera Anabaena, Aphanizomenon and Nostoc Using Morphology, 16S rRNA and efp genes
(University of Waterloo, 2009-01-08)Cyanobacteria are an ancient lineage of gram-negative photosynthetic prokaryotes that play an important role in the nitrogen cycle in terrestrial and aquatic systems. Widespread cyanobacterial blooms have prompted numerous ... -
Assessment of toxic cyanobacterial abundance at Hamilton Harbour from analysis of sediment and water
(University of Waterloo, 2014-05-09)The western embayment of Lake Ontario, Hamilton Harbour, is one of the most polluted sites in the Laurentian Great Lakes and in recent years has seen a reoccurrence of cyanobacterial blooms. This study uses a multidisciplinary ... -
Bacterial Communities in the Glenmore Reservoir with an emphasis on the Cyanobacteria
(University of Waterloo, 2021-08-30)Lakes and reservoirs play an essential role as a source for freshwater that can be potable after proper treatment, or for irrigation to meet the water needs of the population, industry, and agriculture. However, freshwaters ... -
Method development for the analysis of soil bacterial communities
(University of Waterloo, 2015-01-23)Due to the tremendous diversity and abundance of microbes in environmental and host-associated environments, adequate characterization of these samples remains a challenge for microbiologists. In order to increase the depth ... -
Profiling skin-associated archaea and bacteria with 16S rRNA and cpn60 genes
(University of Waterloo, 2021-08-13)As the largest organ of the mammalian body, skin is associated with commensal microorganisms that impact host health. Characterizing host-microbe associations is critical to our understanding of skin health, function, and ...