Anthony Pham and Huy Ha present their results at the BSP symposium

Anthony and Huy presented the results of their independent research projects at the Biology Scholars Program symposium in April.  Anthony’s research examines why some rhizobial species are common while others are rare, and Huy’s research investigates the nifH and nodC genes of rhizobial strains found in northern California.  Both did a great job presenting their research!

Kimbery La Pierre joins lab!

Kimberly La Pierre has joined our lab as a postdoc. Kim arrives here from the Smith lab at Yale U. She will study how different methods of managing and eradicating invasive legumes affect soil populations of rhizobia.  She is particularly interested in how plant-soil feedbacks influence the durability and economic feasibility of various management methods. Her work is funded through the BiGCB with a grant from the Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation.