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| Title | Microbial detoxification potential of red mangrove Rhizophora mangle in laboratory experiment |
| Group | Aquatic Ecology and Water Quality Management Group |
| Project type | thesis |
| Credits | 24-36 |
| Supervisor(s) | S. Pino Cobacho, M. J. A. Christianen |
| Examiner(s) | M.J.A. Christianen |
| Contact info | sara.pinocobacho@wur.nl |
| Begin date | 2020/09/01 |
| End date | 2021/12/31 |
| Description | Mangroves, seagrasses and coral reefs commonly occur in association in the tropical coastal zone, where they are often subject to wastewater pollution. These habitats are connected through chemical and material interactions (ecosystem connectivity) that provide them with a higher ecological resilience. The capacity of seagrass to protect corals from bacterial pathogens has already been proven. In addition, mangrove trees have developed several detoxification mechanisms against pollutants, and mangrove-derived substances contain anti-microbial compounds that are commercially used. This project aims to study the capacity of juvenile mangrove trees to reduce microbial pollution associated to wastewater, thus protecting adjacent habitats from infection and disease. The student will design a laboratory experiment within the context of biogeochemical connectivity. Juvenile mangrove trees are being cultured a the AEW lab. |
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| Requirements | advanced knowledge of ecotoxicology and water water quality, affinity with experimental work and laboratory skills. |