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The Winogradsky Column and Biofilms: Models for Teaching Nutrient Cycling and Succession in an Ecosystem.

Authors :
Anderson, Delia Castro
Hairston, Rosalina V.
Source :
American Biology Teacher. Jun 1999 61(6):453-459.
Publication Year :
1999

Abstract

Presents protocols for setting up a Winogradsky column and biofilm slides, interpreting the chemical transformations that occur in the column as a result of color changes in the soil, identifying common microorganisms, and determining the microbial composition of the column over specified intervals of time. (WRM)

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
0002-7685
Volume :
61
Issue :
6
Database :
ERIC
Journal :
American Biology Teacher
Publication Type :
Electronic Resource
Accession number :
EJ592134
Document Type :
Guides - Classroom - Teacher<br />Journal Articles