Discovery Projects - Grant ID: DP200103074

Funding Activity

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http://dataportal.arc.gov.au/NCGP/Web/Grant/Grant/DP200103074

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Active

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Funded Activity Summary

Living on air: how do bacteria scavenge atmospheric trace gases? This project aims to determine the molecular and cellular basis of atmospheric trace gas oxidation by bacteria. Bacteria have a remarkable ability to adapt to resource limitation and environmental change by entering dormant states. Our research has shown they survive in this state by using atmospheric hydrogen and carbon monoxide as energy sources. This interdisciplinary project will determine how bacteria achieve this by elucidating the regulation, mechanism, and integration of the three uncharacterised enzymes that mediate this process. Outcomes and benefits include understanding of the processes that facilitate bacterial persistence, regulate atmospheric composition, and in turn support resilience of natural ecosystems.

Funded Activity Details

Start Date: 01-01-2020

End Date: 31-12-2022

Funding Scheme: Discovery Projects

Funding Amount: $496,608.00

Funder: Australian Research Council

Research Topics

ANZSRC Field of Research (FoR)

Enzymes | Microbial Genetics | Microbiology | Bacteriology

ANZSRC Socio-Economic Objective (SEO)

Hydrogen-based Energy Systems (incl. Internal Hydrogen Combustion Engines) | Atmospheric Processes and Dynamics |

Other Keywords

Atmospheric Processes and Dynamics | Bacteriology | Enzymes | Hydrogen-based Energy Systems (incl. Internal Hydrogen Combustion Engines) | Microbial Genetics | Microbiology

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