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Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution
Engineering of sampling system for mineral particles and cells
Term Amount Date Approved
26 months $252,165 Oct. 2010
Purpose
In support of engineering, testing, and deploying a novel sampling system for mineral particles and microbial cells that preserves the delicate chemical and genetic features of the samples at the time of collection. This equipment will enable high precision spatial and temporal observations in a range of aquatic environments to further the research community's understanding of complex microbial and geochemical interactions.
Funding area:  Science  /  Science Program Grants
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