This soil sample was collected on June 8th from a location with coordinates approximately at latitude 29.5538094 and longitude -96.0079769. The sample is intended for analysis to identify bacteria that can survive in the presence of paraxon or methyl parathion. These compounds are organophosphate pesticides known for their toxicity and environmental persistence. The surrounding environment includes a cricket field located in the middle of farmland, where frequent cricket matches are held, potentially contributing to the presence of diverse microbial communities. The sample will be used to study the potential for bioremediation of these pesticides by isolating and identifying resilient bacterial strains.
- Lab Images:
- Image 1: Location where the soil sample was collected.
- Image 2: Soil sample being weighed.
- Image 3: Soil sample transferred into liquid media.
- Field and Experiment Images:
- Image 1: Observation of the sample after one week.
- Image 2: Transfer of the sample from liquid media into four different tubes (CSM MP, CSM PX, SSM MP, SSM PX).
- Images 3-5: Weekly transfer of 200 microliters of the sample from the previous week to new tubes with the same labels, up to the 5th week.
- Image 6: Final observation in week 5 showing bacterial survival in SSM MP and CSM MP.
- Image 7: Agar plate showing an over growth in Px pesticide.
- Image 8: Agar plate showing an over growth in MP pesticide.
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