Abstract: Osmophiles, or sucretolerant bacteria, can tolerate the osmotic stress caused by high concentrations of organic solutes such as sugars. These bacteria are implicated in the spoilage of fruit juices, concentrates, cane sugar and other confectionary products....
Abstract: The prickly pear cactus, Opuntia sp., is a xerophytic desert plant which is distributed in various parts of the United States. Previous studies of the Opuntia rhizosphere revealed that the roots were primarily colonized by fungi, with few bacteria. In this...
Abstract: Non-native, invasive species introduced into native habitats can adversely affect native organisms through competition for resources. Round goby (Neogobius melanostomus) were introduced to Lake Erie in 1993 and have since become well established within this...
Abstract: Phenotypic plasticity – an organism’s ability to change traits in response to its environment – can improve an individual’s fitness by promoting a phenotype better suited for current environmental conditions. Phenotypic expression can...
Abstract: For the past twelve summers, a census of the bat population has occurred on the Gannon University campus in Erie, PA. The numbers for the first three years held relatively steady, but the data for the past eight years indicates a dramatic decline. White Nose...
Abstract: When curious waterfowl discover a green roof, the possibilities are endless and allows ongoing research. Located atop Gannon University’s NASH Library and Student Learning Commons is a now 6-year-old green roof. As many know, on May 23rd, 2021, a...
