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A Genome Sequence Of Oceanimonas Doudoroffii Atcc 27123t, Marc A. Brennan, Ariel M. Trachtenberg, William D. Mcclelland, Kyle S. Maclea Sep 2017

A Genome Sequence Of Oceanimonas Doudoroffii Atcc 27123t, Marc A. Brennan, Ariel M. Trachtenberg, William D. Mcclelland, Kyle S. Maclea

Life Sciences Faculty Scholarship

Oceanimonas doudoroffii ATCC 27123T is an obligately aerobic Gram-negative rod of the class Gammaproteobacteria. It was first isolated from surface seawater off the coast of Oahu, HI, USA, in 1972. The predicted genome size is 3,832,938 bp (G+C content, 60.03%), which contains 3,524 predicted coding sequences.


Complete Genome Sequence Of Staphylococcus Epidermidis Atcc 12228 Chromosome And Plasmids Generated By Long-Read Sequencing, Kyle S. Maclea, Ariel M. Trachtenberg Sep 2017

Complete Genome Sequence Of Staphylococcus Epidermidis Atcc 12228 Chromosome And Plasmids Generated By Long-Read Sequencing, Kyle S. Maclea, Ariel M. Trachtenberg

Life Sciences Faculty Scholarship

Staphylococcus epidermidis ATCC 12228 was sequenced using a long-read method to generate a complete genome sequence, including some plasmid sequences. Some differences from the previously generated short-read sequence of this nonpathogenic and non-biofilm-forming strain were noted. The assembly size was 2,570,371 bp with a total G+C% content of 32.08%.


The Class Of 2021: By The Numbers, Jennifer Saunders Sep 2017

The Class Of 2021: By The Numbers, Jennifer Saunders

UNH Today Archive

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Evaluating Multiple Causes Of Persistent Low Microwave Backscatter From Amazon Forests After The 2005 Drought, Stephen E. Frolking, Stephen Hagen, Bobby H. Braswell, Thomas E. Milliman, Christina Herrick, Seth Peterson, Dar Roberts, Michael Keller, Michael W. Palace Sep 2017

Evaluating Multiple Causes Of Persistent Low Microwave Backscatter From Amazon Forests After The 2005 Drought, Stephen E. Frolking, Stephen Hagen, Bobby H. Braswell, Thomas E. Milliman, Christina Herrick, Seth Peterson, Dar Roberts, Michael Keller, Michael W. Palace

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Amazonia has experienced large-scale regional droughts that affect forest productivity and biomass stocks. Space-borne remote sensing provides basin-wide data on impacts of meteorological anomalies, an important complement to relatively limited ground observations across the Amazon’s vast and remote humid tropical forests. Morning overpass QuikScat Ku-band microwave backscatter from the forest canopy was anomalously low during the 2005 drought, relative to the full instrument record of 1999–2009, and low morning backscatter persisted for 2006–2009, after which the instrument failed. The persistent low backscatter has been suggested to be indicative of increased forest vulnerability to future drought. To better ascribe the cause …


Permanent Draft Genome Sequence Of Frankia Sp. Nrrl B-16219 Reveals The Presence Of Canonical Nod Genes, Which Are Highly Homologous To Those Detected In Candidatus Frankia Dg1 Genome, Amir Ktari, Imen Nouioui, Teal Furnholm, Erik Swanson, Faten Ghodhbane-Gtari, Louis S. Tisa, Maher Gtari Sep 2017

Permanent Draft Genome Sequence Of Frankia Sp. Nrrl B-16219 Reveals The Presence Of Canonical Nod Genes, Which Are Highly Homologous To Those Detected In Candidatus Frankia Dg1 Genome, Amir Ktari, Imen Nouioui, Teal Furnholm, Erik Swanson, Faten Ghodhbane-Gtari, Louis S. Tisa, Maher Gtari

Molecular, Cellular & Biomedical Sciences

Frankia sp. NRRL B-16219 was directly isolated from a soil sample obtained from the rhizosphere of Ceanothus jepsonii growing in the USA. Its host plant range includes members of Elaeagnaceae species. Phylogenetically, strain NRRL B-16219 is closely related to “Frankia discariae” with a 16S rRNA gene similarity of 99.78%. Because of the lack of genetic tools for Frankia, our understanding of the bacterial signals involved during the plant infection process and the development of actinorhizal root nodules is very limited. Since the first three Frankia genomes were sequenced, additional genome sequences covering more diverse strains have helped provide insight into …


Draft Genome Sequence Of The Marine Bacterium Oceanimonas Baumannii Atcc 700832t, William D. Mcclelland, Ariel M. Trachtenberg, Marc A. Brennan, Kyle S. Maclea Sep 2017

Draft Genome Sequence Of The Marine Bacterium Oceanimonas Baumannii Atcc 700832t, William D. Mcclelland, Ariel M. Trachtenberg, Marc A. Brennan, Kyle S. Maclea

Life Sciences Faculty Scholarship

The aerobic phenol-degrading Gram-negative rod Oceanimonas baumannii ATCC 700832T was first isolated from estuary mud from the River Wear, United Kingdom, in 1983. Information on the draft genome sequence for O. baumannii ATCC 700832T is included in this announcement. The predicted genome size is 3,809,332 bp, with 55.88% G+C content.


The Social Indicators Final Project Report, Simone Barley-Greenfield Sep 2017

The Social Indicators Final Project Report, Simone Barley-Greenfield

PREP Reports & Publications

New Hampshire’s 1000 square mile coastal zone is showing signs of stress in its rivers, shorelines, and two major estuaries. This stress stems from significant population increases and subsequent development, as well as intensifying weather events coupled with land use policies inadequate to manage the impacts of these anthropogenic and natural stressors.1 To effectively manage this complex social ecological system, the management community must expand its current monitoring efforts. Tracking ecological data only tells half the story; collecting social data sheds light on how people engage coastal ecosystems and highlights values crucial for affecting behavior change. The goal of this …


Unh: The Magazine Of The University Of New Hampshire, Fall 2017, Unh Magazine Sep 2017

Unh: The Magazine Of The University Of New Hampshire, Fall 2017, Unh Magazine

UNH Magazine

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Crazy For Quinoa?, Lori Tyler Gula Aug 2017

Crazy For Quinoa?, Lori Tyler Gula

UNH Today Archive

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Cell Sorter, Beth Potier Aug 2017

Cell Sorter, Beth Potier

UNH Today Archive

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“The Boy Who Loved Too Much,” “The Original Ginny Moon” And Other Books Of Note, Unh Communications And Public Affairs Aug 2017

“The Boy Who Loved Too Much,” “The Original Ginny Moon” And Other Books Of Note, Unh Communications And Public Affairs

UNH Today Archive

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The Right Time To Transition, Unh Communications And Public Affairs Aug 2017

The Right Time To Transition, Unh Communications And Public Affairs

UNH Today Archive

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Unh Celebrates Contributions Of Researcher Brent Loy, Lori Wright Aug 2017

Unh Celebrates Contributions Of Researcher Brent Loy, Lori Wright

UNH Today Archive

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Approaches For Advancing Scientific Understanding Of Macrosystems, Ofir Levy, Becky A. Ball, Ben Bond-Lamberty, Kendra S. Cheruvelil, Andrew O. Finley, Noah R. Lottig, Surangi W. Punyasena, Jingfeng Xiao, Jizhong Zhou, Lauren B. Buckley, Christopher T. Filstrup, Tim H. Keitt, James R. Kellner, Alan K. Knapp, Andrew D. Richardson, David Tcheng, Michael Toomey, Rodrigo Vargas, James W. Voordeckers, Tyler Wagner Aug 2017

Approaches For Advancing Scientific Understanding Of Macrosystems, Ofir Levy, Becky A. Ball, Ben Bond-Lamberty, Kendra S. Cheruvelil, Andrew O. Finley, Noah R. Lottig, Surangi W. Punyasena, Jingfeng Xiao, Jizhong Zhou, Lauren B. Buckley, Christopher T. Filstrup, Tim H. Keitt, James R. Kellner, Alan K. Knapp, Andrew D. Richardson, David Tcheng, Michael Toomey, Rodrigo Vargas, James W. Voordeckers, Tyler Wagner

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The emergence of macrosystems ecology (MSE), which focuses on regional- to continental-scale ecological patterns and processes, builds upon a history of long-term and broad-scale studies in ecology. Scientists face the difficulty of integrating the many elements that make up macrosystems, which consist of hierarchical processes at interacting spatial and temporal scales. Researchers must also identify the most relevant scales and variables to be considered, the required data resources, and the appropriate study design to provide the proper inferences. The large volumes of multi-thematic data often associated with macrosystem studies typically require validation, standardization, and assimilation. Finally, analytical approaches need to …


Unh Celebrates Contributions Of Researcher Brent Loy Oct. 3, Lori Tyler Gula Aug 2017

Unh Celebrates Contributions Of Researcher Brent Loy Oct. 3, Lori Tyler Gula

Media Relations

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In Memoriam: Douglas Hood Macgregor ’62, Unh Communications And Public Affairs Aug 2017

In Memoriam: Douglas Hood Macgregor ’62, Unh Communications And Public Affairs

UNH Today Archive

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Unh Celebrates Contributions Of Researcher Brent Loy, Lori Wright Aug 2017

Unh Celebrates Contributions Of Researcher Brent Loy, Lori Wright

UNH Today Archive

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Unh Researcher Recognized For Life-Long Achievements In Endocrinology, Lori Tyler Gula Aug 2017

Unh Researcher Recognized For Life-Long Achievements In Endocrinology, Lori Tyler Gula

Media Relations

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Genomic, Transcriptomic, And Proteomic Approaches Towards Understanding The Molecular Mechanisms Of Salt Tolerance In Frankia Strains Isolated From Casuarina Trees, Rediet Oshone, Mariama Ngom, Feixia Chu, Samira R. Mansour, Mame Oureye Sy, Antony Champion, Louis S. Tisa Aug 2017

Genomic, Transcriptomic, And Proteomic Approaches Towards Understanding The Molecular Mechanisms Of Salt Tolerance In Frankia Strains Isolated From Casuarina Trees, Rediet Oshone, Mariama Ngom, Feixia Chu, Samira R. Mansour, Mame Oureye Sy, Antony Champion, Louis S. Tisa

Molecular, Cellular & Biomedical Sciences

Background: Soil salinization is a worldwide problem that is intensifying because of the effects of climate change. An effective method for the reclamation of salt-affected soils involves initiating plant succession using fast growing, nitrogen fixing actinorhizal trees such as the Casuarina. The salt tolerance of Casuarina is enhanced by the nitrogen-fixing symbiosis that they form with the actinobacterium Frankia. Identification and molecular characterization of salt-tolerant Casuarina species and associated Frankia is imperative for the successful utilization of Casuarina trees in saline soil reclamation efforts. In this study, salt-tolerant and salt-sensitive Casuarina associated Frankia strains were identified and comparative genomics, transcriptome …


Bio Brain, Tracey Bentley Aug 2017

Bio Brain, Tracey Bentley

UNH Today Archive

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Unh Researchers Aim To Re-Domesticate Quinoa For Northern New England, Lori Tyler Gula Aug 2017

Unh Researchers Aim To Re-Domesticate Quinoa For Northern New England, Lori Tyler Gula

Media Relations

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Inactivation Of The Major Hemolysin Gene Influences Expression Of The Nonribosomal Peptide Synthetase Gene Swra In The Insect Pathogen Serratia Sp. Strain Scbi, Lauren M. Petersen, Kaitlyn Lacourse, Tim A. Schoner, Helge Bode, Louis S. Tisa Aug 2017

Inactivation Of The Major Hemolysin Gene Influences Expression Of The Nonribosomal Peptide Synthetase Gene Swra In The Insect Pathogen Serratia Sp. Strain Scbi, Lauren M. Petersen, Kaitlyn Lacourse, Tim A. Schoner, Helge Bode, Louis S. Tisa

Molecular, Cellular & Biomedical Sciences

Hemolysins are important virulence factors for many bacterial pathogens, including Serratia marcescens. The role of the major hemolysin gene in the insect pathogen Serratia sp. SCBI was investigated using both forward and reverse genetics approaches. Introduction of the major hemolysin gene into Escherichia coli resulted in a gain of both virulence and hemolytic activity. Inactivation of this hemolysin in Serratia sp. SCBI resulted in loss of hemolysis, but did not attenuate insecticidal activity. Unexpectedly, inactivation of the hemolysin gene in Serratia sp. SCBI resulted in significantly increased motility as well as increased antimicrobial activity. qRT-PCR analysis of mutants with a …


Unh Research Discovers Genetic Mechanism Preventing Kidney Injury After Severe Dehydration, Unh Today Aug 2017

Unh Research Discovers Genetic Mechanism Preventing Kidney Injury After Severe Dehydration, Unh Today

Media Relations

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Lessons From The Cactus Mouse, Robbin Ray Aug 2017

Lessons From The Cactus Mouse, Robbin Ray

UNH Today Archive

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Stable Isotopes And Radiocarbon Assess Variable Importance Of Plants And Fungi In Diets Of Arctic Ground Squirrels, Erik A. Hobbie, Julee Shamhart, Michael Sheriff, Andrew P. Ouimette, Matt Trappe, Edward A. G. Schuur, John E. Hobbie, Rudy Boonstra, Brian M. Barnes Aug 2017

Stable Isotopes And Radiocarbon Assess Variable Importance Of Plants And Fungi In Diets Of Arctic Ground Squirrels, Erik A. Hobbie, Julee Shamhart, Michael Sheriff, Andrew P. Ouimette, Matt Trappe, Edward A. G. Schuur, John E. Hobbie, Rudy Boonstra, Brian M. Barnes

Faculty Publications

Arctic ground squirrels (Urocitellus parryii) rely primarily on dietary protein derived from plants to fuel gluconeogenesis during hibernation, yet fungal sporocarps may be an important, yet overlooked, protein source. Fungivory levels depend on sporocarp productivity, which varies with the dominant plant species and is higher on acidic than on non-acidic soils. To test whether these factors altered fungal consumption, we used stable isotopes to investigate arctic ground squirrel diets at two sites in northern Alaska, Toolik (primarily moist acidic tundra) and Atigun (primarily moist non-acidic tundra). Radiocarbon estimates can also indicate fungivory levels because ectomycorrhizal fungi assimilate soil-derived organic nitrogen …


Business Retention Report: Portsmouth, Nh 2017, Extension Community & Economic Development Aug 2017

Business Retention Report: Portsmouth, Nh 2017, Extension Community & Economic Development

UNH Cooperative Extension

The Business Retention program promotes a thriving economy by helping communities identify the challenges and barriers to the survival and growth of local businesses. Community leaders and volunteers survey businesses and use the data to identify and implement strategies. This report details a Business Retention assessment in Portsmouth, New Hampshire in 2017.


Core Handling And Processing For The Wais Divide Ice-Core Project, Joseph M. Souney, Mark S. Twickler, Geoffrey M. Hargreaves, Brian M. Bencivengo, Matthew J. Kippenhan, Jay A. Johnson, Eric D. Cravens, Peter D. Neff, Richard M. Nunn, Anais J. Orsi, Trevor J. Popp, John F. Rhoades, Bruce H. Vaughn, Donald E. Voigt, Gifford J. Wong, Kendrick C. Taylor Jul 2017

Core Handling And Processing For The Wais Divide Ice-Core Project, Joseph M. Souney, Mark S. Twickler, Geoffrey M. Hargreaves, Brian M. Bencivengo, Matthew J. Kippenhan, Jay A. Johnson, Eric D. Cravens, Peter D. Neff, Richard M. Nunn, Anais J. Orsi, Trevor J. Popp, John F. Rhoades, Bruce H. Vaughn, Donald E. Voigt, Gifford J. Wong, Kendrick C. Taylor

Faculty Publications

On 1 December 2011 the West Antarctic Ice Sheet (WAIS) Divide ice-core project reached its final depth of 3405 m. The WAIS Divide ice core is not only the longest US ice core to date, but is also the highest-quality deep ice core, including ice from the brittle ice zone, that the US has ever recovered. The methods used at WAIS Divide to handle and log the drilled ice, the procedures used to safely retrograde the ice back to the US National Ice Core Laboratory (NICL) and the methods used to process and sample the ice at the NICL are …


Bird-Spurred, Sarah Schaier Jul 2017

Bird-Spurred, Sarah Schaier

UNH Today Archive

No abstract provided.


Resisting Punitive School Discipline: Perspectives And Practices Of Exemplary Urban Elementary Teachers, Elyse Hambacher Jul 2017

Resisting Punitive School Discipline: Perspectives And Practices Of Exemplary Urban Elementary Teachers, Elyse Hambacher

Education

Drawing on the literature related to classroom management, and culturally relevant critical teacher care, and effective teaching for students of color, this paper uses interview and observation data to explore the perspectives and practices of two exemplary fifth-grade teachers who refuse to rely on punitive discipline with their students of color. Findings revealed that the teachers did not view students’ behavior as challenging-- they viewed behavior simply as one of the many areas they believed it was their responsibility to teach. Their instructional practices focused on coaching students to reach their potential and liberating them from barriers that limit their …


Unh Research: New Book Provides Complete Look At Seaweeds Of The Northwest Atlantic, Lori Tyler Gula Jul 2017

Unh Research: New Book Provides Complete Look At Seaweeds Of The Northwest Atlantic, Lori Tyler Gula

Media Relations

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