James A. Nienow
Participating Scientist
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Expertise: Microbial ecology, Taxonomy and systematics of microalgae
Affiliation: Valdosta State University
Certification/Education:
Ph.D. (Microbial Ecology) Florida State University
BA/MA Mathematics, UC San Diego
Major Science Goals at Pavilion Lake
I am trying to determine the structure of the phototrophic communities associated with microbialites using a combination of of light and electron microscopy of preserved and cultured material. This work will complement the molecular studies being conducted by other members of the research group.