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+ | <div class="text">Or maybe the endophytes can synthesise chemicals that deter pests or pathogens?</div> | ||
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+ | <p><font size="3"> The demand for food, fuel and materials is placing unprecedented pressure on agricultural production. To secure higher productivity, the sector relies upon synthetic fertilisers derived from energy intensive manufacturing methods. Here, we propose an alternative approach to support plant productivity. </font></p> | ||
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+ | <p><font size="3">The Alternative Roots project developed an endophytic bacterium as a synthetic biology chassis organism. Endophytes are micro-organisms that live within plant tissues without detrimental impact on their host. In developing a benign plant-colonising chassis there is the possibility of developing novel mechanisms for beneficial soil microbiome manipulation without genetically modified crops.</font></p> | ||
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+ | <p><font size="3">Legal and social considerations of the project, combined with concepts borrowed from the Urban Farming movement, drove the development of NH-1 - a low-cost, small-scale and programmable hydroponic system - and plans for the deployment of smart agricultural developments beneath the streets of Newcastle. Taken as a whole, the Alternative Roots project supports a vision for enhancing crop production at a local and accessible level.</font></p> | ||
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+ | <p><br>We are always happy to hear from individuals, groups or organisations that would like to support our project. If you wish to discuss a collaboration, sponsorship or if you just want to learn more about the project, please get in touch using the contact details on the right. Alternatively, if you would like to donate a small amount to fund our project, you can do so through <a class="link" href="https://experiment.com/projects/genetically-engineered-microbes-for-sustainable-agriculture" target="_blank">Experiment.com</a> - an online platform for discovering, funding, and sharing scientific research. | ||
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+ | Any support is greatly appreciated and funds raised will be used in all areas of the iGEM project - such as lab equipment, human practices research, merchandise and travel to jamboree in Boston, USA.</p> | ||
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+ | Devonshire Building<br> | ||
+ | Newcastle University<br> | ||
+ | Newcastle upon Tyne<br> | ||
+ | NE1 7RU | ||
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Latest revision as of 16:21, 17 October 2018
Welcome to
Alternative Roots
Newcastle iGEM 2018
Project Overview
Abstract
The demand for food, fuel and materials is placing unprecedented pressure on agricultural production. To secure higher productivity, the sector relies upon synthetic fertilisers derived from energy intensive manufacturing methods. Here, we propose an alternative approach to support plant productivity.
The Alternative Roots project developed an endophytic bacterium as a synthetic biology chassis organism. Endophytes are micro-organisms that live within plant tissues without detrimental impact on their host. In developing a benign plant-colonising chassis there is the possibility of developing novel mechanisms for beneficial soil microbiome manipulation without genetically modified crops.
Legal and social considerations of the project, combined with concepts borrowed from the Urban Farming movement, drove the development of NH-1 - a low-cost, small-scale and programmable hydroponic system - and plans for the deployment of smart agricultural developments beneath the streets of Newcastle. Taken as a whole, the Alternative Roots project supports a vision for enhancing crop production at a local and accessible level.
Our Sponsors
Newcastle iGEM is proud to be sponsored by: