Tagged microbes

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Boosting the chemistry of soil: A data analysis unit

3 lessons, 13 files
Which soil or nutrient inputs provide a return on investment? What data can help you find out? This case study helps students see how soil or nutrient inputs affect soil chemistry, the importance of controlling variables, and how to analyze yield data to determine if an agriculture treatment …
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Let’s eat! Exploring food science

4 lessons, 18 files
How is science in everything we eat? What is your favorite food? Chances are a soybean product is being used to process it or, if it’s a meat dish, was used to feed the animal. Other living things (microbes) help to make our food, too. …
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They’re alive! Microbe manufacturing

3Bar Biologics is a start-up company based in Columbus that has developed a way to deliver living microbes to improve yield and sustainability. Ag & Med Biotech Academy workshop participants toured the facility to learn about this process and …