
Zack Jones
- May 10
Vermi-Microbiome Project 2.0 and a Look at Vermi-tea Data
Invitation to join the next study and a look at the organisms found in vermi-tea.

Zack Jones
- Mar 29
Beta Diversity and a Look at Thawed vs Recollected Samples
Beta Diversity Ecologists like to use something called beta diversity to see how complex ecosystems compare to each other. This form of...

Zack Jones
- Mar 20
The Vermicomposters of the V.M.P.
A dive into the data behind the project participants.

Zack Jones
- Feb 27
Vermicompost Core Microbiome
Potential plant growth promoting organisms the most prevalent and abundant organisms found.

Zack Jones
- Jan 31
First Look at Sequencing Data!
Overview of sequences including diversity and taxonomy.

Zack Jones
- Oct 26, 2021
Sequencing Completed! (Finally)
Hi everyone! I just wanted to share some good news and provide a quick update on the project. A couple of weeks ago, I received the...

Zack Jones
- Jul 12, 2021
Video: Bokashi and Vermicompost Demo Dataset
Hi Everyone, Quick sequencing update: We had to switch sequencing centers due to the sequencing instrument not working and unable to be...

Zack Jones
- May 3, 2021
Part 2: What is microbial diversity and why does it matter?
A perspective on microbial diversity and vermicompost featuring an article by Dr. Ashley Shade.

Zack Jones
- Apr 21, 2021
Part 1: Microbial Ecology-- The 16S rRNA gene
Background on Molecular Biology To get started with understanding the fundamentals of microbial ecology we need to cover some basics of...

Zack Jones
- Apr 5, 2021
Part 0: Microbial Ecology-- How can we get the most of biological testing
The start of the microbial ecology lesson series.

Zack Jones
- Mar 14, 2021
Review: 1st Annual Soil Health Innovations Conference -NCAT ATTRA
Hi Everyone, I just wanted to share my virtual zoom experience at the 1st NCAT ATTRA Soil Health Innovations Conference. I admit, I had...


Zack Jones
- Jan 30, 2021
Data Exploration: Lower conductivity by aging manure outside? and a pH Calcium relationship
Hi Everyone, I wanted to start 2021 with a fresh look at the Midwest data now that I have compiled all of the questionnaire data. I had...

Zack Jones
- Nov 29, 2020
First look at Midwest Labs results. Bonus: DNA extraction update
Updates: First, I hope everyone had a great Thanksgiving. Personally, things have been a bit nuts around here, but I am happy to have...

Zack Jones
- Oct 22, 2020
Part 1. Prof Noah Fierer Re: Do single species of plants harbor the same species of microorganisms?
I wanted to share with you a couple recently published pieces by Professor Noah Fierer at CU Boulder (link) University. Dr. Fierer has...

Zack Jones
- Jul 22, 2020
DNA Sequencing of Microbial Communities
Overview of sample preparation and DNA sequencing.

Zack Jones
- Jun 7, 2020
Collection Kits Out!
Find out more information about the sample collection kits.

Zack Jones
- Apr 14, 2020
Soil Microbiology Webinar - Dr. Paul Carini
Hi guys, I hope you are well and had an enjoyable Easter despite the ongoing health crisis. If you have some extra time, I wanted to...

Zack Jones
- Mar 21, 2020
Welcome to The WSARE Vermicompost Research Grant
Welcome! Project overview, purpose of this blog, and next steps.