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    Exploring Microbial Ecology and Vermicompost

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    The Vermi-Microbiome Project

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    Vermi-Microbiome Project 2.0 and a Look at Vermi-tea Data
    Zack Jones
    • May 10
    • 3 min

    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.
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    Beta Diversity and a Look at Thawed vs Recollected Samples
    Zack Jones
    • Mar 29
    • 3 min

    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...
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    The Vermicomposters of the V.M.P.
    Zack Jones
    • Mar 20
    • 3 min

    The Vermicomposters of the V.M.P.

    A dive into the data behind the project participants.
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    Vermicompost Core Microbiome
    Zack Jones
    • Feb 27
    • 3 min

    Vermicompost Core Microbiome

    Potential plant growth promoting organisms the most prevalent and abundant organisms found.
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    First Look at Sequencing Data!
    Zack Jones
    • Jan 31
    • 6 min

    First Look at Sequencing Data!

    Overview of sequences including diversity and taxonomy.
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    Sequencing Completed! (Finally)
    Zack Jones
    • Oct 26, 2021
    • 1 min

    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...
    39 views2 comments
    Video: Bokashi and Vermicompost Demo Dataset
    Zack Jones
    • Jul 12, 2021
    • 1 min

    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...
    54 views1 comment
    Part 2: What is microbial diversity and why does it matter?
    Zack Jones
    • May 3, 2021
    • 4 min

    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.
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    Part 1: Microbial Ecology-- The 16S rRNA gene
    Zack Jones
    • Apr 21, 2021
    • 4 min

    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...
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    Part 0: Microbial Ecology-- How can we get the most of biological testing
    Zack Jones
    • Apr 5, 2021
    • 4 min

    Part 0: Microbial Ecology-- How can we get the most of biological testing

    The start of the microbial ecology lesson series.
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    Review: 1st Annual Soil Health Innovations Conference  -NCAT ATTRA
    Zack Jones
    • Mar 14, 2021
    • 5 min

    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...
    67 views3 comments
    Sequencing Update-- Almost there!
    Zack Jones
    • Mar 3, 2021
    • 2 min

    Sequencing Update-- Almost there!

    Promise
    60 views8 comments
    Data Exploration:  Lower conductivity by aging manure outside? and a pH Calcium relationship
    Zack Jones
    • Jan 30, 2021
    • 4 min

    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...
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    First look at Midwest Labs results. Bonus: DNA extraction update
    Zack Jones
    • Nov 29, 2020
    • 3 min

    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...
    108 views4 comments
    Part 1. Prof Noah Fierer Re: Do single species of plants harbor the same species of microorganisms?
    Zack Jones
    • Oct 22, 2020
    • 3 min

    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...
    46 views2 comments
    DNA Sequencing of Microbial Communities
    Zack Jones
    • Jul 22, 2020
    • 4 min

    DNA Sequencing of Microbial Communities

    Overview of sample preparation and DNA sequencing.
    60 views2 comments
    Collection Kits Out!
    Zack Jones
    • Jun 7, 2020
    • 2 min

    Collection Kits Out!

    Find out more information about the sample collection kits.
    59 views2 comments
    Soil Microbiology Webinar - Dr. Paul Carini
    Zack Jones
    • Apr 14, 2020
    • 2 min

    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...
    54 views0 comments
    Welcome to The WSARE Vermicompost Research Grant
    Zack Jones
    • Mar 21, 2020
    • 4 min

    Welcome to The WSARE Vermicompost Research Grant

    Welcome! Project overview, purpose of this blog, and next steps.
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