Zack JonesMay 103 minVermi-Microbiome Project 2.0 and a Look at Vermi-tea DataInvitation to join the next study and a look at the organisms found in vermi-tea.
Zack JonesMar 293 minBeta Diversity and a Look at Thawed vs Recollected SamplesBeta Diversity Ecologists like to use something called beta diversity to see how complex ecosystems compare to each other. This form of...
Zack JonesMar 203 minThe Vermicomposters of the V.M.P.A dive into the data behind the project participants.
Zack JonesFeb 273 minVermicompost Core MicrobiomePotential plant growth promoting organisms the most prevalent and abundant organisms found.
Zack JonesJan 316 minFirst Look at Sequencing Data!Overview of sequences including diversity and taxonomy.
Zack JonesOct 26, 20211 minSequencing 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 JonesJul 12, 20211 minVideo: Bokashi and Vermicompost Demo DatasetHi Everyone, Quick sequencing update: We had to switch sequencing centers due to the sequencing instrument not working and unable to be...
Zack JonesMay 3, 20214 minPart 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 JonesApr 21, 20214 minPart 1: Microbial Ecology-- The 16S rRNA geneBackground on Molecular Biology To get started with understanding the fundamentals of microbial ecology we need to cover some basics of...
Zack JonesApr 5, 20214 minPart 0: Microbial Ecology-- How can we get the most of biological testingThe start of the microbial ecology lesson series.
Zack JonesMar 14, 20215 minReview: 1st Annual Soil Health Innovations Conference -NCAT ATTRAHi Everyone, I just wanted to share my virtual zoom experience at the 1st NCAT ATTRA Soil Health Innovations Conference. I admit, I had...
Zack JonesJan 30, 20214 minData Exploration: Lower conductivity by aging manure outside? and a pH Calcium relationshipHi 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 JonesNov 29, 20203 minFirst look at Midwest Labs results. Bonus: DNA extraction updateUpdates: First, I hope everyone had a great Thanksgiving. Personally, things have been a bit nuts around here, but I am happy to have...
Zack JonesOct 22, 20203 minPart 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 JonesJul 22, 20204 minDNA Sequencing of Microbial CommunitiesOverview of sample preparation and DNA sequencing.
Zack JonesJun 7, 20202 minCollection Kits Out!Find out more information about the sample collection kits.
Zack JonesApr 14, 20202 minSoil Microbiology Webinar - Dr. Paul CariniHi 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 JonesMar 21, 20204 minWelcome to The WSARE Vermicompost Research GrantWelcome! Project overview, purpose of this blog, and next steps.