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Title:
Influence of depth-related environmental conditions on the microbial diversity, functional potential and activity of Lake Untersee’s microbial mats
Agreement Number:
AS-2525-0001
Agreement Value:
$10,000.00
Agreement Date:
Apr 1, 2025 - Mar 31, 2026
Description:
This project will investigate how depth-related environmental conditions, such as light and temperature, influence the diversity, functional potential, and gene activity of stromatolite-forming microbial mats in Lake Untersee, Antarctica. By combining DNA and RNA sequencing with metagenomic and transcriptomic analyses, it will reveal how these microbial communities adapt to varying conditions and provide insights into early life on Earth. This research aims to preserve knowledge of these unique stromatolites before they are potentially impacted by climate change.
Organization:
Polar Knowledge Canada
Location:
Guelph, Ontario, CA N1G 2W1
Reference Number:
171-2025-2026-Q4-P0029
Agreement Type:
Grant
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Type:
Individual or sole proprietorship
Recipient's Legal Name:
Sarah Corkery (University of Guelph)
Federal Riding Name:
Guelph
Federal Riding Number:
35033
Program:
Grants to Support Research and Activities Relating to The Polar Regions
Program Purpose:

To foster and encourage activities and events that promote greater awareness of, and increase knowledge about, polar regions. Attract, inform and inspire new generations to carry on Canada's increasing activities in polar affairs.