Autumn Pereira
Rice is a staple crop for over half of the world’s population, but the practices associated with rice growing are responsible for approximately 9% of all methane emissions from human activities.
In this project, I am interested in understanding the links between soil microbial communities and methane emissions in rice paddies, as well as how soil chemistry may impact this relationship.
Cyanobacterial blooms have been increasing in frequency since the onset of the industrial revolution, primarily due to agricultural intensification. These blooms represent a concern, as they can be associated with the release of harmful toxins into drinking water resources.
This project primarily involves looking at the dynamics between cyanobacterial taxa, to improve our understanding of drivers behind the formation of toxin-producing blooms.
I’m always interested in connecting to talk about science, and how to use systems-level thinking to improve our understanding of the links between microbiology, biogeochemical cycling and climate change.
If you’re interested in chatting, feel free to reach out!
