Pathogen survival in a contaminated environment

Host-pathogen interactions occur in a complicated world, subject to a multitude of human-induced stressors. This project will examine the impact of one such stressor on the host-pathogen interaction between a yeast (Metschnikowia bicuspidata) parasitic to a zooplankton host (Daphnia dentifera). Pesticides enter aquatic systems through agricultural runoff, and have the potential to alter community composition, host … Continue reading →