Project:

The Effect of Roadside Pollution and Pesticide Usage on the Diversity of Microorganisms in Long Island Ponds

Students:

Anisha Shah, Pretti Singh

School:

Mineola High School, Nassau

Mentors:

Ellen McGlade-McCulloh

Abstract:

This study aims to determine the effect of road side pollution and pesticide usage on microorganism diversity. The overall purpose of this project is to determine whether the fuels emitted by transportation sources, in addition to pesticide used have any effect on the microorganism diversity in Long Island ponds.

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