This web page features the Burkholderia cepacia complex (Bcc). Comprised of at least nine closely related species, the Bcc is known for bioremediation and metabolic diversity. The site includes a brief description of B. cepacia, including its genetic characteristics. The web page also contains an image of Bcc, literature referenced and links to the US Department of Energy Joint Genome Institute (JGI) home page, blast alignment search, annotation and microbial sequence downloads.
Subject: Biology:Biogeochemistry, Molecular Biology, Ecology:Metabolism, Biology:Microbiology Resource Type: Scientific Resources:Bibliography, Overview/Reference Work, Audio/Visual:Images/Illustrations Grade Level: Graduate/Professional, College Upper (15-16), College Lower (13-14) Extreme Environments: Altered by Humans Theme: Teach the Earth:Course Topics:BiogeoscienceKeywords: pollutant, degrading, rhizosphere, fixation, nitrogen,
