Erin Rehrig

The Effect of Silver Nanoparticles on Plant Growth and Herbivory part of CUREnet:Institutes:Community College of Rhode island:Examples
In this CURE, students will conduct experiments to determine the effects of silver nanoparticles on plant growth and insect herbivory. Students will synthesize their own nanoparticles and treat Arabididopsis plants with them. After 5 weeks, insects (Pieris rapae, caterpillars) will be placed on plants and insect herbivory will be assessed across treatments. Insects will be weighted before and after feeding assays. Plant growth rates and insect herbivory measurements will be done using digital photography and image analysis using MathLab.