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Can brown rot and white rot fungi work together to clean up spilled diesel?

By Andi Bruce
Backed by Joel Bruce, Paula Bruce, Jeff Sexton, Estelle Lilienthal, Stephen Kessler, Chris Akkala, Eric Remais, Nina Zacuto, Shelly Wellins, Mia Maltz, and 50 other backers
University of Wisconsin-La Crosse
Winona, Minnesota
EcologyChemistry
DOI: 10.18258/7915
Grant: FungiGrant: Fungi
$4,620
Raised of $4,500 Goal
102%
Funded on 11/14/16
Successfully Funded
  • $4,620
    pledged
  • 102%
    funded
  • Funded
    on 11/14/16

Lab Notes

The fungi are taking over our wood blocks!
December 5, 2016
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2nd Place in the Fungi Challenge!
November 9, 2016
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Wood blocks are ready!
November 7, 2016
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After a faulty start, we're off!
October 31, 2016
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I'm answering questions on a Reddit AMA!
October 26, 2016
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Cultures are in!
October 7, 2016
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