Christina Ek

I am researching fungi that are plant pathogens, especially Aspergillus flavus. Aspergillus flavus is responsible for much economic loss with corn and peanut harvests, as those are the two most imp...

I am researching soil erosion and am especially focused on the Sahel, the region of Africa south of the Sahara.

I am continuing to expand upon my literature review. I have found almost 50 references and am gathering more and more information for my introductory material. I am finding peer-reviewed evidence t...

I have been studying biological chemicals, including hormones, that influence plant growth, as well as people who warned that population growth unchecked was detrimental, such as Malthus and Paul E...

USC UpdatesUSC has closed down for the rest of the semester. However, although I will be delayed with my milestones by approximately two months, I will update all donors on my progress and am conti...

I am continuing to gather information for the literature review. In particular, I am gathering information about climate change, as many of the societies that collapsed faced dire consequences from...

I found a map online that vividly demonstrates soil degradation worldwide. I am also conducting an intensive literature review.

Once the coronavirus has left South Carolina and students can return to campus, I will be meeting with my committee members to discuss our plans. As of right now, I am gathering information for my ...

I am developing the Chlorella cultures and planning a meeting with my committee members to start planting next month. We will determine Chlorella concentrations using spectrometry and will plant ra...