Virginia Armbrust
Professor
Biological Oceanography
Specialty
Molecular ecology, genetic diversity of microbial populations, diatom sexual reproduction
- armbrust@uw.edu
- (206) 616-1783
- Website
- Office: RTB 317
Phytoplankton are the main focus of research in our lab. These organisms are responsible for about 40% of the total amount of photosynthesis that occurs on our planet. They play a critical role in the global carbon cycle and ultimately in global climate. Because much of the organic carbon generated by phytoplankton is used by bacteria, we also study bacterial/phytoplankton interactions.
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Virginia Armbrust
Professor
Biological Oceanography
Specialty
Molecular ecology, genetic diversity of microbial populations, diatom sexual reproduction
- armbrust@uw.edu
- (206) 616-1783
- Website
- Office: RTB 317
Phytoplankton are the main focus of research in our lab. These organisms are responsible for about 40% of the total amount of photosynthesis that occurs on our planet. They play a critical role in the global carbon cycle and ultimately in global climate. Because much of the organic carbon generated by phytoplankton is used by bacteria, we also study bacterial/phytoplankton interactions.
