At the 2024 Joint Research Symposium held at the Arid Land Research Center, Tottori University, on December 7-8, 2024, Ms. Zahra Salman (Graduate School of Global Environmental Studies, D1) was awarded the Presentation Award.
■Name of Award: The Presentation Award
■The awarded presentations:
Microbial diversity in the rhizosphere of mangrove ecosystems in the United Arab Emirates by Zahra Salman（GSGES, Kyoto univ.）, Henda Mahmoudi（International Center of Biosaline Agriculture）, Ryunosuke Tateno(FSERC, Kyoto univ.) et al.
■ Research details:
The research is focusing on the spatiotemporal variation of rhizosphere microbial communities, which are important for material cycling and plant productivity in mangrove ecosystems. The study aims to clarify the factors that affect microbial diversity in mangrove forests spanning the Gulf of Oman and the Arabian Gulf on the eastern and western sides of the United Arab Emirates. In her presentation, an overview of the project and details of the soil chemistry affecting soil microorganisms were reported.
■ Awarding Organization: Arid Land Research Center, Tottori University
■Date of Award: December 8, 2024
■Comments from the Awardee:
It was a truly enriching experience to present alongside so many esteemed and accomplished scientists, engage in meaningful discussions, and learn from their diverse expertise. I am deeply honored to receive this presentation award and remain committed to working even harder to advance and share my findings for the conservation of our invaluable ecosystems.
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