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LaJoyce H. Debro, Ph.D.
Basic Microbiology
Office: 126 Ayers Hall
Phone: 256-782-5036
Areas of Current Research and Interest:
1. Bacterial Genetics (Analysis of insecticidal genes of Bacillus thuringinensis)
a. Isolation and mapping of mutant bacterial genes
b. Bacterial transformation in the environment
c. Pheromones and genetic exchange among bacteria
d. PCR and cloning of insecticidal genes
2. Microbial Physiology (Expression of insecticidal genes of Bacillus thuringiensis)
a. Targeting of gene products in the cell
b. Regulation of gene expression
3. Industrial Microbiology
a. Natural insecticides of Bacillus thuringiensis
1. Isolation of strains
2. Fate of insecticidal product in the environment
3. Conversion from protoxin to toxin
b. Antibiotic production by fresh-water algae.
Last Updated: November 30, 1999