Title: Patterns in soil organic carbon storage and soil microbial diversity across urban ecosystems
Contact: Cinzia Fissore, Whittier College: cfissore@whittier.edu
Project Status: Beginning Fall 2024 through Spring 2025
Project Description: This MURE will center on the investigation of some key ecosystem services provided by soil in urban ecosystems, where soil and its ecological benefits have been largely overlooked. Since most of the RESCUE-Net participating institutions are located at or near densely urbanized areas of Southern California, this project should be highly relatable to students and suitable sampling locations relatively easy to access. The integration of soil testing and spatial analysis will allow for the investigation of potential environmental injustice associated with various levels of soil-derived ecosystem services..
