Rutgers Save the Bats Project

Save the Bats Project

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  • White Nose Syndrome
    • European Origins
    • Microscopic Identification of P. destructans
    • Macroscopic Identification of P. destructans
    • Bats that are Affected
    • Ecological Effects
    • The Local Bat Populations
  • Research
    • Experiments
      • Testing multiple VOCs and Temperature against P. destructans
      • Large Scale Exposure of our VOC on P. destructans
      • The Effects of Spore Dilution and Quantity of VOC on the Growth of P. destructans
      • Using Fragrance Diffusers to Distribute our VOC
  • Publications
  • Who We Are
  • Acknowledgements

Experiments

We have run multiple experiments to test the overall effects of VOCs on the growth of P. destructans. Once we discovered the VOC that created the most inhibition of growth of P. destructans, and we moved forward with gaining a better understanding of the effects the VOC has on the fungus, and to eventually create a distribution method.

Multiple experiments have been completed over the course for two years, while others are currently ongoing. Many are described in this section along with photos of our team and of the experimental set-ups.

Research Updates

  • Using Fragrance Diffusers to Distribute our VOC
  • The Effects of Spore Dilution and Quantity of VOC on the Growth of P. destructans
  • Large Scale Exposure of our VOC on P. destructans
  • Testing multiple VOCs and Temperature against P. destructans

Contact Us

Senior Scientist
Dr. Sally Padhi: padhi@aesop.rutgers.edu

Webdesign:
Scott Cevera: scott.cevera@rutgers.edu
Itamar Dias: itamarbraga@gmail.com

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