Submitted by: Kevin Kelly, Ecological Research and Investigations, 86-68220, 303.445.2017, kkelly@do.usbr.gov
Proposal ID: 3326
| Title |
| Inhibition of Biofilm Formation |
| What Is the Primary Research Question You Are Proposing with this Proposal? | Bacterial biofilm formation is the root cause of biofouling and blockages of wells and dam drains. Biofilm formation is a result of cell-to-cell quorum sensing communication. Can quorum sensing inhibitors be used to prevent or reduce biofilm formation, thereby extending the life of wells and dam drains? |