WLC-Milwaukee

October 21, 2023

WLC-Milwaukee # The Dirt Detective: A bioavailable phosphorus sensor powered by E. coli # Agriculture is one of the biggest industries in Wisconsin, where our team is based, and the crops produced here go all over the world. One important component in agricultural success is soil composition. It is essential to have the appropriate nutrients in the soil for crops to grow and provide a maximal return. Our team has engineered Escherichia coli to sense bioavailable phosphate in soil and provide a colorimetric readout of concentration. ...