Robert E. Cannon, Professor
We study Acetobacter xylinum, a Gram-negative soil bacterium that synthesizes cellulose, the earth's most abundant natural polymer. Lines of investigation include: microbial/molecular genetics, microbial ecology, and textile application of bacterial cellulose. The genetics studies involve isolation of mutants and their characterization along with physical mapping studies using pulsed-field gel electrophoresis technology. We are also studying the bacterial cellulose as a potential raw material for textile products in the dehumidification and ultraviolet light protection markets. |
Recent Publications: Cannon, R.E. 2000. Acetobacter xylinum-Biotechnology and food technology. In Electrotransformation of Bacteria: Springer Lab Manual. N. Eynard & J. Teissie (eds.) Springer-Verlag, Germany, in press. |
Classes:
Major Concepts in Biology (BIO 105) |
Contact: 441 Eberhart Building |

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