The University of Arkansas is taking a leadership role in
developing a bioscience network that connects scientists in the U.S. and southeast Asia.
The Food, Energy, Water and Ecosystems Resources Research
Coordination Network was established with a $500,000 grant from the National
Science Foundation (NFS). University of Arkansas biologist and assistant
professor Ruben Ceballos pointed out that the grant could not fund individual
efforts, but could be used to integrate multiple research efforts.
The project's primary research topics include aquatic
biology and ecosystems science, natural products development, biofuel and the
impact of climate change on the Mekong delta's biodiversity.
“Dams that were built over the last 30 years on the upper
and lower Mekong River have altered sediment flow, fisheries and tributaries of
the river, resulting in a host of issues,” Ceballos said.
U.S. scientists and researchers in Malaysia, Thailand and
Vietnam are studying the changes in the biodiversity of the lower Mekong Basin.
“There are about 80 million people who rely on the Mekong
River and there are some similarities between the Mekong River delta and the
Mississippi River delta; thus, there are significant opportunities for U.S.
scientists to collaborate with counterparts in southeast Asia to address
pressing issues,” Ceballos said.
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