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William Doerrler

Principal Investigator

Louisiana State University

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Bacterial proton motive force, quorum sensing and virulence

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Burkholderia glumae causes bacterial panicle blight (BPB) results in extensive damage to rice crops and losses to the agricultural industry. There is currently no chemical intervention for BPB in the United States. Our research seeks to identify new environmentally friendly interventions for BPB.

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Louisiana State University

Environmentally friendly sodium bicarbonate treatment for rice bacterial panicle blight

A novel, non-toxic intervention for bacterial panicle blight (BPB) in rice using sodium bicarbonate to inhibit Burkholderia glumae quorum sensing and virulence. Offers a safe, EPA-cleared alternative in the absence of ap...

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William Doerrler

Principal Investigator

Louisiana State University

Work experience

Louisiana State University

Principal Investigator

2004 - Present

Duke University

Postdoctoral Scientist

1999 - 2004

University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center