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Sharon Long

Sharon Long

Stanford University
National Academy of Sciences

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Sharon Long received her undergraduate degree from California Institute of Technology and her doctorate from Yale University. She has been a professor of Biological Sciences at Stanford University since 1982 and she was Dean of the School of Humanities and Sciences from 2001-2007.

In her research, Dr. Long employs a spectrum of approaches including microbial and plant biology, biochemistry and genetics to study the symbiosis of nitrogen-fixing Rhizobium bacteria and their plant hosts.  Her work is directly relevant to both agricultural productivity and energy conservation.

Dr. Long has received numerous awards and honors during her career.  She is a member of the National Academy of Sciences, the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, and the American Philosophical Society.

Talks with this Speaker

Nitrogen Fixing Bacteria: Symbiosis between Bacteria and Plants for Protein Nutrition

Sharon Long explains the symbiosis between nitrogen fixing bacteria and the roots of legumes, a process that allows legumes to be high in protein. (Talk recorded in November 2010)

  • Part 1: Symbiosis between nitrogen fixing bacteria and legumes
    Part 1: Symbiosis between nitrogen fixing bacteria and legumes
    Audience:
    • Student
    • Researcher
    • Educators of H. School / Intro Undergrad
    • Educators of Adv. Undergrad / Grad
    Duration: 18:49
  • Part 2: Function and regulation of Sinorhizobium nodulation genes
    Part 2: Function and regulation of Sinorhizobium nodulation genes
    Audience:
    • Researcher
    • Educators of Adv. Undergrad / Grad
    Duration: 58:37
  • Part 3: Plant genes and cell response in nitrogen-fixing symbiosis
    Part 3: Plant genes and cell response in nitrogen-fixing symbiosis
    Audience:
    • Researcher
    • Educators of Adv. Undergrad / Grad
    Duration: 01:02:57

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