title: Applications of the green fluorescent protein as a molecular marker in environmental microorganisms.
abstract: In this review, we examine numerous applications of the green fluorescent protein (GFP) marker gene in environmental microbiology research. The GFP and its variants are reviewed and applications in plant-microbe interactions, biofilms, biodegradation, bacterial-protozoan interactions, gene transfer, and biosensors are discussed. Methods for detecting GFP-marked cells are also examined. The GFP is a useful marker in environmental microorganisms, allowing new research that will increase our understanding of microorganisms in the environment.
authors.affiliation: Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, Charlottetown, PEI.
authors.forename: D
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Errampalli
authors.forename: K
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Leung
authors.forename: M B
authors.initials: MB
authors.lastname: Cassidy
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Kostrzynska
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Blears
authors.forename: H
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Lee
authors.forename: J T
authors.initials: JT
authors.lastname: Trevors
mesh_terms: D001709:Biotechnology; D004783:Environmental Microbiology; D005819:Genetic Markers; D049452:Green Fluorescent Proteins; D008164:Luminescent Proteins / Q000235:genetics* / Q000378:metabolism*
chemical_list: D005819:Genetic Markers; D008164:Luminescent Proteins; D049452:Green Fluorescent Proteins