ENRTF ID: 027-A 

Project Title: Soil and Plant Microbiomes: A Foundational Database for Environmental Health 

Category: A. Foundational Natural Resource Data and Information

We will create a statewide database of soil and plant microbiomes to enhance understanding, guide management, and inform policy to preserve Minnesota’s environment and natural resources. 

Total Project Budget: $ 758,860 
Proposed Project Time Period for the Funding Requested: June 30, 2023 (3 yrs) 

Name: Linda Kinkel 
Sponsoring Organization: U of MN Job Title: Dr. 
Department: Plant Pathology Address: 1991 Upper Buford Circle 
St. Paul MN 55108 
Telephone Number: (612) 625-0277 
Email kinkel@umn.edu Web Address: 

Location: Statewide 

Alternate Text for Visual: The visual includes a snap shot of some of the key ecosystems within MN significantly impacted by plant and soil microbiomes, including a short description of the key outcomes of our proposed project.