Steven K. Schmidt

Professor

steve.schmidt@colorado.edu
303-492-6248
Ramaley C306
Schmidt Lab

CU Microbial Observatory

Ph.D., Cornell University, 1986

Research Interests

Microbial ecology, biogeochemical cycles, and plant-microbe interactions. Theoretical (modeling) and experimental approaches are used to study the ecology of microorganisms in natural and disturbed systems. Active areas of research include: (1) microbial biogeochemistry of ecosystems in Colorado, Peru and Costa Rica, (2) the role of mycorrhizal fungi in the ecology of wild plants, and (3) biogeography and biodiversity of previously unknown microbial groups.

Recent Publications

Schadt, C.W., A.P. Martin, D.A. Lipson and S.K. Schmidt . 2003. Seasonal dynamics of previously unknown fungal lineages in tundra soils. Science 301: 1359-1361.

Nemergut, D. and S.K. Schmidt . 2002. Disruption of narH , narJ and moaE Inhibits Heterotrophic Nitrification in Pseudomonas strain M19. Appl. Environ. Microbiol. 68: 6462-6465.

Lipson, D.A., C.W. Schadt and S.K. Schmidt . 2002. Changes in microbial community structure and function in an alpine dry meadow following spring snow melt. Microbial Ecol. 43: 307-314.

Cleveland, C.C., A.R. Townsend and S.K. Schmidt . 2002. Phosphorus limitation of microbial processes in moist tropical forests: Evidence from short-term laboratory incubations and field studies. Ecosystems 5: 680-691.

West, A.E. and S.K. Schmidt . 2002. Endogenous methanogenesis stimulates oxidation of atmospheric methane in alpine tundra soil. Microbial Ecol. 43: 408-415.