Objective Our institute is developing innovative methodologies from basic research in the applied field with special attention on phytoplankton research. The group has leading competence in the physiological characterisation of phytoplankton under different environmental conditions (light, nutrients etc.), even on a single cell basis by means of flow cytometry with subsequent cell sorting. The lack of molecular tools in competence of the group limits its ability to develop new tools for water quality research and basic research in the field of photosynthesis. The combination of molecular and physiological competences will allow to bridge the gap between the key parameters biodiversity of phytoplankton cells and their actual physiological activity. In future, this new knowledge will lead to reliable prediction instruments in ecosystem health. Fields of science natural sciencesearth and related environmental scienceshydrologynatural sciencesbiological sciencesecologyecosystemsnatural sciencesbiological sciencesbotany Programme(s) FP5-EESD - Programme for research, technological development and demonstration on "Energy, environment and sustainable development, 1998-2002" Topic(s) 1.1.4.-1. - Key action Sustainable Management and Quality of Water Call for proposal Data not available Funding Scheme BUR - Bursaries, grants, fellowships Coordinator UNIVERSITAET LEIPZIG EU contribution No data Address RITTERSTRASSE 26 PF 100920 LEIPZIG Germany See on map Links Website Opens in new window Total cost No data
