Perspectives in lichenological research
Informations
- Funding country
Hungary- Acronym
- -
- URL
- -
- Start date
- 2/1/2010
- End date
- 1/31/2014
- Budget
- 42,195 EUR
Fundings
| Name | Role | Start | End | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thematic Programme | Grant | 2/1/2010 | 1/31/2014 | 42,195 EUR |
Abstract
The current lichenological project is focused on Hungarian herbarium material collected in Hungary, in various parts of Europe (mostly Carpathians, Balkan) and in the tropics (E-Africa, Brazil, Australia) mainly by Hungarian collectors. Contributions to the knowledge on the biodiversity of the world might be expected from our basic research, which is important in the time of the biodiversity crisis. The study of lichenicolous fungi hardly known in Hungary is very promising in connection with its bioindication value. The so far limited knowledge on lichen substances especially of taxa living in Hungary is planned to develop. Possibilities are investigated for further research areas in connection with lichen substances and their relation to global environmental changes. Methods (SEM, DIC microscopy, HPTLC, HPLC, molecular genetical analysis) well established earlier are planned to use with new elements (e.g the application of polarized light, digital image analysis, some statistical analyses if data allow). Results are intended to present in Hungarian and international scientific meetings and as journal publications and databases. The research team consisting of 3 senior researchers (the principal investigator lead OTKA 939, 13275, 30209, 47160 previously), 4 researchers and a university student, seems to be ideal. This international team (of 5 Hungarian, 2 Polish and 1 Slovakian participants) also supported by considerable international relations in European and world-wide level.