Russian Academy of Sciences
Ural Branch of RAS
Institute of biology Komi Sci Center Ural Div RAS
Russian botanical society
Russian foundation for basic research
Conference “Algae: problems of taxonomy, ecology and application in monitoring”
October 5 - 9, 2009
Syktyvkar, Komi Republic, Russia
Dear colleagues!
We invite you to take part in conference “Algae: problems of taxonomy, ecology and application in monitoring” which will be held in Syktyvkar (Komi Republic, Russia) from 5th to 9th October, 2009.
Conference topics:
* Modern taxonomy of algae (morphological, functional and molecular phylogenetic aspects).
* Diversity, ecology and geography of algae. Structure and function of algal communities.
* Algal floras. Rare and poorly studied species.
* Water and soil quality assessment with algae.
* Modern methods and approaches in freshwater and soil algae studies.
Conference program will include several keynote lectures, contributed papers and poster sessions, field excursion and microscopy sessions. There will be a training course for postgraduate students and young researchers focused on modern methods of algae collection, identification and water quality assessment using algae.