2nd Jan 2012
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Alga of the Year 2012: The Stoneworts (Chara species) – pioneers and keystone species under threat
Stoneworts of the Chara genus are algae of the year 2012. They were selected by algal researchers of the Phycology Section because members of this genus represent so many different algal life strategies. This group group of algae comprises 20 native species included in the Red List of threatened organisms.
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11th Jan 2011
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Alga of the year 2011: Fragilariopsis cylindrus loves the extremes
Algal researchers from the Phycology Section have declared the diatom Fragilariopsis cylindrus alga of the year 2011. ‘We are fascinated by this species because it can survive and even reproduce within the ice of the polar seas, one of the most extreme habitats on earth’ argues Professor Dr Peter Kroth from the
University
of
Konstanz
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21st Jan 2009
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Alga of the year 2009: Emiliania huxleyi – an algal dwarf which impacts on the global climate
Algal researchers of the German Botanical Society have chosen Emiliania huxleyi as ‘alga of the year‘ to highlight its importance as a global key organism.
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4. 8th 2008
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Alga of the Year 2008: Micrasterias - immortal but in the Red Data Book for endangered species
Algal researchers of the Phycology Section of the German Botanical Society have chosen the desmid Micrasterias as ‘Alga of the Year 2008’. Micrasterias, the name derived from Greek meaning ‘little star’, is a highly threatened, but species-rich and morphologically extremely diverse, genus of green algae. They entirely depend on the presence of unspoilt freshwater bodies for their existence.
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12 5th 2007
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1st Phycology Section Algal Training Course
In May 2008 the Phycology Section will for the first time offer a training course for advanced students who wish to learn more about native freshwater algae. This course is suitable for students who have completed their basic studies (‘Grundstudium’) during a ‘Diplom’ or Batchelor degree course or who are currently registered for Masters or Doctoral studies.
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Members of the Phycological Section of the German Botanical Society who conduct research on algae nominate kelp ‘alga of the year’: kelps can reach lengths of several metres. They form, together with other macroalgal species, large underwater forests of the sea or ‘kelp forests’. Kelps contain alginic acid which has several applications as a stabilising agent in many food and cosmetic products. In contrast to other plants, kelps grow mainly in winter when little sunlight is available. Algae take up the greenhouse gas carbon dioxide and are the most important oxygen producers of the world.
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12. 29th 2006
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Starting January 2007, every month members of the Section introduce a scientific publication that they believe deserves special attention.
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9. 8th 2006
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Journalists and other media representatives have access to scientific experts on particular algae-related topics through the Phycology Section.
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8. 30th 2006
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The Medal was awarded for the first time on
August 29th 2006
and honours Prof. Dr. Ludwig Kies.
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8. 22nd 2006
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Meeting of German algal researchers on Helgoland
From 28 to 31 of August 2006 algal researchers attend the 11th scientific meeting of the Phycology Section held on
Helgoland
. For the first time the "Hans-Adolph-Stosch-Medal" is awarded, to Prof. Dr. Ludwig Kies from
Hamburg
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... find out more about highlights, topics and other award winners
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