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April 2021
10th European Algae Industry Summit
ACI is hosting the next European Algae Industry Summit on 21st & 22nd April 2021 in Reykjavik, Iceland.This edition will focus on improving production methods, both from an efficiency and a sustainable perspective, with case studies from key players of each segment bringing forward their experience.The conference will also take an in-depth look into the most recently developed technologies, the potential of algae as a biomaterials, as well as the way to get algae to the next level, on a standards, awareness and marketing levels.…
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FEMS conference in Hamburg, Germany, 2021
BPS will be hosting a session at the FEMS conference in Hamburg, Germany, 2021Diversity and ecology of aquatic phototrophic biofilms revealed interdisciplinary approaches and modern ‘omics techniques Phototrophic biofilms are an assemblage of microorganisms that are attached to a surface producing extracellular polymers that facilitate attachment and matrix formation in all illuminated environments and climate zones. Modern molecular techniques have revealed a surprisingly rich diversity of bacteria, archaea, protists, fungi and other microbial eukaryotes that inhabit these biofilms revealing complex…
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Freshwater Field Meeting
The BPS and Quekett Microscopical Club are planning to hold another joint freshwater field meeting on the weekend of 10-12 September at Malham Tarn field centre. These are informal events with opportunities to collect and examine algae material from some beautiful locations. This year, Allan Pentecost will be guiding us around the phycological delights of the Malham All BPS members are welcome but we particularly encourage students to attend. This is a good opportunity to learn about identification and ecology…
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