Research
Our research focuses on four main research topics, some of which partially overlap. We are currently working on several projects related to our research.
Cyanobacteria
Euglenoids
Charophytes
in Czech Republic
Cyanobacteria and algae
in extreme environments
If interested in collaboration feel free to contact us.
Flora of cyanobacteria and algae of the Czech Republic
In addition to research topics, we also deal with floristic studies across the Czech Republic, in the form of contracted research (e.g. habitat mapping in the Brdy Protected Landscape Area, flora of the Charophytes), bachelor's theses or during courses at the Faculty of Science, University of South Bohemia.
Our goal is to contribute to the knowledge of the species richness of cyanobacteria and algae of our state and to introduce it to our students and the professionals and public.
A important output, in cooperation with colleagues from other institutions, is the recently published two-volume monograph Atlas of Cyanobacteria and Algae of the Czech Republic, which currently represents the most comprehensive Czech determination guide.
Cooperation with practice
Members of our laboratory often work together with nature protection authorities (Nature Conservation Agency of the Czech Republic, regional authorities) and realize surveys focused on algae and cyanobacteria in various protected areas across the country (e.g. pilot survey of algae and cyanobacteria in the Brdy Protected Landscape Area, Mountain of St. Sebastian, survey in the Labský důl in the Giant Mountains, regular monitoring of the occurrence of charophytes in selected localities throughout the Czech Republic).
We more or less regularly organize determination courses for cyanobacteria, in which scientists, students, workers from water management companies participate. Members of the laboratory also regularly participate as lecturers in determination courses organized by the Czech Phycological Society