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Palynology

 Description of project: 

On the spot training, including demonstrations, practicals, and literature study, on the (advanced) comparative study of pollen morphology and its applications. Special attention will be paid to the phylogenetic analysis and identification of the structural diversity and pollen types, and to functional and evolutionary aspects. Different aperture systems and wall structures will be examined using a number of palynological techniques.
Duration of training: 
Max 2 weeks To be discussed with mentor
Training period: 
To be discussed with mentor
Target Audience: 
for trainees at PhD or Postdoc level Individual training based on face-to-face and self-activation in practicals
Practical experiences: 
- Analysis and identification of the structural diversity and pollen types - LM and SEM Techniques: preparation and examination - Comparitive pollen morphology
Lectures: 
- Introduction to palynology - Pollen morphology - Structural diversity of pollen types - Functional and evolutionary aspects of pollen
Name of mentor / supervisor: 
Dr. R.W.J.M. van der Ham
Institution/Organisation: 
The National Herbarium of the Netherlands, Leiden branch
EDIT partner number: 
6
Unit/Department/Laboratory: 
PITA
Address: 
Van Steenis building, Einsteinweg 2, Leiden, The Netherlands