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Environmental toxicity bioassays. Application of molecular and ultrastructural markers: technical advice and consultancy in characterisation of plants, corks, algae, fungi, lichens, etc.

Description

Environment: Bioassays with microalgae for the evaluation of environmental toxicity in terrestrial and aquatic environments. Technical advice, consultancy and training on: a) Isolation, identification and propagation of algae and lichen symbiotic bacteria. b) Application of molecular markers for characterisation of plants, algae, fungi and lichens. c) Cork quality control: Anatomical analysis of reproduction cork density, correlation with its physical properties and non-invasive bioindication with lichens. Three patents related to the activities.

Type

Service

Fields of application
  • Biofertilisers.
  • Bioremediation of degraded natural spaces.
  • Conservation of natural spaces.
  • Cosmetics.
  • Scientific dissemination: botanical gardens.
  • Pharmacology.
  • Food industry.
  • Genetic engineering.
  • Transgenic plants.