BIODIVERSITY, CONSERVATION AND VEGETATION INVENTORY RNM115

Description

A research group with a very important scientific collection (MGC herbarium) of algae and terrestrial plant, as well as a team with much experience in field work, the taking of samples, cartography and analysis and identification of flora. They also carry out scientific-technical studies on aerobiology and palynology.

Research Topics

Biodiversity and Plant ecology. Cartography of flora in Andalusia. Ecology, phenomorphology, ecomorphology and stress of plant communities and species.
Conservation of endangered plant species and communities.
Aerobiology and palynology. Air pollution of biological particles. Pollen content in honeys.
Aquatic Botany. Ecophysiology and Ecotoxicology of water systems (algae and anerogamous plants).
Climate change and vulnerability of vegetation to climate change.
Terrestrial invasive species.

Scientific-Technical Services

Identification of plant species. Analysis and cataloguing of vegetation.
Studies of natural space planning.
Plans for the recovery and conservation of endangered plant species.
Measurement and analysis of the pollen content in the air.
· Elaboration of pollen calendars.
Detection and study of new pollen allergens.
Identification, assessment and management of Habitats of Community Interest (HIC) of the NATURA 2000 Network.