Active Projects

• Mycology in Africa
  With the EthnoMycAfrica database, we document traditional knowledge about fungi and lichens in Africa. In parallel, we study the ecological roles of African mistletoes as keystone species. Both projects combine biodiversity research with knowledge preservation. [Details]
  
  
• Influence of microbial diversity and biofilm formation on degradation mechanisms of microplastic particles in the environment
  In the first funding phase of CRC 1357 “Microplastics”, subproject C04 explored the largely untapped potential of microorganisms in breaking down microplastics. Using cutting-edge methods, researchers identified new degraders, analyzed their enzymes, and tracked MP breakdown in environmental samples. These findings laid important groundwork for sustainable microplastic solutions. [Details]
  
  
• Weiterentwicklung verschiedener Biodiversitäts-Internetportale in Kooperation mit dem IT-Zentrum der Staatlichen Naturwissenschaftlichen Sammlungen Bayerns (SNSB)
  Gerhard Rambold [Details]
  
  
• Establishment of the LIAS light identification system for lichens
  LIAS light provides comprehensive lichen trait data; LIAS gtm integrates this content with external datasets to offer advanced visualizations, while DiversityNaviKey delivers user-friendly access to these integrated resources. [Details]
  
  
• Participation in the continous further datenbase modelling und rich client implementation of the Diversity Workbench framework components
  The Diversity Workbench is an evolving project creating interoperable models and applications through standardized interfaces, aiming for better reuse and cross-border collaboration. [Details]