The EPSAG Department, dedicated to experimental phycology, and the SAG Culture Collection, focusing on the cultivation and preservation of algae, share a common facility and work in tandem on numerous research and educational projects. Despite their distinct roles—EPSAG emphasizing the scientific study of algae and SAG specializing in the maintenance of a diverse algae collection—they collaborate closely in their joint commitment to exploring and educating about algae's biodiversity and ecological importance.
Methodology
In various research projects, molecular signatures, including DNA sequences and genomic fragments, are identified to capture the diversity of algae and cyanobacteria in specific habitats and to deduce their phylogenetic relationships. To investigate the structures of algal communities in different terrestrial habitats, culture-independent molecular methods are used, complemented by the isolation of new culture strains and the examination of the morphological characteristics of the algae.
