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Sex and the Diatom online seminar on July the first

by Rafał Olszyński |

Have you ever wondered about the fascinating world of diatom sexual reproduction?

Here’s your chance to dive in! Join us for the engaging lecture “Sex and the Diatoms,” presented by the esteemed Professor David G. Mann, organised by the Algological and Botanical Student Scientific Association “Chloris” @skn_chloris @wydzial_bios_ul @unilodz and Young ISDR @youngisdr, on July 1st at 4 PM CEST.

Professor Mann is a renowned expert whose pioneering work in diatom phylogenetics and evolution sheds light on these incredible organisms. This lecture is a wonderful opportunity to learn from someone at the forefront of the field!

Everyone is welcome to attend, but don’t forget to register to receive the event link (link also in bio). https://forms.office.com/e/7ER6Bq3wT7

We can’t wait to see you there!

#diatoms #isdr #scientist #algae #sciences #lecture #biology #biodiversity

It is now more than 50 years since I began a PhD on diatom taxonomy (of the Bacillariaceae) in Bristol UK, with the late Prof Frank Round, using ‘new’ technology (the SEM!!). I moved to the University of Edinburgh in 1978, then the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburghin 1990, where I spent six years as Deputy Director. My interest in the sexual exploits of diatoms was sparked by chance discovery of Rhoicosphenia auxospores in natural samples and then by induced sexuality in seminatural populations and cultures (with Victor Chepurnov). I still believe in the value of the ‘biological species concept’.

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