RESEARCH INTERESTS
Research interests include the study of the biology
and evolutionary genetics of aquatic organisms focusing on temporary brackish/hypersaline
ecosystems and their biodiversity.
M.
Embolon ( |
Great Salt Lake (USA) | Sardegna (Italy) |
The laboratory emphasizes on genetic characterization, development of markers, molecular systematics, phylogeography and phylogenetics of anostracans (Artemia and Branchinella spinosa), Brachionus rotifers, microalgae and various fish (Silurus spp., Aphanius fasciatus, Dicentrarchus labrax and Sparus aurata).
Artemia sp. Brachionus sp. Sparus aurata
The following PowerPoint presentation (click here) includes more information on:
1. the techniques for the characterisation and genetic identification used in the laboratory,
2. the services provided by the laboratory,
3. available cyst banks and databases
Some of
the research activities are focused on applied research for aquaculture
purposes. For Artemia in particular, research activities also include:
1)
biometry of encysted embryos
and nauplii and morphometry of adults,
2)
morphology (optical
and electron-scanning
microscopy),
3)
reproductive, lifespan and
hatching characteristics,
4)
diapause deactivation
methods,
5)
culture conditions
(temperature, salinity and feeding regimes)