Genome size variation in microalgae and its evolutionary consequences

• Thesis title in Czech: Variabilita velikosti genomu u mikrořas a její evoluční důsledky
• Thesis title in English: Genome size variation in microalgae and its evolutionary consequences
• Key words: velikost genomu, průtoková cytometrie, variabilita obsahu DNA, zlativky, adaptivní potenciál
• English key words: genome size, flow cytometry, DNA content variation, microalgae, golden-brown algae, adaptive potential
• Academic year of topic announcement: 2014/2015
• Thesis type: dissertation
• Thesis language: angličtina
• Department: Department of Botany (31-120)
• Supervisor: doc. Mgr. Pavel Škaloud, Ph.D.
• Author: hidden - assigned by the advisor
• Date of registration: 04.10.2015
• Date of assignment: 17.10.2015
• Date of electronic submission: 14.06.2022
• Date of proceeded defence: 27.09.2022
• Opponents: prof. Dr. Jens Boenigk, Ph.D.

Preliminary scope of work

The overall aim of the PhD project is to enhance our understanding of genome size variation in microalgae and its evolutionary consequences. Specifically, to make a thorough literature survey providing an overview of the currently used FCM protocols for microalgae and pointing to their limitations. Second, to develop new FCM protocols particularly suitable for problematic microalgae. Finally, to thoroughly investigate DNA content variation in chrysophytes and its ecophysiological consequences.