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Dutch title: Biodiversiteit van microbiële matten in Antarctica Funder identifier: P102/41T05699 (Other contract id) Acronym: Micromat Period: November 1998 till February 2001 Status: Completed
The biodiversity of microbial mats, present in Antarctic lakes will be investigated on the basis of culturable and nonculturable micro-organisms. The isolated micro-organisms will be screened for their potential production of bioactive compounds. The laboratory of microbiology is in charge of isolation and identification of heterotrophic bacteria.