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Record Search Query: [Parameters: Topic='BIOLOGICAL CLASSIFICATION', Term='PLANTS', Variable_Level_1='MICROALGAE']
Ecological survey of the algae, lichen, fungi, and invertebrates on ice free areas of the La Gorce Mountains
Entry ID: K058_1996_1997_NZ_1

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Summary
Abstract: A detailed study of far south ecosystems was conducted at La Gorce Mountains and nearby nunataks. A general biological survey was carried out describing the occurrence of any organisms encountered and specimens were collected for identification. Soil samples were also taken for algae and fungi content and water samples from ponds for chemical analysis. 138 triplicate samples were microscopically examined and cultured for identification of microalgae. From a cap on Robinson Glacier, nunataks to the immediate north (Mt Bowlin, Mt Noville, Mt Suarez, Mt Roland, Szacho Bluff and Price Bluff) and to Mt Mooney to the south of the camp were visited.
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Description: The algae culture collection is stored in a -20 freezer at the Molecular Laboratory and Allan Herbarium at Landcare Research, New Zealand. The lab has PC2 containment and transfers have to be done according to Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries (MAF) protocol. Contact Phil Novis: NovisP@landcareresearch.co.nz for more information.
Geographic Coverage
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Spatial coordinates   
  N: -86.58   S: -86.58   E: 147.0   W: 147.0

Temporal Coverage
Start Date: 1997-01-01
Stop Date: 1997-01-30
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FIELD SURVEYS Ancillary Description
GROUND-BASED OBSERVATIONS Ancillary Description
FIELD INVESTIGATION Ancillary Description
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MICROSCOPES Ancillary Description
VISUAL OBSERVATIONS Ancillary Description
Quality Some cultures may still exist and are held by Landcare Research, New Zealand. The quality of these cultures is unknown. Field notebooks, diaries, etc are retained by the investigator.
Access Constraints If the cultures are wanted to be transeferred from Landcare Research, the receiving lab needs to have the necessary containment certification (i.e. PC2 containment) and transfers have to be done according to MAF protocol. Otherwise the work needs to be done in the Landcare Research Molecular lab
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Data Set Progress
COMPLETE
Data Center
Antarctica New Zealand, New Zealand Antarctic Institute, New Zealand Supplemental Info
Data Center URL: http://www.antarcticanz.govt.nz/

Data Center Personnel
Name: SHULAMIT GORDON
Phone: +64 3 358 0200
Fax: +64 3 358 0211
Email: s.gordon at antarcticanz.govt.nz
Contact Address:
Antarctica New Zealand
Private Bag 4745
City: Christchurch
Country: New Zealand
Personnel
PAUL BROADY
Role: INVESTIGATOR
Phone: +64 3 364 2525
Fax: +64 3 364 2590
Email: paul.broady at canterbury.ac.nz
Contact Address:
School of Biological Sciences
University of Canterbury
Private Bag 4800
City: Christchurch
Country: New Zealand
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Publications/References
Broady, P.A. Weinstein, R.N. Algae, lichens and fungi in La Gorce Mountains, Antarctica. Antarctic science 10(4): 376-385, 1998.
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Creation and Review Dates
DIF Creation Date: 2009-01-16
Last DIF Revision Date: 2009-01-16

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