Zveme Vás na obhajobu dizertační práce práce Ing. Terezy Beránkové na téma “Genomics of termites and their symbiotic microorganisms” (Katedra udržitelných technologií, obor Tropical Agrobiology and Bioresource Management). Obhajoba práce proběhne dne: 23.4.2025 od 9:30 hod v zasedací místnosti č. 313 (budova FTZ).
This research explores the relationship between termites and the microbes in their digestive systems. These microbial communities, passed down across generations, enable termites to break down tough plant materials like wood and soil, playing a crucial role in global nutrient cycling. By studying microbial genes and enzymes across diverse termite lineages, the work uncovers patterns of coevolution and microbial inheritance that have persisted for over a hundred million years.