Instituto: INSTITUTO DE INVESTIGACIONES MARINAS

Head researcher: JOSE LUIS GARRIDO VALENCIA

Photobiology and Toxinolgy of Phytoplankton

In our research we explore the relations between the biology of microalgae and their production of metabolites (pigments and toxins), paying special attention to the effects of environmental factors (especially the light and those related with global change).

Main specialization

Área de investigación:

Tierra y Medioambiente

Disciplina ERC:

LS - LIFE SCIENCES
LS1 Molecular and Structural Biology and Biochemistry

Industrial Leadership:

4. Biotechnology
4.1. Boosting cutting-edge biotechnologies as future innovation drivers

Societal Challenges:

5. Climate action, resource efficiency and raw materials
5.2. Sustainably managing natural resources and ecosystems