Staff and contacts
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Dipl.-Ing. Miloš Buřič, Ph.D.
head of laboratory, academic staff
+420 38777 4769
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Dipl.-Ing. Antonín Kouba, Ph.D.
head deputy, academic staff
+420 38777 4745
+420 607 622 137
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Prof. Dipl.-Ing. Pavel Kozák, Ph.D.
academic staff
+420 38777 4600 +420 724 504 921
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Dipl.-Ing. Martin Bláha, Ph.D.
academic staff
+420 38777 4611
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RNDr. Bořek Drozd, Ph.D. academic staff drozd@frov.jcu.cz +420 38 777 4676, +420 737 221 929 |
curriculum vitae CS curriculum vitae EN Publication |
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RNDr. Jindřich Duras, Ph.D.
academic staff
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curriculum vitae CS curriculum vitae EN Publication |
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Dipl.-Ing. Pavel Franta
PhD student
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MSc. Iryna Kuklina, Ph.D.
research scientist
+420 38777 4720
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MSc. Hamid Niksirat Hashjin, Ph.D.
research scientist
+420 38777 4745
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Dipl.-Ing. Lukáš Veselý, Ph.D.
research scientist
+420 38777 4745
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+420 543 422 523, +420 728 006 599, +420 38 777 4683
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Dipl.-Ing. Jan Kubec, Ph.D.
research scientist
+420 38777 4769
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Dipl.-Ing. Filip Ložek, Ph.D.
research scientist
+420 38777 4720
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MSc. Sara Roje
Ph.D. student
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Dipl.-Ing. Marek Let
Ph.D. student
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Mgr. Viktoriia Malinovska
Ph.D. student
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Dipl.-Ing. Martin Musil
Ph.D. student
+420 38777 4720
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Curriculum vitae EN
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MSc. Golara Kor
Ph.D. student
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MSc. Natalia Zuzanna Szydlowska
Ph.D. student
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Curriculum vitae EN
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Dipl.-Ing. Martin Šindler
external Ph.D. student
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Dipl.-Ing. Jiří Jakš
technician
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The laboratory focused on research in fields:
- biology and breeding of crayfish
- reproduction of river fish species
- applied hydrobiology
- biological invasions
- laboratory deals with the research program of centre CENAKVA: WP4 Development and innovation of continuous water quality monitoring system using fish and crayfish as bioindicators and innovative procedures within management of water-supply reservoirs
Research of biology and breeding of crayfish
The field work includes monitoring of native and non-native crayfish species within the Czech Republic territory. The monitoring forms a part of projects funded by the Ministry of Education, Youth and Sport of the Czech Republic and also by individual ordering parties (administrations of national parks and protected nature reserves, environmental departments).
Genetic diversity of crayfish
With the respect to long-term crayfish monitoring in our country, we are concerned with genetic diversity of particular populations of noble crayfish (Astacus astacus) using microsatellite markers. These markers can reveal a lot about the origin of particular individuals and whole populations as well. Whether they were established with specimens from one source (population) or the original stock was a mixture of different specimens from several sources. Another important message coming from this research is the effect of limited original stock on genetic diversity of later progeny.
One of our other topics is phylogenetic study of narrow-claw crayfish (Astacus leptodactylus) species complex. We evaluate the relationships among populations within the area of species distribution as well as among different morphotypes using set of mitochondrial and nuclear markers. The results can clarify history of recent species distribution.
We study ethology, reproduction biology, adaptability and tolerance towards various factors of environment and intra- as well as interspecific interactions of native and non-native crayfish species.
Culture of crayfish
A research of various semi-intensive and intensive methods of crayfish hatching and their rearing is made. We monitor impact of external conditions on the growth and survival of crayfish. We perform experimental stocking of crayfish into suitable natural localities in selected areas of interest with the purpose of establishing new populations. The stocking takes place always in cooperation with the local nature protection authorities.
Development and innovation of continuous water quality monitoring system using fish and crayfish as bioindicators
We perform development of water quality monitoring system using bioindicators - fish and crayfish. System combines the activity of crayfish heart scanned by special sensor with the analyses of crayfish movements recorded by video camera.
Reproduction of river fish species
Applied hydrobiology
We engage in monitoring of communities of invertebrates in both stagnant and flowing waters, where a very important part is also the assessment of impact of various types of (not only) fish farming especially on these communities.
Biological invasions
We are interested in various aspects of biological invasions among the already known, but also newly-threatening alien species in freshwater ecosystems (direct interactions, competition for food and shelter, changes of these relationships depending on biotic and abiotic factors, etc.). Tolerance and adaptability of both native and non-native species to the factors such as winter and summer temperature extremes or conditions of severe droughts are evaluated.
Comparison of various crayfish species to conduct vertical burrowing under conditions of simulated drought. A – yabby, B – marbled crayfish, C – spiny-cheek crayfish, D – red swamp crayfish.
Books, DVD, methodologies
Book Biology and Culture of Crayfish
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DVD Biology, Protection and Breeding of Crayfish