Dr. Lenka Hutárová

Dr. Lenka Hutárová is a phycologist, working at the University of Ss. Cyril and Methodius in Trnava, Slovakia. Her research focuses on taxonomy, genetics, ecology and adaptability of extremophilic phototrophs. Her main goals are to study the phototrophic part of microbial mats on unusual substrates, as well as the ability of these organisms to adapt to changing environmental conditions. Significant part of her research focuses on culturing and testing these isolates and their ability to withstand harsh environmental conditions such as high concentration of radionuclides and heavy metals. She is a member of the British Phycological Society and Systematic Association. She is actively involved as a partner in multiple national and international research projects (COST,VEGA, Interreg, APVV).

COST ACTION CA20106

The main aim of the COST Action is to make a step-change towards a green economy based on Ulva mass production and utilization within the European community and beyond. The ultimate goal is the development of Ulva-based blue-biotech industries and utilization of Ulva as a model organism in European algaculture. The Ulva COST Action will facilitate acquainting the traditional European diet and taste with Ulva, as a new, sustainable, and safe food item. The Action will profit from the world-renowned quality standard of European food production and from the nutritional value of Ulva toward using this alga in European human diet and animal nutrition.

SeaWheat

ULVA: TOMORROW’S “WHEAT OF THE SEA”, A MODEL FOR AN INNOVATIVE MARICULTURE

Dr. Lenka Hutárová

COST ACTION CA20106