RCPol training course: Pollen, Palinoecology and Data Organization – March 27th to 31st in Belém, PA

The course is divided into two modules:

Module I – Methods for studies on Palinoecology and interaction with pollinators (filled vacancies; March 27th , 28th and 29th):

• Method of area study: floristic composition; attractive floral morphology features for pollinators; vertical stratification; phenology and spatiotemporal distribution of floral resources.
• Methods for preparation of exsicates (Herbarium).
• Method for preparation of pollen material (Acetolysis, preparation of plates)
• Methods for the organization of the Pollen Collection
• Methods for analysis of the trophic niche and plant-pollinator interaction

Venue: Embrapa Eastern Amazon – Botany Laboratory
Trav. Dr. Enéas Pinheiro s / n. CEP 66.095-100. Belém, PA

Technical visit at ITV (March 29th)

• Institutional Presentation (Vera Fonseca): 09:00 – 09:30 hrs
• Presentation of the palynological work done at ITV: 09:30 – 10:00 hrs
• Visit to the facilities, laboratories and reference collection of Carajás: 10:00 – 10:30 hrs

Module II – Data organization methods for insertion in RCPol database (filled vacancies: March 30th and 31st):

• What is RCPol
• What types of data are required for insertion in RCPol database
• Data organization in Excel spreadsheets Data
• Completeness of data and data quality.
• Interactive Keys System Functionalities for Species Identification.
• What to do to become a collaborator of RCPol

Venue: Embrapa Amazônia Oriental – Ferradura Auditorium – General Management Building
Trav. Dr. Enéas Pinheiro s / n. CEP 66.095-100. Belém, PA

The vacancies will be filled in order of registration. Excess registrations will be queued and in case of withdrawal, we will contact you to confirm your interest in the vacancy.