OLYMPUS BX51 Microscope

Place

University: University of South Bohemia in České Budějovice
Faculty: Faculty of Science
Department: Department of Botany
Street: Na Zlaté stoce 1
City: České Budějovice

The guarantor

Name and surname: František Adamec, technological scout

Tel.: +420 38777 6262
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Instrument

Manufacturer: Olympus
Number of pieces: 2
Year of production: 2008
Usage:

Microscopic analysis

Specifications

Microscope with standard equipment complemented by an OLYMPUS DP71 camera, dark field, Nomarski interference contrast and phase contrast

Manual:

Various

Extern: Yes

Transfer: No

Terms of lease:

Phycological Laboratory

Characteristics

In addition to teaching students, the Phycological Laboratory is engaged in scientific activities in the area of diversity, ecology and phylogeny of cyanobacteria and some groups of algae.

Contact information

University: University of South Bohemia in České Budějovice
Faculty: Faculty of Science
Department: Department of Botany
Address:

Na Zlaté stoce 1

37005 České Budějovice

Registration No.: 60076658
Tel.: +420605430008
Fax:
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Web: http://www.sinicearasy.cz

Archeozoological analysis of bones

Place

University: University of South Bohemia in České Budějovice
Faculty: Faculty of Science
Department: Department of Botany
Street: Branišovská 1016
City: České Budějovice

The guarantor

Name and surname: František Adamec, technological scout
Tel.: +420 38777 6262
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Specifications

The subject of archeozoological analysis is the study of bones, teeth and other parts of animal bodies (e.g. horns, hooves, shellfish shells, etc.) in an archaeological context. The analysis uses and incorporates knowledge from the natural and humanities fields. There is very close cooperation especially with archeology, which expands on the zoological findings e.g. with temporal and spatial information.

Sample:http://lape.prf.jcu.cz/specializace/archeozoologie/

Conditions

The laboratory performs sampling for analysis or ensures the removal of animal bones at the site of analysis at the archaeological site for the customer. In the laboratory, analysis is performed consisting of a detailed description and measurements of each bone according to archaeozoological standards. The data is stored in a archaeozoological database. We usually count the time of technical collection and consultation, as well as the time spent by the analyst on the given project during the analysis. The price is usually around 400 CZK per hour without VAT. The product is a comprehensive analytical report, usually transmitted in digital form.

Analysis of plant macro-remains and pollen

Place

University: University of South Bohemia in České Budějovice
Faculty: Faculty of science
Department: Department of Botany
Street: Branišovská 31
City: České Budějovice

The guarantor

Name and surname: František Adamec, technological scout
Tel.: +420 38777 6262
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Specifications

The service specializes in the search for, separation and evaluation of plant macro-remains and pollen from different contexts of primarily archaeological sites. It concerns cultural layers and the filling of archaeological objects or the filling of permanently waterlogged sites and objects, such as wells, reservoirs, water mains, cellars, as well as lakes or blind branches of rivers. The searched-for objects are usually plant seeds or parts of fruits, but also needles, buds, grain husks and straw residues. Based on the plant structure it is then possible to evaluate which main crop plants (cereals, legumes, fruits, vegetables, spices, technical plants) were grown at the site or collected, but not only that. According to the discovered seeds of wild species it is possible to at least roughly reconstruct the immediate surroundings of the site, i.e. fields, meadows, waste areas, waterlogged habitats, forests and shrub formations.

Sample:

University: University of South Bohemia in České Budějovice
Faculty: Faculty of Science
Department: Department of Botany
Street: Branišovská 1016
City: České Budějovice

The guarantor

Name and surname: František Adamec, technological scout
Tel.: +420 38777 6262
E-mail:This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Specifications

The subject of archeozoological analysis is the study of bones, teeth and other parts of animal bodies (e.g. horns, hooves, shellfish shells, etc.) in an archaeological context. The analysis uses and incorporates knowledge from the natural and humanities fields. There is very close cooperation especially with archeology, which expands on zoological findings e.g. with temporal and spatial information.

Sample:http://lape.prf.jcu.cz/specializace/archeozoologie/

Conditions

The laboratory performs sampling for analysis or ensures the removal of animal bones at the site of analysis at the archaeological site for the customer. In the laboratory, analysis is performed consisting of a detailed description and measurements of each bone according to archaeozoological standards. The data is stored in an archaeozoological database. We usually count the time of technical collection and consultation, as well as the time spent by the analyst on the given project during the analysis. The price is usually around 400 CZK per hour without VAT. The product is a comprehensive analytical report, usually transmitted in digital form.

Conditions

The laboratory performs sampling for analysis at the site of the customer, provides storage and the transfer of the material and its comprehensive analysis. We usually count the time of technical collection and consultation, as well as the time spent by the analyst on the given project during the analysis. The price is usually around 400 CZK per hour without VAT. The product is a comprehensive analytical report, usually transmitted in digital form.

Dendrochronological analysis of wood

Place

University: University of South Bohemia in České Budějovice
Faculty: Faculty of Science
Department: Department of Botany
Street: Branišovská 1016
City: České Budějovice

The guarantor

Name and surname: František Adamec, technological scout
Tel.: +420 38777 6262
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Specifications

The service is based on field sampling of dendrochronological samples either with a Presler drill or chainsaw, or by other means. The samples are transported to the laboratory and measured on the TimeTable instrument. The results are compared with standard curves for specific types of wood. If possible, the date of the felling of a tree is determined or the age of individual items of wood from historic constructions.

Sample:http://lape.prf.jcu.cz/specializace/dendrochronologie/

Conditions

The laboratory performs sampling for analysis at the site of the customer, provides storage and the transfer of the material and its comprehensive analysis. We usually count the time of technical collection and consultation as well as the time the spent by the analyst on the given project during the analysis. The price is usually around 400 CZK per hour without VAT. The product is a comprehensive analytical report, usually transmitted in digital form. The price of individual measurement ranges between 500-1000 CZK per measured sample.

The TimeTable dendrochronological measuring instrument

Place

University: University of South Bohemia in České Budějovice
Faculty: Faculty of science
Department: Department of Botany
Street: Branišovská 1016
City: České Budějovice

The guarantor

Name and surname: František Adamec, technological scout

Tel.: +420 38777 6262
E-mail:This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Instrument

Manufacturer: University of Vienna, Austria
Number of pieces: 1
Year of production: 2003
Usage:

The TimeTable dendrochronological measuring instrument is used for the dating of wood samples from historical, archaeological and fossil finds of wood. Dating is based on the comparison of tree ring series obtained from samples with a standard chronology for each tree species.

Specifications

The TimeTable measuring instrument, produced in Austria, is connected to the computer using a Parser 1.3 subtraction module. PAST32 software is used for the measurement and dating of samples. On the basis of tree ring series it is possible to clarify the environmental aspects in the history of habitats and ecological surveys. The instrument enables the understanding of the long-term dynamics of forest ecosystems, the detection of geomorphological and hydrological changes in habitats (landslides, avalanches, floods, etc.). The equipment is used for basic research, but also for the dating of trees in environmental projects and for dating in heritage preservation. The instrument is often used for the dating of historic structures.

Manual:

USB FS

Various

Extern: No

Transfer: No

Terms of lease:

Nikon microscope set

Place

University: University of South Bohemia in České Budějovice
Faculty: Faculty of Science
Department: Department of Botany
Street: Branišovská 1016
City: České Budějovice

The guarantor

Name and surname: František Adamec, technological scout

Tel.: +420 38777 6262
E-mail:This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Instrument

Manufacturer: Nikon
Number of pieces: 1
Year of production: 2009
Usage:

The Nikon E8Oi microscope, SMZ 1500 stereo microscope with a common scanning device for both devices, the Nikon DS-Fi1 digital camera, as well as PS control and NIS Elements software. The device is designed so that it is possible to observe microscopic objects in a series of light regimes. With both microscopes, the operator has the opportunity to observe specimens both in their own eyepieces, as well as from a highly sensitive camera through the control units and the NIS Elements program on the computer screen. This is an important feature of the integrated educational workplace. This enables demonstrations for a greater number of students during seminar exercises or through connection of the system to a large-screen projection system. The appropriate botanical objects and their internal structures can be variably displayed through the software from both microscopes.

Specifications

The system is constructed so that it is possible to observe microscopic objects in a series of light regimes. Mainly pollen, microscopic algae (e.g. diatoms), plant phytoliths and other microscopic objects are observed in the transmitted light. The microscope has two light sources for this purpose, namely a classical bottom light but also a mercury lamp for observation in fluorescent light. We use the stereomicroscope mainly for the documentation of plant seeds and other plant parts that require stereoscopic views. It is complemented with a light hose with end polarizing filters that enable the illumination of different types of displayed objects, along with the variable light source. With both microscopes, the operator has the opportunity to observe specimens both in their own eyepieces, as well as from a highly sensitive camera through the control units and the NIS Elements program on the computer screen. This is an exceptionally important feature of the integrated educational workplace. It enables demonstrations for a greater number of students within seminar exercises, or connecting the system to a projection screen. The NIS Elements imaging analysis program deserves special attention. Through it the appropriate botanical objects and their internal structures can be variably displayed from both microscopes. We particularly appreciate the ability of the program to measure the displayed structures and conduct statistical surveys. The program is capable of many special types of views owing to the 3D imaging phase of the Z axis. In this case, the program can produce heightened synthetic images and their 3D projection.

Manual:

USB Faculty of Science, Blažkův pavilon, B184

Various

Extern: No

Transfer: No

Terms of lease:

Nikon microscope set

Place

University: University of South Bohemia in České Budějovice
Faculty: Faculty of Science
Department: Department of Botany
Street: Branišovská 1016
City: České Budějovice

The guarantor

Name and surname: František Adamec, technological scout

Tel.: +420 38777 6262
E-mail:This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Instrument

Manufacturer: Nikon
Number of pieces: 1
Year of production: 2009
Usage:

The Nikon E8Oi microscope, SMZ 1500 stereo microscope with a common scanning device for both devices, the Nikon DS-Fi1 digital camera, as well as PS control and NIS Elements software. The device is designed so that it is possible to observe microscopic objects in a series of light regimes. With both microscopes, the operator has the opportunity to observe specimens both in their own eyepieces, as well as from a highly sensitive camera through the control units and the NIS Elements program on the computer screen. This is an important feature of the integrated educational workplace. This enables demonstrations for a greater number of students during seminar exercises or through connection of the system to a large-screen projection system. The appropriate botanical objects and their internal structures can be variably displayed through the software from both microscopes.

Specifications

The system is constructed so that it is possible to observe microscopic objects in a series of light regimes. Mainly pollen, microscopic algae (e.g. diatoms), plant phytoliths and other microscopic objects are observed in the transmitted light. The microscope has two light sources for this purpose, namely a classical bottom light but also a mercury lamp for observation in fluorescent light. We use the stereomicroscope mainly for the documentation of plant seeds and other plant parts that require stereoscopic views. It is complemented with a light hose with end polarizing filters that enable the illumination of different types of displayed objects, along with the variable light source. With both microscopes, the operator has the opportunity to observe specimens both in their own eyepieces, as well as from a highly sensitive camera through the control units and the NIS Elements program on the computer screen. This is an exceptionally important feature of the integrated educational workplace. It enables demonstrations for a greater number of students within seminar exercises, or connecting the system to a projection screen. The NIS Elements imaging analysis program deserves special attention. Through it the appropriate botanical objects and their internal structures can be variably displayed from both microscopes. We particularly appreciate the ability of the program to measure the displayed structures and conduct statistical surveys. The program is capable of many special types of views owing to the 3D imaging phase of the Z axis. In this case, the program can produce heightened synthetic images and their 3D projection.

Manual:

USB Faculty of Science, Blažkův pavilon, B184

Various

Extern: No

Transfer: No

Terms of lease:

Laboratory of Archaeobotany and Palaeoecology

Characteristics

The Laboratory of Archaeobotany and Paleoecology (LAPE) is a specialized university workplace, established in September 2002 at the Faculty of Science at the University of South Bohemia in České Budějovice.

LAPE performs all the main methods within the field of archaeobotany, in particular the analysis of plant macro-remains and the xylotomic determination of wood and embers. It also deals with the paleoecological fields:

-pollen analysis, archeozoology, dendrochronology, diatomic and phytolith analysis

--and their use in archaeology.

LAPE provides many services under agreement with the archaeological workplace. In addition to consultation relating to the use of scientific methods in archeology, it mainly concerns its own archaeozoological and archeobotanical analysis. LAPE also builds on the same type of activities carried out from 1997 to 2002 by the company ARCHEOS, which is mainly, systemically engaged in rescue archaeological research. The aforementioned company broadly supports the activities of LAPE.

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Contact information

University: University of South Bohemia in České Budějovice
Faculty: Faculty of Science
Department: Department of Botany
Address:

Registration No.: 60076658
Tel.: +420605430008
Fax:
E-mail: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Web: http://lape.prf.jcu.cz/

Department of Botany

Who are we?

The Department of Botany is a scientific-educational workplace that provides instruction in botanical and ecological fields for the faculty and the entire university, and also conducts research in these fields. Students from all degree levels draw up their graduate work at the Department of Botany and the related Institute of Botany of the ASCR.

What do we do and for whom?

The Department of Botany (DB) of the USB Faculty of Science is involved in the education of students in the study fields of BIOLOGY and the study field ENVIRONMENTAL CARE.

The department is developing scientific activity in collaboration with the Institute of Botany of the ASCR in the fields of taxonomy, bionomics and ecology of cyanobacteria and algae, fungi, bryophytes and vascular plants. Our research takes place both in the field and in laboratories. We are involved in both basic research and its applications, especially in the protection of nature and the environment and in ecology and restoration. Members of the department contribute to the publishing of top global scientific journals in their fields through their editorial work and their textbooks and manuals are widely used both at home and abroad.

Why do we exist?

The department guarantees master's degree programs in Botany (specialization - bionomics of cyanobacteria and algae, mycology, systematics of higher plants, ecology of populations and communities, vegetation ecology, archaeobotany) and the doctoral field of botany. It coordinates the bachelor’s degree programs and dissertations focused on botanical disciplines. It is developing scientific activities mainly in collaboration with the Institute of Botany of the ASCR in the fields of taxonomy, bionomics and ecology of cyanobacteria and algae, fungi, bryophytes and vascular plants. Special attention is paid to the use of molecular methods in the study of phylogenetic relationships of cyanobacteria, algae and higher plants, restoration ecology, ecological succession, evolution and the ecology of hemiparasitic plants and mathematical ecology.

What are our aims?

We want to educate students at all levels of study, who find jobs both at home and abroad (a number of our graduates successfully work abroad), both in research and in practice, e.g. in conservation. We want to see the results of our scientific work continue to be respected by the general professional public.

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Contact information

Address:

Na Zlaté stoce 1,

370 05 České Budějovice

Registration No.: 60076658
Tel.: +420 389 032 345
Fax:
E-mail: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Web: http://botanika.prf.jcu.cz/