Creation of a microbotanical reference collection at LabMicro, MAE/USP

• Grant number: 21/09694-1
• Support Opportunities: Scholarships in Brazil - Scientific Initiation
• Start date: September 01, 2021
• End date: February 28, 2023
• Field of knowledge: Humanities - Archeology
• Principal Investigator: Jennifer Watling
• Grantee: Kevin Cocchi Martins Reina
• Host Institution: Museu de Arqueologia e Etnologia (MAE). Universidade de São Paulo (USP). São Paulo , SP, Brazil
• Associated research grant: 17/25157-0 - Peoples, plants and landscapes in Amazônia, AP.JP

Abstract

This project focuses on the installation of a permanent reference collection of phytoliths and starch grains at LabMicro, MAE-USP. The candidate will be responsible for processing and mounting plant specimens and residues, organizing slide storage, and compiling and updating a master index of images and information about each species. (AU)