Projects
The biodiversity, biogeography and evolutionary history of the non-cichlid fish fauna from the region of Lakes Kivu, Edward and Albert (Africa) KU Leuven
We propose a new model group for speciation research, the African small barbs (Enteromius), the world’s third species-richest fish genus, with a substantial unrecognised diversity. Contrary to most other species-rich groups, no sets of special features are found in Enteromius that can be linked to extraordinary speciation events. They live in rivers and display little variation in colour pattern, reproductive behaviour and morphology. This ...
Sampling and analyses of priority compounds to assess the compliance with biota quality standards in Flanders University of Antwerp
Sampling and analyses of priority compounds to assess the compliance with biota quality standards in Flanders University of Antwerp
Sampling and analysis of micropolluatnts in Biota from aquatic systems in Flanders University of Antwerp
Sampling and analysis of micropolluatnts in Biota from aquatic systems in Flanders University of Antwerp
Identification and toxicological assessment of Aspergillus flavus resistant local maize varieties in Kenya Ghent University
The aflatoxin issue in Kenya will be tackled by the identification of Aspergillus flavus resistant local maize varieties. The planting of resistant maize will offer an immediate strategy to reduce chronic aflatoxin exposure to humans. The toxicological assessment of other secondary mycotoxin metabolites such as aflavinine and aflatrem will be examined by the use of state-of-the-art in vivo zebra fish models.