Freshwater Bioresources Research Division is trying to secure various biological resources through extensive research•discovery
research of biological resources(animals and plants, protists, fungi, prokaroyes) that live in freshwater environment.Establishment of biological sovereignty
has emerges as an important priority due to the Nagoya Protocal announcement, and accordingly Freshwater Bioresources Research Division is investigation
various biological resources and conducting research. In addition, since there are many high value-added biological resources for practical use among
freshwater bioresources, we can expect to create high economic value through research.Microorganisms are widely used as a core material for the development of
bioengeenering products such as antibiotics, anticancer agents, food additives, environmental cleaning agents since they produce various physiological active
substances and have the ability of decomposing various materials. Animals and plants in the nearest human life provide various eclological and cultural
services in which human beings can enjoy, such as companion, gardening, processing, education, food; therefore, they have a high utilization value. Freshwater
Bioresources Research Division trys to contribute to providing materials that can be used industrially by studying freshwater organisms with various
utilization value.
Main Business
- Research•discovery of freshwater biological resources
- Planning and execution of research•discovery of freshwater biological resources in Nakdong River zone
- Acquisition of genomic DNA sample and information input of the researched and excavated resources
- Acquisition of biological sample and retention deposit of useful biological resources
- Classification and idenficiation of excavated biological resources
- Production and preservation of voucher specimens of the secured biological resources
- DB input, Morphological diversity and molecular phylogenetic studies of freshwater biological resources
- Research and management of biological resources at special areas (Ulleungdo/Dokdo)
- Acquisition of biological information of domestic and foreign freshwater bioresources
- Discovery and performance of joint research projects of freshwater animals and plants with domestic and foreign experts and research institutions
- Development of curriculum for experts in classification system
Director
Tel 054-530-0+Extension Number(Main Number:0700)
Member
Name |
Chief Researcher Chung, Nam il |
Tel |
802 |