Phytolith Analysis: A Botanical Tool for Archaeological and Environmental Purposes
ÁkosPetö (Laboratory for Conservation and Applied Research, National Heritage Protection Centre, Hungarian National Museum): Phytolith analysis as a tool for reconstructions in archaeobotany and palaeoecology
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Apr 27, 2015 06:00 PM
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Apr 28, 2015 06:00 PM |
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| Contact Name | Adéla Pokorná |
| Contact Phone | +420732277585 |
| Attached file: | Invitation to phytolit analysis |
| Attached file 2: | Phytolit analysis |
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Phytoliths are mostly formed by groundwater silica carried upwards in a plant’s vascular system and consequently accumulated in different parts of the plant. After the plant’s death, the phytoliths shaped in specific morphotypes are released into the soil or stored in archaeological context. Phytolith assemblages can therefore provide information on the previous vegetation cover or i.e. human subsitence strategies. We are happy to invite you to attendcourse of phytolith analysis. The lecture (April 27th, 6 p.m., Department of Botany, Benátská 2, Praha 2) will be about potential of the phytolith analysis in archaeobotany and palaeoecology. And practical seminar (April 28th, 9 a.m., Institute of Archaeology, Letenská 4, Praha 1) will focus on field and laboratory methods and data interpretation.
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Apr 20, 2015 12:00 PM
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