Applications for zoosporic parasites in aquatic systems” (ParAqua)

The main aim and objective of the Action is to organize and coordinate an innovative and dynamic Network, connecting academia, industries and water management authorities to advance and apply knowledge and expertise on zoosporic parasites (i.e. aquatic fungi and fungi-like microorganisms) and the relation with their hosts in natural ecosystems and industrial algal biotech production.

Objectives:

• Build a network to acquire knowledge on parasites that hinder the production of microalgae.
• Characterize such parasites.
• Implemeting strategies to minimize the impact of such parasites.