Birgitta Bergman, professor of the Department of Botany at Stockholm University and member of the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences (RSAS), paid a visit to IHB during April 4 and 7, 2010

Prof. Bergman made a presentation entitled “The eroding genome of a cyanobacterium in a plant symbiosis (Azolla sp.): towards a nitrogen-fixing plastid” for IHB audience on April 6, 2010. In the presentation, she introduced her recent findings in the symbiotic relationship between cyanobacteria and Azolla sp. Based on the research of symbiotic cyanobacterial genome, she put forth a new understanding in co-evolution between cyanobacteria and Azolla sp. This was the highlight of the presentation. 

During her stay in the institute, Bergman also communicated with professors and students of the Research Center for Algal Biology and Applied Research. She said, “I feel honored that I got a chance to visit your institute where we exchanged opinions on our recent research. You are really excellent in your algal study. What I'm feeling now is that I’m coming to the paradise of cyanobacterial research.”  

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