A comparative study on floral ecology between Malaysia and Antarctica

Conducting an ecological survey of microalgal distribution at Australian Antarctic station sites by looking into several types of habitat. 2. Identifying the microalgae samples collected based on morphology using light microscopy and SEM. 3. Comparing the algae community, structure and distribution from the tropics.

The principal milestones of the project are as follows: 1. Information of microalgal distribution at several sites in Antarctica. 2. Collection of microalgae cultures. 3.

Completion of identification of Antarctic microalgae. In collaboration with the Australian Antarctic Division (AAD) we have gone on an expeditions to Australian Antarctic Station of Casey and Davis. Collection of samples was made from various sources such as water, snow and soil and we have established a list of microalgae species in our collection.

Comparative studies on the species diversity and distribution with tropical microalgae communities are being conducted. Physiological studies are currently in progress.