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IOW Symposium A5 2507 7P SAME12 2011 from August 28th to September 2nd 12 th Symposium on Aquatic Microbial Ecology Germany Rostock–Warnemünde SAME12 12th Symposium on Aquatic Microbial Ecology August 28 – September 02, 2011 Abstract Book Editors: Klaus Jürgens and Matthias Labrenz www.io-warnemuende.de/same12 Table of Contents Welcome Address 1 General Information 2 Symposium Venue 2 Language 2 Symposium Office 2 Contact Information 2 Computers and Internet Access 2 Instructions for Oral Presentations 2 Instructions for Poster Presentations 3 Social Events 3 Excursions 4 Local Transport 5 Ticket Information 5 Taxi 5 Committees 6 Programme Overview 7 Plenary Speakers 8 Symposium Programme 10 List of Posters 17 Abstracts Oral Presentations 27 Abstracts Poster Presentations 115 List of Participants 227 Authors 245 Notes 249 Imprint Published by Leibniz Institute for Baltic Sea Research Warnemünde (IOW) Editors: Klaus Jürgens and Matthias Labrenz Cover photo: Christian Bruckner Cover design: Maximilian Berthold Printed by: Universitätsdruckerei der Universität Rostock, Industriestraße 15, 18069 Rostock-Schmarl Printed in 300 copies Symposium on Aquatic Microbial Ecology Abstract book / SAME12 – The 12th Symposium on Aquatic Microbial Ecology, August 28 – September 02, 2011, Rostock-Warnemünde, Germany SAME secretariat IOW - Leibniz Institute for Baltic Sea Research Warnemünde (IOW) Seestraße 15, 18119 Rostock, Germany e-mail address: [email protected] Welcome Address On behalf of the Leibniz Institute for Baltic Sea Research Warnemünde (IOW), the University of Rostock and the Local Organizing Committee I am pleased to welcome you to the 12th Symposium on Aquatic Microbial Ecology (SAME12) in Rostock, from August 28th to September 2nd, 2011! The SAME conference series derived from the merging of the “International work- shop on the measurement of microbial activities in the carbon cycle in aquatic envi- ronments” and the “European Marine Microbiology Symposium (EMMS)” after the 7th EMMS meeting in Noordwijkerhout (NL) in 2000. Since then SAME symposia, numbered 8-11 following the EMMS numbering, have been held in Taormina (Italy), Helsinki (Finland), Faro (Portugal) and the last one, SAME11, in Piran (Slovenia). The SAME conferences are organized in a rather informal way by the scientific com- munity of aquatic microbiologist, without the background of an established scientific organisation. Despite the fact that some of the scientific themes encompassed are also present in other large international conferences, the frame of SAME meetings is still unique as it focuses entirely on Aquatic Microbial Ecology. Scientists dealing with diverse aspects of microorganisms in all kinds of aquatic environments have the opportunity to share ideas and newest results in the frame of a conference which has the right size to promote many personal interactions and to allow attendance to all presentations. This year, we are happy to welcome over 200 participants from 25 countries, with a good mixture of students and senior scientists, who will come together to present their newest results and ideas in this field. Although we have tried to cover most recent developments in aquatic microbiology with the invitation of our key note speakers, the final thematic sessions are wholly the result of the contributions all of you have submitted. They therefore represent a major part of the diversity of topics within the active aquatic microbiology community today. The SAME12 conference will probably also be, for many of you, the first visit to this part of North-Eastern Germany, on the Baltic Sea coast. During the conference you will commute between the Hanseatic city and the University of Rostock and, for some social events, Warnemünde, the sea resort of Rostock. Here you will find beautiful beaches and an enchanting harbor, nice cafes and bars, and the IOW. Rostock itself is the major city in one of the most beautiful tourist areas in Germany, and during our excursions you will have the chance to discover some of the surroundings. The IOW was the main marine institute of the former GDR and was newly founded after the German reunion, becoming a modern, interdisciplinary marine research institute, studying marginal and coastal seas, with a focus on the ecosystem of the Baltic Sea. The University of Rostock, which has a special research focus on maritime systems, has a long and important standing in the Baltic Sea area, being founded in 1419, 73 years before Columbus discovered America. We hope you will enjoy the SAME12 conference, the presentations, discussions and personal contacts with many colleagues from around the globe, and that you will leave with a great memory of Rostock and Warnemünde! Warnemünde, August 2011, Klaus Jürgens 1 General Information SYMPOSIUM VENUE The conference will take place in the Audimax lecture hall on the Campus of the University of Rostock (Ulmenstraße 69) in Rostock (in the map city centre of Rostock included in your SAME bag). The Audimax is in short walking distance to the next urban railway station (S-Bahn station Parkstraße) connecting Warnemünde and Rostock. LANGUAGE The official language of the symposium is English. SYMPOSIUM OFFICE The symposium office will be situated at the entrance to the Audimax. The office will be open daily from 8:00 to 18:00. All participants will receive a name badge upon registration. Participants are kindly requested to wear the name badge when attending the symposium or social gatherings. WEBSITE www.io-warnemuende.de/same12 CONTACT INFORMATION IOW - Leibniz Institute for Baltic Sea Research Warnemünde Seestrasse 15 18119 Rostock, Germany If you have any questions concerning SAME12, please contact us using the following e-mail address: [email protected] COMPUTERS AND INTERNET ACCESS At the Audimax Rostock (main venue) and at the Leibniz Institute for Baltic Sea Research Warnemünde (Icebreaker and Opening Ceremony & Lecture) computers with access to the internet will be provided. In addition, a password for WiFi will be provided at the symposium office. INSTRUCTIONS FOR ORAL PRESENTATIONS Talks are scheduled as 15 minutes time slots. Please prepare your talk to fit, including approximately 5 minutes for discussion. The chairs of each session will strictly follow the time target. 2 General Information Laptops and projectors as well as assistance for technical support are available in the lecture hall. We recommend all speakers to check their presentation in advance. Please submit your presentation in the break before your session at latest. All presentations will be loaded onto our computers and deleted after the talks. INSTRUCTIONS FOR POSTER PRESENTATIONS The poster session takes place at the main building and posters will be grouped by sessions. Poster numbers are provided in the abstract book and the respective numbers will be placed on each board, designating your specific location. Fastenings are provided at the site. The poster session schedule is distributed to all participants during conference check-in. The poster session (including wine and beer) will be on Tuesday; however, posters are exhibited throughout the entire conference. The presenting author should be present at the poster during the Poster Session from 16:30 to 18:15 (PS I) or from 18:15 to 20:00 (PS II) depending on poster number. SOCIAL EVENTS Welcome Reception On Sunday, August 28th 2011, after the opening lecture, all participants are invited to attend the Welcome Reception (Icebreaker) in the IOW located vis-à-vis the Baltic Sea in Warnemünde (see the map sea resort Warnemünde included in your SAME bag, Seestraße near “Kurhaus”). Cruise on the Warnow River On Monday, August 29th 2011, all participants are invited to attend the cruise on the Warnow River at 19:00 at the harbour of Rostock (Stadthafen, Schnickmannstraße, point (7) in the map city centre of Rostock included in your SAME bag). Drinks and sandwiches will be provided on board. Conference Dinner The Conference Dinner starts at 18:30 with a champagne reception in the Wenzel Prager Bierstuben (Warnemünde) on Thursday, September 1st 2011. The Prager Bierstuben is well known for its Czech food and beer specialities. There will be plenty of music to enjoy. Attendance is free for all SAME participants. 3 General Information EXCURSIONS There are four different excursions arranged for you on Wednesday, August 31st 2011, starting at 14:00. You can book the tours at the registration desk until 18:00 on Monday 29th of August. The fees will be charged at booking in cash (Euro). Visiting the Oceanographic Museum (Ozeaneum) in Stralsund This recently built oceanographic museum, with its impressive aquariums, lets you experience up close the marine life of the colder regions on earth, ranging from the Baltic to the North Polar Sea. The largest aquarium, containing 2.6 million litres of water, is a real highlight, harbouring inhabitants of the open Atlantic Ocean. In addi- tion, you can visit the museums various exhibits on the ecosystem ocean. To arrive, we will take a one-hour train ride to the historic hanseatic city of Stralsund. The museum is located within walking distance (20 min.) from the station. A guided tour of approximately one hour at the museum is included. Afterwards, there will be plenty of time to explore the museum on your own, as well as the beautiful old town of Stralsund. The train back to Rostock leaves hourly, giving you the opportunity to further explore the historic centre of Stralsund which is a UNESCO world heritage site and leave whenever you like. Price: 25 Euro or 19 Euro (student) (including train rides, museum entrance and gui- ded tour) Guided tour through Rostock downtown Take the guided tour (approximately 1.5 hour) through the picturesque old town of Rostock, a hanseatic city with a rich history dating back to the 11th century, and learn more about it’s interesting past. We will visit the tower of the Petri church (built in 1252) from where you can have a wonderful view above the roofs of Rostock – if weather permits you may even see the Baltic Sea and Warnemünde.
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