UAG- Archlab
Uppsala Archaebotanical group
Uppsala Archaebotanical group (UAG) is part of the VR funded national infrastructure Archlab http://archlab.se/, funded by the Swedish Research Council to develop and quality assure laboratory analyses and for collaboration and integration between archaeological laboratory sciences and archaeology.
What is UAG?
UAG consists of the archaeobotanist and paleoecologist expert Anneli Ekblom, a lab technician Robin von Allmen (AI development, curation and digitization of reference collections, labwork) and researcher Vincenza Ferrera (phytolith analyses). We engage in state-of-the-art science and advance their respective field using Artificial Intelligence and developing novel methods for the analysis of human impact. Furthermore, we advice on the integration of archaeobotanical and paleoecological methods and knowledge in conservation and landscape planning. Historical knowledge and long-term perspectives should be re-utilised to create sustainable and good living environments. We also offer laboratory training, guidance and advice when it comes to project planning.
Our network
UAG also coordinates a network of scholars with a range of other skills. Many of our members, researcher and former doctorate candidates, have built their own companies. See the UAG network. We meet monthly online to discuss new ideas and methods to advance state of the art analyses.
We are re dedicated to open science and the essential exchange of knowledge. By sharing expertise, we’re building a community focused on advancing and preserving knowledge for future generations. Our group develops digital tools to make collaboration more accessible than ever. By connecting expertise with innovation, we’re ensuring that valuable knowledge is shared and preserved for the future. Join us as we embrace a new era of digital progress. Although based in Sweden, we have several on-going collaborations in Africa, South-America and Sweden.
What we offer
We take contracts from the private and public sector. Contact information is at the bottom of the page
We offer
- Pollen and spore analyses
- Macrofossilanalyses
- Siliceous microfossil (Phytolith) analyses
- Scanning of microscope slides
These following methods are under development
- Diatomanalyses
- Ceramic analyses
- SEM photography and analyses
Output
AI analyses of microfossil material – with algorithms and training images available here https://northerneuropeanpalynology.github.io/
Publikationer
Publikationer
Mustaphi, C.J.C., Camara-Brugger, S.O., Ekblom, A., Munishi, L. 2025. Multiporate Poaceae pollen grains observed in the recent fossil record from the Greater Serengeti Ecosystem and Lake Victoria region. Review of Palaeobotany and Palynology, ISSN 0034-6667, E-ISSN 1879-0615, Vol. 333, article id 105240
Mazuy, A., Ferrara, V., Ekblom, A., Delhon, C. 2024. A rapid and simple method for the extraction of biogenic silica (BSi) in phytolith-poor sediments and soils. MethodsX
von Allmen, R., Brugger, S., Schleicher, K.D. 2024. Method development and application of object detection and classification to Quaternary fossil pollen sequences . Quaternary Science Reviews 327: 108521
Katrantsiotis, C., Haberle, S., Ekblom, A. et al. 2024. Late quaternary hydroclimate variability in Madagascar and its connection to atmospheric circulation patterns. Palaeogeography, Palaeoclimatology, Palaeoecology
Andra relevanta publikationer
Gillson, L., Razanatsoa, E., Razafimanantsoa, A., H, I., Virah-Samwy, M., Ekblom, A. (2023). The role of palaeoecology in reconciling biodiversity conservation, livelihoods and carbon storage in Madagascar. Front. Conserv. Sci.
Lindholm, K.-J., Ekblom, A. (2019). A framework for exploring and managing biocultural heritage. Anthropocene 25, 100195.
Gillson, L., Ekblom, A. (2020) Using palaeoecology to explore the resilience of southern African savannas. Kodoe 62 (1)
Ferrara, V., Ekblom, A., Wästfeldt, A. (2020). Biocultural Heritage in Sicilian Olive Groves; The Importance of Heterogeneous Landscapes over the Long Term. Encyclopedia of the World’s Biomes, 135-145: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/B9780124095489120809
Ekblom, A., Shoemaker, A., Gillson, L., Lane, P., Lindholm, K.-J. (2019). Conservation through Biocultural Heritage—Examples from Sub-Saharan Africa. Land 8(1), 5: 5.
Breman, E., Ekblom, A., Gillson, L., Norström, E. (2019). Phytolith indicators as regional climate indicators versus local hydrology? Case studies from an altitudinal gradient in South Africa. Review of Paleobotany and Palynology 170: 221-233.
Ekblom, A. (2015, 2018) Archaeology, historical sciences and environmental conservation. In: Stump, D., Isendahl, C. ed. Oxford Handbook of historical Ecology and Applied Archaeology. Oxford, Oxford University Press.
Ekblom, A., Gillson, L. (2017). The importance of paleoecology in the conservation and restoration of Cultural landscapes. PAGES Magazine