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Phytolith Research in Southeastern China – First Envoy Post by Xinxin Zuo
The aims of our studies using phytolith analysis are four-fold: 1. Archaeological and cultural aspects To determine how and when prehistoric agriculture emerged and spread in southeastern China and its […]
Bioturbation: Unveiling the role of ants and termites in the phytolith assemblage of tropical soils – First IPS Envoy Post by Carolina Glaeser Benincá
Over two thousand years ago, the French naturalist Saint’ Hilaire said: “soit le Brésil finit avec la fourmi [saúva], soit la fourmi finit avec le Brésil” [Either Brazil ends the ants […]
New Feature – IPS Envoys!
The IPS is delighted to introduce IPS Envoy posts, a new feature on the website designed to increase communication among phytolith researchers. Because the phytolith research community is so large […]
Announcing the Launch of PHYTO-CHAT-L!
For many years, the phytolith research community communicated through the listserve PHY-TALK. Unfortunately, PHY-TALK became non-operational several years ago. The IPS Board is very happy to announce that PHYTO-CHAT-L, a […]
International conference in Nice (France) about “Dung, manure and guano”
International conference in Nice (France) about “Dung, manure and guano: garbage or brown gold? Status, use and management of animal dung since prehistoric times; archaeological and paleoenvironmental potential” To know […]
Position: Resarcher in phytolith analysis of sheepfold caves in southern France for one year – apply on or before 11th March 2024
Job offer : Resarcher in phytolith analysis (M/F) One year position in phytolith analysis of sheepfold caves in southern France / based in Nice, France. To know more: English: https://emploi.cnrs.fr/Offres/CDD/UMR7264-CLADEL-001/Default.aspx?lang=EN […]
Awarded by the Society for Archaeological Sciences
The paper by Sergio Taranto and colleagues “Investigating the function of late-Neolithic ‘husking trays’ from Syrian Jazira through integrated use-alteration and phytolith analyses”, published in the Journal of Archaeological Science: […]
13th International Meeting on Phytolith Research to be held in Israel, 3-7 Sep. 2023
Check the conference website for details regarding the conference and abstract submission! Important dates Abstract submission closes – April 20th Notification on abstract acceptance – May 10th Programme published […]
Want to know more about open phytolith science?
Here ! Check the videos prepared by the ICOPS, the International Committee on Open Phytolith Science for their launching event. Here is one, but more are available on YouTube:
News from the International Committee on Phytolith Morphometry
In 2022, the International Committee on Phytolith Morphometry (ICPM) launched a new project to study inter- and intra-observer variation in phytolith morphometry. Phytolith researchers from different labs worldwide measured […]
Phytoliths of Dutch forests, wetlands and cultivated lands
de Wolf, I. K., McMichael, C. N., Philip, A. L., & Gosling, W. D., 2022. Characterising Dutch forests, wetlands and cultivated lands on the basis of phytolith assemblages. Netherlands Journal […]
Phytoliths of Dutch forests, wetlands and cultivated lands
de Wolf, I. K., McMichael, C. N., Philip, A. L., & Gosling, W. D., 2022. Characterising Dutch forests, wetlands and cultivated lands on the basis of phytolith assemblages. Netherlands Journal […]