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  3. Are there other languages available?
    • No, except for the Austrian Flora section (in German).
  4. Why are there no other languages?
    • English is an international language, as is the terminology.
  5. Is there something planned for multilanguage support?
    • Definitely "No".
  6. Are there future projects being planned, which would be interesting for the palynological community?
  7. Can you help me with palynological problems?
    • Yes, but not extensively. Describe your problem precisely, kind of problem (technical, scientific, ...), specify materials and machines you use, give the time range for an answer.
  8. Do you hold courses on palynological techniques?
    • Yes, the Department of Palynology and Structural Botany does hold practica in the course of studying biology/botany (lectures). If necessary the Department of Palynology and Structural Botany can also organize a training for you.
      For costs please contact Martina Weber (martina.weber@univie.ac.at).
  9. Can I use pictures from PalDat for my purposes?
    • If you are a private person and you want it just for private use - yes. No need to ask the "Society for the Promotion of Palynological Research in Austria" unless you are an artist or use the picture on an invitation, folder, ...
    • If you are an educational institution - yes. We ask you to contact the "Society for the Promotion of Palynological Research in Austria" for a written permission and expect a voucher of the catalogue, book, ... for our archive.
    • If you are a company - yes. In any case you have to contact the "Society for the Promotion of Palynological Research in Austria" for a written permission and a contract. Each photograph costs 160 EUR excl. VAT. The photograph is electronically sent in 300 dpi, 4 cm x 6 cm, grayscale, RGB or CMYK.
  10. Do you conduct research for others?
    • Yes, the Department of Palynology and Structural Botany does research for third parties. Please contact Martina Weber (martina.weber@univie.ac.at) for modalities and costs.