Jiří Bek elected Vice-President of international palynological body again

Jiří Bek was elected the Vice-President of the International Federation of Palynological Societes (IFPS), which unites over 3500 members from all over the world. Palaeopalynology and actuopalynology focus on modern and fossil palynomorphs (especially spores and pollen) and significantly contribute to stratigraphy, palaeontology (definition of stratotypes), archaeology, melissopalynology, forensic sciences (police investigation) and research into human allergies in medicine. Jiří Bek is the only palynologist who was elected the IFPS Vice-President for the second time.