Objectives
LIAS is a multi-authored information system for the collection and distribution of descriptive and other
biodiversity data on lichens and non-lichenized ascomycetes.
The goal is
- to provide a working space for cooperation and collaboration of experts on ascomycetes in the Internet
- to establish a multi-authored worldwide database on descriptive data of all ascomycetes
- to design user-friendly web tools for an easier access and remote editing of database records via Internet
- to offer a online database system for multiple usage and therewith dissemination of expert
knowledge especially by providing public access to database generated identification keys and natural
language description of ascomycetes
- to promote the gathering, furnishing and administration of data by experts in a standard database
system which allows an information deposit for individual use only (e. g. for revision) and –
after agreement – the public access to the data via Internet
- to promote common standards on descriptive data connected with taxonomic names of ascomycetes to
facilitate interoperability and data exchange
The vision of LIAS is to establish a non-commercial global information system of advanced technology where
published biodiversity data of all ascomycetes are joint in a multi-authored database and used for the
most sophisticated queries.
Comments, proposals and questions are highly appreciated and should be sent to the editor or the
editing institution.