Dr. Jasmina Nestorović Živković completed her undergraduate and PhD studies at the Faculty of Biology, University of Belgrade. She has been working at IBISS in the Department of Plant Physiology since 2007. Dr. Nestorović Živković's scientific research focuses on the study of secondary metabolism in plants, especially in endangered and medicinal plant species. Dr. Nestorović Živković's research includes the study of the biological activity of secondary metabolites as well as their mechanisms of action, the study of the molecular basis of secondary metabolite biosynthesis and regulation at the level of transcription factors, all with the aim of creating conditions for metabolic engineering and increased production of bioactive compounds. She is involved in international and national projects. Since 2018, she has participated in science promotion projects: ReFocuS 2.0 (H2020-MSCA-NIGHT-2018), ReFocuS 3.0 (H2020-MSCA-NIGHT-2020) and ReFocuS Art (HORIZON-MSCA-2022-CITIZENS-01-01). She is the coordinator of the project Road to Friday of Science FLOWs (ReFocuS FLOW) from the call HORIZON-MSCA-2023-CITIZENS-01. Dr. Nestorović Živković is a member of the Serbian Plant Physiology Society (DFBS) and the Federation of European Societies for Plant Biology (FESPB).
Dr. Jasmina Glamočlija is the Principal Research Fellow at the Department of Plant Physiology (Mycology Lab.). She earned BSc in Biology, MSc in Biology of fungi and PhD in Mycology, at the Faculty of Biology, University of Belgrade. The scientific research dr Glamočlija is focused on biology of fungi, plants, chemistry of natural products, metabolomics, and pharmacological activities of natural matrices and drug research for pharmaceutical and agro-technological applications. She is the author and co-author of more than 230 papers in international peer-reviewed journals of high importance: with over 6226 citations; with h-index of 41. Dr. Glamočlija is on the list of the most cited authors Stanford's list for 2020, 2021 and 2022. She participated in more than 100 national and international conferences. Dr Glamočlija is assigned as a reviewer in 50 different International Peer Review Journals and was a guest editor in the Journal of Fungi and the Special Issue “New Insights into Antibiotics”, a review editor for Natural Medicinal Materials, a reviewer of several projects (bilateral and multilateral) for the Ministry of Education, Science and Technological Development of the Republic of Serbia and was a member of the Working Group for the selection of candidates for competition for National scholarships “For Women in Science” organized by L’Oreal Balkan. She participated in 11 scientific projects governed by the Ministry of Science and Technological Development, the Republic of Serbia, and 9 international projects concerning in the mycology as a researcher, task/WP leader, and the leader of the team Mycology Laboratory. She was in organizing and scientific committees of international congresses The 2nd Balkans-China Mini-symposium on Natural Products and Drug Discovery; UNIFood Conference; International Conference on Plant Biology (22nd SPPS Meeting); International Conference on Plant Biology, 21st Symposium of the Serbian Plant Physiology Society, Cost Action FA1106 Quality fruit Workshop; 11th International Medicinal mushroom conference (IMMC11).
Biotechnology is defined as the use of biological processes and systems (living organisms or their parts) to develop or modify different processes or products useful to humans and includes analysis of risks of its implementation (biosafety).
Ethnobotany deals with research into specific aspects of the cultural and biological heritage of a particular region and includes research into the ways in which native plants are used in traditional and veterinary medicine, nutrition, and the production of various local products. This research contributes to the protection of biodiversity, sustainable development, and the efficient management of resources.
Ecotoxicology studeies the toxic effects of chemicals on the environment. The effects are studied at the level of molecules, cells, tissues, organs, individual organisms, populations or ecosystems.
Inflammation is a response to damage and danger in organisms and is an integral part of research in immunology, but also in other scientific disciplines, since inflammation occurs in numerous pathological conditions like diabetes or cancer. Immunology studies body’s defence mechanisms at cellular and molecular level in infective diseases, as well as immune system malfunctions in autoimmune diseases and allergies Modification of body’s immune system is useful in treatment of these diseases, and can be performed through pharmacological modulation or immunotherapy, where immune cells or their parts are used. Acute-phase proteins and potential biological markers of inflammation involved in the modification and integration of signalling pathways are being investigated in order to predict and intervene in diseases.
Nutrition is the process by which the body uses food to produce energy and sustain life. The science of nutrition studies the role of nutrients and other food components in the growth, reproduction, health and disease of the organism. Food ingredients with medicinal properties are called nutriceuticals and can be used to treat or prevent disease. There are more and more alternative sources of food, such as edible insects, which should limit the negative impact of food production on the environment.
Metabolism is the totality of all chemical reactions that provide energy to cells and maintain the vital state of cells and organisms. Metabolism is a tightly regulated process, and control of metabolic pathways allows organisms to successfully interact with their environment. Metabolic regulation is key to understanding and treating a number of chronic diseases, including diabetes, obesity, hypertension, and cancer.
Mycology is the study of fungi that investigate their genetics, growth, structure, and interactions with other organisms in an ecosystem. The areas of mycological research at the Institute include medicinal mycology, phytopathology, description of new species and their potential application in biotechnology and industry.
Microbiology studies the structure, function, genetics, and ecology of microorganisms, including bacteria, viruses, fungi, and protozoa. Within the Institute, important areas of microbiological research include medical microbiology, environmental microbiology and industrial microbiology.
Natural products are complex chemical compounds synthesised by living organisms through biochemical processes, with a specific physiological or ecological function. Researchers at the Institute study the chemical characterization and isolation of natural products, metabolic engineering, as well as the assessment of the possibility of their application in industry (as medicaments, dietary supplements and functional food, biopesticides).
Terrestrial ecology studies relationships between organisms and ecological communities (biocenoses) on the one hand and external environmental conditions on the other. It also investigates the interaction between living beings on land. This research provides a conceptual basis for understanding processes in terrestrial ecosystems and their sensitivity to environmental and biotic changes.
Environmental protection comprises reduction or prevention of pollution, negative impacts on the environment, damage caused to ecosystems or natural resources caused by human activities.
Publication Overview
• Citation – SCOPUS
Research Field/Area
Dr. Ivana Momčilović has been engaged in research in the fields of Plant Molecular Biology, Plant Physiology, and Biotechnology for over thirty years. Her current research interest lies in the area of Plant Stress Physiology and Molecular Biology, particularly investigations of mechanisms relevant to heat stress management in plants and the effects of protective compounds (biostimulants) on plants' heat tolerance.
Education
2004 | Ph.D. in Biology, the University of South Dakota, USA
1995 | M.Sc. in Molecular Genetics and Genetic Engineering, Faculty of Biology, University of Belgrade, Serbia
1991 | B.Sc. in Molecular Biology and Physiology, Faculty of Biology, University of Belgrade, Serbia
Employment
2007-present | Department of Plant Physiology, Institute for Biological Research "Siniša Stanković", University of Belgrade, Serbia
2005-2007 | Department of Agronomy and USDA-ARS PSERU, Kansas State University, USA
2000-2004 | Department of Biology, the University of South Dakota, USA
1994-2000 | Department of Plant Physiology, Institute for Biological Research "Siniša Stanković", University of Belgrade, Serbia
1992-1994 | Chair of Plant Physiology, Faculty of Biology, University of Belgrade, Serbia
Selected Projects
2023-present | Principal Investigator – project #7589: "Employing modern aeroponic technology and stress-protective nanoparticles for improved seed potato production under elevated temperature - AerPotato", program PRISMA, the Science Fund of the Republic of Serbia
2011-2019 | Principal Investigator – project #TR31049: "Development and application of protein markers for heat tolerance screening in potato", Ministry of Education, Science and Technological Development of the Republic of Serbia
2010-2012 | Partner/Leader of the Serbian Team – SCOPES Project IZ73Z0128031/1: "Priming of the heat and drought tolerance in potato", Swiss National Science Foundation
Recent Professional Activities
2022-present | Guest editor for the MDPI journal Plants (IF5-year=4.8)
Biotechnology is defined as the use of biological processes and systems (living organisms or their parts) to develop or modify different processes or products useful to humans and includes analysis of risks of its implementation (biosafety).
Physiology and molecular biology of plants studies the mechanisms underlying plant growth and development, plant morphogenesis in vitro (organogenesis, somatic embryogenesis, androgenesis), synthesis and accumulation of specialised metabolites, plant responses to different types of stressors, as well as allelopathic relationships between plants.
Climate change is an all-encompassing and growing global threat to biodiversity and ecosystems. It directly leads to phenological, physiological, morphological, and ethological changes, the spread of invasive species, and a decrease in the number of native species and their extinction. Changed climatic conditions affect habitat quality, resulting in changes in the distribution of species and communities. In order to mitigate the effects of climate change on the environment, it is necessary to predict and understand their impact on the living world.
Redox biology is the study of all aspects of biology mediated or influenced by biochemical processes involving reduction (gain of electrons) and oxidation (loss of electrons). Redox homeostasis is central to the basic functions of life, including metabolism and respiration, and when altered it can promote the progression of disease and ageing.
Dr. Dušica Ćalić, as a Principal research fellow employed at the Institute for Biological Research “Siniša Stanković“in Belgrade, Serbia. She has a long experience in the field of plant physiology, plant biotechnology plant genetics, plant molecular biology, genetic engineering, and the biotic and abiotic stress response. Her participation in basic and applied science research projects, authorship of 46 peer-reviewed papers in eminent international scientific journals, 2 chapters in the books, over 150 presentations at different international and national conferences, reviews of the scientific papers addressed to international scientific journals, as well as completed UNESCO supported International training course on "Molecular and Biotechnological aspects of sexual reproduction in Higher Plants” at the Agriculture Institute Martonvásár of the Hungarian Academy of Sciences (1998) and completed and certified COST organized and supported practice course of "Flow cytometry" at the Grape Breeding Institute, Geisenheim, Germany (2005), continuously collaboration with Biotechnical Faculty in Ljubljana, Slovenia, affirm Dr. Dušica Ćalić as a competent researcher.
Also, she has experience in managing European Cooperation in Science and Technology (EU COST Actions, Brussels- Belgium) projects. She has worked with many students and volunteers in the Plant Physiology Department, IBISS (mentored 2 master’s theses and two Ph.D. theses) and mentored 3 high school students who won first place in the state competition in biology.
She is a member of the KTT team for knowledge and technology transfer at IBISS.
Biodiversity is the variety and variability of life on Earth. It encompasses diversity at the genetic, taxonomic and ecosystem levels. Biodiversity is important in both natural and artificial ecosystems. Today, biodiversity is threatened by habitat loss and fragmentation, unsustainable resource use, invasive species, pollution and global climate change.
Biotechnology is defined as the use of biological processes and systems (living organisms or their parts) to develop or modify different processes or products useful to humans and includes analysis of risks of its implementation (biosafety).
Physiology and molecular biology of plants studies the mechanisms underlying plant growth and development, plant morphogenesis in vitro (organogenesis, somatic embryogenesis, androgenesis), synthesis and accumulation of specialised metabolites, plant responses to different types of stressors, as well as allelopathic relationships between plants.
Natural products are complex chemical compounds synthesised by living organisms through biochemical processes, with a specific physiological or ecological function. Researchers at the Institute study the chemical characterization and isolation of natural products, metabolic engineering, as well as the assessment of the possibility of their application in industry (as medicaments, dietary supplements and functional food, biopesticides).
Dr. Dragana Matekalo (née Božić) has been working at the Institute since 2007. After graduating from the Faculty of Biology at the University of Belgrade, she obtained her MSc and PhD degrees from the same faculty. She carried out the experimental part of her doctoral thesis in the Pharmacognosy Laboratory of the Faculty of Pharmacy (Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Greece). Her research focuses on plants specialized metabolites, the molecular background of their biosynthetic regulation and metabolic engineering. Her multidisciplinary scientific approach and collaborations with researchers from Serbia and abroad (Greece, Netherlands, Germany) resulted in a considerable number of publications in SCI journals. During her career, she has been involved in two national and two international projects. Dr. Matekalo has been a member of the organizing committees of prestigious national and international conferences, including those organized by the Serbian Plant Physiology Society and TERPNET. She is a member of the Federation of European Societies of Plant Biology (FESPB) and the Serbian Plant Physiology Society (SPPS). She was a supervisor of one PhD thesis and one MSc thesis. Dragana is dedicated to the promotion of science to the public and participated in events such as the European Researchers’ Night, Science Festival, Fascination of Plants Day, Friendship Games and various activities of the Center for the Promotion of Science(Serbia). She translated a popular science book entitled “What a Plant Knows: A Field Guide to the Senses” (author Daniel Chamovitz) into Serbian.
Biotechnology is defined as the use of biological processes and systems (living organisms or their parts) to develop or modify different processes or products useful to humans and includes analysis of risks of its implementation (biosafety).
Physiology and molecular biology of plants studies the mechanisms underlying plant growth and development, plant morphogenesis in vitro (organogenesis, somatic embryogenesis, androgenesis), synthesis and accumulation of specialised metabolites, plant responses to different types of stressors, as well as allelopathic relationships between plants.
Natural products are complex chemical compounds synthesised by living organisms through biochemical processes, with a specific physiological or ecological function. Researchers at the Institute study the chemical characterization and isolation of natural products, metabolic engineering, as well as the assessment of the possibility of their application in industry (as medicaments, dietary supplements and functional food, biopesticides).
Dragana Antonić Relјin holds a PhD in Biology, Faculty of Biology, University of Belgrade (2022). She completed her undergraduate studies at the Faculty of Biology, University of Belgrade (2010). Since 2011 she has been working at the Institute for Biological Research “Siniša Stanković“, the Plant Physiology Department. Her field of interest is plant stress physiology. The main subject of her research is the horticultural species Impatiens walleriana (busy Lizzie), which is extremely sensitive to water deficits in the substrate. This horticultural specie is grown commercially in Serbia, and the main limiting factor in its production, transportation and sale is its high sensitivity to water deficits in the substrate. Dragana Antonić Reljin achieved the most important results in overcoming the sensitivity of I. walleriana to water stress by studying the importance of salicylic acid (SA) application under water stress. She worked on transcriptome sequencing of I. walleriana leaves, and the sequences of the coding regions of the three dehydrin genes (IwDhn1, IwDhn2.1 and IwDhn2.2) were identified.
Dragana Antonić Reljin participated as a member of the national project of the Republic of Serbia, Grant TR31019. She is a member of the Society for Plant Physiology (DFBS) and the Serbian Biological Society (SBD).
Biotechnology is defined as the use of biological processes and systems (living organisms or their parts) to develop or modify different processes or products useful to humans and includes analysis of risks of its implementation (biosafety).
Physiology and molecular biology of plants studies the mechanisms underlying plant growth and development, plant morphogenesis in vitro (organogenesis, somatic embryogenesis, androgenesis), synthesis and accumulation of specialised metabolites, plant responses to different types of stressors, as well as allelopathic relationships between plants.
Climate change is an all-encompassing and growing global threat to biodiversity and ecosystems. It directly leads to phenological, physiological, morphological, and ethological changes, the spread of invasive species, and a decrease in the number of native species and their extinction. Changed climatic conditions affect habitat quality, resulting in changes in the distribution of species and communities. In order to mitigate the effects of climate change on the environment, it is necessary to predict and understand their impact on the living world.
2021 - current Principal Research Fellow
Education
2008. - Ph.D. in Chemistry, Faculty of Chemistry, University of Belgrade
1998. - M.Sc. in Biology, Faculty of Biology, University of Belgrade
1994. - B.Sc. in Biochemistry, Faculty of Chemistry, University of Belgrade
Research areas
- Aromatic and medicinal plants
- Chemistry of natural compounds
- Gentiana and Gentianella species
- Plant biotechnology
Skills and techniques
- Chemical characterization of medicinal plants using analytical techniques such as UV/VIS and HPLC
- Isolation of the biologically active compounds from medicinal plants (polyphenolic compounds)
- Analysis of secondary metabolites from plants cultured in vitro (phenolic acids, flavonoids, xanthones, iridoids)
Participation in projects
- 2006-2010. The role of redox active substances in the maintenance of homeostasis (143034B), supported by Ministry of Science and Environmental Protection, Republic of Serbia.
- 2006-2010. Biomedical investigations and development of some new psychotropic substances (143032), supported by Ministry of Science and Environmental Protection, Republic of Serbia.
- 2006-2010. The regulation of morphogenetic processes and secondary metabolism and genetic transformations of plants under in vitro conditions (143026В), supported by the Ministry of Science, Republic of Serbia.
- 2011-2019. Biotechnology in vitro – crop, medicinal and endangered plant species (173015), supported by the Ministry of Education, Science and Technological Development, Republic of Serbia .
- 2011- 2019. Biological mechanisms, nutritional intake and status of polyunsaturated fatty acids and folate: improving nutrition in Serbia (III41030), Innovation project financed by Ministry of Education, Science and Technological Development
- 2008–2010. Bilateral project between Slovenia and Serbia: Comparison of different model systems of antioxidant activity of plant extracts.
- 2018-2019. Bilateral project between Slovenia and Serbia: In vitro propagation and conservation of endangered Gentiana and Gentianella species for sustainable supply of planting materials and bioactive secondary metabolites.
Biodiversity is the variety and variability of life on Earth. It encompasses diversity at the genetic, taxonomic and ecosystem levels. Biodiversity is important in both natural and artificial ecosystems. Today, biodiversity is threatened by habitat loss and fragmentation, unsustainable resource use, invasive species, pollution and global climate change.
Biotechnology is defined as the use of biological processes and systems (living organisms or their parts) to develop or modify different processes or products useful to humans and includes analysis of risks of its implementation (biosafety).
Physiology and molecular biology of plants studies the mechanisms underlying plant growth and development, plant morphogenesis in vitro (organogenesis, somatic embryogenesis, androgenesis), synthesis and accumulation of specialised metabolites, plant responses to different types of stressors, as well as allelopathic relationships between plants.
Natural products are complex chemical compounds synthesised by living organisms through biochemical processes, with a specific physiological or ecological function. Researchers at the Institute study the chemical characterization and isolation of natural products, metabolic engineering, as well as the assessment of the possibility of their application in industry (as medicaments, dietary supplements and functional food, biopesticides).
Dr. Dejan Stojković, born on May 6, 1986 in Vranje, Serbia, is an Associate Research Professor at the Institute for Biological Research "Siniša Stanković" – National Institute of the Republic of Serbia (IBISS), University of Belgrade. Dr. Stojković is a renowned and worldwide recognized expert in the fields of biological activity of natural products, ethnopharmacology, and natural product chemistry. His research focuses on identifying the biological activity and ethnopharmacological use of natural products, particularly those with therapeutic potential.
With a Ph.D. in Biological Sciences, Dr. Stojković boasts a prolific research career evidenced by 112 journal publications and an impressive citation count of 4256 on Google Scholar. His substantial h-index of 31 from SCOPUS reflects his considerable impact in the scientific community. Dr. Stojković plays a pivotal role as the leader of the laboratory for cell culture within the Department of Plant Physiology (IBISS). His international collaborations extend to institutions in Portugal, Greece, and Turkey, with notable visits to Portugal, France, China, and the Netherlands, demonstrate a commitment to global collaborative research. As the principal investigator of three projects, Dr. Stojković exhibits strong leadership and project management skills. His dedication to mentoring junior researchers is evident in successful supervision of current Ph.D. candidates, showcasing his commitment to nurturing the next generation of scientists. As a meticulous reviewer for prestigious journals, he actively contributes to maintaining the quality of scientific publications. He is serving as an associate editor in scientific journals (Frontiers in Pharmacology and Heliyon).
Biotechnology is defined as the use of biological processes and systems (living organisms or their parts) to develop or modify different processes or products useful to humans and includes analysis of risks of its implementation (biosafety).
Ethnobotany deals with research into specific aspects of the cultural and biological heritage of a particular region and includes research into the ways in which native plants are used in traditional and veterinary medicine, nutrition, and the production of various local products. This research contributes to the protection of biodiversity, sustainable development, and the efficient management of resources.
Nutrition is the process by which the body uses food to produce energy and sustain life. The science of nutrition studies the role of nutrients and other food components in the growth, reproduction, health and disease of the organism. Food ingredients with medicinal properties are called nutriceuticals and can be used to treat or prevent disease. There are more and more alternative sources of food, such as edible insects, which should limit the negative impact of food production on the environment.
Mycology is the study of fungi that investigate their genetics, growth, structure, and interactions with other organisms in an ecosystem. The areas of mycological research at the Institute include medicinal mycology, phytopathology, description of new species and their potential application in biotechnology and industry.
Microbiology studies the structure, function, genetics, and ecology of microorganisms, including bacteria, viruses, fungi, and protozoa. Within the Institute, important areas of microbiological research include medical microbiology, environmental microbiology and industrial microbiology.
Natural products are complex chemical compounds synthesised by living organisms through biochemical processes, with a specific physiological or ecological function. Researchers at the Institute study the chemical characterization and isolation of natural products, metabolic engineering, as well as the assessment of the possibility of their application in industry (as medicaments, dietary supplements and functional food, biopesticides).
Dr Danijela Paunović completed her undergraduate studies in the Molecular Biology and Physiology study program of the Faculty of Biology of the University of Belgrade in 2012 and her doctorate in the Physiology and Molecular Biology of Plants module at the same faculty in 2022. She is one of the winners of the "Goran Ljubijankić" Foundation Award for the year 2022, awarded for the best doctoral and master's theses in the field of molecular biology, for the dissertation entitled " Identification of AGP genes in centaury (Centaurium erythraea, Gentianaceae) and monitoring of their expression in response to tissue mechanical wounding in vitro". She is engaged in scientific and research work in the field of plant molecular biology and bioinformatics. So far, she has been involved in the identification of gene sequences for arabinogalactan proteins (AGP) by developing a new methodology to identify HRGP and AGP sequences using machine learning techniques, as well as monitoring gene expression at different stages of somatic embryogenesis. She also studies the response of plants to different types of stress, such as mechanical wounding, as well as the response of transformed and non-transformed plants to salt stress. She is a member of the Serbian Biological Society (SBD) and the Society for Plant Physiology of Serbia (DFBS).
Biotechnology is defined as the use of biological processes and systems (living organisms or their parts) to develop or modify different processes or products useful to humans and includes analysis of risks of its implementation (biosafety).
Physiology and molecular biology of plants studies the mechanisms underlying plant growth and development, plant morphogenesis in vitro (organogenesis, somatic embryogenesis, androgenesis), synthesis and accumulation of specialised metabolites, plant responses to different types of stressors, as well as allelopathic relationships between plants.
Dr. Danijela Mišić is the Principal Research Fellow at the Dpt. of Plant Physiology of the IBISS, and is an employee of the Institute since 2001. After she graduated at the Faculty of Biology, University of Belgrade, she earned the MSc (2003) and PhD (2009) degrees by the same faculty. Danijela was a a postdoctorate fellow at the Wageningen University, The Netherlands (2011-2012), a fellow of "Norman Borlaug Fellowship" sponsored by the U.S. Department of State (USDA) (2005), and a PIFI fellow of the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) for 2019 and 2024. Dr. Danijela Mišić has a long record of participations in national and international projects, and has a successful collaboration with respectable researchers from Serbia and worldwide (e.g. Greece, USA, China, Italy, Iran, Bulgaria, France, The Netherlands, Taiwan, Nepal, Bosnia and Herzegovina). Danijela is a member of the multidisciplinary research group comprising 17 permanent members and working in the area of plant sciences. She has experience as a project PI and is currently a leader of the project NEPETOME (Science Fund of the Republic of Serbia, Program Ideas, 2022-2025).
Danijela is an active member of the Serbian Plant Physiology Society (SPPS), where she served as the president (2017-2022), and a member of the Steering Committee (2013-1017; 2022-), and is a member of the International Association for Plant Biotechnology (IAPB), and the Federation of European Societies of Plant Biology (FESPB). She is engaged within the Center of Excellence for Interdisciplinary Research in Biology at the IBISS (2020-2024), and is a member of the IBISS scientific council (2013-to date). Danijela served as a reviewer for more than 20 SCI journals and several bilateral projects. She was engaged as a mentor of 3 PhD and 1 MSc theses. Danijela was also engaged as an illustrator of a few university books.
Biodiversity is the variety and variability of life on Earth. It encompasses diversity at the genetic, taxonomic and ecosystem levels. Biodiversity is important in both natural and artificial ecosystems. Today, biodiversity is threatened by habitat loss and fragmentation, unsustainable resource use, invasive species, pollution and global climate change.
Biotechnology is defined as the use of biological processes and systems (living organisms or their parts) to develop or modify different processes or products useful to humans and includes analysis of risks of its implementation (biosafety).
Ecophysiology studies the physiological processes in living beings that are a response to changes in the external environment and that are fundamental to understanding the mechanisms and interactions that underlie the adaptive strategies of organisms. The effect of climate change, the presence of various pollutants, the availability of nutrients, and habitat degradation are some of those influences that are studied.
Physiology and molecular biology of plants studies the mechanisms underlying plant growth and development, plant morphogenesis in vitro (organogenesis, somatic embryogenesis, androgenesis), synthesis and accumulation of specialised metabolites, plant responses to different types of stressors, as well as allelopathic relationships between plants.
Conservation biology aims to conserve biodiversity on Earth and is concerned with the long-term sustainability of ecosystems. With an interdisciplinary approach, conservation biology addresses conservation problems at the level of species, communities, and ecosystems that are directly or indirectly disturbed by human activities or other impacts.
Population genetics studies genetic composition - distribution and change in frequency of alleles over time, within and between populations. It uses mathematical models of allele frequency dynamics, makes predictions about the likely patterns of genetic variation in actual populations, and tests the predictions against empirical data.
Natural products are complex chemical compounds synthesised by living organisms through biochemical processes, with a specific physiological or ecological function. Researchers at the Institute study the chemical characterization and isolation of natural products, metabolic engineering, as well as the assessment of the possibility of their application in industry (as medicaments, dietary supplements and functional food, biopesticides).
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