Expert service for preparation of part of reports on implementation of Habitat Directive in 2019-2024 in Republic of LithuaniaProject leader: Dr. Laima Baltrūnaitė 
 Division: Laboratory of Mammalian Ecology 
 Contracted by: State Service for Protected Areas under the Ministry of Environment 
Planktono bendrijų atsakas į GONYostomum semen įsikūrimą ir kitus biotinius, abiotinius veiksnius (BEGONY)
Geo-environment and its resources in conditions of climate change and anthropogenic pressureProjekto vadovai: prof. habil. dr. Saulius Šliaupa
Molecular fundamentals of wildlife biodiversity and ecologyProjekto vadovai: habil. dr. Gediminas Valkiūnas
Research into functions, responses and adaptations of biological systems and application prospectsProjekto vadovai: prof. dr. Kęstutis Arbačiauskas
CA23111 Searching for nanostructured or pore-forming peptides for therapyManagement Committee member:  Dr. Iglė Vepštaitė-Monstavičė 
 Division: Laboratory of Genetics 
 Source of funding: COST 
Inhibition of yeast biofilm formation in laboratory models and real food systemsProject leader: dr. Ramunė Stanevičienė 
 Student: Beata Chosidaitė 
 Division: Laboratory of Genetics 
 Source of funding: Research Council of Lithuania 
Study of the Lithuanian population of the dark European honey bee  Apis mellifera mellifera Project coordinator in Lithuania: Dr. Laima Blažytė-Čereškienė 
 Division: Laboratory of Chemical and Behavioural Ecology 
 Source of funding: European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development and Lithuanian state budget 
Comparison of pollen spectra collected by two subspecies of honey bee (Apis mellifera)Project coordinator in Lithuania: Dr. Laima Blažytė-Čereškienė 
 Division: Laboratory of Chemical and Behavioural Ecology 
 Source of funding: European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development and Lithuanian state budget 
Evaluation of the effectiveness of chemical agents against microscopic fungiProject leader: Dr. Algimantas Paškevičius 
 Division: Laboratory of Biodeterioration Research 
 Contracted by: UAB Juodeliai 
Service for preparation of wildlife monitoring programme in Tauragė District MunicipalityProject leader: Dr. Laima Baltrūnaitė 
 Division: Laboratory of Mammalian Ecology 
 Contracted by: Tauragė District Municipality 
Review of grassland vegetation in LithuaniaProject leader: Domas Uogintas 
 Student: Austėja Kalvaitytė 
 Division: Laboratory of Flora and Geobotany 
 Source of funding: Research Council of Lithuania 
Infestation of red fox (Vulpes Vulpes) with taenia spp.  and  mesocestoides spp. helminths in LithuaniaProject leader: Evelina Juozaitytė-Ngugu 
 Student: Paula Budrytė 
 Division: Laboratory of Molecular Ecology 
 Source of funding: Research Council of Lithuania 
Abiotic factors on enzymatic activity of soil microscopic fungiProject leader: Vita Raudonienė 
 Student: Rūta Bugytė 
 Division: Laboratory of Biodeterioration Research 
 Source of funding: Research Council of Lithuania 
 Sarcocystis  parasite studies in the muscles of domestic horses bred in LithuaniaProject leader: Eglė Rudaitytė-Lukošienė 
 Student: Mingailė Stanionytė 
 Division: Laboratory of Molecular Ecology 
 Source of funding: Research Council of Lithuania 
Change of valuable compounds in cyanobacterial biomass collected from blooming aquatic ecosystemsProject leader: Judita Koreivienė 
 Student: Karina Šmeliova 
 Division: Laboratory of Algology and Microbial Ecology 
 Source of funding: Research Council of Lithuania 
Detection of Sarcocystis  parasites in different internal organs, brain and muscle tissue of the common raven ( Corvus Corax )Project leader: Petras Prakas 
 Student: Arina Ivanova 
 Division: Laboratory of Molecular Ecology 
 Source of funding: Research Council of Lithuania 
Distribution and population status of glacial relict crustaceans in Lithuanian lakes: new methods and studiesProject leader: Kęstutis Arbačiauskas 
 Student: Viktorija Arcerytė 
 Division: Laboratory of Evolutionary Ecology of Hydrobionts 
 Source of funding: Research Council of Lithuania 
For food and feed: by-products of insect farmingProject leader: Gabrielė Bumbulytė-Žukevičienė 
 Student: arijus auškalnis 
 Division: Laboratory of Chemical and Behavioural Ecology 
 Source of funding: Research Council of Lithuania 
Indicator fungi species of biologically valuable grasslandsProject leader: Reda Iršėnaitė 
 Student: Alessandro Esposito 
 Division: Laboratory of mycology 
 Source of funding: Research Council of Lithuania 
Biological control – antagonistic activity of entomopathogens against phytopathogensProject leader: Dovilė Čepukoit 
 Student: Nomeda Kniuraitė 
 Division: Laboratory of plant pathology 
 Source of funding: Research Council of Lithuania 
Evaluation of growth parameters and phytosanitary status of a high-yielding poplar plantation in the first year of growthProject leader: Vaidotas Lygis 
 Student: Martynas Bucius 
 Division: Laboratory of plant pathology 
 Source of funding: Research Council of Lithuania 
Molecular testing of honey – authenticity and microbiological safetyProject leader: Živilė Strazdaitė-Žielienė 
 Student: Urtė Busilaitė 
 Division: Laboratory of Genetics 
 Source of funding: Research Council of Lithuania 
Freshwater crustaceans as indicators of environmental qualityProject leader: Laura Butrimavičienė 
 Student: Ieva Rinkevičiūtė 
 Division: Laboratory of Evolutionary Ecology of Hydrobionts 
 Source of funding: Research Council of Lithuania 
An integrative taxonomic approach to studying etiology of helminthoses in wild animals in Bulgaria and LithuaniaProject coordinator in Bulgaria: Assoc. prof. Mariana Panayotova-Pencheva Department of experimental parasitology Institute of Experimental Morphology, Pathology and Anthropology with Museum Bulgarian Academy of Sciences 
 Project coordinator in Lithuania: Dr. Virmantas Stunžėnas 
 P. B. Šivickis Laboratory of Parasitology 
 Source of funding: Academies of sciences of Lithuania and Bulgaria 
Response of crop plants to microbial biostimulant under herbicide treatmentProject leaders: Dr. Jurga Jankauskienė (Lithuania) and Dr. D. Todorova (Bulgaria) 
 Research division: Laboratory of Plant Physiology 
 Source of funding: The Lithuanian Academy Of Sciences and The Bulgarian Academy of Sciences 
Infochemicals for environment-friendly control of  Rhagoletis  fruit fliesProject leader: Dr. Raimonas  Mozūraitis 
 Division: Laboratory of Chemical and Behavioural Ecology 
 Source of funding: Research Council of Lithuania 
Integrated water management in Lithuania (LIFE22-IPE-LT-LIFE SIP Vanduo) 101104645Project leader: Dr. Tomas Virbickas 
 Division: Laboratory of Fish Ecology 
 Source of funding: European Commission 
Isolation, selection, identification and testing of microorganisms oxidizing heavy petroleum fractions (C28-C40) under simulated laboratory conditionsProject leader: Dr. Algimantas Paškevičius 
 Division: Laboratory of Biodeterioration Research 
 Contracted by: UAB GVT-LT 
Development and implementation of an environmentally friendly organic productProject leader: Dr. Algimantas Paškevičius 
 Division: Laboratory of Biodeterioration Research 
 Contracted by: UAB Dengta Innovation 
Evaluation of the fungicidal effect of biocidal products)Project leader: Dr. Algimantas Paškevičius 
 Division: Laboratory of Biodeterioration Research 
 Contracted by: UAB Jurby Water Tech 
Expert assessment  the toxicity of sleepers to microorganisms of biopreparation “GTC-GVT/2021”Project leader: Dr. Algimantas Paškevičius 
 Division: Laboratory of Biodeterioration Research 
 Contracted by: UAB GVT-LT 
Expert assessment of the toxicity of  a mixture of waste GR-1 and soil contaminated with petroleum products to microorganisms of biopreparation GTC-GVTProject leader: Dr. Algimantas Paškevičius 
 Division: Laboratory of Biodeterioration Research 
 Contracted by: UAB GVT-LT 
Expert assessment of the activation of microorganisms in soil by the biopreparation “GTC-GVT/2021”Project leader: Dr. Algimantas Paškevičius 
 Division: Laboratory of Biodeterioration Research 
 Contracted by: UAB GVT-LT 
Mycological evaluation of air and raw materials in the production premises of JSC “Varėnos pienelis”Project leader: Dr. Algimantas Paškevičius 
 Division: Laboratory of Biodeterioration Research 
 Contracted by: UAB Varėnos pienelis 
Expert assessment of biodegradation of materials of natural originProject leader: Dr. Algimantas Paškevičius 
 Division: Laboratory of Biodeterioration Research 
 Contracted by: MB F3.0 
Microbiology corrosion testing servicesProject leader: Dr. Algimantas Paškevičius 
 Division: Laboratory of Biodeterioration Research 
 Contracted by: UAB Amber Grid 
CA23124 – Social, biological and climatic impacts of salt agesManagement Committee member: Dr. Darja Dankina 
 Division: Laboratory of Bedrock Geology 
 Source of funding: COST Action 23124 
Experimental study of avian malaria co-infections in blood-sucking vectorsProject leader: Dr. Rita Žiegytė 
 Division: P. B. Šivickis Laboratory of Parasitology 
 Source of funding: Research Council of Lithuania 
Assessment of Risks to Aquatic Biota from Rare Earth Elements Released by Modern (and Military) TechnologiesProject leader: Dr. Levonas Manusadžianas 
 Division: Laboratory of Ecotoxicology 
 Source of funding: Research Council of Lithuania 
Modernizing and Optimizing Biomonitoring of Lithuania RiversProject leader: Dr. Nathan Jay Baker 
 Division: Laboratory of Evolutionary Ecology of Hydrobionts 
 Source of funding: Research Council of Lithuania 
Study on the feasibility of fish migration through the Kaunas A. Brazauskas hydropower plantProject leader: Justas Dainys 
 Division: Laboratory of Fish Ecology 
 Contracted by: JSC "Ignitis gamyba" 
Black soldier fly as a nutritional supplement for aging mice: impact on inflammation-related gene expressionProject leader: dr. Bazilė Ravoitytė 
 Student: Justina Alčauskaitė 
 Division: Laboratory of Genetics 
 Source of funding: Research Council of Lithuania 
Microcosmos of flower and honey bee drones and sustainable hive healthProject leader: Prof. Dr. Elena Servienė 
 Division: Laboratory of Genetics 
 Source of funding: Research Council of Lithuania 
Towards a better understanding of the diversity, phylogeny and life cycles of blood flukes in freshwater fishProject leader: Dr. Olena Kudlai 
 Postdoctoral fellow: Dr. James Omondi Outa 
 Division: P. B. Šivickis Laboratory of Parasitology 
 Source of funding: Programme of investment actions of European Union funds 
CA23116 Open Palaeoecological Data – analysing the past building foresight (PalaeOpen)Management Committee member: Dr. Miglė Stančikaitė 
 Management Committee member: Dr. Laura Gedminienė 
 Division: Laboratory of Quaternary Research 
 Source of funding: COST 
Pollinators et al. POLLINATOR StreETs as vitAL connections to maintain functional urban areasActivities Coordinator in Lithuania: Dr. Domas Uogintas 
 Division: Laboratory of Flora and Geobotany 
 Source of funding: This research is part of the project No. 2022/47/P/NZ8/01208 co-funded by the National Science Centre and the European Union’s Horizon 2020 research and innovation programme under the Marie Skłodowska-Curie grant agreement No. 945339 
CA23107 Network for Evidence Synthesis in The Agri-Food Sector (EU-NESA)Management Committee member: Dr. Deividas Valiūnas 
 Division: Laboratory of Plant Physiology 
 Source of funding: COST 
Preventing massive marine waters chemical pollution from the leaking wrecks and munition/ weapon dumps in the South Baltic (BaltWreck)Project leader: Dr. Milda Stankevičiūtė 
 Division: Laboratory of Ecotoxicology 
 Source of funding: The Interreg South Baltic Programme of the European Union's European Regional Development Fund  
Collaboration agreement on the data and information exchange between the infraFADA project, hosted by the Royal Belgian Institute of Natural Sciences (RBINS, Brussels, Belgium) and The Nature Research Centre (NRC, Vilnius, Lithuania) (infraFADA)Project leader: Prof. dr. (HP) Sigitas Podėnas 
 Division: Laboratory of Entomology 
 Contracted by: InfraFADA 
Selection of suitable colonies for the maintenance of the Lithuanian population of the European dark bee, Apis mellifera mellifera , and evaluation of newly arrived swarmsProject coordinator in Lithuania: Dr. Laima Blažytė-Čereškienė 
 Division: Laboratory of Chemical and Behavioural Ecology 
 Source of funding: European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development and Lithuanian state budget 
Unveiling the hidden threats of widespread blood parasitesProject leader: Habil. Dr. Gediminas Valkiūnas 
 Postdoctoral fellow: Dr. Alžbeta Šujanova 
 Division: P. B. Šivickis Laboratory of Parasitology 
 Source of funding: Programme of investment actions of European Union funds 
Monitoring of pesticides in pollen from honeybees (NKE2024) ID No. 2024-024Project coordinator in Lithuania: Dr. Laima Blažytė-Čereškienė 
 Division: Laboratory of Chemical and Behavioural Ecology 
 Source of funding: Nordic Council of Ministers 
Cosmogenic nuclide dating of the continental ice sheet inception in Lithuania („CosmoLith“)Project leader: Prof. Dr. Albertas Bitinas 
 Postdoctoral fellow: Dr. Michal Šujan 
 Division: Laboratory of Quaternary Research 
 Source of funding: NextGenerationEU of European Union funds  
Preparation of a joint project application on lake restoration in the Baltic states (LakeRest)Project leader: Dr. Laura Butrimavičienė 
 Division: Laboratory of Evolutionary Ecology of Hydrobionts 
 Funding program description: The EEA and Norway Grants 
DNA fragment analysis studiesProject leader: Dr. (HP) Dalius Butkauskas 
 Division: Laboratory of Molecular Ecology 
 Contracted by: UAB SYNLAB Lietuva 
Microbiological assessment of prototypes of products of biotechnological origin and search for measures to improve their qualityProject leader: Dr. Algimantas Paškevičius 
 Division: Laboratory of Biodeterioration Research 
 Source of funding: UAB Osan Holding Europe 
Microbiological assessment of prototypes of products of biotechnological origin and search for measures to improve their qualityProject leader: Dr. Algimantas Paškevičius 
 Division: Laboratory of Biodeterioration Research 
 Source of funding: UAB Dengta Innovation 
Searching for bacteria and antibiotic resistance genes in black soldier fly larvaeProject leader: dr. Bazilė Ravoitytė 
 Student: Guoda Varnelytė 
 Division: Laboratory of Genetics 
 Source of funding: Research Council of Lithuania 
Comparative analysis of biocontrol properties and volatile organic compounds composition of natural yeast isolatesProject leader: dr. Iglė Vepštaitė-Monstavičė 
 Student: Robertas Lisicinas 
 Division: Laboratory of Genetics 
 Source of funding: Research Council of Lithuania 
Application of in vitro model systems for the analysis of action mechanisms of essential oilsProject leader: dr. Živilė Strazdaitė-Žielienė 
 Student: Algirdas Valys 
 Division: Laboratory of Genetics 
 Source of funding: Research Council of Lithuania 
Remote Analysis of Organic Matter in Soil (NOMEDA) SystemProject leader: Dr. Laima Blažytė-Čereškienė 
 Division: Laboratory of Chemical and Behavioural Ecology 
 Source of funding: European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development and Lithuanian state budget 
Coexistence of native and non-native plant and tick species along roadsidesProject leader: Dr. Domas Uogintas 
 Division: Laboratory of Flora and Geobotany 
 Source of funding: Research Council of Lithuania 
Creating a Strategy for Assessing and Restoring War-affected Aquatic Ecosystems (RestoAqua, No G6085)Project leader: Dr. Danguolė Montvydienė 
 Division: Laboratory of Ecotoxicology 
 Source of funding: NATO Science for Peace and Security Programme (SPS MYP G6085) 
CA22108 Wildlife Malaria Network (WIMANET)Management Committee member: Dr. Vaidas Palinauskas 
 Division: P. B. Šivickis Laboratory of Parasitology 
 Source of funding: COST 
CA22105 BEekeeping products valorization and biomonitoring for the SAFEty of BEEs and HONEY (BeSafeBeeHoney)Project leader: Dr. Laima Blažytė-Čereškienė 
 Division: Laboratory of Chemical and Behavioural Ecology 
 Source of funding: COST 
CA22102 European Network In Chemical Ecology: translating the language of life into sustainability (E-NICHE)Project leader: Prof. Dr. Habil. Vincas Būda 
  Division: Laboratory of Chemical and Behavioural Ecology 
 Source of funding: COST 
Contract for procurement of services for analysis of unintentional introduction and ways of spread in Lithuania of invasive alien species of Union concerne and determination of priority entry routes, under implementation of Regulation (EU) of the European Parliament and Council No. 1143/2014Project leader: Dr. Zigmantas Gudžinskas 
 Division: Laboratory of Flora and Geobotany 
 Contracted by: Ministry of Environment of the Republic of Lithuania 
services for investigation of water bodies for more effective use of remote monitoring dataProject leader: Dr. Rita Linkevičienė 
 Division: Laboratory of Climate and Water Research 
 Contracted by: Environmental Protection Agency 
Contract for the use of budget funds for the maintenance and renewal of Nature Research Centre’s field collections of national genetic resources of plantsProject leader: Dr. Juozas Labokas 
 Division: Laboratory of Economic Botany 
 Contracted by: Ministry of Environment of the Republic of Lithuania 
Identification of potential genetic plots of medicinal and aromatic plants and assessment of their suitability for long-term storage in various ecosystemsProject leader: Dr. Juozas Labokas 
 Division: Laboratory of Economic Botany 
 Contracted by: Plants Gene Bank 
Assessment of spawning migration of introduced eels and presentation of recommendations for further actions in implementing the Lithuanian eel stocks management planaProject leader: Dr. Linas Ložys 
 Division: Laboratory of Fish Ecology 
 Contracted by: National Paying Agency under the Ministry of Agriculture of the Republic of Lithuania 
Services for assessment of the state of the eel population and the effectiveness of the eel management plan in Lithuania in 2018-2023Project leader: Dr. Linas Ložys 
 Division: Laboratory of Fish Ecology 
 Contracted by: Fisheries Service with the Ministry of Agriculture of the Republic of Lithuania 
Services for assessment of fish stocks in state inland water bodies in 2023-2025, for preparation of plans for the use and restoration of fish stocks in 2023-2028Project leader: Dr. Tomas Virbickas 
 Division: Laboratory of Fish Ecology 
 Contracted by: Ministry of Environment of the Republic ogf Lithuania 
Monitoring services for changes in the population of black flies in a Nemunas River sectionProject leader: Dr. Rasa Bernotienė 
 Division: Laboratory of Entomology 
 Contracted by: Druskininkai Municipality Administration 
Monitoring of juveniles and smolt of migratory salmonids (salmon, brown trout) and grayling and of their spawning grounds, as well as assessment of their state in eastern Lithuanian riversProject leader: Dr. Vytautas Kesminas 
 Division: Laboratory of Fish Ecology 
 Contracted by: Klaipėda University 
To prepare the “330kV EPL Vilnius-Neris statyba” ornithofauna monitoring programmeProject leader: Dr. Mindaugas Dagys 
 Division: Laboratory of Avian Ecology 
 Contracted by: A. Žilinskio ir KO, UAB 
Optimizing the cultivation media of biopreparation GVT-GTC/2021Project leader: Dr. Algimantas Paškevičius 
 Division: Laboratory of Biodeterioration Research 
 Source of funding: UAB GVT LT 
Evaluation of products produced by UAB „Varėnos pienelis“, mycological status of the technological process and prevention measuresProject leader: Dr. Algimantas Paškevičius 
 Division: Laboratory of Biodeterioration Research 
 Source of funding: UAB Varėnos pienelis 
Assessment of the spread of yeast in the production process and selection of prevention measuresProject leader: Dr. Algimantas Paškevičius 
 Division: Laboratory of Biodeterioration Research 
 Source of funding: UAB OMG Bubble tea 
Assessment of preventive measures for microscopic fungi dominating in the technological process of UAB “Varėnos pienelis”Project leader: Dr. Algimantas Paškevičius 
 Division: Laboratory of Biodeterioration Research 
 Source of funding: UAB Varėnos pienelis 
Real-time PCR application for the quantification of unicellular parasitic protozoa in water bodiesProject leader: Prof. Dr. Elena Servienė 
 Student: Modestas Petrauskas 
 Division: Laboratory of Genetics 
 Source of funding: Research Council of Lithuania 
Protein extracts of black soldier fly larvae: effect on microbial viabilityProject leader: dr. Bazilė Ravoitytė 
 Student: Guoda Varnelytė 
 Division: Laboratory of Genetics 
 Source of funding: Research Council of Lithuania 
Biocidal activity of yeasts distributed on the surface of rosehipsProject leader: dr. Iglė Vepštaitė-Monstavičė 
 Student: Robertas Lisicinas 
 Division: Laboratory of Genetics 
 Source of funding: Research Council of Lithuania 
Investigation of the action of plant hydrolates on the viability of microorganisms by qPCR and microbiological methodsProject leader: dr. Živilė Strazdaitė-Žielienė 
 Student: Algirdas Valys 
 Division: Laboratory of Genetics 
 Source of funding: Research Council of Lithuania 
Evaluation of antimicrobial efficacy of biomimetic structures and personalized implants for facial reconstructionProject leader: Prof. Dr. Elena Servienė 
 Division: Laboratory of Genetics 
 Source of funding: UAB „Ortho Baltic“ 
CA22158 Exploiting plant-microbiome networks and synthetic communities to improve crops fitnessManagement Committee member: Prof. Dr. Elena Servienė 
 Division: Laboratory of Genetics 
 Source of funding: COST 
New solutions based on natural processes for monitoring and control of insect pest Otiorhynchus armadillo Project leader: Prof. Dr. Habil. Vincas Būda 
 Division: Laboratory of Chemical and Behavioural Ecology 
 Source of funding: Research Council of Lithuania 
Search for suitable bee colonies for the maintenance of the Lithuanian population of the native dark bee Apis mellifera melliferaProject leader: Dr. Laima Blažytė-Čereškienė 
 Division: Laboratory of Chemical and Behavioural Ecology 
 Source of funding: European Agricultural Guarantee Fund and state budget of the Republic of Lithuania 
Lichen inventory in the most characteristic habitats of the Curonian Spit National ParkProject leader: Dr. Jurga Motiejūnaitė 
 Division: Laboratory of Mycology 
 Contracted by: Curonian Spit National Park Directorate 
Evaluation of the fungicidal effect of biocidal productsProject leader: Dr. Algimantas Paškevičius 
 Division: Laboratory of Biodeterioration Research 
 Source of funding: CJSC "Jurby Water Tech" 
The role of domestic and wild canids and felids in spreading of Sarcocystis parasitesProject leader: Dr. (HP) Dalius Butkauskas 
 Division: Laboratory of Molecular Ecology 
 Source of funding: Research Council of Lithuania 
Genetic and morphological studies of pathogenic Sarcocystis species found in wild animalsProject leader: Dr. Petras Prakas 
 Division: Laboratory of Molecular Ecology 
 Source of funding: Research Council of Lithuania 
Comprehensive analysis of microorganisms and Protozoan parasites in (Lithuanian) farmlands: water, soil, and feedProject leader: Dr. Juliana Lukša 
 Division: Laboratory of Genetics 
 Source of funding: Research Council of Lithuania 
Facilitated delivery of bioactive compounds: versatile toolkit for biomedical applicationsProject leader: Prof. Dr. Elena Servienė 
 Division: Laboratory of Genetics 
 Source of funding: Research Council of Lithuania 
New insights into the biology of haemosporidian parasitesProject leader: Dr. Habil. Gediminas Valkiūnas 
 Division: P. B. Šivickis Laboratory of Parasitology 
 Source of funding: Research Council of Lithuania 
Study of the protective potential of probiotics in combination with nanoparticles during long-term exposure to juvenile fish to assess possible risksProject leader: Dr. Nijolė Kazlauskienė 
 Division: Laboratory of Ecotoxicology
 Source of funding: MSCA4 Ukraine konsorciumo Europos sąjungos programų Horizon Europe 2020 ir Marie Skłodowska-Curie (MSCA) 
New approaches in determining the impacts of chemical pollution to protect the biodiversity of the Baltic Sea „Detect2Protect“Project coordinator: K. Lehtonen (Helsinki - Finland) 
 Project leader: Dr. Milda Stankevičiūtė 
  Division: Laboratory of Ecotoxicology 
 Source of funding: Research Council of Lithuania 
Chironomidae studies of Lithuanian lakes for modelling past temperature changeProject leader: Dr. Vaida Šeirienė 
 Division: Laboratory of Quaternary Research 
 Source of funding: Research Council of Lithuania 
Preparatory action for monitoring of environmental pollution using honey bees (INSIGNIA-EU)Project coordinator in Lithuania: Dr. Laima Blažytė-Čereškienė 
 Division: Laboratory of Chemical and Behavioural Ecology 
 Source of funding: European Union (Grant No 09.200200/2021/864096/SER/ ENV.D.2.) 
Calcium Electrochemotherapy For Inactivation of Drug-Resistant Wound Infections Causative MicroorganismsProject leader: Prof. Dr. Jurij Novickij 
 Division: Department of Electrical Engineering, Institute of Strong Magnetic Fields, VilniusTECH 
 Partner’s team leader: Dr. Algimantas Paškevičius 
 Division: Laboratory of Biodeterioration Research 
 Source of funding: Research Council of Lithuania 
Antimicrobial plant-derived shape memory photopolymersProject leader:  Prof. Dr. Jolita Ostrauskaitė 
 Division: Department of Polymer Chemistry and Technology, Kaunas University of Technology 
 Partner’s team leader: Dr. Danguolė Bridžiuvienė 
 Division: Laboratory of Biodeterioration Research 
 Source of founding: Research Council of Lithuania  
Optimisation of the growing media of biopreparation GVT-GTC/2021Project leader: Dr. Algimantas Paškevičius 
 Division: Laboratory of Biodeterioration Research 
 Contracted by: UAB GVT LT 
Studies on the assessment of the effect of water level fluctuations on fish and water bird populations in the Kaunas HPP reservoir and on assessment of fish population in the Kruonis PSP Upper ReservoirProject leader: Dr. Linas Ložys 
 Division: Laboratory of Fish Ecology 
 Contracted by: AB Ignitis Gamyba 
Assessment of significant impact of the planned economic activity of the Rail Baltica project railway infrastructure at the Kaunas railway node on NARUTA 2000 territories, in accordance with methodological guidelines for the application of Article 6, Parts 3 and 4 of the Habitats Directive 92/43/EECProject leader: Dr. Domas Uogintas 
 Division: Laboratory of Flora and Geobotany 
 Research Contracted by: UAB Infraplanas 
Preparation of tasks for the 33rd Lithuanian School Geology OlympiadProject leader: Dr. Gražina Skridlaitė 
 Division: Laboratory of Bedrock Geology 
 Source of funding: Lithuanian Students' Non-formal Education Centre 
Survey of attitudes towards large carnivores in Baltic countries 2022Project leader: Assoc. Prof. Dr. (HP) Linas Balčiauskas 
 Division: Laboratory of Mammalian Ecology 
Agricultural landscapes of Roman Period: agriculture and natural environment interactions in Lithuania in I-IV c.Project leader: Dr. Dalia Kisielienė 
 Postdoctoral fellow: Karolis Minkevičius 
 Division: Laboratory of Quaternary Research 
 Source of funding: Programme of investment actions of European Union funds 
How changes in biodiversity change biodiversity: long-term trends in freshwater invertebrates as vectors of haemosporidian parasitesProject leader: Dr. Vaidas Palinauskas 
 Postdoctoral fellow: Dr. Nathan Jay Baker 
 Division: P. B. Šivickis Laboratory of Parasitology 
 Source of funding: Programme of investment actions of European Union funds 
Evolutionary history of Ponto-Caspian amphipods: integrating molecules, morphology, rocks, and clocks (EPoCA)Project leader: Dr. Asta Audzijonytė 
 Fellow: Dr. Denis Copilaş-Ciocianu 
 Division: Laboratory of Evolutionary Ecology of Hydrobionts 
 Source of funding: Reseach Council of Lithuania 
The study of antiviral action of essential oils against yeast virusesProject leader: Dr. Živilė Strazdaitė-Žielienė 
 Student: Algirdas Valys 
 Division: Laboratory of Genetics 
 Source of funding: Research Council of Lithuania 
Black soldier fly oil – investigation of antibacterial and antifungal propertiesProject leader: Dr. Bazilė Ravoitytė 
 Student: Guoda Varnelytė 
 Division: Laboratory of Genetics 
 Source of funding: Research Council of Lithuania 
New antimicrobials for healthy and safe foodProject leader: Dr. Ramunė Stanevišienė 
 Division: Laboratory of Genetics 
 Source of funding: Research Council of Lithuania 
CA21134 Towards zer0 Pesticide AGRIculture: European Network for sustainability (T0P-AGRI-Network)Management  Committee member: Dr. Deividas Valiūnas 
 Division: Laboratory of Plant Pathology 
 Source of funding: COST 
The impact of cyanobacterial biomass as a biofertilizer on the growth and development processes of agricultural plantsProject leader: Dr. Jurga Jankauskienė 
 Student: Kornelija Buzytė 
 Division: Laboratory of Plant Physiology 
 Source of funding: Research Council of Lithuania 
Extension of EURISCO for Crop Wild Relatives (CWR) in situ data and preparation of pilot countries’ data sets (CWR in EURISCO)Project leader: Dr. Juozas Labokas 
 Division: Laboratory of Economic Botany 
 Contracted by: Bioversity International 
Microbiological assessment of fermented nettlesProject leader: Dr. Jurgita Švedienė 
 Division: Laboratory of Biodeterioration Research 
 Contracted by: MB Romturas 
Services of microbiological investigation of the environment of gas pipelines, from the samples taken from potentially corrosive soil areasProject leader: Dr. Algimantas Paškevičius 
 Division: Laboratory of Biodeterioration Research 
 Contracted by: UAB Amber Grid 
Assessment of the effectiveness of chemical measures against microscopic fungiProject leader: Dr. Algimantas Paškevičius 
 Division: Laboratory of Biodeterioration Research 
 Contracted by: UAB Juodeliai 
Petrographic analysis of construction aggregatesProject leader: Dr. Eglė Šinkūnė 
 Division: Laboratory of Quaternary Research 
 Contracted by: AB Ukmergės Gelžbetonis 
Services of assessment of the amount and biochemical composition of microalgae forming in the Curonian Lagoon, calculation of N, P, carbon and heavy metals in microalgae biomassProject leader: Dr. Ričardas Paškauskas 
 Laboratory of Algology and Microbial Ecology 
 Contracted by: AB Grigeo Klaipėda 
Microbiological assessment of various products of biotechnological origin and search for measures to improve their qualityProject leader: Dr. Algimantas Paškevičius 
 Division: Laboratory of Biodeterioration Research 
 Contracted by: UAB Sanasoil Biotech 
Assessment of the effect of biocidal product (wood antiseptic) “Asepas spalvotas” on fungi causing wood rotProject leader: Dr. Danguolė Bridžiuvienė 
 Division: Laboratory of Biodeterioration Research 
 Contracted by: UAB Retrorega 
Inventory and research of bees in the Nagliai and Grobštas nature reserves in the territory of the Curonian Spit National ParkProject leader: Dr. Rasa Bernotienė 
 Division: Laboratory of Entomology 
 Contracted by: Curonian Spit National Park Directorate 
Moss inventory and research in the entire territory of the Curonian Spit National ParkProject leader: Dr. Ilona Jukonienė 
 Division: Laboratory of Flora and Geobotany 
 Contracted by: Curonian Spit National Park Directorate 
Complex soil investigations of the Kukuliškės settlementProject leader: Dr. Miglė Stančikaitė 
 Division: Laboratory of Quaternary Research 
 Contracted by: Klaipėda University 
Identification of potential genetic reserve sites of medicinal and aromatic plants and assessment of their suitability for long-term conservation in southwest Lithuaniain northern LithuaniaProject leader: Dr. Juozas Labokas 
 Division: Laboratory of Economic Botany 
 Contracted by: State Forest Service 
Assessment of the effectiveness of sterlet stocking in the Middle Nemunas and preparation of recommendations for the development of further stocking activitiesProject leader: Dr. Vytautas Kesminas 
 Division: Laboratory of Fish Ecology 
 Contracted by: National Paying Agency under the Ministry of Agriculture of the Republic of Lithuania 
Assessment of the effectiveness of vendace and common whitefish stocking and preparation of recommendations for further restoration of these fish stocksProject leader: Dr. Linas Ložys 
 Division: Laboratory of Fish Ecology 
 Contracted by: National Paying Agency under the Ministry of Agriculture of the Republic of Lithuania 
Investigation of ichthyofauna and aquatic flora (macrophytes and phytobenthos)Project leader: Dr. Tomas Virbickas 
 Division: Laboratory of Fish Ecology 
 Contracted by: Environmental Protection Agency 
Maintenance and renewal of Nature Research Centre‘s field collections of national plant genetic resourcesProject leader: Dr. Juozas Labokas 
 Division: Laboratory of Economic Botany 
 Contracted by: Ministry of Environment of the Republic of Lithuania 
Determination of the dynamics of abundance and distribution of different water bird species wintering at sea in 2022/2023 and assessment of obtained resultsProject leader: Dr. Mindaugas Dagys 
 Division: Laboratory of Avian Ecology 
 Contracted by: Environmental Protection Agency 
Assessment of the status of the Baltic Sea environment in 2022 according to ichthyofauna indicatorsProject leader: Dr. Linas Ložys 
 Division: Laboratory of Fish Ecology 
 Contracted by: Environmental Protection Agency 
CITES expertise and consulting servicesProject leader: Dr. Zigmantas Gudžinskas 
 Division: Laboratory of Flora and Geobotany 
 Contracted by: Ministry of Environment of the Republic of Lithuania 
Risk assessment of tire fires and micro/nano-particles in the aquatic environmentProject leader: Dr. Tomas Makaras 
 Division: Laboratory of Ecotoxicology 
 Source of funding: Research Council of Lithuania 
Reviving fish parasitology in Lithuania: assessing the current helminth diversity in fish and the impact of non-native fish in Lithuanian freshwatersProject leader: Dr. Olena Kudlai 
 Division: P. B. Šivickis Laboratory of Parasitology 
 Source of funding: Research Council of Lithuania 
Šepeta. Marsh vegetation in the context of historical research and landscape changes (ŠEPETA)Project leader: Dr. Ilona Jukonienė 
 Division: Laboratory of Flora and Geobotany 
 Source of funding: Research Council of Lithuania 
Forgotten diversity in Lithuania: mushrooms and lichens – from cultural concept to data systems (ETNOMIKO)Project leader: Dr. Reda Iršėnaitė 
 Division: Laboratory of Mycology 
 Source of funding: Research Council of Lithuania 
Investigation of the impact of proline and γ-aminobutyric acid on plant tolerance to water deficitProject leader: Dr. Sigita Jurkonienė 
 Division: Laboratory of Plant Physiology 
 Source of funding: Research Council of Lithuania 
Molecular diagnostics and epidemiology of neglected avian blood parasitesProject leader: Dr. Rasa Bernotienė 
 Division: Laboratory of Entomology 
 Source of funding: Research Council of Lithuania 
Preparation of the coastal management programme for the recreational zone of the continental area of the seacoast of Klaipėda City MunicipalityProject leader: Dr. Gintautas Žilinskas 
 Division: Laboratory of Geoenvironmental Research 
 Contracted by: Klaipėda City Municipality Administration 
Dispersion of hazardous substances, pathogens and other stressors in a changing environment: environmental risk assessment and remediation (POLLUTION)Chief Executive: Prof. Dr. Habil. Jonas Mažeika
Monitoring and assessment of the status of migrating salmonid (salmon, brown trout) and grayling juveniles, smolts and spawning grounds in the rivers of eastern LithuaniaProject leader: Dr. Vytautas Kesminas 
 Division: Laboratory of Fish Ecology 
 Contracted by: Klaipėda University 
Exoerythrocytic development of little investigated avian hemoproteosisProject leader: Habil. Dr. Gediminas Valkiūnas 
 Postdoctoral fellow: Dr. Melanie Adele Tchoumbou 
 Division: P. B. Šivickis Laboratory of Parasitology 
 Source of funding: Programme of investment actions of European Union funds 
Natural anti-α-Gal antibodies and protection against avian malariaProject leader: Dr. Vaidas Palinauskas 
 Division: P. B. Šivickis Laboratory of Parasitology 
 Source of funding: Research Council of Lithuania 
Research on the state and dynamics of biodiversity and habitats, scientific basis for conservation and restoration (BIODIVERSITY)Chief Executive: Dr. (HP) Dalius Butkauskas
Monitoring of changes in the population of blackflies in a segment of the Nemunas RiverProject leader: Dr. Rasa Bernotienė 
 Division: Laboratory of Entomology 
 Contracted by: Druskininkai Municipality Administration 
The impacts of drivers induced by climate change and anthropogenic activities on the state and functioning of ecosystems, on services they provide and on sustainability of their resources (CLIMATE AND ECOSYSTEMS)Chief Executive: Assoc. Prof. Dr. Eduardas Budrys
Prevalence of nuclear DNA markers specific to Lithuanian native bees in colonies used for selectionProject leader: Assoc. Prof. Dr. Eduardas Budrys 
 Division: Laboratory of Chemical and Behavioural Ecology 
 Contracted by: National Paying Agency under the Ministry of Agriculture of the Republic of Lithuania 
Prevalence of nuclear DNA markers specific to Lithuanian native bees in colonies used for selectionProject leader: Dr. Rasa Čepulytė 
 Division: Laboratory of Chemical and Behavioural Ecology 
 Contracted by: European Agricultural Guarantee Fund and state budget of the Republic of Lithuania 
Search and assessment of ways of long-term maintenance of oil-oxidizing microorganisms (OOM) in biopreparation (GVT-GTC/2021)Project leader: Dr. Algimantas Paškevičius 
 Division: Laboratory of Biodeterioration Research 
 Contracted by: UAB GVT LT 
Morphometric assessment of selection efficiency in the emerging Lithuanian dark bee population and the search for new colonies to maintain itProject leader: Dr. Laima Blažytė-Čereškienė 
 Division: Laboratory of Chemical and Behavioural Ecology 
 Contracted by: European Agricultural Guarantee Fund and state budget of the Republic of Lithuania 
International COLOSS project “Monitoring of honey bee colony”Project coordinator in Lithuania: Dr. Laima Blažytė-Čereškienė 
 Division: Laboratory of Chemical and Behavioural Ecology 
 Source of funding: COLOSS 
CA20113 A sound proteome for a sound body: targeting proteolysis for proteome remodeling (ProteoCure)Management Committee member: Dr. Marija Žižytė-Eidetienė 
 Division: Laboratory of Plant Pathology 
 Source of funding: COST 
Studies on the assessment of the effect of water level fluctuations on fish and water bird populations in the Kaunas HPP reservoir and on assessment of fish population in the Kruonis PSP Upper ReservoirProject leader: Dr. Linas Ložys 
 Division: Laboratory of Fish Ecology 
 Contracted by: AB Ignitis Gamyba 
Fish rearing in recirculation systemsProject leader: Dr. Linas Ložys 
 Division: Laboratory of Fish Ecology 
 Contracted by: UAB Auksinis Ungurys 
Assessment of microbiological status of the drinking water and iron removal facility located in Lazdininkai village watering place, Kretinga districtProject leader: Dr. Algimantas Paškevičius 
 Division: Laboratory of Biodeterioration Research 
 Contracted by: UAB Kretingos Vandenys 
Investigation of mineral-petrographic composition of gravel fr. 0/45, 16/60, 60/100 and 100 samples from Papiškiai quarryProject leader: Prof. Dr. Petras Šinkūnas 
 Division: Laboratory of Quaternary Research 
 Contracted by: UAB Papiškių Karjerai 
Optimisation of the rearing reproductive system intended for mealworm and testing of nutritional formulationsProject leader: Dr. Dominykas Aleknavičius 
 Division: Laboratory of Chemical and Behavioural Ecology 
 Contracted by: Contracted by: UAB Divaks 
Investigation of mineral-petrographic composition of rubble  fr. 5/16 and sand fr. 0/2 samples from Šklėriai quarryProject leader: Prof. Dr. Petras Šinkūnas 
 Division: Laboratory of Queternary Research 
 Contracted by: UAB YIT Lietuva 
Development of functional fish feed additives from natural algal biomassProject leader: Prof. Dr. Nijolė Savickienė (Lithuanian University of Health Sciences) 
 Responsible coordinator at NRC: Dr. Jūratė Karosienė 
 Division: Laboratory of Algology and Microbial Ecology 
 Contracted by: Agency for Science, Innovation and Technology 
Monitoring and assessment of the status of migrating salmonid (salmon, brown trout) and grayling juveniles, smolts and spawning grounds in the rivers of eastern LithuaniaProject leader: Dr. Vytautas Kesminas 
 Division: Laboratory of Fish Ecology 
 Contracted by: Klaipėda University 
Macrobotanical analysis of samplesProject leader: Dr. Dalia Kisielienė 
 Division: Laboratory of Quaternary Research 
 Contracted by: Vilnius University 
Measure “Applied research programmes for beekeeping and apiculture products” of the 2020-2022 programme for support to the Lithuanian beekeeping sectorProject leader: Assoc. Prof. Dr. Eduardas Budrys 
 Division: Laboratory of Chemical and Behavioural Ecology 
 Contracted by: National Paying Agency under the Ministry of Agriculture of the Republic of Lithuania 
Analysis of unintentional introduction and ways of spread of invasive alien species of Union concern in Lithuania and determination of priority entry ways, for implementation of Regulation (EU) No 1143/2014 of the European Parliament and European CouncilProject leader: Dr. Zigmantas Gudžinskas 
 Division: Laboratory of Flora and Geobotany 
 Contracted by: Ministry of Environment of the Republic of Lithuania 
Maintenance and renewal of Nature Research Centre‘s field collections of national plant genetic resourcesProject leader: Dr. Juozas Labokas 
 Division: Laboratory of Economic Botany 
 Contracted by: Ministry of Environment of the Republic of Lithuania 
Investigation of fish stocks in the Curonian Lagoon and preparation of recommendations on the rational use of fish stocks and reduction of bycatch of protected fish in 2022-2024Project leader: Dr. Linas Ložys 
 Division: Laboratory of Fish Ecology 
 Contracted by: Ministry of Environment of the Republic of Lithuania 
CITES expertise and consulting servicesProject leader: Dr. Zigmantas Gudžinskas 
 Division: Laboratory of Flora and Geobotany 
 Contracted by: Ministry of Environment of the Republic of Lithuania 
Monitoring of investigations of the status and restoration of European eel population stocksProject leader: Dr. Linas Ložys 
 Division: Laboratory of Fish Ecology 
 Contracted by: Fisheries Service under the Ministry of Agriculture of the Republic of Lithuania 
CA20132	Urban tree guard – safeguarding European urban trees and forests through improved biosecurityProject leader: Dr. Daiva Burokienė 
 Division: Laboratory of Plant Pathology 
 Source of funding: COST 
Assessment of the species composition and ecological status of fish according to fish-based indices in Lake Mažasis GulbinasProject leader: Dr. Justas Dainys 
 Division: Laboratory of Fish Ecology 
 Contracted by: MB Scientia Practika 
Mechanisms of transmission of avian haemoproteosisProject leader: Dr. Carolina Romeiro Fernandes Chagas 
 Division: P. B. Šivickis Laboratory of Parasitology 
 Source of funding: Research Council of Lithuania 
Haplotyping of nuclear introns specific to the Lithuanian native bee populationProject leader: Assoc. Prof. Dr. Eduardas Budrys 
 Division: Laboratory of Chemical and Behavioural Ecology 
 Division: Division: Laboratory of Chemical and Behavioural Ecology 
 Source of funding: European Agricultural Guarantee Fund and state budget of the Republic of Lithuania 
Searching for potential sites for the conservation of Lithuanian native honeybeesProject leader: Dr. Laima Blažytė-Čereškienė 
 Division: Laboratory of Chemical and Behavioural Ecology 
 Contracted by: National Paying Agency under the Ministry of Agriculture of the Republic of Lithuania 
Investigation of petrographic composition of quarry gravel fr. 0/32Project leader: Dr. Petras Šinkūnas 
 Division: Laboratory of Quaternary Research 
 Contracted by: UAB Simuva 
Investigation of petrographic composition of sand fr. 0/4 mm sample and pebbles fr. 5/16 mm sampleProject leader: Prof. Dr. Petras Šinkūnas 
 Division: Laboratory of Quaternary Research 
 Contracted by: UAB Skaisgirio Skalda 
Investigation of petrographic composition of concrete aggregates fr. 0/2, 0/4, 2/8, 4/16 mmProject leader: Prof. Dr. Petras Šinkūnas 
 Division: Laboratory of Queternary Research 
 Contracted by: UAB Reston Construction 
Investigation of petrographic composition of rubble fr. 4/16, gravel fr. 0/16 and sand fr. 0/4 samplesProject leader: Prof. Dr. Petras Šinkūnas 
 Division: Laboratory of Quaternary Research 
 Contracted by: UAB Šilinė 
Monitoring of gypsum chemical denudation in the karst region of northern LithuaniaProject leader: Assoc. Prof. Dr. Julius Taminskas 
 Division: Laboratory of Climate and Water Research 
 Contracted by: Lithuanian Geological Survey under the Ministry of Environment of the Republic of Lithuania 
Implementation of the environmental monitoring programme of Klaipėda State Seaport in the 2nd quarter of 2021Project leader: Dr. Kęstutis Jokšas 
 Division: Laboratory of Geoenvironmental Research 
 Contracted by: Klaipėda State Seaport Authority 
Monitoring of the impact on environmental quality (in marine and coastal zones) within the  programme for environmental monitoring of AB ORLEN Lietuva Būtingė Oil Terminal in 2021–2025Project leader: Doc. Dr. Kęstutis Jokšas 
 Division: Laboratory of Geoenvironmental Research 
 Contracted by: AB ORLEN Lietuva 
Studies on the assessment of the effect of water level fluctuations on fish and water bird populations in the Kaunas HPP Reservoir and on assessment of fish population in the Kruonis PSP Upper ReservoirProject leader: Dr. Linas Ložys 
 Division: Laboratory of Fish Ecology 
 Contracted by: AB Ignitis Gamyba 
The effect of salinity and temperature of water on the behavior of perches (Perca fluviatilis)Project leader: Dr. Linas Ložys 
 Student: Miglė Krasauskaitė 
Formulation of criteria for the favourable conservation status of fish species of European Community importanceProject leader: Dr. Tomas Virbickas 
 Division: Laboratory of Fish Ecology 
 Contracted by: State Service for Protected Areas under the Ministry of Environment of the Republic of Lithuania 
Determination of the dynamics of abundance and distribution of different water bird species wintering at sea in 2020/2021 and assessment of obtained resultsProject leader: Dr. Mindaugas Dagys 
 Division: Laboratory of Avian Ecology 
 Contracted by: Environmental Protection Agency 
Further insights into pathogenesis of avian malariaProject leader: Dr. Habil. Gediminas Valkiūnas 
 Division: P. B. Šivickis Laboratory of Parasitology 
 Source of funding: Veterinärmedizinische Universität Wien (Vetmeduni Vienna)  
Insights into pathogenicity of leucocytozoonosesProject leader: Habil. Dr. Gediminas Valkiūnas 
 Postdoctoral fellow: Dr. Carolina R. F. Chagas 
 Division: P. B. Šivickis Laboratory of Parasitology 
 Source of funding: Programme of investment actions of European Union funds 
The effect of increasing cold on the dynamics of polyamine biosynthesis of winter oilseed rape and the scope of its control Project leader: Dr. Petras Prakas 
 Postdoctoral fellow: Dr. Elžbieta Jankovska-Bortkevič 
 Division: Laboratory of Molecular Ecology 
 Source of funding: Programme of investment actions of European Union funds 
Molecular diagnostics of Sarcocystis species parasitizing sheep and goatProject leader: (HP) Dr. Dalius Butkauskas 
 Postdoctoral fellow: Dr. Alina Marandykina-Prakienė 
 Division: Laboratory of Molecular Ecology 
 Source of funding: Programme of investment actions of European Union funds 
Monitoring of changes in the population of blackflies in a segment of the Nemunas RiverProject leader: Dr. Rasa Bernotienė 
 Division: Laboratory of Entomology 
 Contracted by: Druskininkai Municipality Administration 
Effects of parasite-pollution interactions on aquatic organismsProject leader: Dr. Milda Stankevičiūtė 
 Division: Laboratory of Ecotoxicology 
 Source of funding: Research Council of Lithuania 
Studies on the genotoxic and cytotoxic effects of microplastics of various polymers on salmonidsProject leader: Dr. Milda Stankevičiūtė 
 Student: Agnė Bučaitė 
Scientific research (determination of ecotoxicity of waste samples) servicesProject leader: Dr. Levonas Manusadžianas 
 Division: Laboratory of Ecotoxicology 
 Contracted by: Environmental Protection Agency 
Applied scientific research on the cultivation of mealwormProject leader: Dr. Dominykas Aleknavičius 
 Division: Laboratory of Chemical and Behavioural Ecology 
 Contracted by: Contracted by: UAB Divaks 
Measure “Applied research programmes for beekeeping and apiculture products” of the 2020-2022 programme for support to the Lithuanian beekeeping sectorProject leader: Dr. Laima Blažytė-Čereškienė 
 Division: Laboratory of Chemical and Behavioural Ecology 
 Contracted by: National Paying Agency under the Ministry of Agriculture of the Republic of Lithuania 
Nanosilver-enhanced graphene oxide inkProject leader: Prof. Dr. Elena Servienė 
 Division: Laboratory of Genetics 
 Source of funding: European Union structural funds 
System for virus spread control and extreme situation management during COVID-19 epidemicsProject leader: Prof. Dr. Elena Servienė 
 Division: Laboratory of Genetics 
 Source of funding: Research Council of Lithuania 
Ultraviolet light disinfection of salmonella-infected chicken productsProject leader: Prof. Dr. Elena Servienė 
 Division: Laboratory of Genetics 
 Contracted by: UAB Apertika 
Investigation of the assessment of reasonableness of typical requirements for meadow maintenanceProject leader: Dr. Valerijus Rašomavičius 
 Division: Laboratory of Flora and Geobotany 
 Contracted by: VšĮ Baltijos Aplinkos Forumas 
Identification of potential genetic reserve sites of medicinal and aromatic plants and assessment of their suitability for long-term conservation in southwest LithuaniaProject leader: Dr. Juozas Labokas 
 Division: Laboratory of Economic Botany 
 Contracted by: State Forest Service 
Microbiological assessment of production materialProject leader: Dr. Daiva Burokienė 
 Division: Laboratory of Plant Pathology 
 Contracted by: UAB NMF Porolon 
Assessment of phytosanitary status of spruce treesProject leader: Dr. Daiva Burokienė 
 Division: Laboratory of Plant Pathology 
 Contracted by: Nora Bernotienė 
Assessment of phytosanitary status of pine treesProject leader: Dr. Daiva Burokienė 
 Division: Laboratory of Plant Pathology 
 Contracted by: UAB Stebulė 
Investigation of viricidal effect of the surface of materialsProject leader: Dr. Daiva Burokienė 
 Division: Laboratory of Plant Pathology 
 Contracted by: UAB Inovacinė firma MKDS 
Investigation of microbiological contamination in samplesProject leader: Dr. Daiva Burokienė 
 Division: Laboratory of Plant Pathology 
 Contracted by: UAB Daumanai LT 
A feasibility study on collecting phytoplankton biomass in the aquatic area of the Curonian Lagoon, using floating devices and disposal of the collected biomass in bioreactors for agrotechnological needs or other purposes (FITOBIO)Project leader: Dr. Ričardas Paškauskas 
 Division: Laboratory of Algology and Microbial Ecology 
 Contracted by: Environmental Protection Agency 
Virus impact on cyanobacteria blooms in freshwater systemsProject leader: Dr. Sigitas Šulčius 
 Division: Laboratory of Algology and Microbial Ecology 
 Source of funding: Research Council of Lithuania 
Development of functional fish feed additives from natural algae massProjekto vadovai: prof. dr. Nijolė Savickienė , dr. Jūratė Karosienė
Headline for 2020: “Back to the roots”Project coordinator in Lithuania: Dr. Daiva Burokienė 
 Division: Laboratory of Plant Pathology 
 Source of funding: Nordic Council of Ministers 
Examination of fungal oxidases potential for lignin valorisationProject leader in Lithuania: Dr. Daiva Burokienė 
 Division: Laboratory of Plant Pathology 
 Project leader in Slovenia: Dr. Blaž Likozar 
 Source of funding: Slovenian Research Agency 
Mechanisms of the pathogenesis due to internal organ damage during avian haemosporidiosisProject leader: Dr. Gediminas Valkiūnas 
 Postdoctoral fellow: Dr. Carolina Hernández-Lara 
 Division: P. B. Šivickis Laboratory of Parasitology 
 Source of funding: Programme of investment actions of European Union funds 
Recommendations for fish farms on the use of preventive substances against fish diseases and parasites in fish farms, recommended amounts of substancesProject leader: Dr. Kęstutis Skrupskelis 
 Division: Laboratory of Fish Ecology 
 Contracted by: National Association of Aquaculture and Fish Products Producers 
Assessment of the status of forest key habitats No. 235205, 235207, 235209, 235103Project leader: Dr. Reda Iršėnaitė 
 Division: Laboratory of Mycology 
 Contracted by: UAB NEPCon LT 
Services of research and recommendations for the prevention of insect development in individual and collective food waste containersProject leader: Dr. Povilas Ivinskis 
Division: Laboratory of Entomology 
 Contracted by: UAB Alytus Regional Waste Management Centre 
Hydrometeorological investigation of the Rėkyva peat deposit and analysis of the impact on deposit environmentProject leader: Doc. Dr. Julius Taminskas 
  Division: Laboratory of Climate and Water Research 
 Contracted by: UAB Rėkyva 
Assessment of biological characteristics of fungus Thamnidium elegans and its suitability for meat agingProject leader: Dr. Danguolė Bridžiuvienė 
 Division: Laboratory of Biodeterioration Research 
 Contracted by: UAB Ardaina 
Investigation of petrographic composition of dolomite rubble from Krivaičiai dolomite quarryProject leader: Prof. Dr. Petras Šinkūnas 
 Division: Laboratory of Quaternary Research 
 Contracted by: UAB Skalduvos Gamyba 
DNA fragment analysis studiesProject leader: Dr. (HP) Dalius Butkauskas 
 Division: Laboratory of Molecular Ecology 
 Contracted by: UAB SYNLAB Lietuva 
Quantitative assessment of microbiological status of water samplesProject leader: Dr. Algimantas Paškevičius 
 Division: Laboratory of Biodeterioration Research 
 Contracted by: UAB Tavira 
Microbiological assessment of biodegradation of petroleum hydrocarbons (PH) by biopreparation GVT-AP/2020Project leader: Dr. Algimantas Paškevičius 
 Division: Laboratory of Biodeterioration Research 
 Contracted by: Public agency Ground Remediation Technologies 
Detection of plant damaging microorganismsProject leader: Dr. Daiva Burokienė 
 Division: Laboratory of Plant Pathology 
 Contracted by: UAB ART21 
Determination of the abundance of piscivorous and fish feed eating bird species (cormorants, Gray Heron, Great Egret, Mallard, Common Coot, Mute Swan, Whooper Swan, Sea Eagle, mergansers) and assessment of the damage caused by piscivorous birds to aquaculture production in September-OctoberProject leader: Dr. Vitas Stanevičius 
 Division: Laboratory of Avian Ecology 
 Contracted by: UAB Arvydai 
Determination of the abundance of piscivorous and fish feed eating bird species (cormorants, Gray Heron, Great Egret, Mallard, Common Coot, Mute Swan, Whooper Swan, Sea Eagle, mergansers) and assessment of the damage caused by piscivorous birds to aquaculture production in September-OctoberProject leader: Dr. Vitas Stanevičius 
 Division: Laboratory of Avian Ecology 
 Contracted by: UAB Bartžuvė 
Determination of the abundance of piscivorous and fish feed eating bird species (cormorants, Gray Heron, Great Egret, Mallard, Common Coot, Mute Swan, Whooper Swan, Sea Eagle, mergansers) and assessment of the damage caused by piscivorous birds to aquaculture production in September-OctoberProject leader: Dr. Vitas Stanevičius 
 Division: Laboratory of Avian Ecology 
 Contracted by: UAB Žemaitijos Žuvis 
Determination of the abundance of piscivorous and fish feed eating bird species (cormorants, Gray Heron, Great Egret, Mallard, Common Coot, Mute Swan, Whooper Swan, Sea Eagle, mergansers) and assessment of the damage caused by piscivorous birds to aquaculture production in September-OctoberProject leader: Dr. Vitas Stanevičius 
 Division: Laboratory of Avian Ecology 
 Contracted by: UAB Išlaužo žuvys 
Determination of the abundance of piscivorous and fish feed eating bird species (cormorants, Gray Heron, Great Egret, Mallard, Common Coot, Mute Swan, Whooper Swan, Sea Eagle, mergansers) and assessment of the damage caused by piscivorous birds to aquaculture production in September-OctoberProject leader: Dr. Vitas Stanevičius 
 Division: Laboratory of Avian Ecology 
 Contracted by: UAB Brivėtos Tvenkiniai 
Determination of the abundance of piscivorous and fish feed eating bird species (cormorants, Gray Heron, Great Egret, Mallard, Common Coot, Mute Swan, Whooper Swan, Sea Eagle, mergansers) and assessment of the damage caused by piscivorous birds to aquaculture production in September-OctoberProject leader: Dr. Vitas Stanevičius 
 Division: Laboratory of Avian Ecology 
 Contracted by: UAB Vasaknos 
Determination of the abundance of piscivorous and fish feed eating bird species (cormorants, Gray Heron, Great Egret, Mallard, Common Coot, Mute Swan, Whooper Swan, Sea Eagle, mergansers) and assessment of the damage caused by piscivorous birds to aquaculture production in September-OctoberProject leader: Dr. Vitas Stanevičius 
 Division: Laboratory of Avian Ecology 
 Contracted by: UAB Akvilegija 
Determination of the abundance of piscivorous and fish feed eating bird species (cormorants, Gray Heron, Great Egret, Mallard, Common Coot, Mute Swan, Whooper Swan, Sea Eagle, mergansers) and assessment of the damage caused by piscivorous birds to aquaculture production in September-OctoberProject leader: Dr. Vitas Stanevičius 
 Division: Laboratory of Avian Ecology 
 Contracted by: UAB Karpis 
Determination of the abundance of piscivorous and fish feed eating bird species (cormorants, Gray Heron, Great Egret, Mallard, Common Coot, Mute Swan, Whooper Swan, Sea Eagle, mergansers) and assessment of the damage caused by piscivorous birds to aquaculture production in September-OctoberProject leader: Dr. Vitas Stanevičius 
 Division: Laboratory of Avian Ecology 
 Contracted by: Environmental Protection Agency 
Assessment of microbiological state of premisesProject leader: Dr. Algimantas Paškevičius 
 Division: Laboratory of Biodeterioration Research 
 Contracted by: UAB Integrity PR 
Petrographic analysis of crushed gravel fr. 8/16 produced in Beržutė quarryProject leader: Prof. Dr. Petras Šinkūnas 
 Division: Laboratory of Queternary Research 
 Contracted by: AB Ukmergės Gelžbetonis 
Assessment of resistance to mould under conditions of increased humidityProject leader: Dr. Daiva Burokienė 
 Division: Laboratory of Plant Pathology 
 Contracted by: UAB Nagenus 
Monitoring and assessment of the status of migrating salmonid (salmon, brown trout) and grayling juveniles, smolts and spawning grounds in the rivers of eastern LithuaniaProject leader: Dr. Vytautas Kesminas 
 Division: Laboratory of Fish Ecology 
 Contracted by: Klaipėda University 
Identification of potential genetic plots of medicinal and aromatic plants and assessment of suitability for long-term storage in northwest LithuaniaProject leader: Dr. Juozas Labokas 
 Division: Laboratory of Economic Botany 
 Contracted by: Plants Gene Bank 
Preparation of the coastal management programme for the recreational zone of the continental area of the seacoast of Klaipėda city municipalityProject leader: Dr. Gintautas Žilinskas 
 Division: Laboratory of Geoenvironmental Research 
 Contracted by: Klaipėda City Municipality Administration 
Macrobotanical analysis of samplesProject leader: Dr. Dalia Kisielienė 
 Division: Laboratory of Quaternary Research 
 Contracted by: Vilnius University 
Observations of the intensity of smelt spawning migration, fish spring and autumnal migrations in the aquatic area of Klaipėda State Seaport during dredging activities in 2021-2022Project leader: Dr. Linas Ložys 
 Division: Laboratory of Fish Ecology 
 Contracted by: Klaipėda State Seaport Authority 
The possibility of assessing the hybridisation of Lithuanian native bees with introduced bees using intron sequencesProject leader: Assoc. Prof. Dr. Eduardas Budrys 
 Division: Laboratory of Chemical and Behavioural Ecology 
 Contracted by: National Paying Agency under the Ministry of Agriculture of the Republic of Lithuania 
Monitoring of the efficiency of Skirgiškiai fishway in the Žalesa River, sub-basin of small tributary rivers of the Neris River, installed by Environmental Protection Agency in 2014-2016Project leader: Dr. Saulius Stakėnas 
 Division: Laboratory of Fish Ecology 
 Contracted by: Environmental Protection Agency 
Inspection of the hydrological and botanical condition of Visdergiai peatland and assessment of possible damagesProject leader: Assoc. Prof. Dr. Julius Taminskas 
 Division: Laboratory of Climate and Water Research 
 Contracted by: Environmental Protection Department under the Ministry of Environment of the Republic of Lithuania 
Maintenance and renewal of Nature Research Centre‘s field collections of national plant genetic resourcesProject leader: Dr. Juozas Labokas 
 Division: Laboratory of Economic Botany 
 Contracted by: Ministry of Environment of the Republic of Lithuania 
Monitoring of changes in the population of blackflies in a segment of the Nemunas RiverProject leader: Dr. Rasa Bernotienė 
 Division: Laboratory of Entomology 
 Contracted by: Druskininkai Municipality Administration 
CA19144 European venom networkManagement Committee member: Assoc. Prof. Dr. Eduardas Budrys 
 Division: Laboratory of Chemical and Behavioural Ecology 
 Source of funding: COST  
Modeling the metamorphism parameters of crystalline rocks in Western LithuaniaProject leader: dr. Gražina Skridlaitė 
 Student: Jolanta Putnaitė 
Reduction of fish bycatch by lagoon anchored traps in the Curonian Lagoon fisheryProject leader: Dr. Linas Ložys 
 Division: Laboratory of Fish Ecology 
 Contracted by: National Paying Agency under the Ministry of Agriculture of the Republic of Lithuania 
Joint management of Latvian – Lithuanian transboundary river and lake water bodies (TRANSWAT)Project leader: Dr. Tomas Virbickas 
 Division: Laboratory of Fish Ecology 
 Source of funding: European Union/European Regional Development Fund 
Monitoring of investigations of the status and restoration of European eel population stocksProject leader: Dr. Linas Ložys 
 Division: Laboratory of Fish Ecology 
 Contracted by: Fisheries Service under the Ministry of Agriculture of the Republic of Lithuania 
Assessment of the efficiency of eel stocking by monitoring the survival, parasite infestation, growth rates, sex ratio of stocked eelsProject leader: Dr. Justas Dainys 
 Division: Laboratory of Fish Ecology 
 Contracted by: Fisheries Service under the Ministry of Agriculture of the Republic of Lithuania 
Preparation of recommendations for the programme of restoration of Atlantic sturgeon population in Lithuania in 2021-2025Project leader: Dr. Vytautas Kesminas 
 Division: Laboratory of Fish Ecology 
 Contracted by: National Paying Agency under the Ministry of Agriculture of the Republic of Lithuania 
Preparation of the feasibility study for the project of dredging the Nemunas delta branches (rivers)Project leader: Dr. Saulius Stakėnas 
 Division: Laboratory of Fish Ecology 
 Contracted by: National Paying Agency under the Ministry of Agriculture of the Republic of Lithuania 
Exoerythrocytic development of haemosporidian parasites in birds of preyProject leader: Dr. Mindaugas Dagys 
 Postdoctoral fellow: Dr. Mikas Ilgūnas 
 Division: Laboratory of Avian Ecology 
 Research Source of funding: Programme of investment actions of European Union funds 
Biodiversity assessment of the coastal waters of the Brazilian Atlantic forests: Abundance and genetic diversity of marine parasites and their fish host speciesProject leader: Dr. Olena Kudlai 
 Postdoctoral fellow: Dr. Camila Pantoja de Oliveira 
 Division: P. B. Šivickis Laboratory of Parasitology 
 Source of funding: Programme of investment actions of European Union funds 
Determination of vectors transmitting haemoproteid parasites of diurnal raptorsProject leader: Dr. Dovilė Bukauskaitė 
 Division: P. B. Šivickis Laboratory of Parasitology 
 Source of funding: Research Council of Lithuania 
Investigation of factors limiting the spread of avian haemosporidian infectionsProject leader: Dr. Rita Žiegytė 
 Division: P. B. Šivickis Laboratory of Parasitology 
 Source of funding: Research Council of Lithuania 
Investigation of molecular identification of Sarcocystis species in predator and water samplesProject leader: Dr. (HP) Dalius Butkauskas 
 Division: Laboratory of Molecular Ecology 
 Source of funding: Research Council of Lithuania 
Expert assessment of the current breeding status of carp and preparation of recommendations for the monitoring and programme of the development of new breeding lines adapted to local conditionsProject leader: Dr. (HP) Dalius Butkauskas 
 Division: Laboratory of Molecular Ecology 
 Contracted by: National Paying Agency under the Ministry of Agriculture of the Republic of Lithuania 
Ponto-Caspian amphipods in the Baltic region: niche changes and functional comparison with local species (AMPHIBALT)Project leader: Dr. Denis Copilaş-Ciocianu 
 Division: Laboratory of Evolutionary Ecology of Hydrobionts 
 Source of funding: Research Council of Lithuania 
DNA barcoding database of Ponto-Caspian Amphipoda: towards improvement of invasion management and biodiversity conservationProject leader: Dr. Asta Audzijonytė 
 Fellow: Dr. Denis Copilaş-Ciocianu 
 Division: Laboratory of Evolutionary Ecology of Hydrobionts 
 Source of funding: Programme of investment actions of European Union funds 
Development of bioassay-biomarker battery for the evaluation of pharmaceutical-impacted aqueous environmentProject leader: Dr. Levonas Manusadžianas 
 Division: Laboratory of Ecotoxicology 
 Source of funding: Research Council of Lithuania 
Fish as a model of nutritional ontogenesis for the study of nanoparticle transport by aquatic food chains in the context of climate changeProject leader: Dr. Nijolė Kazlauskienė 
 Division: Laboratory of Ecotoxicology 
 Source of funding: Research Council of Lithuania 
Framework for Organizational Decision-Making Process in Water Reuse for Smart Cities (SMART-WaterDomain)Project leader in Europe: Dr. S. Caucci (Vokietija) 
 Project leader in Lithuania: Dr. Nijolė Kazlauskienė 
 Division: Laboratory of Ecotoxicology 
 Source of funding: European Interest Group (EIG) CONCERT-Japan 
Genes affected by natural selection: evolutionary rate during speciation and use for identification of sibling speciesProject leader: Assoc. Prof. Dr. Eduardas Budrys 
 Division: Laboratory of Chemical and Behavioural Ecology 
 Source of funding: Research Council of Lithuania 
Does haemosporidian gametocyte viability change in different seasons in nature?Project leader: Prof. Habil. Dr. Vincas Būda 
 Postdoctoral fellow: Dr. Dovilė Bukauskaitė 
 Division: Laboratory of Chemical and Behavioural Ecology 
 Source of funding: Programme of investment actions of European Union funds 
Development of spectrometric technology and prototype methodology for preventive oyster quality assessment in situProject leader: Prof. Dr. Habil. Vincas Būda 
 Division: Laboratory of Chemical and Behavioural Ecology 
 Source of funding: European Union structural funds  
The search for repellent chemical compounds in the volatile metabolites secreted by microscopic fungi for the great milliseur (Tenebrio molitor L.)Project leader: Prof. Dr. Habil. Vincas Būda 
 Student: Gabrielė Bumbulytė 
Survey of microsporidial and viral infections in Lithuanian dark bee colonies used for breeding and selectionProject leader: Dr. Rasa Čepulytė 
 Division: Laboratory of Chemical and Behavioural Ecology 
 Contracted by: European Agricultural Guarantee Fund and state budget of the Republic of Lithuania 
Innovative bee hive protection and monitoring systemProject leader: Dr. Laima Blažytė-Čereškienė 
 Division: Laboratory of Chemical and Behavioural Ecology 
 Contracted by: National Paying Agency under the Ministry of Agriculture of the Republic of Lithuania 
Cricket cultivars for novel food: safety evaluation based on microbiota’s analysisProject leader: Prof. Dr. Elena Servienė 
 Postdoctoral fellow: Dr. Dominykas Aleknavičius 
 Division: Laboratory of Genetics 
 Source of funding: Programme of investment actions of European Union funds 
Screening of killer yeasts in water ecosystems and profiling of their antibacterial activityProject leader: Prof. Dr. Elena Servienė 
 Student: Lukas Dobrovolskis 
 Division: Laboratory of Genetics 
 Source of funding: European Union structural funds 
Investigation of Sarcocystis parasites in natural ecosystems and their identification by molecular methodsProject leader: Dr. Živilė Strazdaitė-Žielienė 
 Student: Agnė Baranauskaitė 
 Division: Laboratory of Genetics 
 Source of funding: European Union structural funds 
CITES expertise and consulting servicesProject leader: Dr. Zigmantas Gudžinskas 
 Division: Laboratory of Flora and Geobotany 
 Contracted by: Ministry of Environment of the Republic of Lithuania 
Assessment of the effect of fertilization on the aboveground biomass, composition of essential oil, amount and density of essential oil glands in Thymus × citriodorusProject leader: Dr. Kristina Ložienė 
 Postdoctoral fellow: Dr. Vaida Vaičiulytė 
 Division: Laboratory of Economic Botany 
Source of funding: Programme of investment actions of European Union funds 
The effect of tannin-accumulating plants of the Eric family on the causative agents of periodontitisProject leader: Dr. Vita Raudonienė 
 Student: Roberta Česokaitė 
Effects of light and dark conditions on the photophysiological response and production of leafy vegetables in indoor horticultureProject leader: Dr. Sigita Jurkonienė 
 Postdoctoral fellow: Dr. Viktorija Vaštakaitė-Kairienė 
 Division: Laboratory of Plant Physiology 
 Research Source of funding: Programme of investment actions of European Union funds 
Biological and physico-chemical variability in seasonal intensification of growth of macroalgal biomass in inland waters from different biogeographical zonesProject leader: Prof. Dr. Habil. Radoslaw Pankiewicz (Adam Mickiewicz University, Poznań , Poland) 
 Project leader in Lithuania: Dr. Jūratė Kasperovičienė 
 Division: Laboratory of Algology and Microbial Ecology 
 Source of funding: National Science Centre, Poland 
Determination of concentration of petroleum hydrocarbons (PH) in the biopreparation, in the suspension produced and in soil under treatmentProject leader: Dr. Algimantas Paškevičius 
 Division: Laboratory of Biodeterioration Research 
 Contracted by: Public agency Ground Remediation Technologies 
Investigation of petrographic composition of sand-gravel sample fr. 0/32 mm from Gelžė depositProject leader: Prof. Dr. Petras Šinkūnas 
 Division: Laboratory of Quaternary Research 
 Contracted by: AB Žemaitijos Keliai 
Investigation of petrographic composition of natural sand and gravel mixture fr. 0/16Project leader: Prof. Dr. Petras Šinkūnas 
 Division: Laboratory of Quaternary Research 
 Contracted by: UAB Skaisgirio Sklada 
Identification, preparation of applications and approval of sites to join the European in situ PGRFA conservation networkProject leader: Dr. Juozas Labokas 
 Division: Laboratory of Economic Botany 
 Contracted by: Bioversity International 
Possible influence of the hygienic behaviour of bees on the spread of viruses and microsporidia in bee coloniesProject leader: Dr. Laima Blažytė-Čereškienė 
 Division: Laboratory of Chemical and Behavioural Ecology 
 Source of funding: National Paying Agency under the Ministry of Agriculture of the Republic of Lithuania 
Breeding and moulting populations of Common Pochard Aythya ferina in LithuaniaProject leader: Dr. Saulius Švažas 
 Division: Laboratory of Avian Ecology 
 Contracted by: European Institute for the Management of Wild Birds and their Habitats (OMPO) 
Consolidating approaches to mitigate the ash dieback disease in the Baltic States and GermanyProject leader: Dr. Daiva Burokienė 
 Division: Laboratory of Plant Pathology 
 Contracted by: Baltic-German University Liaison Office 
Raman scattering spectrometric studies of white grape wineProject leader: Prof. Dr. Habil. Vincas Būda 
 Division: Laboratory of Chemical and Behavioural Ecology 
 Contracted by: UAB Spektrolabas 
Investigation on correlation of electronic nose signal with volatile organic compounds released in the process of decay of food products of plant originProject leader: Prof. Dr. Habil. Vincas Būda 
 Division: Laboratory of Chemical and Behavioural Ecology 
 Contracted by: UAB ARS lab 
Investigation of petrographic composition of sand fr. 0/4 mm sample from from Aleksandriškės depositProject leader: Prof. Dr. Petras Šinkūnas 
 Division: Laboratory of Queternary Research 
 Contracted by: UAB Metasta 
Investigation of petrographic composition of natural gravelProject leader: Prof. Dr. Petras Šinkūnas 
 Division: Laboratory of Queternary Research 
 Contracted by: UAB Silikato Karjeras 
Cultivation of microscopic fungi – biodestructors on various substratesProject leader: Dr. Jurgita Švedienė 
 Division: Laboratory of Biodeterioration Research 
 Contracted by: VšĮ Uljana Kim ir Ko 
Investigation of petrographic composition of sand and gravel from Piktožiai II sand and gravel depositProject leader: Prof. Dr. Petras Šinkūnas 
 Division: Laboratory of Queternary Research 
 Contracted by: UAB Lankresta 
Assessment of mycological condition of facades of renovated apartment buildings and selection of disinfectants to reduce contaminationProject leader: Dr. Algimantas Paškevičius 
 Division: Laboratory of Biodeterioration Research 
 Contracted by: UAB MEPCO 
Diagnosing microsporidia, Nosema apis and N. ceranae, and bee viruses in honey bees, Apis mellifera, by molecular methodsProject leader: Dr. Laima Blažytė-Čereškienė 
 Division: Laboratory of Chemical and Behavioural Ecology 
 Contracted by: Institute of Agriculture of the Lithuanian Research Centre for Agriculture and Forestry 
Measure “Applied research programmes for beekeeping and apiculture products” of the 2017-2019 programme for support to the Lithuanian beekeeping sectorProject leader: Dr. Laima Blažytė-Čereškienė 
 Division: Laboratory of Chemical and Behavioural Ecology 
 Contracted by: National Paying Agency under the Ministry of Agriculture of the Republic of Lithuania 
CITES expertise and consulting servicesProject leader: Dr. Jolanta Rimšaitė 
 Division: Laboratory of Entomology 
 Contracted by: Ministry of Environment of the Republic of Lithuania 
CA18201	An integrated approach to conservation of threatened plants for the 21st centuryManagement Committee member: Dr. Valerijus Rašomavičius 
 Division: Laboratory of Flora and Geobotany 
 Source of funding: COST 
Consumption of insect fed, its impact on growth, productivity and disease resistanceProject leader: Prof. Dr. (HP) Sigitas Podėnas 
 Division: Laboratory of Entomology 
 Contracted by: UAB Nirlita 
Services of assessment of the impact of water level fluctuations on fish and water bird populations in Kaunas HPP reservoirProject leader: Dr. Linas Ložys 
 Division: Laboratory of Fish Ecology 
 Contracted by: UAB Lietuvos Energijos Gamyba 
Assessment of the ability of synthetic auxin-like compounds to neutralise herbicide-induced stress in plantsProject leaders: Dr. Jurga Jankauskienė (Lithuania) and Dr. D. Todorova (Bulgaria) 
 Research division: Laboratory of Plant Physiology 
 Source of funding: The Lithuanian Academy Of Sciences and The Bulgarian Academy of Sciences 
Investigation of mineral-petrographic composition of natural sand and gravel mixture samples from Trakai I and Margis quarriesProject leader: Prof. Dr. Petras Šinkūnas 
 Division: Laboratory of Quaternary Research 
 Contracted by: UAB Žvyro Karjerai 
Petrographic composition study of sand and pebble samples from the Gelžiniai sand-gravel quarryProject leader: Dr. Petras Šinkūnas 
 Division: Laboratory of Quaternary Research 
 Contracted by: UAB Karjerų projektai 
Investigation of petrographic composition of gravel from Šventininkai depositProject leader: Dr. Petras Šinkūnas 
 Division: Laboratory of Quaternary Research 
 Contracted by: UAB Šventininkų karjeras 
Smilgių telkinio fr. 0/4 mm ir žvirgždo skaldos fr. 8/16 mm mėginių petrografinės sudėties tyrimasProject leader: Dr. Petras Šinkūnas 
 Division: Laboratory of Quaternary Research 
 Contracted by: AB Ukmergės gelžbetonis 
Investigation of petrographic composition of gravel from Poškai depositProject leader: Dr. Petras Šinkūnas 
 Division: Laboratory of Quaternary Research 
 Contracted by: UAB Poškų karjeras 
Hydrometeorological investigations of Rėkyva peat deposit and analysis of the impact on deposit environmentProject leader: Doc. Dr. Julius Taminskas 
  Division: Laboratory of Climate and Water Research 
 Contracted by: UAB Rėkyva 
Conceptual study of CO2 injection in Vilkyciai oil field aimed at application for exploiting the residual oil zoneProject leader: Prof. Dr. Habil. Saulius Šliaupa 
 Division: Laboratory of Bedrock Geology 
 Contracted by: University of Zagreb 
Environmental monitoring of Klaipėda State Seaport in 2019-2020Project leader: Dr. Kęstutis Jokšas 
 Division: Laboratory of Geoenvironmental Research 
 Contracted by: Klaipėda State Seaport Authority 
Identification of tritium in soil samplesProject leader: Prof. Dr. Habil. Jonas Mažeika 
 Division: Laboratory of Nuclear Geophysics and Radioecology 
 Contracted by: Latvian Environment, Geology and Meteorology Centre 
Hydrogeological modeling and analysis for the reconstruction of the INPP bituminised radioactive waste storage facility and its conversion into a repositoryProject leader: Prof. Dr. Habil. Jonas Mažeika 
 Division: Laboratory of Nuclear Geophysics and Radioecology 
 Contracted by: Lithuanian Energy Institute  
Updating of the documents for the strengthening of management of environmental protection (assessment of the status) of the Baltic Sea in LithuaniaProject leader: Dr. Linas Ložys 
 Division: Laboratory of Fish Ecology 
 Contracted by: Klaipėda University 
Investigation and assessment of the status of migratory fish populations in east Lithuanian rivers in 2019Project leader: Dr. Vytautas Kesminas 
 Division: Laboratory of Fish Ecology 
 Contracted by: Klaipėda University 
Implementation of the 2019 plan for the monitoring of fish and lamprey species of European Community importance, except for salmon for the conservation of which protected areas should be establisedProject leader: Dr. Tomas Virbickas 
 Division: Laboratory of Fish Ecology 
 Contracted by: Environmental Protection Agency 
Implementation of the 2015-2020 scientific and applied research project in agriculture, food industry and fisheries. Preparation of recommendations for the selection of fish tagging methods and methodology for evaluation of the efficiency of fish breedingProject leader: Dr. Linas Ložys 
 Division: Laboratory of Fish Ecology 
 Contracted by: National Paying Agency under the Ministry of Agriculture of the Republic of Lithuania 
Assessment of mortality of European eels (silver eel stage) during migration in the Lithuanian inland waters using acoustic and telemetric methods in 2019-2021Project leader: Dr. Justas Dainys 
 Division: Laboratory of Fish Ecology 
 Contracted by: Fisheries Service under the Ministry of Agriculture of the Republic of Lithuania 
Investigation of the Baltic Sea littoral ichthyofauna in 2019-2021 and assessment of ecological status according to fish-based indicatorsProject leader: Dr. Linas Ložys 
 Division: Laboratory of Fish Ecology 
 Contracted by: Environmental Protection Agency 
Assessment of fish stocks in state inland waters in 2019-2021Project leader: Dr. Tomas Virbickas 
 Division: Laboratory of Fish Ecology 
 Contracted by: Ministry of Environment of the Republic of Lithuania 
Inventory of fish species of European Community importance: lake mininow (Rhynchocypris percnurus), spined loach (Cobits taenia) and golden loach (Sabanejewia baltica)Project leader: Dr. Vytautas Rakauskas 
 Division: Laboratory of Fish Ecology 
 Contracted by: State Service for Protected Areas under the Ministry of Environment of the Republic of Lithuania 
Investigation of fish stocks in the Curonian Lagoon and provision of recommendations on the rational use of fish stocks and reduction of bycatch of protected fish in 2019-2021Project leader: Dr. Linas Ložys 
 Division: Laboratory of Fish Ecology 
 Contracted by: Ministry of Environment of the Republic of Lithuania 
CA18239 Conservation of freshwater mussels: a pan-European approachManagement Committee member: Dr. Virmantas Stunžėnas 
 Division: P. B. Šivickis Laboratory of Parasitology 
 Source of funding: COST 
Advanced models, citizen science and big data for sustainable food production and ecological services of inland aquatic ecosystemsProject leader: Dr. Asta Audzijonytė 
 Division: Laboratory of Evolutionary Ecology of Hydrobionts 
 Source of funding: European Regional Development fund (measure Nr. 01.2.2-LMT-K-718) 
Monitoring of changes in the population of blackflies in a segment of the Nemunas RiverProject leader: Dr. Rasa Bernotienė 
 Division: Laboratory of Entomology 
 Contracted by: Druskininkai Municipality Administration 
Innovative diagnostic systems and measures of endobiont Microlepidoptera for the modern consumerProject leader: Prof. Dr. Habil. Jonas Rimantas Stonis 
 Division: Laboratory of Entomology 
 Source of funding: Research Council of Lithuania  
Possible influence of hygienic bee behavior on the prevalence of viruses in bee coloniesProject leader: Dr. Laima Blažytė-Čereškienė 
 Student: Gabrielė Bumbulytė 
The search for repellent chemical compounds for the great milch (Tenebrio molitor) in the essential oils of mint (Mentha spicata), thyme (Thymus vulgaris)Project leader: Prof. Dr. Habil. Vincas Būda 
 Student: Gabrielė Bumbulytė 
Investigation of natural and synthetic repellents for the larvae of cereal pest mealwormProject leader: Prof. Dr. Habil. Vincas Būda 
 Division: Laboratory of Chemical and Behavioural Ecology 
 Contracted by: UAB ART 21 
Diagnosing microsporidia, Nosema apis and N. ceranae, and bee viruses in honey bees, Apis mellifera, by molecular methodsProject leader: Dr. Laima Blažytė-Čereškienė 
 Division: Laboratory of Chemical and Behavioural Ecology 
 Contracted by: Institute of Agriculture of the Lithuanian Research Centre for Agriculture and Forestry 
Inventory of fungi in the territory of the Žuvintas Biosphere ReserveProject leader: Dr. Reda Iršėnaitė 
 Division: Laboratory of Mycology 
 Contracted by: Žuvintas Biosphere Reserve Directorate 
CA18113 Understanding and exploiting the impacts of low pH on microorganismsManagement Committee member: Prof. Dr. Elena Servienė 
 Division: Laboratory of Genetics 
 Source of funding: COST 
Yeast diversity and prevalence in Lithuanian freshwaterProject leader: Prof. Dr. Elena Servienė 
 Student: Lukas Dobrovolskis 
 Division: Laboratory of Genetics 
 Source of funding: European Union structural funds 
Sources of botanical research at the turn of the 19th and 20th centuries. K. Szafnagel’s “Zapiski bryologiczne” and herbarium – research and publication (BRYZAKS)Project leader: Dr. Ilona Jukonienė 
 Division: Laboratory of Flora and Geobotany 
 Source of funding: Research Council of Lithuania 
Invazinių ir svetimžemių rūšių būklės tyrimai LietuvojeProjekto vadovai: dr. Valerijus Rašomavičius
On the inventory of plant species of European Community importanceProject leader: Dr. Valerijus Rašomavičius 
 Division: Laboratory of Flora and Geobotany 
 Contracted by: State Service for Protected Areas under the Ministry of Environment of the Republic of Lithuania 
Research on the status of invasive and alien species in LithuaniaProject leader: Dr. Valerijus Rašomavičius 
 Division: Laboratory of Flora and Geobotany 
 Contracted by: Environmental Projects Management Agency under the Ministry of Environment of the Republic of Lithuania 
Supplementation of the textual and illustrative material of the publication “Red-Data Book of Lithuania” with descriptions of 111 species with photos and maps according to the RE, NT, LC, DD, NA categories of the IUCN methodologyProject leader: Dr. Valerijus Rašomavičius 
 Division: Laboratory of Flora and Geobotany 
 Contracted by: Ministry of Environment of the Republic of Lithuania 
Assessment of suitability of potential genetic reserve sites of medicinal and aromatic plants for long-term conservation in central Lithuania in 2019Project leader: Dr. Juozas Labokas 
 Division: Laboratory of Economic Botany 
 Contracted by: Plants Gene Bank 
Maintenance and renewal of Nature Research Centre‘s field collections of national plant genetic resourcesProject leader: Dr. Juozas Labokas 
 Division: Laboratory of Economic Botany 
 Contracted by: Ministry of Environment of the Republic of Lithuania 
Kultūrinių augalų laukinių gentainių išsaugojimo in situ vietų nustatymas Europos maisto ir žemės ūkio paskirties augalų genetinių išteklių in situ tinklui sukurti, jų teikimo ir patvirtinimo tvarkos parengimas
Development of experimental technology for the production of bioplastic of plant origin (biocomposite)Project leader: Dr. Algimantas Paškevičius 
 Division: Laboratory of Biodeterioration Research 
 Contracted by: UAB HRE Group 
Assessment of the effect of biocidal products (wood antiseptics) “Asepas-1”, “Asepaas-2”, “Asepas-3”, “Vabas” and “AsepasPro” on fungi causing wood rot and mouldProject leader: Dr. Danguolė Bridžiuvienė 
 Division: Laboratory of Biodeterioration Research 
 Contracted by: UAB Retrorega 
Determination of the concentration of oil-oxidizing microorganisms (OOM) constituting the biopreparation, the concentration and species composition of OOM in the produced suspension, the concentration of OOM in natural soil before and after application of biopreparation suspensionProject leader: Dr. Algimantas Paškevičius 
 Division: Laboratory of Biodeterioration Research 
 Contracted by: Public agency Ground Remediation Technologies 
Identification of microorganisms in Phytophthora genus and molecular characterization of their populationsProject leader: Dr. Vaidotas Lygis 
 Division: Laboratory of Plant Pathology 
 Source of funding: Research Council of Lithuania 
Atstovo dalyvavimo komiteto „Maisto išteklių užtikrinimas, tvarus žemės ūkis, jūrų ir vidaus vandenų tyrimai, bioekonomika“ veikloje išlaidų apmokėjimasProjekto vadovai: dr. Ričardas Paškauskas
Does the hygienic behaviour of bees affect the spread of viruses and microsporidia in bee colonies?Project leader: Dr. Laima Blažytė-Čereškienė 
 Division: Laboratory of Chemical and Behavioural Ecology 
 Source of funding: European Agricultural Guarantee Fund and state budget of the Republic of Lithuania 
Determination of the composition of mineral material of sand-gravel fractionProject leader: Prof. Dr. Petras Šinkūnas 
 Division: Laboratory of Quaternary Research 
 Contracted by: Kaunas culture centre Tautos Namai 
Investigation of petrographic composition of pebbles from Miškiniai depositProject leader: Prof. Dr. Petras Šinkūnas 
 Division: Laboratory of Queternary Research 
 Contracted by: UAB Miškinių karjeras 
Investigation of volatile organic compounds released during spoilage and rotting processes of vegetables and fruits and response of metal oxide sensors to themProject leader: Dr. Laima Blažytė-Čereškienė 
 Division: Laboratory of Chemical and Behavioural Ecology 
 Contracted by: UAB ARS Lab 
Development of a model and methodology for comparing the results of DNA tests of disease-causing pathogens with hyperspectral dataProject leader: Dr. Laima Blažytė-Čereškienė 
 Division: Laboratory of Chemical and Behavioural Ecology 
 Contracted by: UAB ART 21 
Investigation of carpological soil samplesProject leader: Dr. Dalia Kisielienė 
 Division: Laboratory of Quaternary Research 
 Contracted by: Lithuanian Institute of History 
Development of innovative multifunctional biotextile with integrated additives of silicon dioxide and succinite and its impact analysisProject leader: Dr. (HP) Dalius Butkauskas 
 Division: Laboratory of Molecular Ecology 
 Contracted by: Agency for Science, Innovations and Technology  
Implementation of the 2015-2020 scientific and applied research project in agriculture, food industry and fisheries. Assessment of exploitation intensity of fish populations in the Baltic Sea littoral and, if needed, preparation of recommendations on the regulation of commercial fishing intensity in the Baltic Sea littoral watersProject leader: Dr. Linas Ložys 
 Division: Laboratory of Fish Ecology 
 Contracted by: National Paying Agency under the Ministry of Agriculture of the Republic of Lithuania 
Measure “Applied research programmes for beekeeping and apiculture products” of the 2017-2019 programme for support to the Lithuanian beekeeping sectorProject leader: Dr. Laima Blažytė-Čereškienė 
 Division: Laboratory of Chemical and Behavioural Ecology 
 Contracted by: National Paying Agency under the Ministry of Agriculture of the Republic of Lithuania 
Monitoring of changes in the population of blackflies in a segment of the Nemunas RiverProject leader: Dr. Rasa Bernotienė 
 Division: Laboratory of Entomology 
 Contracted by: Druskininkai Municipality Administration 
CITES expertise and consulting servicesProject leader: Dr. Povilas Ivinskis 
 Division: Laboratory of Entomology 
 Contracted by: Ministry of Environment of the Republic of Lithuania 
Monitoring of investigations of the status and restoration of European eel population stocksProject leader: Dr. Linas Ložys 
 Division: Laboratory of Fish Ecology 
 Contracted by: Fisheries Service under the Ministry of Agriculture of the Republic of Lithuania 
CA17128	Establishment of a pan-European network on the sustainable valorization of ligninManagement Committee member: Dr. Daiva Burokienė 
 Division: Laboratory of Plant Pathology 
 Source of funding: COST 
CA17122	Increasing understanding of alien species through citizen scienceManagement Committee member: Dr. Jurga Motiejūnaitė 
 Division: Laboratory of Mycology 
 Source of funding: COST 
CA18102	The European aquatic animal tracking networkManagement Committee member: Dr. Saulius Stakėnas 
 Division: Laboratory of Fish Ecology 
 Source of funding: COST 
Assessment of common vole (Microtus arvalis) distribution in commercial gardens and berry fields for registration of plant protection productsProject leader: Assoc. Prof. Dr. (HP) Linas Balčiauskas 
 Division: Laboratory of Mammalian Ecology 
 Contracted by: National Paying Agency under the Ministry of Agriculture of the Republic of Lithuania 
Investigations of groundwater quality and safety of the watering place at Ausieniškių village for the year 2018Project leader: Dr. Arūnas Jurevičius 
 Division: Laboratory of Climate and Water Research 
 Contracted by: AB Vievio Paukštynas  
New to science species of endobiotic organisms, which mine economically important food plants: research project attracting research partners from the United States and other foreign countriesProject leader: Prof. Dr. Habil. Jonas Rimantas Stonis 
  Division: Laboratory of Entomology 
Investigation of petrographic composition of sand-gravel mixture from Miškiniai quarryProject leader: Prof. Dr. Petras Šinkūnas 
 Division: Laboratory of Quaternary Research 
 Contracted by: UAB Miškinių karjeras 
Macrobotanical (plant macroremains) analysis of samples of cultural layers found during archaeological research in the Sapiegos residence park (Antakalnio St. 17, Vilnius) and Trakų Vokė manor homestead park (Žalioji Sq. 2A, Vilnius)Project leader: Dr. Dalia Kiselienė 
 Division: Laboratory of Quaternary Research 
 Contracted by: UAB Teisinga Orbita  
Bogušiškių telkinio smėlio mėginio mineralinės-petrografinės sudėties tyrimasProject leader: Prof. Dr. Petras Šinkūnas 
 Division: Laboratory of Quaternary Research 
 Contracted by: UAB Alkesta 
Petrographic study of two igneous rock samplesProject leader: Prof. Dr. Petras Šinkūnas 
 Division: Laboratory of Quaternary Research 
 Contracted by: UAB Papiškių Karjeras 
Petrographic study of three igneous rock samplesProject leader: Prof. Dr. Petras Šinkūnas 
 Division: Laboratory of Quaternary Research 
 Contracted by: AB Kauno Tiltai  
Determination of mineral-petrographic composition of sand and gravel of Rūsteikiai depositProject leader: Prof. Dr. Petras Šinkūnas 
 Division: Laboratory of Quaternary Research 
 Contracted by: UAB Keljeras 
Investigation of petrographic composition of two raw material samples from Miškiniai depositProject leader: Prof. Dr. Petras Šinkūnas 
 Division: Laboratory of Quaternary Research 
 Contracted by: UAB Miškinių Karjerai 
Granulometric analysis of 7 soil samplesProject leader: Dr. Petras Šinkūnas 
 Division: Laboratory of Quaternary Research 
 Contracted by: Lithuanian Institute of History 
Investigation of petrographic composition of gravel raw material of Pašiliai and Bajorai depositsProject leader: Prof. Dr. Petras Šinkūnas 
 Division: Laboratory of Quaternary Research 
 Contracted by: AB Eurovia Lietuva  
Hydrometeorological investigation of the Rėkyva peat deposit and analysis of the impact on deposit environment in 2018Project leader: Doc. Dr. Julius Taminskas 
  Division: Laboratory of Climate and Water Research 
 Contracted by: UAB Rėkyva 
Analysis of changes in the hydrographical network of Beržės streamProject leader: Doc. Dr. Julius Taminskas 
  Division: Laboratory of Climate and Water Research 
 Contracted by: UAB RetroPlast 
Climate change and anthropogenic impact on the Nemunas floods down the Neris mouth and flood areas of this segment (from the Nevėžis to the Klevinė mouth) according to runoff measurements and HEC-RAS modelProject leader: Doc. Dr. Julius Taminskas 
  Division: Laboratory of Climate and Water Research 
 Contracted by: UAB GB Projektai 
Monitoring of gypsum chemical denudation in the karst region of northern LithuaniaProject leader: Assoc. Prof. Dr. Julius Taminskas 
 Division: Laboratory of Climate and Water Research 
 Contracted by: Lithuanian Geological Survey under the Ministry of Environment of the Republic of Lithuania 
The influence of urban anthropogenic pollution on the structure of the water microbiota: metagenom analysisProject leader: Dr. Vesta Skrodenytė-Arbačiauskienė
Observations of the intensity of smelt spawning migration, fish spring and autumnal migrations in the aquatic area of Klaipėda State Seaport during dredging activities in 2018Project leader: Dr. Linas Ložys 
 Division: Laboratory of Fish Ecology 
 Contracted by: Klaipėda State Seaport Authority 
KHE tvenkinio vandens lygio svyravimų poveikio žuvų ir vandens paukščių populiacijoms įvertinimo paslaugosProjekto vadovai: dr. Linas Ložys
Investigation and assessment of the status of migratory fish populations in east Lithuanian rivers in 2018Project leader: Dr. Vytautas Kesminas 
 Division: Laboratory of Fish Ecology 
 Contracted by: Klaipėda University 
Implementation of the 2015-2020 scientific and applied research project in agriculture, food industry and fisheries. Preparation of recommendations for the selection of fish tagging methods and methodology for evaluation of the efficiency of fish breedingProject leader: Dr. Linas Ložys 
 Division: Laboratory of Fish Ecology 
 Contracted by: National Paying Agency under the Ministry of Agriculture of the Republic of Lithuania 
Investigation of the Baltic Sea littoral ichthyofauna in 2018 and assessment of ecological status according to fish-based indicatorsProject leader: Dr. Linas Ložys 
 Division: Laboratory of Fish Ecology 
 Contracted by: Environmental Protection Agency 
Immunity in Ecology and Evolution: ‘Hidden’ costs of disease, immune function and their consequences for Darwinian fitness (subcontracts with Lund University)Project leader: Dr. Habil. Gediminas Valkiūnas 
 Division: P. B. Šivickis Laboratory of Parasitology 
 Source of funding: ERC Advanced Grant, Horizon 2020 funding programme / H2020-EU.1.1. - EXCELLENT SCIENCE - European Research Council (ERC)  
Imunitetas ekologijoje ir evoliucija: ‘paslėptas’ ligos poveikis, imuniteto atsakas ir sukeltos pasekmės Darvininei būkleiSub-kontrakto vadovas: habil. dr. Gediminas Valkiūnas
The role of metabolites in the tritrophic plant-microorganism-phytophage ecointeractionProject leader: Dr. Raimondas Mozūraitis 
 Division: Laboratory of Chemical and Behavioural Ecology 
 Source of funding: Research Council of Lithuania 
Creation of methodology for the development of disease diagnosis sites with natural infection, artificial infection (inoculation) and controlled infectionProject leader: Dr. Laima Blažytė-Čereškienė 
 Division: Laboratory of Chemical and Behavioural Ecology 
 Contracted by: UAB ART 21 
Spectrometric studies of honey and of admixtures used in honey adulterationProject leader: Dr. Laima Blažytė-Čereškienė 
 Division: Laboratory of Chemical and Behavioural Ecology 
 Contracted by: UAB Spectrolabas 
Investigation of relationship between the reflected light properties of oats and their chemical and physiological propertiesProject leader: Dr. Laima Blažytė-Čereškienė 
 Division: Laboratory of Chemical and Behavioural Ecology 
 Contracted by: UAB ART 21 
Investigation of CO2 gas formation in stored grainsProject leader: Dr. Laima Blažytė-Čereškienė 
 Division: Laboratory of Chemical and Behavioural Ecology 
 Contracted by: UAB IT SISTEMOS 
Investigation of spectral characteristics of plants infected with Drechslera leaf spotProject leader: Dr. Laima Blažytė-Čereškienė 
 Division: Laboratory of Chemical and Behavioural Ecology 
 Contracted by: UAB BENCO Baltic Engineering Company 
Modulation of efficiency of nanostructured bacteriocinsProject leader: Dr. Juliana Lukša 
 Student: Milda Babonaitė 
 Division: Laboratory of Genetics 
 Source of funding: European Union structural funds 
Preparation of a report on the part of European Parliament and Council Regulation (EU) No 1143/2014 on the prevention and management of introduction and spread of invasive alien speciesProject leader: Dr. Zigmantas Gudžinskas 
 Division: Laboratory of Flora and Geobotany 
 Contracted by: Ministry of Environment of the Republic of Lithuania 
Search for anatomical markers for more effective selection of Thymus pulegioides by the quantitative composition of essential oilsProject leader: Dr. Kristina Ložienė
Assessment of the state of seed (genetic) reserve sites of medicinal and aromatic plants and collection of seed samples of target species in northern Lithuania in 2018Project leader: Dr. Juozas Labokas 
 Division: Laboratory of Economic Botany 
 Contracted by: Plants Gene Bank 
ES struktūrinių fondų finansuojamo projekto Nr. 05.5.1-APVA-V-018-01-0009 „Materialinės bazės atnaujinimas augalų genetinių išteklių išsaugojimui, atkūrimui, atnaujinimui, genetinio tapatumo nustatymui” (Koordinatorius – Augalų genų bankas) partneriai – GTC projektas APVAGEN
Assessment of the resistance of straw panels to mould fungi in conditions of increased humidity, according to the LST EN ISO 846:1999 standardProject leader: Dr. Danguolė Bridžiuvienė 
 Division: Laboratory of Biodeterioration Research 
 Contracted by: UAB Ilanga 
Isolation of fungi suitable for biocomposite production, creation and maintenance of a collectionProject leader: Dr. Algimantas Paškevičius 
 Division: Laboratory of Biodeterioration Research 
 Contracted by: UAB HRE Group 
Biological control of forest invasive pathogens to preserve biodiversity in European noble forest and woodland ecosystemsProject leader: Dr. Daiva Burokienė 
 Division: Laboratory of Plant Pathology 
 Source of funding: Research Council of Lithuania 
Algae – economy based ecological service of aquatic ecosystems (AlgaeService for LIFE)Project leader:  Dr. Judita Koreivienė 
 Division: Laboratory of Algology and Microbial Ecology 
 Source of funding: European Commission / LIFE17 ENV/CT/000407 
 Co-funding: Ministry of Environment of the Republic of Lithuania, National Fund for Environmental Protection and Water Management (Poland) 
Perception of European bison and primeval forest in the 18th-19th century: shared cultural and natural heritage of Poland and LithuaniaProject leader in Poland: Dr. Habil. Tomasz Samojlik 
 Project leader in Lithuania: Dr. Aurika Ričkienė 
 Division: Laboratory of Algology and Microbial Ecology 
 Source of funding: Research Council of Lithuania 
Chalara, current situationProject coordinator in Lithuania: Dr. Daiva Burokienė 
 Project coordinator in UK: Dr. Glyn Jones 
 Source of funding: EUPHRESCO (hosted by EPPO (European and Mediterranean Plant Protection Organization))
Cyanobacteria, viruses, protozoan and metazoan – understanding ecological interactions in communities of aquatic ecosystemsProject leader in Lithuania: Dr. Judita Koreivienė 
 Division: Laboratory of Algology and Microbial Ecology 
 Source of funding: Academies of sciences of Lithuania and Poland 
Molecules to aid taxonomy and elucidation of life histories of trematode pathogens of wildlife in Ndumo Game Reserve, northern KwaZulu Natal, South AfricaProject leader: Dr. Olena Kudlai 
 Division: P. B. Šivickis Laboratory of Parasitology  
Determination of composition of granite powder fr. 0/0.063Project leader: Prof. Dr. Petras Šinkūnas 
 Division: Laboratory of Quaternary Research 
 Contracted by: UAB Granitas 
Determination of antimicrobial properties of Argentum 20 paintProject leader: Dr. Algimantas Paškevičius 
 Division: Laboratory of Biodeterioration Research 
 Contracted by: UAB Tikkurila 
Investigation of groundwater quality and safetyProject leader: Dr. Arūnas Jurevičius 
 Division: Laboratory of Climate and Water Research 
 Contracted by: AB Vievio Paukštynas 
Preparation of methodologies, chemical tests of plant samplesProject leader: Dr. Virgilija Gavelienė 
 Division: Laboratory of Plant Physiology 
 Contracted by: KB Grūdų Centras 
Observations of the intensity of smelt spawning migration, fish spring and autumnal migrations in the aquatic area of Klaipėda State Seaport during dredging activities in 2017Project leader: Dr. Linas Ložys 
 Division: Laboratory of Fish Ecology 
 Contracted by: Klaipėda State Seaport Authority 
Preparation of sediment samples for palynological studiesProject leader: Dr. Vaida Šeirienė 
 Division: Laboratory of Quaternary Research 
 Contracted by: Lithuanian Geological Survey under the Ministry of Environment of the Republic of Lithuania 
Preparation of the coastal management programme for the recreational zone of the continental area of the seacoast of Klaipėda city municipalityProject leader: Dr. Gintautas Žilinskas 
 Division: Laboratory of Geoenvironmental Research 
 Contracted by: Klaipėda City Municipality Administration 
Proposal for assessment of Lithuanian protected animals, plants and fungi according to IUCN categories and preparation of species descriptionsProject leader: Dr. Valerijus Rašomavičius 
 Division: Laboratory of Flora and Geobotany 
 Contracted by: Ministry of Environment of the Republic of Lithuania 
Implementation of the 2015-2020 scientific and applied research project in agriculture, food industry and fisheries “Assessment of the possibilities of survival of the gene pool of the Lithuanian native bee Apis mellifera“Project leader: Dr. Laima Blažytė-Čereškienė 
 Division: Laboratory of Chemical and Behavioural Ecology 
 Contracted by: National Paying Agency under the Ministry of Agriculture of the Republic of Lithuania 
Implementation of the 2015-2020 scientific and applied research project in agriculture, food industry and fisheries “Preparation of recommendations for compensation for losses incurred due to the loss of opportunity to fish because of other persons’ activities”Project leader: Dr. Linas Ložys 
 Division: Laboratory of Fish Ecology 
 Contracted by: National Paying Agency under the Ministry of Agriculture of the Republic of Lithuania 
Monitoring of investigations of the status and restoration of European eel population stocksProject leader: Dr. Linas Ložys 
 Division: Laboratory of Fish Ecology 
 Contracted by: Fisheries Service under the Ministry of Agriculture of the Republic of Lithuania 
Analysis of the trace element lithium in water samplesProject leader: Dr. Arūnas Jurevičius 
 Division: Laboratory of Climate and Water Research 
 Contracted by: Lithuanian University of Health Sciences 
Magnetic susceptibility measurementsProject leader: Dr. Valentas Katinas 
 Division: Laboratory of Bedrock Geology 
 Contracted by: Lithuanian Institute of History 
Structure of small mammal parasite communities and intestinal microbiota and their regulationProject leader: Dr. Asta Križanauskienė 
 Division: Laboratory of Mammalian Ecology 
 Source of funding: Research Council of Lithuania 
Publishing of periodical scientific publications and its coordinationProject leader: Prof. Dr. Albertas Bitinas 
 Division: Laboratory of Quaternary Research 
 Source of funding: European Union structural funds 
Holocene paleoenvironmental reconstruction and studies of climate dynamics: spatial and chronological contextProject leader: Dr. Miglė Stančikaitė 
 Division: Laboratory of Quaternary Research 
 Source of funding: Research Council of Lithuania 
The impact of solar radiation cycles and oceanic events on vegetation dynamics in the Postglacial PeriodProject leader: Dr. Miglė Stančikaitė 
 Postdoctoral fellow: Dr. Andrej Spiridonov 
 Division: Laboratory of Quaternary Research 
 Source of funding: Programme of investment actions of European Union funds 
Kvesų ir Rizgonių telkinių žvyro žaliavos petrografinės sudėties nustatymasProject leader: Prof. Dr. Petras Šinkūnas 
 Division: Laboratory of Queternary Research 
 Contracted by: UAB Rizgonys 
Petrographic analysis of crushed gravel fr. 8/16 produced in Beržutė quarryProject leader: Prof. Dr. Petras Šinkūnas 
 Division: Laboratory of Queternary Research 
 Contracted by: UAB Ukmergės Gelžbetonis 
Investigations of mineral-petrographic composition of mineral mixture fr. 0/2 from Baltromiškės gravel depositProject leader: Prof. Dr. Petras Šinkūnas 
 Division: Laboratory of Quaternary Research 
 Contracted by: AB Kauno Tiltai 
Investigation of petrographic composition of crushed dolomite samples fr. 5/8, 8/11, 11/16 from Krivaičiai dolomite quarryProject leader: Prof. Dr. Petras Šinkūnas 
 Division: Laboratory of Quaternary Research 
 Contracted by: UAB Skalduvos Gamyba 
Determination of petrographic composition of raw material of the gravel deposit located in Salupiai village, Dumsiai sub-municipality, Jonava district and operated by UAB Kauno KeliaiProject leader: Prof. Dr. Petras Šinkūnas 
 Division: Laboratory of Quaternary Research 
 Contracted by: AB Kauno Keliai 
Investigation of mineral-petrographic composition of raw material from Papiškiai gravel depositProject leader: Prof. Dr. Petras Šinkūnas 
 Division: Laboratory of Quaternary Research 
 Contracted by: UAB Papiškių Karjeras 
Hydrometeorological investigation of the Rėkyva peat deposit and analysis of the impact on deposit environmentProject leader: Doc. Dr. Julius Taminskas 
  Division: Laboratory of Climate and Water Research 
 Contracted by: AB Rėkyva 
Investigations of the impact of extensive farming on the ground and surface water systems of the karst region of north LithuaniaProject leader: Doc. Dr. Julius Taminskas 
  Division: Laboratory of Climate and Water Research 
 Contracted by: VšĮ Tatulos Programa 
Kuršių marių žuvų išteklių tyrimų ir rekomendacijų dėl žuvų išteklių racionalaus naudojimo ir saugomų žuvų šalutinio laimikio sumažinimo pateikimas 2016–2018 m.Projekto vadovai: dr. Linas Ložys
Assessment of fish stocks in state inland water bodies, preparation of plans for the use and restoration of fish stocks in 2017-2021Project leader: Dr. Tomas Virbickas 
 Division: Laboratory of Fish Ecology 
 Contracted by: Ministry of Environment of the Republic of Lithuania 
Services of assessment of the impact of Kaunas HPP reservoir water level fluctuations on fish and water bird populationsProject leader: Dr. Linas Ložys 
 Division: Laboratory of Fish Ecology 
 Contracted by: AB Lietuvos Energijos Gamyba 
Investigation of physico-chemical indicators, flora and fauna in Pasvalys city pond and in the Lėvuo River down of Pasvalis city pond in 2017-2018 and determination of the status of the water bodiesProject leader: Dr. Tomas Virbickas 
 Division: Laboratory of Fish Ecology 
 Contracted by: Pasvalys District Municipality 
Rekomendacijų dėl nuostolių, patirtų netekus galimybės žvejoti dėl kitų asmenų veiklos, kompensavimo parengimasProjekto vadovai: dr. Linas Ložys
Investigation of fish stocks in the Curonian Lagoon and preparation of recommendations on the rational use of fish stocks and reduction of bycatch of protected fish in 2016-2018Project leader: Dr. Linas Ložys 
 Division: Laboratory of Fish Ecology 
 Contracted by: Ministry of Environment of the Republic of Lithuania 
Investigation and assessment of the status of migratory fish populations in Lithuanian rivers in 2017Project leader: Dr. Vytautas Kesminas 
 Division: Laboratory of Fish Ecology 
 Contracted by: Klaipėda University 
Monitoring of investigations of the status and restoration of European eel population stocksProject leader: Dr. Linas Ložys 
 Division: Laboratory of Fish Ecology 
 Contracted by: Fisheries Service under the Ministry of Agriculture of the Republic of Lithuania 
Investigation of effects of a hydroelectric power plant with Kaplan turbine on migrating eelsProject leader: Dr. Saulius Stakėnas 
 Division: Laboratory of Fish Ecology 
 Contracted by: Fisheries Service under the Ministry of Agriculture of the Republic of Lithuania 
Woodpigeon populationProjekto vadovai: dr. Saulius Švažas
Assessment of potential impact of the construction of a house on the habitats of Corn Crane and other bird species in the Natura 2000 area “Nevėžis river valley” (code LTKAUB004)Project leader: Dr. Vitas Stanevičius 
 Division: Laboratory of Avian Ecology 
 Contracted by: Ingrida Čiapienė 
Molecular characterization of avian haemosporidian parasites and identification of their vectorsProject leader: Dr. Gediminas Valkiūnas 
 Postdoctoral fellow: Dr. Carolina Romeiro Fernandes Chagas 
 Division: P. B. Šivickis Laboratory of Parasitology 
 Source of funding: Programme of investment actions of European Union funds 
Virulence of avian malaria agents: identification of genetic factors influencing the severity of infectionProject leader: Dr. Vaidas Palinauskas 
 Division: P. B. Šivickis Laboratory of Parasitology 
 Source of funding: Research Council of Lithuania 
Studies on the diversity of parasites of the genus Sarcocystis found in cervids and cattleProject leader: Dr. Petras Prakas 
 Division: Laboratory of Molecular Ecology 
 Source of funding: Research Council of Lithuania 
Assessment of toxicity of different types of stressors to aquatic organismsProject leader: Dr. Laura Butrimavičienė 
 Division: Laboratory of Evolutionary Ecology of Hydrobionts 
 Source of funding: Research Council of Lithuania 
Species identification of the biting midges and black flies involved in transmission of haemosporidian parasitesProject leader: Prof. Dr. (HP) Sigitas Podėnas 
 Postdoctoral fellow; Dr. Rita Žiegytė 
 Division: Laboratory of Entomology 
 Source of funding: Programme of investment actions of European Union funds 
Monitoring of changes in the population of blackflies in a segment of the Nemunas RiverProject leader: Dr. Rasa Bernotienė 
 Division: Laboratory of Entomology 
 Contracted by: Druskininkai Municipality Administration 
Investigation of the spread of blackflies in Druskininkai cityProject leader: Dr. Rasa Bernotienė 
 Division: Laboratory of Entomology 
 Contracted by: Druskininkai Municipality Administration 
Identification of natural vectors of blood parasitesProject leader: Dr. Rasa Bernotienė 
 Division: Laboratory of Entomology 
 Source of funding: Research Council of Lithuania 
CITES expertise and consulting servicesProject leader: Dr. Povilas Ivinskis 
 Division: Laboratory of Entomology 
 Contracted by: Ministry of Environment of the Republic of Lithuania 
Investigation and assessment of the population status of invasive blackflies in 2017Project leader: Dr. Rasa Bernotienė 
 Division: Laboratory of Entomology 
 Contracted by: Environmental Protection Agency 
Services of investigation of the impact of light, electromagnetic field and semiochemicals on insect behaviourProject leader: Prof. Dr. Habil. Vincas Būda 
 Division: Laboratory of Chemical and Behavioural Ecology 
 Contracted by: UAB Inovacinė Firma MKDS 
Analysis of the composition of compounds emitted by beewax, nature and scope of potential pollution and assessment of its suitability for use in beekeepingProject leader: Dr. Laima Blažytė-Čereškienė 
 Division: Laboratory of Chemical and Behavioural Ecology 
 Contracted by: UAB Bičių Korys 
Diagnosing microsporidia, Nosema apis and N. ceranae, and bee viruses in honey bees, Apis mellifera, by molecular methodsProject leader: Dr. Laima Blažytė-Čereškienė 
 Division: Laboratory of Chemical and Behavioural Ecology 
 Contracted by: Institute of Agriculture of the Lithuanian Research Centre for Agriculture and Forestry 
Investigation of essential oils of Lithuanian populations of spruce, pine, juniper and birch, preparation of recommendations on suitability of raw material for the production of new productsProject leader: Prof. Dr. Habil. Vincas Būda 
 Division: Laboratory of Chemical and Behavioural Ecology 
 Contracted by: UAB Natural Products International 
Lietuvos vietinių bičių Apis mellifera mellifera genofondo išlikimo galimybių įvertinimas (MTTV-2017)Project leader: Dr. Laima Blažytė-Čereškienė 
 Division: Laboratory of Chemical and Behavioural Ecology 
 Contracted by: National Paying Agency under the Ministry of Agriculture of the Republic of Lithuania 
On allocation of support according to the 2017-2019 programme for support to the Lithuanian beekeeping sectorProject leader: Dr. Laima Blažytė-Čereškienė 
 Division: Laboratory of Chemical and Behavioural Ecology 
 Source of funding: European Agricultural Guarantee Fund and state budget of the Republic of Lithuania 
Determination of taxonomic identity, ecology and distribution of fungi of coniferous forestsProject leader: Dr. Jurga Motiejūnaitė 
 Division: Laboratory of Mycology 
 Source of funding: Research Council of Lithuania 
Preparation of a proposal for the assessment of Lithuanian protected animals, plants and fungi according to IUCN categories and species descriptionsProject leader: Dr. Valerijus Rašomavičius 
 Division: Laboratory of Flora and Geobotany 
 Contracted by: Ministry of Environment of the Republic of Lithuania 
Analysis of unintentional introduction and ways of spread of invasive alien species of Union concern in Lithuania and determination of priority entry ways, for implementation of Regulation (EU) No 1143/2014 of 22 October 2014 of the European Parliament and European CouncilProject leader: Dr. Zigmantas Gudžinskas 
 Division: Laboratory of Flora and Geobotany 
 Contracted by: Ministry of Environment of the Republic of Lithuania 
Monitoring of living nature in the territory of Utena district municipalityProject leader: Dr. Valerijus Rašomavičius 
 Division: Laboratory of Flora and Geobotany 
 Contracted by: Vilnius Gediminas Technical University 
Assessment of the condition of seed (genetic) reserve sites of medicinal and aromatic plants and collection of seed samples of target species in northern Lithuania in 2017Project leader: Dr. Juozas Labokas 
 Division: Laboratory of Economic Botany 
 Contracted by: Plants Gene Bank 
Maintenance and renewal of Nature Research Centre‘s field collections of national plant genetic resourcesProject leader: Dr. Juozas Labokas 
 Division: Laboratory of Economic Botany 
 Contracted by: Ministry of Environment of the Republic of Lithuania 
Genetic modification of rapeseed B. napus to improve its raw material suitability for biofuel productionProject leader: Dr. Sigita Jurkonienė 
 Student: Tomaš Šimulevič 
 Division: Laboratory of Plant Physiology 
 Source of funding: Research Council of Lithuania 
Research on prediction of environmental change in the Baltic Sea based on comprehensive (meta)genomic analysis of microbial virusesProject leader: Dr. Ričardas Paškauskas 
 Division: Laboratory of Algology and Microbial Ecology 
 Source of funding: Research Council of Lithuania 
The role of bacteriophages in the regulation of nitrogen turnover in cyanobacteria: from cell to communityProject leader: Dr. Sigitas Šulčius 
 Division: Laboratory of Algology and Microbial Ecology 
 Source of funding: Research Council of Lithuania 
Influence of bee pathogens on queen mandibular gland pheromone composition parameters reflecting queen quality Laboratory of Chemical and Behavioural Ecology - Projektai 2023-2024 y. Remote Analysis of Organic Matter in Soil (NOMEDA) System Project leader: Dr. Laima Blažytė-Čereškienė Division: Laboratory of Chemical and Behavioural Ecology Source of funding: European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development and Lithuanian state budget  2023 -2027 y. CA22102 European Network In Chemical Ecology: translating the language of life into sustainability (E-NICHE) Project leader: Prof. Dr. Habil. Vincas Būda Division: Division: Laboratory of Chemical and Behavioural Ecology Source of funding: COST  2023 -2026 y. New solutions based on natural processes for monitoring and control of insect pest Otiorhynchus armadillo Project leader: Prof. Dr. Habil. Vincas Būda Division: Laboratory of Chemical and Behavioural Ecology Source of funding: Research Council of Lithuania  2023 y. Search for suitable bee colonies for the maintenance of the Lithuanian population of the native dark bee Apis mellifera mellifera Project leader: Dr. Laima Blažytė-Čereškienė Division: Laboratory of Chemical and Behavioural Ecology Source of funding: European Agricultural Guarantee Fund and state budget of the Republic of Lithuania  2023 y. Preparatory action for monitoring of environmental pollution using honey bees (INSIGNIA-EU) Project coordinator in Lithuania: Dr. Laima Blažytė-Čereškienė Division: Laboratory of Chemical and Behavioural Ecology Source of funding: European Union (Grant No 09.200200/2021/864096/SER/ ENV.D.2.)  2022 y. Prevalence of nuclear DNA markers specific to Lithuanian native bees in colonies used for selection Project leader: Assoc. Prof. Dr. Eduardas Budrys Division: Laboratory of Chemical and Behavioural Ecology Contracted by: National Paying Agency under the Ministry of Agriculture of the Republic of Lithuania  2022 y. Prevalence of nuclear DNA markers specific to Lithuanian native bees in colonies used for selection Project leader: Dr. Rasa Čepulytė Division: Laboratory of Chemical and Behavioural Ecology Contracted by: European Agricultural Guarantee Fund and state budget of the Republic of Lithuania  2022 y. Morphometric assessment of selection efficiency in the emerging Lithuanian dark bee population and the search for new colonies to maintain it Project leader: Dr. Laima Blažytė-Čereškienė Division: Laboratory of Chemical and Behavioural Ecology Contracted by: European Agricultural Guarantee Fund and state budget of the Republic of Lithuania  2021 -2023 y. International COLOSS project “Monitoring of honey bee colony” Project coordinator in Lithuania: Dr. Laima Blažytė-Čereškienė Division: Laboratory of Chemical and Behavioural Ecology Source of funding: COLOSS  2021 y. Optimisation of the rearing reproductive system intended for mealworm and testing of nutritional formulations Project leader: Dr. Dominykas Aleknavičius Division: Laboratory of Chemical and Behavioural Ecology Contracted by: Contracted by: UAB Divaks  2021 y. Measure “Applied research programmes for beekeeping and apiculture products” of the 2020-2022 programme for support to the Lithuanian beekeeping sector Project leader: Assoc. Prof. Dr. Eduardas Budrys Division: Laboratory of Chemical and Behavioural Ecology Contracted by: National Paying Agency under the Ministry of Agriculture of the Republic of Lithuania  2021 y. Haplotyping of nuclear introns specific to the Lithuanian native bee population Project leader: Assoc. Prof. Dr. Eduardas Budrys Division: Laboratory of Chemical and Behavioural Ecology Division: Division: Laboratory of Chemical and Behavioural Ecology Source of funding: European Agricultural Guarantee Fund and state budget of the Republic of Lithuania  2021 y. Searching for potential sites for the conservation of Lithuanian native honeybees Project leader: Dr. Laima Blažytė-Čereškienė Division: Laboratory of Chemical and Behavioural Ecology Contracted by: National Paying Agency under the Ministry of Agriculture of the Republic of Lithuania  2021 -2022 y. Applied scientific research on the cultivation of mealworm Project leader: Dr. Dominykas Aleknavičius Division: Laboratory of Chemical and Behavioural Ecology Contracted by: Contracted by: UAB Divaks  2021 y. Measure “Applied research programmes for beekeeping and apiculture products” of the 2020-2022 programme for support to the Lithuanian beekeeping sector Project leader: Dr. Laima Blažytė-Čereškienė Division: Laboratory of Chemical and Behavioural Ecology Contracted by: National Paying Agency under the Ministry of Agriculture of the Republic of Lithuania  2020 y. The possibility of assessing the hybridisation of Lithuanian native bees with introduced bees using intron sequences Project leader: Assoc. Prof. Dr. Eduardas Budrys Division: Laboratory of Chemical and Behavioural Ecology Contracted by: National Paying Agency under the Ministry of Agriculture of the Republic of Lithuania  2020 -2024 y. CA19144 European venom network Management Committee member: Assoc. Prof. Dr. Eduardas Budrys Division: Laboratory of Chemical and Behavioural Ecology Source of funding: COST  2020 -2022 y. Genes affected by natural selection: evolutionary rate during speciation and use for identification of sibling species Project leader: Assoc. Prof. Dr. Eduardas Budrys Division: Laboratory of Chemical and Behavioural Ecology Source of funding: Research Council of Lithuania  2020 -2022 y. Does haemosporidian gametocyte viability change in different seasons in nature? Project leader: Prof. Habil. Dr. Vincas Būda Postdoctoral fellow: Dr. Dovilė Bukauskaitė Division: Laboratory of Chemical and Behavioural Ecology Source of funding: Programme of investment actions of European Union funds  2020 -2022 y. Development of spectrometric technology and prototype methodology for preventive oyster quality assessment in situ Project leader: Prof. Dr. Habil. Vincas Būda Division: Laboratory of Chemical and Behavioural Ecology Source of funding: European Union structural funds  2020 -2021 y. The search for repellent chemical compounds in the volatile metabolites secreted by microscopic fungi for the great milliseur (Tenebrio molitor L.) Project leader: Prof. Dr. Habil. Vincas Būda Student: Gabrielė Bumbulytė  2020 y. Survey of microsporidial and viral infections in Lithuanian dark bee colonies used for breeding and selection Project leader: Dr. Laima Blažytė-Čereškienė Division: Laboratory of Chemical and Behavioural Ecology Contracted by: European Agricultural Guarantee Fund and state budget of the Republic of Lithuania  2020 y. Innovative bee hive protection and monitoring system Project leader: Dr. Laima Blažytė-Čereškienė Division: Laboratory of Chemical and Behavioural Ecology Contracted by: National Paying Agency under the Ministry of Agriculture of the Republic of Lithuania  2019 y. Possible influence of the hygienic behaviour of bees on the spread of viruses anProject leader: Dr. Laima Blažytė-Čereškienė 
 Division: Laboratory of Chemical and Behavioural Ecology 
 Source of funding: National Paying Agency under the Ministry of Agriculture of the Republic of Lithuania 
Collecting of fish samples in Lithuanian lakes and rivers for chemical analysisProject leader: Dr. Tomas Virbickas 
 Division: Laboratory of Fish Ecology 
 Contracted by: Latvian Environment, Geology and Meteorology Centre 
Investigation of the effectiveness of wood antiseptics “Borolitas 3” and “Borolitas 4” in protecting wood from rot-causing fungiProject leader: Dr. Danguolė Bridžiuvienė 
 Division: Laboratory of Biodeterioration Research 
 Contracted by: UAB Gosta 
Determination of the composition of sand and sand-gravel mixture exploited in the Trakai quarryProject leader: Prof. Dr. Petras Šinkūnas 
 Division: Laboratory of Quaternary Research 
 Contracted by: UAB Žvyro Karjerai 
Investigation of groundwater quality and safetyProject leader: Dr. Arūnas Jurevičius 
 Division: Laboratory of Climate and Water Research 
 Contracted by: AB Vievio Paukštynas 
Hydrometeorological investigation of the Rėkyva peat deposit and analysis of the impact on deposit environmentProject leader: Doc. Dr. Julius Taminskas 
  Division: Laboratory of Climate and Water Research 
 Contracted by: AB Rėkyva 
Investigations of environmental state of fields fertilised with manureProject leader: Dr. Arūnas Jurevičius 
 Division: Laboratory of Climate and Water Research 
 Contracted by: ŽŪB VG Ausieniškės 
Determination of composition of crushed gravel fr. 4/16, gravel fr. 0/16 and sand fr. 0/4Project leader: Prof. Dr. Petras Šinkūnas 
 Division: Laboratory of Quaternary Research 
 Contracted by: UAB Šilinė 
Investigations of the impact of extensive farming on the ground and surface water systems of the karst region of north LithuaniaProject leader: Doc. Dr. Julius Taminskas 
  Division: Laboratory of Climate and Water Research 
 Contracted by: VšĮ Tatulos Programa 
Determination of petrographic composition of raw material (fraction 40/70) for crushed stoneProject leader: Prof. Dr. Petras Šinkūnas 
 Division: Laboratory of Quaternary Research 
 Contracted by: UAB Granitas 
Assessment of mycological state of technological process of starch and search for the ways to reduce contaminationProject leader: Dr. Algimantas Paškevičius 
 Division: Laboratory of Biodeterioration Research 
 Contracted by: AB Amilina 
Services of microbiological investigation of the environment of gas pipelines, from the samples taken from potentially corrosive soil areasProject leader: Dr. Algimantas Paškevičius 
 Division: Laboratory of Biodeterioration Research 
 Contracted by: UAB Amber Grid 
Determination of petrographic composition of quarry gravel sample from Šemetai depositProject leader: Prof. Dr. Petras Šinkūnas 
 Division: Laboratory of Quaternary Research 
 Contracted by: AB Panevėžio Keliai 
Services of preparation of a prospective exploitation study for Eiguliai and Kleboniškis watering placesProject leader: Dr. Arūnas Jurevičius 
 Division: Laboratory of Climate and Water Research 
 Contracted by: UAB Kauno vandenys 
Services of assessment of the impact of water level fluctuations on fish and water bird populations in Kaunas HPP reservoirProject leader: Dr. Linas Ložys 
 Division: Laboratory of Fish Ecology 
 Contracted by: AB Lietuvos Energijos Gamyba 
Creation, information collection and analysis of cadastre measurements of shaft wells in the karst regionProject leader: Doc. Dr. Julius Taminskas 
  Division: Laboratory of Climate and Water Research 
 Contracted by: VšĮ Tatulos Programa 
Investigation of petrographic composition of raw material for crushed graniteProject leader: Prof. Dr. Petras Šinkūnas 
 Division: Laboratory of Quaternary Research 
 Contracted by: UAB Žemaitijos Granitas 
Determination of petrographic composition of sand sample fr. 0/4 from Drąseikiai quarryProject leader: Prof. Dr. Petras Šinkūnas 
 Division: Laboratory of Quaternary Research 
 Contracted by: UAB Drąseikių Karjeras 
Petrographic composition of sand fr. 0/4 from Smilgių quarryProject leader: Prof. Dr. Petras Šinkūnas 
 Division: Laboratory of Quaternary Research 
 Contracted by: AB Ukmergės Gelžbetonis 
Preparation of the coastal management programme for the recreational zone of the continental area of the seacoast of Klaipėda city municipalityProject leader: Dr. Gintautas Žilinskas 
 Division: Laboratory of Geoenvironmental Research 
 Contracted by: Klaipėda City Municipality Administration 
Observations of the intensity of smelt spawning migration, fish spring and autumnal migrations in the aquatic area of Klaipėda State Seaport during dredging activities in 2016Project leader: Dr. Linas Ložys 
 Division: Laboratory of Fish Ecology 
 Contracted by: Klaipėda State Seaport Authority 
Preparation of plans for the assessment, use and restoration of Kauno Marios Reservoir fish stocks for 2016-2017Project leader: Dr. Linas Ložys 
 Division: Laboratory of Fish Ecology 
 Contracted by: Ministry of Environment of the Republic of Lithuania 
Assessment of the condition of seed (genetic) reserve sites of medicinal and aromatic plants and collection of seed samples of target species in western LithuaniaProject leader: Dr. Juozas Labokas 
 Division: Laboratory of Economic Botany 
 Contracted by: Plants Gene Bank 
Assessment of the state of blackfly (Simuliidae) population in 2016Project leader: Dr. Rasa Bernotienė 
 Division: Laboratory of Entomology 
 Contracted by: Environmental Protection Agency 
Preparation of sediment samples for palynological studiesProject leader: Dr. Vaida Šeirienė 
 Division: Laboratory of Quaternary Research 
 Contracted by: Lithuanian Geological Survey under the Ministry of Environment of the Republic of Lithuania 
Monitoring of living nature in the territory of Utena district municipalityProject leader: Dr. Valerijus Rašomavičius 
 Division: Laboratory of Flora and Geobotany 
 Contracted by: Vilnius Gediminas Technical University 
Determination of the absolute age of deposits by radiocarbon (14C) methodProject leader: Prof. Dr. Habil. Jonas Mažeika 
 Division: Laboratory of Nuclear Geophysics and Radioecology 
 Contracted by: Lithuanian Geological Survey under the Ministry of Environment of the Republic of Lithuania 
Preparation of documents for conservation of protected speciesProject leader: Assoc. Prof. Dr. (HP) Linas Balčiauskas 
 Division: Laboratory of Mammalian Ecology 
 Contracted by: Ministry of Environment of the Republic of Lithuania, State Service for Protected Areas under the Ministry of Environment of the Republic of Lithuania 
Maintenance and renewal of Nature Research Centre‘s field collections of national plant genetic resourcesProject leader: Dr. Juozas Labokas 
 Division: Laboratory of Economic Botany 
 Contracted by: Ministry of Environment of the Republic of Lithuania 
Preparation of publication “Red-Data Book of Lithuania”Project leader: Dr. Valerijus Rašomavičius 
 Division: Laboratory of Flora and Geobotany 
 Contracted by: Ministry of Environment of the Republic of Lithuania 
Investigation and assessment of the status of migratory fish populations in Lithuanian rivers in 2016Project leader: Dr. Vytautas Kesminas 
 Division: Laboratory of Fish Ecology 
 Contracted by: Environmental Protection Agency 
Preparation of documents for regulating the abundance of invasive species (plants)Project leader: Dr. Zigmantas Gudžinskas 
 Division: Laboratory of Flora and Geobotany 
 Contracted by: Ministry of Environment of the Republic of Lithuania 
Investigation and assessment of the status of migratory fish populations in Lithuanian rivers in 2017Project leader: Dr. Vytautas Kesminas 
 Division: Laboratory of Fish Ecology 
 Contracted by: Environmental Protection Agency 
Monitoring of changes in the population of blackflies in a segment of the Nemunas RiverProject leader: Dr. Rasa Bernotienė 
 Division: Laboratory of Entomology 
 Contracted by: Druskininkai Municipality Administration 
CA16107	Integrating science on Xanthomonadaceae for integrated plant disease management in EuropeManagement Committee member: Dr. Daiva Burokienė 
 Division: Laboratory of Plant Pathology 
 Source of funding: COST 
Monitoring of protected habitats and species in the wetland section between the Rėkyva peatland and the lakeProject leader: Dr. Dalytė Matulevičiūtė 
 Division: Laboratory of Flora and Geobotany 
 Contracted by: AB Rėkyva 
CA15219 Developing new genetic tools for bioassessment of aquatic ecosystems in EuropeManagement Committee member: Dr. Sigitas Šulčius 
 Division: Laboratory of Algology and Microbial Ecology 
 Source of funding: COST 
CA15223 Modifying plants to produce interfering RNAManagement Committee member: Dr. Donatas Šneideris 
 Division: Laboratory of Molecular Ecology 
 Source of funding: COST 
Preparation of documents for the regulation of abundance of invasive species (animals)Project leader: Assoc. Prof. Dr. (HP) Linas Balčiauskas 
 Division: Laboratory of Mammalian Ecology 
 Contracted by: Ministry of Environment of the Republic of Lithuania 
Improvement (restoration) of oil structure and quality by using microorganisms. Mitigation of nitrogen compound emissions for maintaining plant productivity by using new generation trace elementsProject leader: Dr. Virgilija Gavelienė 
 Division: Laboratory of Plant Physiology 
 Contracted by: Chamber of Agriculture of Lithuania 
Plant growth regulators as the means that increase the tolerance of plants to temperature stressProject leaders: Dr. Jurga Jankauskienė (Lithuania) and Dr. D. Todorova (Bulgaria) 
 Research division: Laboratory of Plant Physiology 
 Source of funding: The Lithuanian Academy Of Sciences and The Bulgarian Academy of Sciences 
Novel productivity enhancement concept for a sustainable utilization of a geothermal resource (SURE)Project leader: Prof. Dr. Habil. Saulius Šliaupa 
 Division: Laboratory of Bedrock Geology 
 Source of funding: SOCIETAL CHALLENGES - Secure, clean and efficient energy/H2020-LCE-2015-1-two-stage/ Horizon 2020 funding programme 
Implementation of the 2015-2020 scientific and applied research project in agriculture, food industry and fisheriesProject leader: Dr. Linas Ložys 
 Division: Laboratory of Fish Ecology 
 Contracted by: National Paying Agency under the Ministry of Agriculture of the Republic of Lithuania 
Final preparation and issue of book “Lietuvos žiauberiškosios kerpės” (KERPĖS)Project leader: Dr. Jurga Motiejūnaitė 
 Division: Laboratory of Mycology 
 Source of funding: Research Council of Lithuania 
Unexamined bryological collections. Significance for the knowledge of Lithuanian bryoflora and assessment of the impact of landscape changes on its structure (SAMANOS)Project leader: Dr. Ilona Jukonienė 
 Division: Laboratory of Flora and Geobotany 
 Source of funding: Research Council of Lithuania 
Invasion potentials of Campylopus introflexus populations in Lithuanian peatlandsProject leader: Dr. Ilona Jukonienė  
 Student: Adelė Markevičiūtė 
 Division: Laboratory of Flora and Geobotany 
 Source of funding: Research Council of Lithuania 
Data Acquisition with the context of the ESTMAP Project for development of a database of current, anticipated, and future potential for energy storage in Europe (BRGM)Project leader: Prof. Dr. Habil. Saulius Šliaupa 
 Division: Laboratory of Bedrock Geology 
 Source of funding: French Governmental Decree nr. 2013-269 
Promoting implementation of national and regional crop wild relative (CWR) conservation strategies through sharing of knowledge and experience to create an integrated European strategy for CWR conservation (CWR Conservation Strategies)Project leader: Dr. Juozas Labokas 
 Division: Laboratory of Economic Botany 
 Contracted by: Bioversity International 
Preparation of the groundwater monitoring report of the Kaunas City Wastewater Treatment Plant for 2010-2014 and a programme for 2015-2018Project leader: Dr. Arūnas Jurevičius 
 Division: Laboratory of Climate and Water Research 
 Contracted by: UAB Kauno Vandenys 
Determination of mineral-petrographic composition of submitted samplesProject leader: Prof. Dr. Petras Šinkūnas 
 Division: Laboratory of Quaternary Research 
 Contracted by: UAB Balteda 
Preparation of an experimental programme for the application of advanced technologies for the propagation and cultivation of sphagnum (Sphagnum) under greenhouse conditions of substrates factory No. 5 and studies on the restoration of related wetland plant communitiesProject leader: Dr. Jūratė Sendžikaitė 
 Division: Laboratory of Flora and Geobotany 
 Contracted by: UAB Klasmann-Deilmann Šilutė 
Preliminary ecogeological studies in the territories of the customer’s factory and biofuel boiler (Rimkai, Klaipėda district)Project leader: Dr. Arūnas Jurevičius 
 Division: Laboratory of Climate and Water Research 
 Contracted by: UAB Neo Group 
Mycological assessment of the technological process of straw pellets and search for measures to reduce contaminationProject leader: Dr. Algimantas Paškevičius 
 Division: Laboratory of Biodeterioration Research 
 Contracted by: UAB Baltic Straw 
Determination of mineral-petrographic composition of unbound mineral mixture, fr. 0/16, of Verkšnionys gravel depositProject leader: Prof. Dr. Petras Šinkūnas 
 Division: Laboratory of Quaternary Research 
 Contracted by: AB Kauno Tiltai 
Environmental and soil studies of fields fertilised with manure in AB Kaišiadorių PaukštynasProject leader: Dr. Arūnas Jurevičius 
 Division: Laboratory of Climate and Water Research 
 Contracted by: AB Kaišiadorių Paukštynas 
Investigation of groundwater and soil quality and safety of fields fertilised with manure for 2015Project leader: Dr. Arūnas Jurevičius 
 Division: Laboratory of Climate and Water Research 
 Contracted by: UAB Pilviškių Grūdai 
Assessment of the effect of the preparation “Amalgerol” on soil microorganismsProject leader: Dr. Jūratė Karosienė 
 Division: Laboratory of Biodeterioration Research 
 Contracted by: UAB Kustodija 
Hydrometeorological investigation of the Rėkyva peat deposit and analysis of the impact on deposit environmentProject leader: Doc. Dr. Julius Taminskas 
  Division: Laboratory of Climate and Water Research 
 Contracted by: UAB Rėkyva 
Services of assessment of the impact of water level fluctuations on fish and water bird populations in Kaunas HPP reservoir and provision of conclusions, recommendations and reportProject leader: Dr. Linas Ložys 
 Division: Laboratory of Fish Ecology 
 Contracted by: AB Lietuvos Energijos Gamyba 
Determination mineral-petrographic composition of a mixture of sand and gravel, fr. 0/16, from Sniegiai depositProject leader: Prof. Dr. Petras Šinkūnas 
 Division: Laboratory of Quaternary Research 
 Contracted by: UAB Balteda 
Assessment of the effect of biocidal products (wood antiseptics) “Asepas-1”, “Asepaas-2” and “Asepas-3” on fungi causing wood rot and mouldProject leader: Dr. Danguolė Bridžiuvienė 
 Division: Laboratory of Biodeterioration Research 
 Contracted by: UAB Retrorega 
Assessment of the effect of preparations “Gerlitis-1” and “Gerlitis-5” on fungi that cause wood rot and mouldProject leader: Dr. Danguolė Bridžiuvienė 
 Division: Laboratory of Biodeterioration Research 
 Contracted by: G. Skiparienė's Sole Proprietorship 
Current velocity measurements in the channel of Šiauliai treatment facilitiesProject leader: Doc. Dr. Julius Taminskas 
  Division: Laboratory of Climate and Water Research 
 Contracted by: UAB Norus 
Investigation of chemical composition of samplesProject leader: Dr. Ričardas Taraškevičius 
 Division: Laboratory of Geoenvironmental Research 
 Contracted by: UAB DGE Baltic Soil and Environment 
Determination of petrographic composition of gravel sample, fr. 5/16, from the Pučekai quarryProject leader: Prof. Dr. Petras Šinkūnas 
 Division: Laboratory of Quaternary Research 
 Contracted by: AB Panevėžio Keliai 
Determination of petrographic composition of sand sample, fr. 0/4, from the Poškai quarryProject leader: Prof. Dr. Petras Šinkūnas 
 Division: Laboratory of Quaternary Research 
 Contracted by: UAB Poškų Karjeras 
Investigations of chemical composition of Klaipėda soil and ground using X-ray fluorescence analysis methodProject leader: Dr. Ričardas Taraškevičius 
 Division: Laboratory of Geoenvironmental Research 
 Contracted by: UAB Darnaus Vystymosi Institutas 
Investigation of the state of sand and goby stocks in the Baltic Sea and preparation of recommendations for their rational useProject leader: Dr. Linas Ložys 
 Division: Laboratory of Fish Ecology 
 Contracted by: National Paying Agency under the Ministry of Agriculture of the Republic of Lithuania 
Observations of the intensity of smelt spawning migration, fish spring and autumnal migrations in the aquatic area of Klaipėda State Seaport during dredging activities in 2015Project leader: Dr. Linas Ložys 
 Division: Laboratory of Fish Ecology 
 Contracted by: Klaipėda State Seaport Authority 
Preparation of documents (programme of measures) for the strengthening of the management of environmental protection of the Lithuanian part of the Baltic SeaProject leader: Dr. Linas Ložys 
 Division: Laboratory of Fish Ecology 
 Contracted by: Klaipėda University 
A study for identification of the reasons of problems related to water condition in the aquatic area of the Klaipėda Seaport and selection of measures to solve the problemsProject leader: Dr. Kęstutis Jokšas 
 Division: Laboratory of Geoenvironmental Research 
 Contracted by: Klaipėda University 
Assessment of the condition of seed (genetic) reserve sites of medicinal and aromatic plants in 2015Project leader: Dr. Juozas Labokas 
 Division: Laboratory of Economic Botany 
 Contracted by: Plants Gene Bank 
Preparation of the coastal management programme for the recreational zone of the continental area of the seacoast of Klaipėda city municipalityProject leader: Dr. Gintautas Žilinskas 
 Division: Laboratory of Geoenvironmental Research 
 Contracted by: Klaipėda City Municipality Administration 
Eel project researchProject leader: Dr. Linas Ložys 
 Division: Laboratory of Fish Ecology 
 Contracted by: Fisheries Service under the Ministry of Agriculture of the Republic of Lithuania 
Investigation of fish stocks in the Curonian Lagoon and provision of recommendations for the reduction of bycatch of protected and non-commercial size fishProject leader: Dr. Linas Ložys 
 Division: Laboratory of Fish Ecology 
 Contracted by: Ministry of Environment of the Republic of Lithuania 
On allocation of support according to the 2014-2016 programme for support to the Lithuanian beekeeping sectorProject leader: Dr. Laima Blažytė-Čereškienė 
 Division: Laboratory of Chemical and Behavioural Ecology 
 Contracted by: National Paying Agency under the Ministry of Agriculture of the Republic of Lithuania 
Determination of fish migration routes in the Baltic Sea littoral zone and preparation of recommendations for the application of fishing regulatory measuresProject leader: Dr. Linas Ložys 
 Division: Laboratory of Fish Ecology 
 Contracted by: National Paying Agency under the Ministry of Agriculture of the Republic of Lithuania 
Maintenance and renewal of Nature Research Centre’s field collections of national plant genetic resourcesProject leader: Dr. Juozas Labokas 
 Division: Laboratory of Economic Botany 
 Contracted by: Ministry of Environment of the Republic of Lithuania 
Assessment of the impact of long-range pollution on the components of relatively natural ecosystemsProject leader: Dr. Daiva Patalauskaitė 
 Division: Laboratory of Flora and Geobotany 
 Contracted by: Environmental Protection Agency 
Priority research science programme: Taxonomy of organisms of strategic ecoregions and biomes (in the context of the global biodiversity crisis and the mission of the Baltic-American Biotaxonomy Institute)Project leader: Prof. Dr. Habil. Jonas Rimantas Stonis
Control of measures implemented under the project “Implementation of measures for the protection of rare species and regulation of abundance of invasive species”Project leader: Assoc. Prof. Dr. (HP) Linas Balčiauskas 
 Division: Laboratory of Mammalian Ecology 
 Contracted by: Ministry of Environment of the Republic of Lithuania 
Establishment and diversity of a newly emerging cereal pathogen in the agroecosystem under the influence of changing climate and farming practicesProject leader: Dr. Algirdas Ivanauskas 
 Division: Laboratory of Plant Pathology 
 Contracted by: LAMMC Žemdirbystės institutas / Lithuanian Research Centre for Agriculture and Forestry, Institute of Agriculture 
 Source of funding: Research Council of Lithuania 
Response and plasticity of different tree species and developing forest communities under the impact of climate change and other stressors (MIŠKOEKOKAITA)Project leader: Dr. Jurga Jankauskienė 
 Division: Laboratory of Plant Physiology 
 Title of the National Research Programme: Sustainability of Agro-, Forest and Water Ecosystems 
 Source of funding: Research Council of Lithuania 
CA15121 Advancing marine conservation in the European and contiguous seasManagement Committee member: Dr. Mindaugas Dagys 
 Division: Laboratory of Avian Ecology 
 Source of funding: COST 
Investigation of the development of mixed blood infections transmitted by blood-sucking insects and their impact on the hostProject leader: Dr. Vaidas Palinauskas 
 Division: P. B. Šivickis Laboratory of Parasitology 
 Source of funding: Research Council of Lithuania 
Specificity of parasitic platyhelminthes and their speciation in relation to the host spectrumProject leader: Dr. Virmantas Stunžėnas 
 Division: P. B. Šivickis Laboratory of Parasitology 
 Source of funding: Research Council of Lithuania 
Mechanism of virulence of parasitic protozoaProject leader: Dr. Habil. Gediminas Valkiūnas 
 Division: P. B. Šivickis Laboratory of Parasitology 
 Source of funding: Research Council of Lithuania 
Implication of species and functional diversity for aquatic ecosystem services under increasing eutrophication and chemical pollution (RETRO)Project leader: Prof. Dr. Kęstutis Arbačiauskas 
 Division: Laboratory of Evolutionary Ecology of Hydrobionts 
 Title of the National Research Programme: Sustainability of Agro-, Forest and Water Ecosystems 
 Source of funding: Research Council of Lithuania 
Impact of invasive crayfish on indigenous macroinvertebrate communities and ecological indicators of water qualityProject leader: Dr. Aleksandras Rybakovas 
 Division: Laboratory of Evolutionary Ecology of Hydrobionts 
 Source of funding: Research Council of Lithuania 
Investigation of the mechanisms of nanoparticle and heavy metal toxicity in fish during ontogenesisProject leader: Dr. Nijolė Kazlauskienė 
 Division: Laboratory of Ecotoxicology 
 Source of funding: Research Council of Lithuania 
Influence of agents of bee diseases on pheromone production of young queensProject leader: Dr. Laima Blažytė-Čereškienė 
 Division: Laboratory of Chemical and Behavioural Ecology 
 Contracted by: National Paying Agency under the Ministry of Agriculture of the Republic of Lithuania 
 Source of funding: European Agricultural Guarantee Fund and state budget of the Republic of Lithuania 
Diagnosing microsporidia, Nosema apis and N. ceranae, and bee viruses in honey bees, Apis mellifera, by molecular methodsProject leader: Dr. Laima Blažytė-Čereškienė 
 Division: Laboratory of Chemical and Behavioural Ecology 
 Contracted by: Institute of Agriculture of the Lithuanian Research Centre for Agriculture and Forestry 
Agroecosystems microbiota under climate change: structure and concordance mechanismsProject leader: Prof. Dr. Elena Servienė 
 Division: Laboratory of Genetics 
 Title of the National Research Programme: Sustainability of Agro-, Forest and Water Ecosystems 
 Source of funding: Research Council of Lithuania 
Investigation of effectiveness of wood antiseptics “Arlitas C10” and “Arlitas DDAC1.5” in protecting wood from fungal damageProject leader: Dr. Danguolė Bridžiuvienė 
 Division: Laboratory of Biodeterioration Research 
 Contracted by: UAB Danushis Chemicals 
Inventory of habitats and finding places of strictly protected species in LithuaniaProject leader: Dr. Valertijus Rašomavičius 
 Division: Laboratory of Flora and Geobotany 
 Contracted by: State Service for Protected Areas 
Observations of fish migration intensity in the gas terminal construction impact zone in January-February 2014Project leader: Dr. Linas Ložys 
 Division: Laboratory of Fish Ecology 
 Contracted by: AB BMGS, Klaipėda Affiliate 
Investigations of groundwater quality and safety of the watering place at Ausieniškių village for 2014–2015Project leader: Dr. Arūnas Jurevičius 
 Division: Laboratory of Climate and Water Research 
 Contracted by: AB Vievio Paukštynas 
Determination of petrographic composition of sand-gravel raw material from Rizgonys and Kvesai gravel depositsProject leader: Prof. Dr. Petras Šinkūnas 
 Division: Laboratory of Quaternary Research 
 Contracted by: UAB Rizgonys 
Microbiological assessment of preparations of biological originProject leader: Dr. Algimantas Paškevičius 
 Division: Laboratory of Biodeterioration Research 
 Contracted by: UAB BIOENERGY LT 
Investigation of groundwater and soil quality and safety of fields fertilised with manure for 2014Project leader: Dr. Arūnas Jurevičius 
 Division: Laboratory of Climate and Water Research 
 Contracted by: ŽŪB VG Ausieniškės 
Services of assessment of the impact of water level fluctuations on fish and water bird populations in Kaunas HPP reservoir and provision of conclusions, recommendations and reportProject leader: Dr. Linas Ložys 
 Division: Laboratory of Fish Ecology 
 Contracted by: AB Lietuvos Energijos Gamyba 
Determination of mineral-petrographic composition of sand-gravel mixture, fr. 0/8, 0/5 and 0/2Project leader: Prof. Dr. Petras Šinkūnas 
 Division: Laboratory of Quaternary Research 
 Contracted by: AB Žemaitijos Keliai 
Determination of petrographic composition of crushed dolomite fr. 11/22, 11/16, 5/16 and 5/11 from Krivaičiai dolomite quarryProject leader: Prof. Dr. Petras Šinkūnas 
 Division: Laboratory of Quaternary Research 
 Contracted by: UAB Skalduvos Gamyba 
Determination of antibacterial properties of IGIS.20 paintProject leader: Dr. Algimantas Paškevičius 
 Division: Laboratory of Biodeterioration Research 
 Contracted by: I. Kriščiūnas Firm IGIS 
Determination of microbiological contamination in floor cover layersProject leader: Dr. Algimantas Paškevičius 
 Division: Laboratory of Biodeterioration Research 
 Contracted by: UAB Timidus 
Determination of mineral-petrographic composition of fine sand and gravelProject leader: Prof. Dr. Petras Šinkūnas 
 Division: Laboratory of Quaternary Research 
 Contracted by: UAB Pagirių Nesta 
Determination of petrographic composition of crushed dolomite fr. 5/8 and 8/11 from Krivaičiai dolomite quarryProject leader: Prof. Dr. Petras Šinkūnas 
 Division: Laboratory of Quaternary Research 
 Contracted by: UAB Račkausko Agrotech 
Determination of petrographic composition of gravel and sand fr. 0/4, 0/8 and 4/16 from Kalniškis quarryProject leader: Prof. Dr. Petras Šinkūnas 
 Division: Laboratory of Quaternary Research 
 Contracted by: UAB Račkausko Agrotech 
Determination of mineral-petrographic composition of natural gravel of Kryžkalnis quarryProject leader: Prof. Dr. Petras Šinkūnas 
 Division: Laboratory of Queternary Research 
 Contracted by: UAB Jurbarko Karjerai 
A feasibility study of using the cyanobacterium Aphanizomenon flos-aquae for the synthesis of biologically active substancesProject leader: Dr. Ričardas Paškauskas 
 Division: Laboratory of Algology and Microbial Ecology 
 Contracted by: UAB Spila 
Investigations of chemical composition of Klaipėda soil and ground using X-ray fluorescence analysis methodProject leader: Dr. Ričardas Taraškevičius 
 Division: Laboratory of Geoenvironmental Research 
 Contracted by: UAB Darnaus Vystymosi Institutas 
Groundwater monitoring in the territories of the customer’s factory and biofuel boiler (Rimkai, Klaipėda district)Project leader: Dr. Arūnas Jurevičius 
 Division: Laboratory of Climate and Water Research 
 Contracted by: UAB Neo Group 
Observations of the intensity of smelt spawning migration, fish spring and autumnal migrations in the aquatic area of Klaipėda State Seaport during dredging activities in 2014Project leader: Dr. Linas Ložys 
 Division: Laboratory of Fish Ecology 
 Contracted by: Klaipėda State Seaport Authority 
Pig DNA tests using microsatellite markersProject leader: Dr. (HP) Dalius Butkauskas 
 Division: Laboratory of Molecular Ecology 
 Contracted by: Šiauliai University 
Preparation of a conservation program for protected plants in the territory of the Smeltė State Botanical ReserveProject leader: Dr. Valerijus Rašomavičius 
 Division: Laboratory of Flora and Geobotany 
 Contracted by: Klaipėda State Seaport Authority 
Evaluation and selection of seed (genetic) reserve sites of medicinal and aromatic plantsProject leader: Dr. Juozas Labokas 
 Division: Laboratory of Economic Botany 
 Contracted by: Plants Gene Bank 
Macrobotanical laboratory analysis of 30 samplesProject leader: Dr. Dalia Kisielienė 
 Division: Laboratory of Quaternary Research 
 Contracted by: Lithuanian Institute of History 
Change of infection with Nosema spp. during the active flying season of bees Apis melliferaProject leader: Dr. Laima Blažytė-Čereškienė 
 Division: Laboratory of Chemical and Behavioural Ecology 
 Source of funding: European Agricultural Guarantee Fund and state budget of the Republic of Lithuania 
Provision of recommendations for the development of the common barbel breeding and rearing technology under artificial conditionsProject leader: Dr. Vytautas Kesminas 
 Division: Laboratory of Fish Ecology 
 Contracted by: National Paying Agency under the Ministry of Agriculture of the Republic of Lithuania 
Identification of microsporidia, Nosema apis and N. ceranae, and bee viruses in honey bees, Apis mellifera, by molecular methodsProject leader: Dr. Laima Blažytė-Čereškienė 
 Division: Laboratory of Chemical and Behavioural Ecology 
 Contracted by: Institute of Agriculture of the Lithuanian Research Centre for Agriculture and Forestry 
Study of migration, feeding and survival of Atlantic sturgeon juveniles (young-of-the-year) during adaptation period after release and preparation of recommendationsProject leader: Dr. Saulius Stakėnas 
 Division: Laboratory of Fish Ecology 
 Contracted by: National Paying Agency under the Ministry of Agriculture of the Republic of Lithuania 
Supervision over preparation and implementation of the coastal management programme in the territory of Palanga city municipalityProject leader: Dr. Gintautas Žilinskas 
 Division: Laboratory of Geoenvironmental Research 
 Contracted by: Palanga City Municipality 
Preparation of monitoring methods for species of European Community importance (except birds) and determination of monitoring sitesProject leader: Dr. Jolanta Rimšaitė 
 Division: Laboratory of Entomology 
 Contracted by: State Service for Protected Areas under the Ministry of Environment of the Republic of Lithuania 
Preparation of sediment samples for palynological studiesProject leader: Dr. Vaida Šeirienė 
 Division: Laboratory of Quaternary Research 
 Contracted by: Lithuanian Geological Survey under the Ministry of Environment of the Republic of Lithuania 
Investigation of the state of migratory and commercial fish populations in Lithuanian water bodiesProject leader: Dr. Vytautas Kesminas 
 Division: Laboratory of Fish Ecology 
 Contracted by: Environmental Protection Agency 
Assessment of fish stocks in Kauno Marios Reservoir and Kruonis PSP upper reservoir, preparation of plans for the use and restoration of fish stocks for 2015-2020Project leader: Dr. Linas Ložys 
 Division: Laboratory of Fish Ecology 
 Contracted by: Ministry of Environment of the Republic of Lithuania 
Investigation of rational use of fish stocks in the Curonian Lagoon and preparation of recommendations for the reduction of bycatch of protected and non-commercial size fishProject leader: Dr. Linas Ložys 
 Division: Laboratory of Fish Ecology 
 Contracted by: Ministry of Environment of the Republic of Lithuania 
Kaunas city groundwater quality researchProject leader: Dr. Arūnas Jurevičius 
 Division: Laboratory of Climate and Water Research 
 Contracted by: Kaunas City Municipality Administration 
Genetic studies of sturgeons in Lithuania. Investigation of sturgeons that were common in the Lithuanian inland and marine waters in the past and are currently being introduced in LithuaniaProject leader: Dr. (HP) Dalius Butkauskas 
 Division: Laboratory of Molecular Ecology 
 Contracted by: Fisheries Service under the Ministry of Agriculture of the Republic of Lithuania 
Investigations of chemical composition of archaeological findings by X-ray fluorescence analysisProject leader: Dr. Ričardas Taraškevičius 
 Division: Laboratory of Geoenvironmental Research 
 Contracted by: Klaipėda University 
Maintenance and renewal of Nature Research Centre‘s field collections of national plant genetic resourcesProject leader: Dr. Juozas Labokas 
 Division: Laboratory of Economic Botany 
 Contracted by: Ministry of Environment of the Republic of Lithuania 
Investigation of the state of species of European Community importance and invasive plant and animal speciesProject leader: Assoc. Prof. Dr. (HP) Linas Balčiauskas 
 Division: Laboratory of Mammalian Ecology 
 Contracted by: Environmental Protection Agency 
Investigation of chemical composition of forty samples of old masonry bricksProject leader: Dr. Ričardas Taraškevičius 
 Division: Laboratory of Geoenvironmental Research 
 Contracted by: Lithuanian Institute of History 
Determination of the absolute age of deposits by radiocarbon (14C) methodProject leader: Prof. Dr. Habil. Jonas Mažeika 
 Division: Laboratory of Nuclear Geophysics and Radioecology 
 Contracted by: Lithuanian Geological Survey under the Ministry of Environment of the Republic of Lithuania 
Preparation of sediment samples for palynological studiesProject leader: Dr. Vaida Šeirienė 
 Division: Laboratory of Quaternary Research 
 Contracted by: Lithuanian Geological Survey under the Ministry of Environment of the Republic of Lithuania 
Formulation of criteria for the favourable protection status of natural habitats of EC importance and development of methodological basis for the monitoring systemProject leader: Dr. Valerijus Rašomavičius 
 Division: Laboratory of Flora and Geobotany 
 Contracted by: Ministry of Environment of the Republic of Lithuania 
Investigation of fish in surface water bodies and assessment of their ecological status according to ichthyofauna indicatorsProject leader: Dr. Tomas Virbickas 
 Division: Laboratory of Fish Ecology 
 Contracted by: Environmental Protection Agency 
Searching for biomarkers for the detection of harmful substances in grains and their products for quality and safety control (MIKOTOX)Project leader: Dr. Rita Butkienė 
 Division: Laboratory of Chemical and Behavioural Ecology 
 Title of the National Research Programme: Healthy and Safe Food 
 Source of funding: Research Council of Lithuania 
Assessment of effectiveness of measures ensuring safe interaction between wild animals and road users installed on highways of national importance and proposals for their improvementProject leader: Assoc. Prof. Dr. (HP) Linas Balčiauskas 
 Division: Laboratory of Mammalian Ecology 
 Contracted by: Lithuanian Road Administration under the Ministry of Transport and Communications 
Dynamic changes in the Vilnia River segment in the Pavilniai Regional Park and the factors conditioning such changesProject leader: Dr. Regina Morkūnaitė 
 Division: Laboratory of Quaternary Research 
 Contracted by: Directorate of the Pavilniai and Verkiai Regional Park 
Monitoring of gypsum chemical denudation in the karst region of northern LithuaniaProject leader: Assoc. Prof. Dr. Julius Taminskas 
 Division: Laboratory of Climate and Water Research 
 Contracted by: Lithuanian Geological Survey under the Ministry of Environment of the Republic of Lithuania 
Morphological and lithological anomalies on the shore of the spitProject leader: Dr. Gintautas Žilinskas 
 Division: Laboratory of Geoenvironmental Research 
 Source of funding: Research Council of Lithuania 
Sustainable development of wind power in west Lithuania (DAVEP-VLIT)Project leader: Dr. Mindaugas Dagys 
 Division: Laboratory of Avian Ecology 
 Source of funding: European Economic Area Grants and Norway Grants Financial Mechanism 
Food webs and ecosystem functions of hymenopterans in the forest and in the clearingProject leader: Dr. Ana Budrienė 
 Division: Laboratory of Chemical and Behavioural Ecology 
 Source of funding: Research Council of Lithuania 
FP1406 Pine pitch canker – strategies for management of Gibberella circinata in greenhouses and forestsManagement Committee member: Dr. Svetlana Markovskaja 
 Division: Laboratory of Mycology 
 Source of funding: COST 
Universal antiviral compounds: design, selection and mechanism of the actionProject leader: Prof. Dr. Elena Servienė 
 Division: Laboratory of Genetics 
 Source of funding: Research Council of Lithuania 
Processing of research and dispersed information on protected species and input into a unified protected species information system (PSIS/SRIS)Project leader: Dr. Valerijus Rašomavičius 
 Division: Laboratory of Flora and Geobotany 
 Source of funding: European Economic Area Grants and Norway Grants Financial Mechanism 
FP1401 A global network of nurseries as early warning system against alien tree pestsManagement Committee member: Dr. Daiva Burokienė 
 Division: Laboratory of Plant Pathology 
 Source of funding: COST 
ES1408 European network for algal-bioproductsManagement Committee members: Dr. Judita Koreivienė 
 Division: Laboratory of Algology and Microbial Ecology 
 Source of funding: COST 
Occurrence of Scorpidium cossonii and Scorpidium revolvens in Lithuanian miresProject leader: Dr. Ilona Jukonienė  
 Student: Birutė Paršonytė 
 Division: Laboratory of Flora and Geobotany 
 Source of funding: Research Council of Lithuania 
Mitigation of adverse effects of temperature stress on monocot and dicot crops by applying plant growth regulatorsProject leader: Dr. Milda Jodinskienė and Dr. D. Todorova 
 Research division: Laboratory of Plant Physiology 
 Source of funding: The Lithuanian Academy Of Sciences and The Bulgarian Academy of Sciences 
Determination of the absolute age of organic sediments of Netiesos outcrop based on geochronological investigation resultsProject leader: Dr. Habil. Valentinas Baltrūnas 
 Division: Laboratory of Quaternary Research 
 Contracted by: Saint Petersburg State University 
Hydrometeorological investigation of the Rėkyva peat deposit and analysis of the impact on deposit environmentProject leader: Doc. Dr. Julius Taminskas 
  Division: Laboratory of Climate and Water Research 
 Contracted by: AB Rėkyva 
Investigation of chemical composition of samplesProject leader: Dr. Ričardas Taraškevičius 
 Division: Laboratory of Geoenvironmental Research 
 Contracted by: UAB Grota 
Studies of biological control of rapeseed verticilliosis and assessment of the effect of biopreparation AMALGEROL on soil microorganismsProject leader: Dr. Jūratė Repečkienė 
 Division: Laboratory of Biodeterioration Research 
 Contracted by: UAB Kustodija 
Quantitative and qualitative analysis of mixtures of aromatic substancesProject leader: Dr. Rita Butkienė 
 Division: Laboratory of Chemical and Behavioural Ecology 
 Contracted by: UAB Darom AS 
Investigation of environmental genotoxicity biomarkers in organisms living in the areas of chemical weapons dumped in the Baltic SeaProject leader: Dr. Janina Baršienė 
 Division: Laboratory of Chemical and Behavioural Ecology 
 Contracted by: Environmental Protection Agency 
Determination of 14C, calibrated age and dating error of 50 samplesProject leader: Prof. Dr. Habil. Jonas Mažeika 
 Division: Laboratory of Nuclear Geophysics and Radioecology 
 Contracted by: Vilnius University 
Investigation of rational use of fish stocks in the Curonian LagoonProject leader: Dr. Linas Ložys 
 Division: Laboratory of Fish Ecology 
 Contracted by: Ministry of Environment of the Republic of Lithuania 
Maintenance and updating of field collections of national genetic resources of plants of Nature Research Centre Institute of BotanyProject leader: Dr. Juozas Labokas 
 Division: Laboratory of Economic Botany 
 Contracted by: Ministry of Environment of the Republic of Lithuania 
Measurement of activity of carbon-14 and chlorine-36 radionuclides in solid radioactive wasteProject leader: Prof. Dr. Habil. Jonas Mažeika 
 Division: Laboratory of Nuclear Geophysics and Radioecology 
 Contracted by: Radioactive Waste Management Agency 
Archaeobotanical analysis of samples of ancient settlement structures and geological layers of the Žardė-Bandužiai archaeological complex (plant macroremains, spores-pollen, diatoms)Project leader: Dr. Dalia Kisielienė 
 Division: Laboratory of Quaternary Research 
 Contracted by: Klaipėda University 
Preparation for macrobotanical analysis of samples of layers found during archaeological investigations in Turgaus Square plot 12 in the old town of KlaipėdaProject leader: Dr. Dalia Kisielienė 
 Division: Laboratory of Quaternary Research 
 Contracted by: Klaipėda University 
Investigation of physico-chemical indicators, flora and fauna in Pasvalys city pond and in the Lėvuo River down of Pasvalis city pond in 2014-2016 and determination of the status of the water bodiesProject leader: Dr. Tomas Virbickas 
 Division: Laboratory of Fish Ecology 
 Contracted by: Pasvalys District Municipality 
FP1305 Linking belowground biodiversity and ecosystem function in European forestsManagement Committee member: Dr. Jurga Motiejūnaitė 
 Division: Laboratory of Mycology 
 Source of funding: COST 
Investigations of groundwater quality and safety of the watering place at Ausieniškių village for 2013Project leader: Dr. Arūnas Jurevičius 
 Division: Laboratory of Climate and Water Research 
 Contracted by: AB Vievio Paukštynas 
Investigations of the quality and safety of underground water and soil in AB Vievio Pakuštynas fields fertilised with  manureProject leader: Dr. Arūnas Jurevičius 
 Division: Laboratory of Climate and Water Research 
 Contracted by: AB Vievio Paukštynas 
Observations of the intensity of smelt spawning migration, fish spring and autumnal migrations in the Klaipėda State Seaport aquatic area and intensity of fish spring and autumnal migrations in the Šventoji State Seaport aquatic area during dredging activities in 2013Project leader: Dr. Linas Ložys 
 Division: Laboratory of Fish Ecology 
 Contracted by: Klaipėda State Seaport Authority 
Determination of mineral-petrographic composition of sieved gravel sample, fr. 0/32, from Smukučiai quarryProject leader: Prof. Dr. Petras Šinkūnas 
 Division: Laboratory of Queternary Research 
 Contracted by: UAB Jurbarko Karjerai 
Genesis of shale geological formations and hydrocarbon production: impact on environment and human healthProject leader: Prof. Dr. Habil. Algimantas Grigelis 
 Division: Laboratory of Geoenvironmental Research 
 Contracted by: Lithuanian Academy of Sciences 
Determination of petrographic composition of one crushed stone sample, fr. 8/11Project leader: Prof. Dr. Petras Šinkūnas 
 Division: Laboratory of Quaternary Research 
 Contracted by: AB Eurovia Lietuva 
Determination of petrographic composition of one crushed stone sample, fr. 4/16 mm, produced by UAB Zarasų STProject leader: Prof. Dr. Petras Šinkūnas 
 Division: Laboratory of Quaternary Research 
 Contracted by: UAB Zarasų ST 
Services of assessment of the impact of water level fluctuations on fish and water bird populations in Kaunas HPP reservoirProject leader: Dr. Linas Ložys 
 Division: Laboratory of Fish Ecology 
 Contracted by: AB Lietuvos Energijos Gamyba 
Determination of quartz content in three sand samples, fr. 0/4 mm, used by AB DolomitasProject leader: Prof. Dr. Petras Šinkūnas 
 Division: Laboratory of Queternary Research 
 Contracted by: AB Dolomitas 
Identification of the absolute age of sediments and preparation of sediment samples for palynological studiesProject leader: Dr. Vaida Šeirienė 
 Division: Laboratory of Quaternary Research 
 Contracted by: Lithuanian Geological Survey under the Ministry of Environment of the Republic of Lithuania 
Implementation of measures for the protection of rare species and regulation of the abundance of invasive speciesProject leader: Assoc. Prof. Dr. (HP) Linas Balčiauskas 
 Division: Laboratory of Mammalian Ecology 
 Contracted by: Ministry of Environment of the Republic of Lithuania 
Groundwater monitoring in the sewage sludge storage site in Zapyškis sub-municipalityProject leader: Dr. Arūnas Jurevičius 
 Division: Laboratory of Climate and Water Research
 Contracted by: UAB Kauno Vandenys 
Open access to science and researchProject leader: Dr. Laima Blažytė-Čereškienė 
 Division: Laboratory of Chemical and Behavioural Ecology 
 Source of funding: European Union structural funds  
Assessment of mycological state of manufacturing premises and search for biocidal measures against dominant microorganismsProject leader: Dr. Algimantas Paškevičius 
 Division: Laboratory of Biodeterioration Research 
 Contracted by: UAB DS Smith Packaging Lithuania 
Assessment of microbiological state of technical water of oil wells and selection of biocidal measuresProject leader: Dr. Algimantas Paškevičius 
 Division: Laboratory of Biodeterioration Research 
 Contracted by: UAB Minijos nafta 
Molecular identification of conifer pathogens in the UNESCO-protected Curonian SpitProject leader: Dr. Deividas Valiūnas 
 Division: Laboratory of Plant Pathology 
 Source of funding: Research Council of Lithuania 
Geological correlation and palaeoenvironmental reconstructions of the Pleistocene of cross-border area of Belarus and LithuaniaProject leader: Dr. Vaida Šeirienė 
 Division: Laboratory of Quaternary Research 
 Source of funding: Research Council of Lithuania 
Prospects of unconventional shale gas of Ordovician and Silurian sedimentary basins of Lithuania and BelarusProject leader: Prof. Dr. Habil. Saulius Šliaupa 
Division: Laboratory of Bedrock Geology 
 Source of funding: Research Council of Lithuania 
Supervision over preparation and implementation of the coastal management programme in the territory of Palanga city municipalityProject leader: Dr. Gintautas Žilinskas 
 Division: Laboratory of Geoenvironmental Research 
 Contracted by: Palanga City Municipality 
Investigation of chemical composition of samplesProject leader: Dr. Ričardas Taraškevičius 
 Division: Laboratory of Geoenvironmental Research 
 Contracted by: UAB DGE Baltic Soil and Environment 
Climate change in peatlands: Holocene record, recent trends and related impacts on biodiversity and sequestered carbon (CLIMPEAT)Project leader: Prof. Dr. Habil. Jonas Mažeika 
 Division: Laboratory of Nuclear Geophysics and Radioecology 
 Source of funding: Research Council of Lithuania 
Radionuclides of artificial origin in the groundwater of the Ignalina NPP spent nuclear fuel (B1) and other radioactive waste management complex (B34) siteProject leader: Prof. Dr. Habil. Jonas Mažeika 
 Division: Laboratory of Nuclear Geophysics and Radioecology 
 Contracted by: UAB Geotestus 
Inventory of the common nase (Chondrostoma nasus) in LithuaniaProject leader: Dr. Vytautas Kesminas 
 Division: Laboratory of Fish Ecology 
 Contracted by: Lithuanian Fund for Nature 
Research services under the Eel Project: “Assessment of migration mortality of European eels (silver eel stage) in Lithuanian inland waters by using telemetry (2013-2014)” and “Assessment of the impact of HPP turbines by using tagged eels and assessment of HPP turbine parameters (2013-2014)”Project leader: Dr. Saulius Stakėnas 
 Division: Laboratory of Fish Ecology 
 Contracted by: Fisheries Service under the Ministry of Agriculture of the Republic of Lithuania 
FA1304 Swimming of fish and implications for migration and aquacultureManagement Committee member: Dr. Saulius Stakėnas 
 Division: Laboratory of Fish Ecology 
 Source of funding: COST 
Research services under the Eel Project: “Assessment of the efficiency of eel stocking by monitoring the survival, parasite infestation, growth rates, and sex ratio of stocked eels (2014)”Project leader: Dr. Linas Ložys 
 Division: Laboratory of Fish Ecology 
 Contracted by: Fisheries Service under the Ministry of Agriculture of the Republic of Lithuania 
Molecular and morphological characterization of avian malaria and related haemosporidian parasitesProject leader: Habil. Dr. Gediminas Valkiūnas 
  Postdoctoral fellow: Dr. Vladimirov Dimitar Dimitrov 
 Division: P. B. Šivickis Laboratory of Parasitology 
 Source of funding: Programme of investment actions of European Union funds 
Molecular and morphological approach to revealing, diversity, taxonomy and life-cycles oflarval flukes parasitizing in water molluscsProject leader: Dr. Romualda Petkevičiūtė 
  Postdoctoral fellow:  Dr. Olena Kudlai 
 Division: P. B. Šivickis Laboratory of Parasitology 
 Source of funding: Programme of investment actions of European Union funds 
Studies on evolution of life-cycles and phylogeny of flukes based on molecular and karyological dataProject leader: Dr. Romualda Petkevičiūtė 
 Division: P. B. Šivickis Laboratory of Parasitology 
 Source of funding: Research Council of Lithuania 
Investigation of parasites of the genus Sarcocystis detected in AnseriformesProject leader: Dr. Petras Prakas 
 Division: Laboratory of Molecular Ecology 
 Source of funding: Research Council of Lithuania 
Preparation of an individual monitoring programme for observation of amphibian species, to be pursued by directorates of protected areas in the Natura 2000 territories assigned to them according to the State Environmental Monitoring ProgrammeProject leader: Dr. Jolanta Rimšaitė 
 Division: Laboratory of Entomology 
 Contracted by: State Service for Protected Areas under the Ministry of Environment of the Republic of Lithuania 
Investigation of biological activity of substances contained in sea buckthorn against berry pests, sea buckthorn fliesProject leader: Prof. Dr. Habil. Vincas Būda 
 Division: Laboratory of Chemical and Behavioural Ecology 
 Contracted by: UAB AGROCO 
Search for the sex pheromone of the potato quarantine pest – nematode Globodera rostochiensisProject leader: Prof. Habil. Dr. Vincas Būda 
 Postdoctoral fellow: Dr. Rasa Čepulytė 
 Division: Laboratory of Chemical and Behavioural Ecology 
 Source of funding: Programme of investment actions of European Union funds 
Chemical alarm signals of the round goby Neogobius melanostomusProject leader: Prof. Habil. Dr. Vincas Būda 
 Postdoctoral fellow: Dr. Žilvinas Pūtys 
 Division: Laboratory of Chemical and Behavioural Ecology 
 Source of funding: Programme of investment actions of European Union funds 
Forest ecosystem disturbances and mycorrhizae changesProject leader: Dr. Jurga Motiejūnaitė 
 Postdoctoral fellow: Dr. Rasa Buožytė 
 Division: Laboratory of Mycology 
 Source of funding: Europos Sąjungos fondų investicijų veiksmų programa 
Investigation of encapsulation of bacteriocins as preservativesProject leader: Prof. Dr. Elena Servienė 
 Division: Laboratory of Genetics 
 Title of the National Research Programme: Healthy and Safe Food 
 Source of funding: Research Council of Lithuania 
Interplay between killing and resistance in Saccharomyces cerevisiae K2 killer systemProject leader: Prof. Dr. Elena Servienė 
 Division: Laboratory of Genetics 
 Source of funding: Research Council of Lithuania 
Assessment of the impact of using stumps for biofuel production on forest ecosystemsProject leader: Dr. Jūratė Sendžikaitė 
 Division: Laboratory of Flora and Geobotany 
 Contracted by: Trakai Forest Enterprise 
Experimental studies on the recovery of marsh plant communities in Aukštumala peatland and raised bog. Stage IIProject leader: Dr. Jūratė Sendžikaitė 
 Division: Laboratory of Flora and Geobotany 
 Contracted by: AB Klasmann-Deilmann Šilutė 
Solidago species and biotypes: Diversity, regulation of abundance and utilizationProject leader: Dr. Jolita Radušienė 
 Division: Laboratory of Economic Botany 
 Source of funding: Research Council of Lithuania 
FA1306 The quest for tolerant varieties: phenotyping at plant and cellular levelManagement Committee member: Dr. Kristina Ložienė 
 Division: Laboratory of Economic Botany 
 Source of funding: COST 
Assessment and selection of seed (genetic) reserve sites of medicinal and aromatic plantsProject leader: Dr. Juozas Labokas 
 Division: Laboratory of Economic Botany 
 Contracted by: Plants Gene Bank 
Selection and development of biocatalysts for biogas production and their use for control of biomass conversion processesProject leader: Dr. Danguolė Bridžiuvienė 
 Division: Laboratory of Biodeterioration Research 
 Contracted by: Vilnius University 
Applied research and technological development of a tabular air purification biofilter with a capillary load irrigation systemProject leader: Dr. Algimantas Paškevičius 
 Division: Laboratory of Biodeterioration Research 
 Contracted by: Vilnius Gediminas Technical University 
Assessment of efficiency of preparations “Gerlitis-1” and “Gerlitis-5” against wood rot and mouldProject leader: Dr. Danguolė Bridžiuvienė 
 Division: Laboratory of Biodeterioration Research 
 Contracted by: G. Skiparienė's Sole Proprietorship 
Assessment of the resistance of straw panels to mould fungi in conditions of increased humidity, according to the LST EN ISO 846:1999 standardProject leader: Dr. Danguolė Bridžiuvienė 
 Division: Laboratory of Biodeterioration Research 
 Contracted by: UAB Ecococon 
Search for preparations of biological origin for the decomposition of waste of plant originProject leader: Dr. Algimantas Paškevičius 
 Division: Laboratory of Biodeterioration Research 
 Contracted by: UAB BIOENERGY LT 
Determination of the fungicidal and bactericidal effect of the cleaner “STERILIS” on microorganismsProject leader: Dr. Vita Raudonienė 
 Division: Laboratory of Biodeterioration Research 
 Contracted by: I. Kriščiūnas' Firm IGIS 
Investigation  of the effect of different doses of growth regulators Ruter AA, Terra Sorb, Final K, Fertiacetyl, Fertigrain Start and Razormin on cold resistance, growth, development and yield formation of winter rapeseed and wheat under natural conditions. Investigation of phytohormonal (auxin, gibberellin, cytokinin) activity of preparation Razormin, using biological test methodsProject leader: Dr. Virgilija Gavelienė 
 Division: Laboratory of Plant Physiology 
 Contracted by: UAB Baltic Agro 
Mechanisms of prokaryotes viruses flagellates algae interactions in the eutrophic water system (PROTEUS)Project leader: Dr. Ričardas Paškauskas 
 Division: Laboratory of Algology and Microbial Ecology 
 Source of funding: Research Council of Lithuania 
Cross border cooperation for sustainable management of lake areas in Kurzeme and Lithuania (LAKES FOR FUTURE)Project leader in Lithuania: Dr. Ričardas Paškauskas 
 Division: Laboratory of Algology and Microbial Ecology 
 Source of funding: Latvian-Lithuanian cross border cooperation programme 
Development of high-level scientific research and technological development infrastructure in various areas (VARIOUS-25)Leader of part of the project: Dr. Ričardas Paškauskas 
 Division: Laboratory of Algology and Microbial Ecology 
 Source of funding: European Union structural funds support   
Petrographic analysis of one raw gravel sample (2-11 mm fraction)Project leader: Prof. Dr. Petras Šinkūnas 
 Division: Laboratory of Quaternary Research 
 Contracted by: AB Kauno Tiltai 
Determination of mineral-petrographic composition of one sample of railway ballast mineral materialProject leader: Prof. Dr. Petras Šinkūnas 
 Division: Laboratory of Quaternary Research 
 Contracted by: UAB Lithos  
Determination of mineral-petrographic composition of crushed granite powder and three crushed granite samplesProject leader: Prof. Dr. Petras Šinkūnas 
 Division: Laboratory of Quaternary Research 
 Contracted by: UAB Rizgonys 
Investigations of groundwater quality and safety of the watering place at Ausieniškių village for 2012Project leader: Dr. Arūnas Jurevičius 
 Division: Laboratory of Climate and Water Research 
 Contracted by: AB Vievio Paukštynas 
Paleobotanical investigationsProject leader: Dr. Miglė Stančikaitė 
 Division: Laboratory of Quaternary Research 
 Contracted by: Vilnius University 
Determination of mineral-petrographic composition of crushed dolomite sample, fr. 5/16, from Skaistgiris dolomite quarry and gravel sample, fr. 0/4, from Martyniškiai gravel depositProject leader: Prof. Dr. Petras Šinkūnas 
 Division: Laboratory of Quaternary Research 
 Contracted by: UAB Skaisgirio Sklada 
Environmental genotoxicity studies in the areas of chemical weapons dumped in the Baltic SeaProject leader: Dr. Habil. Janina Baršienė 
 Division: Laboratory of Ecotoxicology 
 Source of funding: Research Council of Lithuania 
Detection of alien pathogens of bees Apis mellifera and patterns of their distribution in Lithuania (VIRUSAI)Project leader: Dr. Sandra Radžiutė 
 Division: Laboratory of Chemical and Behavioural Ecology 
 Title of the National Research Programme: Ecosystems in Lithuania: Climate Change and Human Impact 
 Source of funding: Research Council of Lithuania 
Phylogenetic analysis and selection of antimicrobially active lactic acid bacteria for sourdough production (PIENRUGBANKT)Project leader: Dr. Jūratė Repečkienė 
 Division: Laboratory of Biodeterioration Research 
 Title of the National Research Programme: Healthy and Safe Food 
 Source of funding: Research Council of Lithuania 
FP1206 European mixed forests. Integrating scientific knowledge in sustainable forest managementManagement Committee member: Dr. Jurga Motiejūnaitė 
 Division: Laboratory of Mycology 
 Source of funding: COST 
Nature Research Centre’s institutional, scientists and researchers capacity buildinProject leader: Aistė Jankauskaitė 
 Source of funding: European Union structural funds 
A colony of Great Cormorants in a forest ecosystem – effects of hypertrophication and rates of dynamics (KOREKO)Project leader: Dr. Jurga Motiejūnaitė 
 Division: Laboratory of Mycology 
 Title of the National Research Programme: Ecosystems in Lithuania: Climate Change and Human Impact 
 Source of funding: Research Council of Lithuania 
New polymers and their composites from local renewable raw materialsProject leader: Dr. Danguolė Bridžiuvienė 
 Division: Laboratory of Biodeterioration Research 
 Source of funding: Research Council of Lithuania 
Cyclicity, dynamics and change models of Quaternary warm-year palaeoenvironmental changes (CIKLAS) Project leader: Dr. Habil. Valentinas Baltrūnas 
 Division: Laboratory of Quaternary Research 
 Title of the National Research Programme: Ecosystems in Lithuania: Climate Change and Human Impact 
 Source of funding: Research Council of Lithuania 
Palaeovegetation expansion in the context of ecosystem dynamics in the Eastern Baltic region during the Post-Glacial Period (PALEOAUGALIJA)Project leader: Dr. Miglė Stančikaitė 
 Division: Laboratory of Quaternary Research 
 Title of the National Research Programme: Ecosystems in Lithuania: Climate Change and Human Impact 
 Source of funding: Research Council of Lithuania 
Preparation of the technical project for the management of Ilgasalė Island of Baluošas Lake and conducting research on abiotic environmentProject leader: Assoc. Prof. Dr. Julius Taminskas 
 Division: Laboratory of Climate and Water Research 
 Contracted by: Aukštaitija National Park and Labanoras Regional Park Authority 
Hydrometeorological investigation of the Rėkyva peat deposit and analysis of the impact on deposit environmentProject leader: Doc. Dr. Julius Taminskas 
  Division: Laboratory of Climate and Water Research 
 Contracted by: AB Rėkyva 
Development of technologies and environmental research in the Lithuanian maritime sectorProject leader: Dr. Kęstutis Jokšas 
 Division: Laboratory of Geoenvironmental Research 
 Source of funding: European Union structural funds 
Investigation of contamination f bottom sediments of Klaipėda State Seaport aquatic areaProject leader: Dr. Kęstutis Jokšas 
 Division: Laboratory of Geoenvironmental Research 
 Contracted by: Klaipėda State Seaport Authority 
Preparation of the coastal management programme in the territory of Palanga city municipality, between Birutė Hill and the rescue station, and in other problem areas and services of supervision of its implementationProject leader: Dr. Gintautas Žilinskas 
 Division: Laboratory of Geoenvironmental Research 
 Contracted by: Palanga City Municipality 
Search and assessment of chemical weapons and determination of arsenic concentration in water and bottom sediment samples taken in the Baltic Sea areas with dumped chemical weapons and intercalibration and optimization of arsenic measurement methodsProject leader: Dr. Kęstutis Jokšas 
 Division: Laboratory of Geoenvironmental Research 
 Contracted by: Environmental Protection Agency 
Dating of archeological samples by radiocarbon (14C) methodProject leader: Prof. Dr. Habil. Jonas Mažeika 
 Division: Laboratory of Nuclear Geophysics and Radioecology 
 Contracted by: Klaipėda University 
A study of the distribution, impact and reduction of the abundance of Amur sleeper and round goby in Lithuania (GRUNDALAI)Project leader: Dr. Saulius Stakėnas 
 Division: Laboratory of Fish Ecology 
 Title of the National Research Programme: Ecosystems in Lithuania: Climate Change and Human Impact 
 Source of funding: Research Council of Lithuania 
Performance of scientific research in the Totorviečiai pondProject leader: Dr. Vytautas Kesminas 
 Division: Laboratory of Fish Ecology 
 Contracted by: Šakiai Hunters and Fishers Society 
Mokslinių tyrimų Plinkšių ežere (Mažeikių r.) atlikimasProject leader: Dr. Vytautas Kesminas 
 Division: Laboratory of Fish Ecology 
 Contracted by: Mažeikiai District Hunters and Fishers Society 
A study on migration of Atlantic sturgeon (Acipenser oxyrhynchus oxyrhynchus Mitchill) juveniles in rivers and preparation of recommendations for protectionProject leader: Dr. Saulius Stakėnas 
 Division: Laboratory of Fish Ecology 
 Contracted by: National Paying Agency under the Ministry of Agriculture of the Republic of Lithuania 
Species diversity and host specificity of bucephalid flukes: life cycle analysis and phylogeny revealed by morphological, karyological and molecular methodsProject leader: Dr. Virmantas Stunžėnas 
 Division: P. B. Šivickis Laboratory of Parasitology 
 Source of funding: Research Council of Lithuania   
Research on factors and genomic changes in the invasiveness of alien herbaceous plants (INVAZGENOM)Project leader: Dr. Regina Vyšniauskienė 
 Division: Laboratory of Molecular Ecology 
 Title of the National Research Programme: Ecosystems in Lithuania: Climate Change and Human Impact 
 Source of funding: Research Council of Lithuania 
Adaptation of invasive species and their impact on aquatic ecosystems of different complexity (INSIST)Project leader: Prof. Dr. Kęstutis Arbačiauskas 
 Division: Laboratory of Evolutionary Ecology of Hydrobionts 
 Title of the National Research Programme: Ecosystems in Lithuania: Climate Change and Human Impact 
 Source of funding: Research Council of Lithuania 
Development of methods for determination of distribution of species of European Community importance: hermit beetle and flat bark beetleProject leader: Dr. Povilas Ivinskis 
 Division: Laboratory of Entomology 
 Contracted by: Ministry of Environment of the Republic of Lithuania 
Assessment of the state of species of European Community importance, investigation of invasive blackflies and ichthyofauna and the impact of long-range transport on ecosystemsProject leader: Dr. Rasa Bernotienė 
 Division: Laboratory of Entomology 
 Contracted by: Environmental Protection Agency 
Ecotoxicological expression of ash-leaf maple invasion in the coastal zone ecotones (ACERTODUE)Project leader: Dr. Levonas Manusadžianas 
 Division: Laboratory of Ecotoxicology 
 Title of the National Research Programme: Ecosystems in Lithuania: Climate Change and Human Impact 
 Source of funding: Research Council of Lithuania 
Complex studies and modeling of the impact of persistent pollutants on aquatic ecosystemProject leader: Dr. Nijolė Kazlauskienė 
 Division: Laboratory of Ecotoxicology 
 Source of funding: Research Council of Lithuania 
Experimental studies on the recovery of marsh plant communities in Aukštumala peatland and raised bogProject leader: Dr. Valerijus Rašomavičius 
 Division: Laboratory of Flora and Geobotany 
 Contracted by: AB Klasmann-Deilmann Šilutė 
FP1203 European non-wood forest products (NWFPs) networkManagement Committee member: Dr. Jolita Radušienė 
 Division: Laboratory of Economic Botany 
 Source of funding: COST 
Assessment and selection of seed (genetic) reserve sites  of medicinal and aromatic plantsProject leader: Dr. Juozas Labokas 
 Division: Laboratory of Economic Botany 
 Contracted by: Plants Gene Bank 
Maintenance and renewal of Nature Research Centre‘s field collections of national plant genetic resourcesProject leader: Dr. Juozas Labokas 
 Division: Laboratory of Economic Botany 
 Contracted by: Ministry of Environment of the Republic of Lithuania 
Enhanced chitin-based biosorbents for drinking water purification (ChitoClean)Project leaders: Dr. Loreta Levinskaitė, Dr. Vytautas Boleslovas Melvydas 
 Division: Laboratory of Biodeterioration Research 
 Source of funding: European Commission/7th Framework Programme 
Identification of mould fungus and possible harmfulness to the work environment and determination of sensitivity to chemical substancesProject leader: Dr. Algimantas Paškevičius 
 Division: Laboratory of Biodeterioration Research 
 Contracted by: State Enterprise Vilnius International Airport 
Incidence of mycoviruses in epidemic and post-epidemic populations of the ash dieback pathogen Chalara fraxinea and evaluation of their potential for biological control of the disease (CONTROLDIEBACK)Project leader: Dr. Vaidotas Lygis 
 Division: Laboratory of Plant Pathology 
 Source of funding: Research Council of Lithuania 
FP1103 Fraxinus dieback in Europe: elaborating guidelines and strategies for sustainable managementManagement Committee member: Dr. Vaidotas Lygis 
 Division: Laboratory of Plant Pathology 
 Source of funding: COST  
Response of plankton bacteria to Gonyostomum semen establishment and other biotic, abiotic factors (BEGONY)Project leader: Dr. Jūratė Kasperovičienė 
 Division: Laboratory of Algology and Microbial Ecology 
 Title of the National Research Programme: Ecosystems in Lithuania: Climate Change and Human Impact 
 Source of funding: Research Council of Lithuania 
Assessment of the impact of birds on aquaculture enterprisesProject leader: Dr. Vitas Stanevičius 
 Division: Laboratory of Avian Ecology 
 Contracted by: A. Zaleckas' Sole Proprietorship 
Trophic relationship of phyto-zooplankton in the anthropogenic water reservoirsProject leader in Lithuania: Dr. Judita Koreivienė 
 Division: Laboratory of Algology and Microbial Ecology 
 Source of funding: Academies of sciences of Lithuania and Poland 
Assessment of the impact of birds on aquaculture enterprisesProject leader: Dr. Vitas Stanevičius 
 Division: Laboratory of Avian Ecology 
 Contracted by: UAB Vasaknos 
Assessment of the impact of birds on aquaculture enterprisesProject leader: Dr. Vitas Stanevičius 
 Division: Laboratory of Avian Ecology 
 Contracted by: UAB Raseinių Žuvininkystė 
Assessment of the impact of birds on aquaculture enterprisesProject leader: Dr. Vitas Stanevičius 
 Division: Laboratory of Avian Ecology 
 Contracted by: UAB Akvilegija 
Assessment of the impact of birds on aquaculture enterprisesProject leader: Dr. Vitas Stanevičius 
 Division: Laboratory of Avian Ecology 
 Contracted by: UAB Šalčininkų Žuvininkystės Ūkis 
Assessment of the impact of birds on aquaculture enterprisesProject leader: Dr. Vitas Stanevičius 
 Division: Laboratory of Avian Ecology 
 Contracted by: UAB Daugų Žuvys 
Assessment of the impact of birds on aquaculture enterprisesProject leader: Dr. Vitas Stanevičius 
 Division: Laboratory of Avian Ecology 
 Contracted by: UAB Kintai 
Assessment of the impact of birds on aquaculture enterprisesProject leader: Dr. Vitas Stanevičius 
 Division: Laboratory of Avian Ecology 
 Contracted by: UAB Šventjonis 
Assessment of the impact of birds on aquaculture enterprisesProject leader: Dr. Vitas Stanevičius 
 Division: Laboratory of Avian Ecology 
 Contracted by: UAB Arvydai 
Assessment of the impact of birds on aquaculture enterprisesProject leader: Dr. Vitas Stanevičius 
 Division: Laboratory of Avian Ecology 
 Contracted by: UAB Išlaužo Žuvys 
Assessment of the impact of birds on aquaculture enterprisesProject leader: Dr. Vitas Stanevičius 
 Division: Laboratory of Avian Ecology 
 Contracted by: UAB Armolė 
Assessment of the impact of birds on aquaculture enterprisesProject leader: Dr. Vitas Stanevičius 
 Division: Laboratory of Avian Ecology 
 Contracted by: UAB Šilo Pavėžupis 
Assessment of the impact of birds on aquaculture enterprisesProject leader: Dr. Vitas Stanevičius 
 Division: Laboratory of Avian Ecology 
 Contracted by: UAB Kaplių Žuvys 
Assessment of the impact of birds on aquaculture enterprisesProject leader: Dr. Vitas Stanevičius 
 Division: Laboratory of Avian Ecology 
 Contracted by: UAB Čivylių Žuvis 
Assessment of the impact of birds on aquaculture enterprisesProject leader: Dr. Vitas Stanevičius 
 Division: Laboratory of Avian Ecology 
 Contracted by: UAB Juodasis Gandras 
Assessment of the impact of birds on aquaculture enterprisesProject leader: Dr. Vitas Stanevičius 
 Division: Laboratory of Avian Ecology 
 Contracted by: UAB Žemaitijos Žuvis 
Assessment of the impact of birds on aquaculture enterprisesProject leader: Dr. Vitas Stanevičius 
 Division: Laboratory of Avian Ecology 
 Contracted by: UAB Karpis 
Assessment of the impact of birds on aquaculture enterprisesProject leader: Dr. Vitas Stanevičius 
 Division: Laboratory of Avian Ecology 
 Contracted by: UAB Brivėtos Tvenkiniai 
Assessment of the impact of birds on aquaculture enterprisesProject leader: Dr. Vitas Stanevičius 
 Division: Laboratory of Avian Ecology 
 Contracted by: UAB Bartžuvė 
Water sampling at 8 hydrometric stations twice a quarter, chemical analysis at the laboratory, river sewage and water level measurements at 8 hydrometric stations twice a quarter, calculation of daily river runoff according to the developed flow curves, and presentation of derivative data on water chemical composition, river runoff and water level measurements for 2011Project leader: Assoc. Prof. Dr. Julius Taminskas 
 Division: Laboratory of Climate and Water Research 
 Contracted by: Lithuanian Geological Survey under the Ministry of Environment of the Republic of Lithuania 
Ichthyofauna studies and assessment ecological status according to fish-based indicators in Lithuanian rivers and lakesProject leader: Dr. Tomas Virbickas 
 Division: Laboratory of Fish Ecology 
 Contracted by: Environmental Protection Agency 
Preparation of wolf population management planProject leader: Assoc. Prof. Dr. (HP) Linas Balčiauskas 
 Division: Laboratory of Mammalian Ecology 
 Contracted by: Ministry of Environment of the Republic of Lithuania 
Petrographic and mineralogical analysis of three raw material samples (sand and gravel)Project leader: Prof. Dr. Petras Šinkūnas 
 Division: Laboratory of Queternary Research 
 Contracted by: UAB Pagirių Nesta 
Petrographic-mineralogical analysis of two raw material samples (sand and gravel)Project leader: Prof. Dr. Petras Šinkūnas 
 Division: Laboratory of Quaternary Research 
 Contracted by: UAB Rizgonys 
Analysis of petrographic-mineralogical composition of 12 (twelve) fractionated crushed stone samples of carbonate rocksProject leader: Prof. Dr. Petras Šinkūnas 
 Division: Laboratory of Queternary Research 
 Contracted by: UAB Skalduvos Gamyba 
Petrographic analysis of one sample of crushed crystalline rockProject leader: Prof. Dr. Petras Šinkūnas 
 Division: Laboratory of Quaternary Research 
 Contracted by: UAB Žemaitijos Granitas 
Determination of petrographic composition of three sand-gravel raw material samplesProject leader: Prof. Dr. Petras Šinkūnas 
 Division: Laboratory of Quaternary Research 
 Contracted by: P. Račkauskas' Sole Proprietorship Agrotech 
Kaunas city groundwater quality researchProject leader: Dr. Arūnas Jurevičius 
 Division: Laboratory of Climate and Water Research 
 Contracted by: Kaunas City Municipality Administration 
Gravity effects on plant responses to ultraviolet-A and blue lightProject leader: Dr. Danguolė Raklevičienė 
 Division: Laboratory of Plant Physiology 
 Source of funding: Research Council of Lithuania 
Determination of sedimentation conditions of glacigenic formations formed during the deglaciation processProject leader: Dr. Habil. Valentinas Baltrūnas 
 Division: Laboratory of Quaternary Research 
 Source of funding: Research Council of Lithuania 
Characterization of potential phytoplasma pathogenesis factors – phospholipasesProject leader: Dr. Rasa Jomantienė 
 Division: Laboratory of Plant Pathology 
 Source of funding: Research Council of Lithuania 
Testing of the leaching of chemical elements from cement waste matrixProject leader: Dr. Reimundas Paunksnis 
 Division: Laboratory of Climate and Water Research 
 Contracted by: State Enterprise Radioactive Waste Management Agency 
Precambrian rock areas and active tectonic boundaries around and near the Baltic SeaProject leader: Dr. Gražina Skridlaitė 
 Division: Laboratory of Bedrock Geology 
 Source of funding: Research Council of Lithuania 
Klaipėda FEZ geochemical investigation by collecting soil and bottom sediment samplesProject leader: Dr. Ričardas Taraškevičius 
 Division: Laboratory of Geoenvironmental Research 
 Contracted by: Coastal Research and Planning Institute of Klaipėda University 
Determination of petrographic-mineralogical composition of one sand raw material sample from Kantvainiai quarryProject leader: Dr. Gintautas Žilinskas 
 Division: Laboratory of Geoenvironmental Research 
 Contracted by: UAB Lemminkainen Lietuva 
Optimisation of the management of excavated soil in the aquatic area of Klaipėda State SeaportProject leader: Dr. Kęstutis Jokšas 
 Division: Laboratory of Geoenvironmental Research 
 Contracted by: Coastal Research and Planning Institute of Klaipėda University 
Peculiarities of the entry and circulation of sediment and pollution substances in the Klaipėda State Seaport aquatic areaProject leader: Dr. Kęstutis Jokšas 
 Division: Laboratory of Geoenvironmental Research 
 Contracted by: Klaipėda State Seaport Authority 
Environmental isotopes in groundwaterProject leader: Prof. Dr. Habil. Jonas Mažeika 
 Division: Laboratory of Nuclear Geophysics and Radioecology 
 Contracted by: UAB Geotestus 
Intestinal microbiota of roach (Rutilus rutilus) and its change under the impact of river pollutionProject leader: Dr. Vesta Skrodenytė-Arbačiauskienė 
 Division: Laboratory of Fish Ecology 
 Source of funding: Research Council of Lithuania 
Ichtiofaunos tyrimai bei ekologinės būklės pagal žuvų rodiklius įvertinimas Lietuvos upėse ir ežeruoseProject leader: Dr. Tomas Virbickas 
 Division: Laboratory of Fish Ecology 
 Contracted by: Environmental Protection Agency 
Investigations of the state of migratory fish in Lithuanian riversProject leader: Dr. Vytautas Kesminas 
 Division: Laboratory of Fish Ecology 
 Contracted by: Environmental Protection Agency 
Characteristics of dormouse (Gliridae) populations in the northwestern periphery of the rangesProject leader: Dr. Rimvydas Juškaitis 
 Division: Laboratory of Mammalian Ecology 
 Source of funding: Research Council of Lithuania 
Conservation of biodiversity intransboundary floodplains in the Nemunas River basin, shared by Belarus, Russia and Lithuania (OMPO-10)Projekto vadovai: dr. Saulius Švažas
Preparation of documents for the strengthening of management of environmental protection of the Baltic Sea in LithuaniaProject leader: Dr. Linas Ložys 
 Division: Laboratory of Fish Ecology 
 Contracted by: Coastal Research and Planning Institute of Klaipėda University 
Lietuvos žuvininkystės sektoriaus 2007-2013 metų veiksmų programos įgyvendinimo paslauga „Paukščių daromo poveikio akvakultūros įmonėms vertinimas“Projekto vadovai: dr. Vitas Stanevičius
Mechanisms of speciation in malaria parasites and related haemosporidiansProject leader: Dr. Habil. Gediminas Valkiūnas 
 Division: P. B. Šivickis Laboratory of Parasitology 
 Source of funding: Research Council of Lithuania  
The influence of species adaptation to anthropogenic environment on the genetic diversity of its populationsProject leader: Assoc. Prof. Dr. Eduardas Budrys 
 Division: Laboratory of Chemical and Behavioural Ecology 
 Source of funding: Research Council of Lithuania 
FP1102 Determining invasiveness and risk of DothistromaManagement Committee member: Dr. Svetlana Markovskaja 
 Division: Laboratory of Mycology 
 Source of funding: COST 
Genome-wide screening for S. cerevisiae genes modulating sensitivity for K2 toxinProject leader: Prof. Dr. Elena Servienė 
 Division: Laboratory of Genetics 
 Source of funding: Research Council of Lithuania 
Pelkėdarai palankių sąlygų atkūrimo eksperimentai Aukštumalos aukštapelkėje ir durpyne (Durpės)Projekto vadovai: dr. Jūratė Sendžikaitė
Inventory of natural habitats of EC importance in the countryProject leader: Dr. Valerijus Rašomavičius 
 Division: Laboratory of Flora and Geobotany 
 Contracted by: Ministry of Environment of the Republic of Lithuania 
Ecological characteristics of distribution of sand leek (Allium scorodoprasum L.) cytotypes in LithuaniaProject leader: Dr. Birutė Karpavičienė 
 Division: Laboratory of Economic Botany 
 Source of funding: Research Council of Lithuania 
Change of Bioactive Compounds in Underutilised Berry Species Depending on Genotype and Environment (UOGBIOGENA)Project leader: Dr. Juozas Labokas 
 Division: Laboratory of Economic Botany 
 Title of the National Research Programme: Healthy and Safe Food 
 Source of funding: Research Council of Lithuania 
Maintenance of field collections of plant (medicinal and aromatic) genetic resources, renewal and propagation of genetic resources and preparation of seed samples for storage in Plant Gene BankProject leader: Dr. Juozas Labokas 
 Division: Laboratory of Economic Botany 
 Contracted by: Plants Gene Bank 
Assessment and selection of seed (genetic) reserve sites of medicinal and aromatic plants and preparation of cartographic material and passport dataProject leader: Dr. Juozas Labokas 
 Division: Laboratory of Economic Botany 
 Contracted by: Plants Gene Bank 
Forest plants wild harvesting learning in EuropeProject leader: Dr. Jolita Radušienė 
 Division: Laboratory of Economic Botany 
 Contracted by: Education Exchanges Support Foundation 
Sensitivity of Pseudomonas aeruginosa bacteria to disinfectants and the effect of temperature on bacteria of this speciesProject leader: Dr. Algimantas Paškevičius 
 Division: Laboratory of Biodeterioration Research 
 Contracted by: UAB Birštono Mineraliniai Vandenys 
Isolation of microscopic fungi from reconstructed buildings (J. Jasinskio St. 10 and 12, Vilnius) and investigation of sensitivity of dominant micromycetes to disinfectantsProject leader: Dr. Algimantas Paškevičius 
 Division: Laboratory of Biodeterioration Research 
 Contracted by: UAB Transmeda 
Isolation of microscopic fungi from residential premises and investigation of sensitivity of dominant micromycetes to disinfectantsProject leader: Dr. Algimantas Paškevičius 
 Division: Laboratory of Biodeterioration Research 
 Contracted by: Audronė Tunikienė 
Investigation of microbiological parameters of gas pipelines in potentially corrosive soil areasProject leader: Dr. Algimantas Paškevičius 
 Division: Laboratory of Biodeterioration Research 
 Contracted by: AB Lietuvos Dujos 
Investigation of sensitivity of Listeria monocytogenes bacteria to ozone and activated waterProject leader: Dr. Algimantas Paškevičius 
 Division: Laboratory of Biodeterioration Research 
 Contracted by: UAB Iceco 
Humanizuotos mielių raiškos sistemos kūrimas, panaudojant proteomikos ir genų inžinerijos metodus (Mielės)Projekto vadovai: dr. Juozas Benediktas Staniulis
Interspecific hybrids of garden plants – a new source of anthocyaninsProject leader: Habil. Dr. Nijolė Anisimovienė 
 Division: Laboratory of Plant Physiology 
 Contracted by: Institute of Horticulture of the Lithuanian Research Centre for Agriculture and Forestry 
Tarprūšiniai sodo augalų hibridai – naujas antocianinų šaltinisProjekto vadovai: habil. dr. Ona Nijolė Anisimovienė
ES1105 Cyanobacterial blooms and toxins in water resources: occurrence, impacts and managementManagement Committee member: Dr. Jūratė Kasperovičienė 
 Division: Laboratory of Algology and Microbial Ecology 
 Source of funding: COST 
Inventory of habitats and finding places of strictly protected species in LithuaniaProject leader: Dr. Valertijus Rašomavičius 
 Division: Laboratory of Flora and Geobotany 
 Contracted by: Ministry of Environment of the Republic of Lithuania 
Inventory of marine species and habitats for development of NATURA 2000 network in the offshore waters of Lithuania (LIFE234)Project leader: Dr. Mindaugas Dagys 
 Division: Laboratory of Avian Ecology 
 Source of funding: European Commission / LIFE09 NAT/LT/000234 
Distribution, biological features and genetic diversity of alien stinging wasps in LithuaniaProject leader: Assoc. Prof. Dr. Eduardas Budrys 
 Division: Laboratory of Chemical and Behavioural Ecology 
 Title of the National Research Programme: Ecosystems in Lithuania: Climate Change and Human Impact 
 Source of funding: Research Council of Lithuania 
Application of GIS for the assessment of alien crayfish invasions, biological control, protection of native crayfishProject leader: Dr. Linas Ložys 
 Division: Laboratory of Fish Ecology 
 Title of the National Research Programme: Ecosystems in Lithuania: Climate Change and Human Impact 
 Source of funding: Research Council of Lithuania 
Formation of potential hotbeds of the spread of alien insect species and possibilities of spread in LithuaniaProject leader: Dr. Povilas Ivinskis 
 Division: Laboratory of Entomology 
 Title of the National Research Programme: Ecosystems in Lithuania: Climate Change and Human Impact 
 Source of funding: Research Council of Lithuania 
Genetic analysis of 230 phytophage samples by molecular methodsProject leader: Dr. Rasa Bernotienė 
 Division: Laboratory of Entomology 
 Contracted by: Institute of Agriculture of Lithuanian Research Centre for Agriculture and Forestry 
Assessment of the states of animal species of European Community importance (lynx, bats, amphibians) for the protection of which territories should be establishedProject leader: Assoc. Prof. Dr. (HP) Linas Balčiauskas 
 Division: Laboratory of Mammalian Ecology 
 Contracted by: Environmental Protection Agency 
Services of environmental monitoring of 2 operating and 13 reclaimed landfillsProject leader: Dr. Arūnas Jurevičius 
 Division: Laboratory of Climate and Water Research 
 Contracted by: UAB Grota 
Environmental geno-cytotoxicity studies in the Atlantic-North Sea-Baltic Sea marine hydrosystemProject leader: Dr. Janina Baršienė 
 Division: Laboratory of Ecotoxicology 
 Source of funding: Research Council of Lithuania 
The peculiarities of the development of Vilnius city in the context of the east Lithuanian problematic regionProject leader: Dr. Donatas Burneika 
 Source of funding: Research Council of Lithuania 
Internal factors of invasiveness of seed-borne alien plant species (INVAZYVUMO VEIKSNIAI)Project leader: Dr. Habil. Nijolė Anisimovienė 
 Division: Laboratory of Plant Physiology 
 Title of the National Research Programme: Ecosystems in Lithuania: Climate Change and Human Impact 
 Source of funding: Research Council of Lithuania 
Establishment of the Joint Nature Research Centre (JNRC)Project leader: Dr. (HP) Dalius Butkauskas 
 Division: Laboratory of Molecular Ecology 
 Source of funding: European Union structural funds 
Determination of the main paleoenvironmental conditions of the Quaternary warm periods and the cyclicity of their change (KVARTERAS)Project leader: Dr. Habil. Valentinas Baltrūnas 
 Division: Laboratory of Quaternary Research 
 Title of the National Research Programme: Ecosystems in Lithuania: Climate Change and Human Impact 
 Source of funding: Research Council of Lithuania 
The impact of anthropogenic factors on the development of invasive species in the context of Holocene paleoecosystem development (PALEOANTROPOINVAZIJOS)Project leader: Dr. Miglė Stančikaitė 
 Division: Laboratory of Quaternary Research 
 Title of the National Research Programme: Ecosystems in Lithuania: Climate Change and Human Impact 
 Source of funding: Research Council of Lithuania 
Chronology of Lithuanian Quaternary paleoclimatic events and interregional correlationProject leader: Dr. Vaida Šeirienė 
 Division: Laboratory of Quaternary Research 
 Source of funding: Research Council of Lithuania 
Hydrometeorological investigation of the Rėkyva peat deposit and analysis of the impact on deposit environmentProject leader: Doc. Dr. Julius Taminskas 
  Division: Laboratory of Climate and Water Research 
 Contracted by: AB Rėkyva 
Pan-European coordination action on CO2 Geological Storage (CGS Europe)Project leader: Prof. Dr. Habil. Saulius Šliaupa 
Division: Laboratory of Bedrock Geology 
 Source of funding: European Union/7th Framework Programme 
Services of assessment of the state of the coasts of the Curonian Lagoon and preparation of the programme for the management of the coasts of the Curonian LagoonProject leader: Dr. Gintautas Žilinskas 
 Division: Laboratory of Geoenvironmental Research 
 Contracted by: Ministry of Environment of the Republic of Lithuania 
Geochemical assessment of bottom sediments of Šventoji State Seaport and seacoast investigationsProject leader: Dr. Kęstutis Jokšas 
 Division: Laboratory of Geoenvironmental Research 
 Contracted by: Lithuanian Energy Institute 
Investigation of contamination f bottom sediments of Klaipėda State Seaport aquatic areaProject leader: Dr. Kęstutis Jokšas 
 Division: Laboratory of Geoenvironmental Research 
 Contracted by: Klaipėda State Seaport Authority 
Dependence of adaptation of salmon and sea trout subpopulations on genotype under local conditionsProject leader: Dr. Saulius Stakėnas 
 Division: Laboratory of Fish Ecology 
 Source of funding: Research Council of Lithuania 
Assessment and forecast of the impact of cormorants on the structure and resources of fish populations in the Curonian Lagoon (KORMOD)Project leader: Dr. Linas Ložys 
 Division: Laboratory of Fish Ecology 
 Title of the National Research Programme: Ecosystems in Lithuania: Climate Change and Human Impact 
 Source of funding: Research Council of Lithuania 
Studies of invasive freshwater mollusks and associated flukes communities using genetic markers (INVAZINIAI MOLIUSKAI)Project leader: Dr. Gražina Stanevičiūtė 
 Division: P. B. Šivickis Laboratory of Parasitology 
 Title of the National Research Programme: Ecosystems in Lithuania: Climate Change and Human Impact 
 Source of funding: Research Council of Lithuania 
Molecular identification and life cycles of flukes associated with bivalve mollusks and fishesProject leader: Dr. Virmantas Stunžėnas 
 Division: P. B. Šivickis Laboratory of Parasitology 
 Source of funding: Research Council of Lithuania 
Genetic diversity of herbaceous alien plant species and the factors determining it in Lithuania (HERBAINVAZGEN)Project leader: Dr. Regina Vyšniauskienė 
 Division: Laboratory of Molecular Ecology 
 Title of the National Research Programme: Ecosystems in Lithuania: Climate Change and Human Impact 
 Source of funding: Research Council of Lithuania 
Studies of the spread, genetic diversity and patterns of adaptation and naturalization of invasive bird species (INVAZINIAI PAUKŠČIAI)Project leader: Dr. (HP) Dalius Butkauskas 
 Division: Laboratory of Molecular Ecology
 Title of the National Research Programme: Ecosystems in Lithuania: Climate Change and Human Impact 
 Source of funding: Research Council of Lithuania 
Evaluation of nuclear power impact on perch (Perca fluviatilis) population by means of genetic based analysis and application of fish otoliths as natural recorders of radiocontamination and thermal pollutionProject leader LT: Mečislovas Žalakevičius 
 Project leader LV: Isaak Rashal 
 Project leader TW: Wann-Nian Tzeng 
 Division: Laboratory of Avian Ecology 
 Source of funding: Research Council of Lithuania 
The impact of alien crustacean invasions on food web structure in lakes (SVETIMI TINKLE)Project leader: Prof. Dr. Kęstutis Arbačiauskas 
 Division: Laboratory of Evolutionary Ecology of Hydrobionts 
 Title of the National Research Programme: Ecosystems in Lithuania: Climate Change and Human Impact 
 Source of funding: Research Council of Lithuania 
Biochemical-proteomic studies of Daphnia seasonal phenotypes and their use for pollution indicationProject leader: Prof. Dr. Kęstutis Arbačiauskas 
 Division: Laboratory of Evolutionary Ecology of Hydrobionts 
 Source of funding: Research Council of Lithuania 
Improving the training of highly qualified specialists meeting the needs of the state and society in the field of biomedicineProject leader: Prof. Dr. (HP) Sigitas Podėnas 
 Division: Laboratory of Entomology 
 Source of funding: European Union structural funds 
Ūkiškai reikšmingų vabzdžių, erkių bei grybų populiacijų genomikos tyrimai Baltijos regione (GENŪKIS-10)Proejct leader: Prof. Dr. (HP) Sigitas Podėnas 
 Division: Laboratory of Entomology 
 Contracted by:  
Alteration of oxidative stress to hydrophytes due to Acer negundo invasion-induced change in tree leaf fall (ACERTOX)Project leader: Dr. Levonas Manusadžianas 
 Division: Laboratory of Ecotoxicology 
 Title of the National Research Programme: Ecosystems in Lithuania: Climate Change and Human Impact 
 Source of funding: Research Council of Lithuania 
Investigations of the peculiarities of sublethal effects of priority heavy metals on the behaviour of aquatic animalsProject leader: Dr. Nijolė Kazlauskienė 
 Division: Laboratory of Ecotoxicology 
 Source of funding: Research Council of Lithuania 
Effects of landscape fragmentation on the genetic diversity of insect pollinators and entomophagesProject leader: Assoc. Prof. Dr. Eduardas Budrys 
 Division: Laboratory of Chemical and Behavioural Ecology 
 Source of funding: Research Council of Lithuania 
Insects and entomopathogens: interactions between alien and native species, new diagnostic methods (PATOGENAI)Project leader: Prof. Dr. Habil. Vincas Būda 
 Division: Laboratory of Chemical and Behavioural Ecology 
 Title of the National Research Programme: Ecosystems in Lithuania: Climate Change and Human Impact 
 Source of funding: Research Council of Lithuania 
The dynamics of metabolites determining spruce attractiveness to the European spruce bark beetle and the factors influencing itProject leader: Prof. Dr. Habil. Vincas Būda 
 Division: Laboratory of Chemical and Behavioural Ecology 
 Source of funding: Research Council of Lithuania 
Changes in biotic and abiotic ecosystem components caused by an invasive species: the case of cormorants (KORMORANAI)Project leader: Dr. Jurga Motiejūnaitė 
 Division: Laboratory of Mycology 
 Title of the National Research Programme: Ecosystems in Lithuania: Climate Change and Human Impact 
 Source of funding: Research Council of Lithuania 
The impact of the neophytic moss Campylopus introflexus on the formation of peatland communities (DURPYNAI)Project leader: Dr. Ilona Jukonienė 
 Division: Laboratory of Flora and Geobotany 
 Title of the National Research Programme: Ecosystems in Lithuania: Climate Change and Human Impact 
 Source of funding: Research Council of Lithuania 
Aiškinamojo botanikos terminų žodyno (augalų ekologija ir geografija) parengimas (KALBA)Projekto vadovai: dr. Zigmantas Gudžinskas
Modelling of the quality of St. John’s wort medicinal raw material under the impact of abiotic and biotic factorsProject leader: Dr. Jolita Radušienė 
 Division: Laboratory of Economic Botany 
 Source of funding: Research Council of Lithuania 
The influence of abiotic factors on the distribution of α-pinene enantiomers in common juniperProject leader: Dr. Kristina Ložienė 
 Division: Laboratory of Economic Botany 
 Source of funding: Research Council of Lithuania 
Isolation of microscopic fungi from the premises of the Representative Office of the European Commission in Vilnius and investigation of sensitivity of dominant micromycetes to antiseptic measuresProject leader: Dr. Algimantas Paškevičius 
 Division: Laboratory of Biodeterioration Research 
 Contracted by: Representative Office of the European Commission in Vilnius 
Assessment of microbiological and phytosanitary state of various substrates and their enrichment with beneficial microorganismsProject leader: Dr. Algimantas Paškevičius 
 Division: Laboratory of Biodeterioration Research 
 Contracted by: UAB  Verdetera 
Improvement of microbiological condition of polyethylene terephthalate preparations and manufacturing environment of UAB RETAL EuropeProject leader: Dr. Algimantas Paškevičius 
 Division: Laboratory of Biodeterioration Research 
 Contracted by: UAB RETAL Europe 
The use of the parasitic fungus Chondrostereum purpureum to control the re-growth of deciduous treesProject leader: Dr. Vaidotas Lygis 
 Division: Laboratory of Plant Pathology 
 Source of funding: Research Council of Lithuania 
Creation and renewal of infrastructure for R&D activities of biological and land resources research and use technologiesProject leader: Dr. Juozas Labokas 
 Division: Laboratory of Economic Botany 
 Contracted by: Central Project Management Agency, Ministry of Education, Science and Sport 
Biological specificity, genetic diversity and adaptation of alien Gonyostomum in new territories (SVETIGA)Project leader: Dr. Jūratė Kasperovičienė 
 Division: Laboratory of Algology and Microbial Ecology 
 Title of the National Research Programme: Ecosystems in Lithuania: Climate Change and Human Impact 
 Source of funding: Research Council of Lithuania 
Molecular-genetic, phenetic and morphometric variability in the genus Talpa and determination of taxonomic criteriaProject leader: Prof. Dr. Habil. Aniolas Sruoga 
 Postdoctoral fellow: Dr. Marija Starodubaitė 
 Division: Laboratory of Molecular Ecology 
 Source of funding: Programme of investment actions of European Union funds 
Morphology, systematics and biogeography of cestodes of family Hymenolepididae of European small rodents (Rodentia). Formation of the hymenolepidid faunistic complex of the Baltic regionProject leader: Dr. Habil. Vytautas Kontrimavičius 
 Postdoctoral fellow: Dr. Arseny Makarikov 
 Division: P. B. Šivickis Laboratory of Parasitology 
 Source of funding: Programme of investment actions of European Union funds 
FA0906 UV-B radiation: a specific regulator of plant growth and food quolity an changing climateManagement Committee member: Dr. Regina Vyšniauskienė 
 Division: Laboratory of Molecular Ecology 
 Source of funding: COST 
Monitoring of biodiversity of viral pathogens of ornamental plants in Ukraine and LithuaniaProject leader: Dr. Marija Samuitienė 
 Division: Laboratory of Plant Pathology 
 Source of funding: Research Council of Lithuania 
Development of the Marine Valley nucleus and renewal of study infrastructureProject leader: Silvija Šerpenskienė 
 Source of funding: European Union structural funds 
Migruojantys vandens paukščiai ir paukščių gripas LietuvojeProjekto vadovas: dr. Saulius Švažas
Tarptautinės svarbos migruojančių ančių populiacijų tyrimai Nemuno deltojeProjekto vadovas: dr. Saulius Švažas
Karvelio keršulio perėjimo ekologijos ir populiacijos genetinės struktūros tyrimai rytų Baltijos regioneProjekto vadovas: dr. Saulius Švažas
Identification of the virus causing beet rhizomania and other viral isolates spreading through soil in Lithuania and Ukraine and comparative molecular characteristics of genomeProject leader: Dr. Juozas Staniulis 
 Division: Laboratory of Plant Pathology 
 Source of funding: Research Council of Lithuania 
ES0907 Integrating ice core, marine and terrestrial records (60,000 to 8,000 years ago)Management Committee member: Dr. Miglė Stančikaitė 
 Division: Laboratory of Quaternary Research 
 Source of funding: COST 
Dynamics of short-term palaeoecosystem changes during the Postglacial: trends and evolutionary forecastsProject leader: Dr. Miglė Stančikaitė 
 Postdoctoral fellow: Dr. Rasa Binkienė 
 Division: Laboratory of Quaternary Research 
 Source of funding: Programme of investment actions of European Union funds 
Reconstruction of Proterozoic, Paleozoic and Mesozoic geological processesProject leader: Dr. Gražina Skridlaitė 
 Postdoctoral fellow: Dr. S. Radzevičius 
 Division: Division: Laboratory of Bedrock Geology 
 Source of funding: Programme of investment actions of European Union funds 
European marine observation and data network (EMODnet)Project leader: Dr. Leonora Živilė Gelumbauskaitė 
 Division: Laboratory of Geoenvironmental Research 
 Source of funding: European Commission/7th Framework Programme 
Pan-European infrastructure for management of marine and ocean geological and geophysical data (GEO-SEAS)Project leader: Dr. Leonora Živilė Gelumbauskaitė 
 Division: Laboratory of Geoenvironmental Research 
 Source of funding: European Commission/7th Framework Programme 
The impact of hydrogeological factors on the solubility and adsorption of radionuclides in the environment of a radioactive waste repositoryProject leader: Prof. Habil. Dr. Jonas Mažeika 
 Project leader:  Postdoctoral fellow: Dr. V. Vaitkevičienė 
 Division: Laboratory of Quaternary Research 
 Source of funding: Programme of investment actions of European Union funds 
Conservation of biodiversity intransboundary floodplains in the Nemunas River basin, shared by Belarus, Russia and LithuaniaProjekto vadovai: dr. Saulius Švažas
Conservation of white storks (Ciconia ciconia) in Lithuania (LIFE531)Project leader: Dr. Mindaugas Dagys 
 Division: Laboratory of Avian Ecology 
 Source of funding: European Commission / LIFE07 NAT/LT/000531 
Investigation of specificity of avian malaria parasites and other haemosporidia (Sporozoa, Haemosporida)Project leader: Dr. Gediminas Valkiūnas 
 Postdoctoral fellow: Dr. Asta Križanauskienės 
 Division: P. B. Šivickis Laboratory of Parasitology 
 Source of funding: Programme of investment actions of European Union funds 
Study of the ecotoxic effects of metallic nanocompounds on different freshwater algaeProject leader: Dr. Levonas Manusadžianas 
 Division: Laboratory of Ecotoxicology 
 Source of funding: Research Council of Lithuania 
Pavojingų medžiagų valdymas Baltijos jūros regione (COHIBA)Projekto vadovai: dr. Levonas Manusadžianas
Securing the conservation of biodiversity across administrative levels and spatial, temporal, and ecological scales (SCALES)Project leader: Dr. Ana Budrienė 
 Division: Laboratory of Chemical and Behavioural Ecology 
 Source of funding: European Commission/7th Framework Programme 
Preparation of methodological documents for the inventory of natural habitats of EC importance and pilot inventory of natural habitatsProject leader: Dr. Valerijus Rašomavičius 
 Division: Laboratory of Flora and Geobotany 
 Contracted by: Ministry of Environment of the Republic of Lithuania 
Analysis of lignin-cellulosic complex and other biochemical and microbiological parameters of substrate for cultivation of champignons, seeking to increase champignon cultivation intensityProject leader: Dr. Vita Raudonienė 
 Division: Laboratory of Biodeterioration Research 
 Contracted by: Farmer K. Juščius 
FA0807 Integrated management of phytoplasma epidemics in different crop systemsManagement Committee member: Dr. Deividas Valiūnas 
 Division: Laboratory of Plant Pathology 
 Source of funding: COST 
Tvaraus Lietuvos jūrinių išteklių valdymo sistema panaudojanti modernius stebėjimo, modeliavimo metodus ir ekosisteminį požiūrį (NOR-FM)Projekto vadovai: dr. Linas Ložys
A pan-European species directories infrastucture (PESI)Project leader: Assoc. Prof. Dr. Eduardas Budrys 
 Division: Laboratory of Chemical and Behavioural Ecology 
 Source of funding: European Commission/7th Framework Programme 
FP0701 Post-fire forest management in Southern EuropeManagement Committee member: Dr. Vaidotas Lygis 
 Division: Laboratory of Plant Pathology 
 Source of funding: COST 
873 Bacterial diseases of stone fruits and nutsManagement Committee member: Dr. Daiva Burokienė 
 Division: Laboratory of Plant Pathology 
 Source of funding: COST 
FP0601 Forest management and the water cycleManagement Committee member: Dr. Jurga Motiejūnaitė 
 Division: Laboratory of Mycology 
 Source of funding: COST 
FA0602 Bioactive food components, mitochondrial function and healthManagement Committee member: Dr. Jolita Radušienė 
 Division: Laboratory of Economic Botany 
 Source of funding: COST 
FA0603 Plant proteomics in EuropeManagement Committee member: Dr. Habil. Nijolė Anisimovienė 
 Division: Laboratory of Plant Physiology 
 Source of funding: COST 
FA0605 Signaling control of stress tolerance and production of stress protective compounds in plantsManagement Committee member: Dr. Virgilija Gavelienė 
 Division: Laboratory of Plant Physiology 
 Source of funding: COST 
Determination of petrographic composition of gravel raw material from Kvesai and Rizgonys depositsProject leader: Prof. Dr. Petras Šinkūnas 
 Division: Laboratory of Queternary Research 
 Contracted by: UAB Rizgonys