Senior Researcher
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
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
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
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