Research interests
Fields of research: isolation and cultivation of pure fungal cultures; identification of fungi by molecular methods, including DNA isolation and amplification by polymerase chain reaction (PCR), electrophoresis, preparation of samples for sequencing, bioinformatic analysis of data; studies of fungal pathogenicity and enzymatic activity.
Annotation of the doctoral dissertation
The yield and quality of crops are negatively affected by pathogenic microorganisms. Currently, the use of synthetic pesticides is the most common practice for controlling pathogens. However, it is associated with environmental, economic, and social issues. A more sustainable, environmentally friendly, and non-toxic alternative to these chemicals is biocontrol. The aim of the doctoral studies is to identify microbial strains that enhance the tolerance of host plants to adverse biotic environmental conditions.