Projects

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

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 Division: Laboratory of Plant Pathology
Project coordinator in UK: Dr. Glyn Jones
Source of funding: EUPHRESCO (hosted by EPPO (European and Mediterranean Plant Protection Organization))

Cyanobacteria, viruses, protozoan and metazoan – understanding ecological interactions in communities of aquatic ecosystemsProject leader in Lithuania: Dr. Judita Koreivienė
Division: Laboratory of Algology and Microbial Ecology
Source of funding: Academies of sciences of Lithuania and Poland

Molecules to aid taxonomy and elucidation of life histories of trematode pathogens of wildlife in Ndumo Game Reserve, northern KwaZulu Natal, South AfricaProject leader: Dr. Olena Kudlai
Division: P. B. Šivickis Laboratory of Parasitology

Determination of composition of granite powder fr. 0/0.063Project leader: Prof. Dr. Petras Šinkūnas
Division: Laboratory of Quaternary Research
Contracted by: UAB Granitas

Determination of antimicrobial properties of Argentum 20 paintProject leader: Dr. Algimantas Paškevičius
Division: Laboratory of Biodeterioration Research
Contracted by: UAB Tikkurila

Investigation of groundwater quality and safetyProject leader: Dr. Arūnas Jurevičius
Division: Laboratory of Climate and Water Research
Contracted by: AB Vievio Paukštynas

Preparation of methodologies, chemical tests of plant samplesProject leader: Dr. Virgilija Gavelienė
Division: Laboratory of Plant Physiology
Contracted by: KB Grūdų Centras

Observations of the intensity of smelt spawning migration, fish spring and autumnal migrations in the aquatic area of Klaipėda State Seaport during dredging activities in 2017Project leader: Dr. Linas Ložys
Division: Laboratory of Fish Ecology
Contracted by: Klaipėda State Seaport Authority

Preparation of sediment samples for palynological studiesProject leader: Dr. Vaida Šeirienė
Division: Laboratory of Quaternary Research
Contracted by: Lithuanian Geological Survey under the Ministry of Environment of the Republic of Lithuania

Preparation of the coastal management programme for the recreational zone of the continental area of the seacoast of Klaipėda city municipalityProject leader: Dr. Gintautas Žilinskas
Division: Laboratory of Geoenvironmental Research
Contracted by: Klaipėda City Municipality Administration

Proposal for assessment of Lithuanian protected animals, plants and fungi according to IUCN categories and preparation of species descriptionsProject leader: Dr. Valerijus Rašomavičius
Division: Laboratory of Flora and Geobotany
Contracted by: Ministry of Environment of the Republic of Lithuania

Implementation of the 2015-2020 scientific and applied research project in agriculture, food industry and fisheries “Assessment of the possibilities of survival of the gene pool of the Lithuanian native bee Apis mellifera“Project leader: Dr. Laima Blažytė-Čereškienė
Division: Laboratory of Chemical and Behavioural Ecology
Contracted by: National Paying Agency under the Ministry of Agriculture of the Republic of Lithuania

Implementation of the 2015-2020 scientific and applied research project in agriculture, food industry and fisheries “Preparation of recommendations for compensation for losses incurred due to the loss of opportunity to fish because of other persons’ activities”Project leader: Dr. Linas Ložys
Division: Laboratory of Fish Ecology
Contracted by: National Paying Agency under the Ministry of Agriculture of the Republic of Lithuania

Monitoring of investigations of the status and restoration of European eel population stocksProject leader: Dr. Linas Ložys
Division: Laboratory of Fish Ecology
Contracted by: Fisheries Service under the Ministry of Agriculture of the Republic of Lithuania

Analysis of the trace element lithium in water samplesProject leader: Dr. Arūnas Jurevičius
Division: Laboratory of Climate and Water Research
Contracted by: Lithuanian University of Health Sciences

Magnetic susceptibility measurementsProject leader: Dr. Valentas Katinas
Division: Laboratory of Bedrock Geology
Contracted by: Lithuanian Institute of History

Structure of small mammal parasite communities and intestinal microbiota and their regulationProject leader: Dr. Asta Križanauskienė
Division: Laboratory of Mammalian Ecology
Source of funding: Research Council of Lithuania

Publishing of periodical scientific publications and its coordinationProject leader: Prof. Dr. Albertas Bitinas
Division: Laboratory of Quaternary Research
Source of funding: European Union structural funds

Holocene paleoenvironmental reconstruction and studies of climate dynamics: spatial and chronological contextProject leader: Dr. Miglė Stančikaitė
Division: Laboratory of Quaternary Research
Source of funding: Research Council of Lithuania

The impact of solar radiation cycles and oceanic events on vegetation dynamics in the Postglacial PeriodProject leader: Dr. Miglė Stančikaitė
Postdoctoral fellow: Dr. Andrej Spiridonov
Division: Laboratory of Quaternary Research
Source of funding: Programme of investment actions of European Union funds

Kvesų ir Rizgonių telkinių žvyro žaliavos petrografinės sudėties nustatymasProject leader: Prof. Dr. Petras Šinkūnas
Division: Laboratory of Queternary Research
Contracted by: UAB Rizgonys

Petrographic analysis of crushed gravel fr. 8/16 produced in Beržutė quarryProject leader: Prof. Dr. Petras Šinkūnas
Division: Laboratory of Queternary Research
Contracted by: UAB Ukmergės Gelžbetonis

Investigations of mineral-petrographic composition of mineral mixture fr. 0/2 from Baltromiškės gravel depositProject leader: Prof. Dr. Petras Šinkūnas
Division: Laboratory of Quaternary Research
Contracted by: AB Kauno Tiltai

Investigation of petrographic composition of crushed dolomite samples fr. 5/8, 8/11, 11/16 from Krivaičiai dolomite quarryProject leader: Prof. Dr. Petras Šinkūnas
Division: Laboratory of Quaternary Research
Contracted by: UAB Skalduvos Gamyba

Determination of petrographic composition of raw material of the gravel deposit located in Salupiai village, Dumsiai sub-municipality, Jonava district and operated by UAB Kauno KeliaiProject leader: Prof. Dr. Petras Šinkūnas
Division: Laboratory of Quaternary Research
Contracted by: AB Kauno Keliai

Investigation of mineral-petrographic composition of raw material from Papiškiai gravel depositProject leader: Prof. Dr. Petras Šinkūnas
Division: Laboratory of Quaternary Research
Contracted by: UAB Papiškių Karjeras

Hydrometeorological investigation of the Rėkyva peat deposit and analysis of the impact on deposit environmentProject leader: Doc. Dr. Julius Taminskas
Division: Laboratory of Climate and Water Research
Contracted by: AB Rėkyva

Investigations of the impact of extensive farming on the ground and surface water systems of the karst region of north LithuaniaProject leader: Doc. Dr. Julius Taminskas
Division: Laboratory of Climate and Water Research
Contracted by: VšĮ Tatulos Programa

Kuršių marių žuvų išteklių tyrimų ir rekomendacijų dėl žuvų išteklių racionalaus naudojimo ir saugomų žuvų šalutinio laimikio sumažinimo pateikimas 2016–2018 m.Projekto vadovai: dr. Linas Ložys

Assessment of fish stocks in state inland water bodies, preparation of plans for the use and restoration of fish stocks in 2017-2021Project leader: Dr. Tomas Virbickas
Division: Laboratory of Fish Ecology
Contracted by: Ministry of Environment of the Republic of Lithuania

Services of assessment of the impact of Kaunas HPP reservoir water level fluctuations on fish and water bird populationsProject leader: Dr. Linas Ložys
Division: Laboratory of Fish Ecology
Contracted by: AB Lietuvos Energijos Gamyba

Investigation of physico-chemical indicators, flora and fauna in Pasvalys city pond and in the Lėvuo River down of Pasvalis city pond in 2017-2018 and determination of the status of the water bodiesProject leader: Dr. Tomas Virbickas
Division: Laboratory of Fish Ecology
Contracted by: Pasvalys District Municipality

Rekomendacijų dėl nuostolių, patirtų netekus galimybės žvejoti dėl kitų asmenų veiklos, kompensavimo parengimasProjekto vadovai: dr. Linas Ložys

Investigation of fish stocks in the Curonian Lagoon and preparation of recommendations on the rational use of fish stocks and reduction of bycatch of protected fish in 2016-2018Project leader: Dr. Linas Ložys
Division: Laboratory of Fish Ecology
Contracted by: Ministry of Environment of the Republic of Lithuania

Investigation and assessment of the status of migratory fish populations in Lithuanian rivers in 2017Project leader: Dr. Vytautas Kesminas
Division: Laboratory of Fish Ecology
Contracted by: Klaipėda University

Monitoring of investigations of the status and restoration of European eel population stocksProject leader: Dr. Linas Ložys
Division: Laboratory of Fish Ecology
Contracted by: Fisheries Service under the Ministry of Agriculture of the Republic of Lithuania

Investigation of effects of a hydroelectric power plant with Kaplan turbine on migrating eelsProject leader: Dr. Saulius Stakėnas
Division: Laboratory of Fish Ecology
Contracted by: Fisheries Service under the Ministry of Agriculture of the Republic of Lithuania

Woodpigeon populationProjekto vadovai: dr. Saulius Švažas

Assessment of potential impact of the construction of a house on the habitats of Corn Crane and other bird species in the Natura 2000 area “Nevėžis river valley” (code LTKAUB004)Project leader: Dr. Vitas Stanevičius
Division: Laboratory of Avian Ecology
Contracted by: Ingrida Čiapienė

Molecular characterization of avian haemosporidian parasites and identification of their vectorsProject leader: Dr. Gediminas Valkiūnas
Postdoctoral fellow: Dr. Carolina Romeiro Fernandes Chagas
Division: P. B. Šivickis Laboratory of Parasitology
Source of funding: Programme of investment actions of European Union funds

Virulence of avian malaria agents: identification of genetic factors influencing the severity of infectionProject leader: Dr. Vaidas Palinauskas
Division: P. B. Šivickis Laboratory of Parasitology
Source of funding: Research Council of Lithuania

Studies on the diversity of parasites of the genus Sarcocystis found in cervids and cattleProject leader: Dr. Petras Prakas
Division: Laboratory of Molecular Ecology
Source of funding: Research Council of Lithuania

Assessment of toxicity of different types of stressors to aquatic organismsProject leader: Dr. Laura Butrimavičienė
Division: Laboratory of Evolutionary Ecology of Hydrobionts
Source of funding: Research Council of Lithuania

Species identification of the biting midges and black flies involved in transmission of haemosporidian parasitesProject leader: Prof. Dr. (HP) Sigitas Podėnas
Postdoctoral fellow; Dr. Rita Žiegytė
Division: Laboratory of Entomology
Source of funding: Programme of investment actions of European Union funds

Monitoring of changes in the population of blackflies in a segment of the Nemunas RiverProject leader: Dr. Rasa Bernotienė
Division: Laboratory of Entomology
Contracted by: Druskininkai Municipality Administration

Investigation of the spread of blackflies in Druskininkai cityProject leader: Dr. Rasa Bernotienė
Division: Laboratory of Entomology
Contracted by: Druskininkai Municipality Administration

Identification of natural vectors of blood parasitesProject leader: Dr. Rasa Bernotienė
Division: Laboratory of Entomology
Source of funding: Research Council of Lithuania

CITES expertise and consulting servicesProject leader: Dr. Povilas Ivinskis
Division: Laboratory of Entomology
Contracted by: Ministry of Environment of the Republic of Lithuania

Investigation and assessment of the population status of invasive blackflies in 2017Project leader: Dr. Rasa Bernotienė
Division: Laboratory of Entomology
Contracted by: Environmental Protection Agency

Services of investigation of the impact of light, electromagnetic field and semiochemicals on insect behaviourProject leader: Prof. Dr. Habil. Vincas Būda
Division: Laboratory of Chemical and Behavioural Ecology
Contracted by: UAB Inovacinė Firma MKDS

Analysis of the composition of compounds emitted by beewax, nature and scope of potential pollution and assessment of its suitability for use in beekeepingProject leader: Dr. Laima Blažytė-Čereškienė
Division: Laboratory of Chemical and Behavioural Ecology
Contracted by: UAB Bičių Korys

Diagnosing microsporidia, Nosema apis and N. ceranae, and bee viruses in honey bees, Apis mellifera, by molecular methodsProject leader: Dr. Laima Blažytė-Čereškienė
Division: Laboratory of Chemical and Behavioural Ecology
Contracted by: Institute of Agriculture of the Lithuanian Research Centre for Agriculture and Forestry

Investigation of essential oils of Lithuanian populations of spruce, pine, juniper and birch, preparation of recommendations on suitability of raw material for the production of new productsProject leader: Prof. Dr. Habil. Vincas Būda
Division: Laboratory of Chemical and Behavioural Ecology
Contracted by: UAB Natural Products International

Lietuvos vietinių bičių Apis mellifera mellifera genofondo išlikimo galimybių įvertinimas (MTTV-2017)Project leader: Dr. Laima Blažytė-Čereškienė
Division: Laboratory of Chemical and Behavioural Ecology
Contracted by: National Paying Agency under the Ministry of Agriculture of the Republic of Lithuania

On allocation of support according to the 2017-2019 programme for support to the Lithuanian beekeeping sectorProject leader: Dr. Laima Blažytė-Čereškienė
Division: Laboratory of Chemical and Behavioural Ecology
Source of funding: European Agricultural Guarantee Fund and state budget of the Republic of Lithuania

Determination of taxonomic identity, ecology and distribution of fungi of coniferous forestsProject leader: Dr. Jurga Motiejūnaitė
Division: Laboratory of Mycology
Source of funding: Research Council of Lithuania

Preparation of a proposal for the assessment of Lithuanian protected animals, plants and fungi according to IUCN categories and species descriptionsProject leader: Dr. Valerijus Rašomavičius
Division: Laboratory of Flora and Geobotany
Contracted by: Ministry of Environment of the Republic of Lithuania

Analysis of unintentional introduction and ways of spread of invasive alien species of Union concern in Lithuania and determination of priority entry ways, for implementation of Regulation (EU) No 1143/2014 of 22 October 2014 of the European Parliament and European CouncilProject leader: Dr. Zigmantas Gudžinskas
Division: Laboratory of Flora and Geobotany
Contracted by: Ministry of Environment of the Republic of Lithuania

Monitoring of living nature in the territory of Utena district municipalityProject leader: Dr. Valerijus Rašomavičius
Division: Laboratory of Flora and Geobotany
Contracted by: Vilnius Gediminas Technical University

Assessment of the condition of seed (genetic) reserve sites of medicinal and aromatic plants and collection of seed samples of target species in northern Lithuania in 2017Project leader: Dr. Juozas Labokas
Division: Laboratory of Economic Botany
Contracted by: Plants Gene Bank

Maintenance and renewal of Nature Research Centre‘s field collections of national plant genetic resourcesProject leader: Dr. Juozas Labokas
Division: Laboratory of Economic Botany
Contracted by: Ministry of Environment of the Republic of Lithuania

Genetic modification of rapeseed B. napus to improve its raw material suitability for biofuel productionProject leader: Dr. Sigita Jurkonienė
Student: Tomaš Šimulevič
Division: Laboratory of Plant Physiology
Source of funding: Research Council of Lithuania

Research on prediction of environmental change in the Baltic Sea based on comprehensive (meta)genomic analysis of microbial virusesProject leader: Dr. Ričardas Paškauskas
Division: Laboratory of Algology and Microbial Ecology
Source of funding: Research Council of Lithuania

The role of bacteriophages in the regulation of nitrogen turnover in cyanobacteria: from cell to communityProject leader: Dr. Sigitas Šulčius
Division: Laboratory of Algology and Microbial Ecology
Source of funding: Research Council of Lithuania

Influence of bee pathogens on queen mandibular gland pheromone composition parameters reflecting queen quality Laboratory of Chemical and Behavioural Ecology - Projektai 2023-2024 y. Remote Analysis of Organic Matter in Soil (NOMEDA) System Project leader: Dr. Laima Blažytė-Čereškienė Division: Laboratory of Chemical and Behavioural Ecology Source of funding: European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development and Lithuanian state budget 2023 -2027 y. CA22102 European Network In Chemical Ecology: translating the language of life into sustainability (E-NICHE) Project leader: Prof. Dr. Habil. Vincas Būda Division: Division: Laboratory of Chemical and Behavioural Ecology Source of funding: COST 2023 -2026 y. New solutions based on natural processes for monitoring and control of insect pest Otiorhynchus armadillo Project leader: Prof. Dr. Habil. Vincas Būda Division: Laboratory of Chemical and Behavioural Ecology Source of funding: Research Council of Lithuania 2023 y. Search for suitable bee colonies for the maintenance of the Lithuanian population of the native dark bee Apis mellifera mellifera Project leader: Dr. Laima Blažytė-Čereškienė Division: Laboratory of Chemical and Behavioural Ecology Source of funding: European Agricultural Guarantee Fund and state budget of the Republic of Lithuania 2023 y. Preparatory action for monitoring of environmental pollution using honey bees (INSIGNIA-EU) Project coordinator in Lithuania: Dr. Laima Blažytė-Čereškienė Division: Laboratory of Chemical and Behavioural Ecology Source of funding: European Union (Grant No 09.200200/2021/864096/SER/ ENV.D.2.) 2022 y. Prevalence of nuclear DNA markers specific to Lithuanian native bees in colonies used for selection Project leader: Assoc. Prof. Dr. Eduardas Budrys Division: Laboratory of Chemical and Behavioural Ecology Contracted by: National Paying Agency under the Ministry of Agriculture of the Republic of Lithuania 2022 y. Prevalence of nuclear DNA markers specific to Lithuanian native bees in colonies used for selection Project leader: Dr. Rasa Čepulytė Division: Laboratory of Chemical and Behavioural Ecology Contracted by: European Agricultural Guarantee Fund and state budget of the Republic of Lithuania 2022 y. Morphometric assessment of selection efficiency in the emerging Lithuanian dark bee population and the search for new colonies to maintain it Project leader: Dr. Laima Blažytė-Čereškienė Division: Laboratory of Chemical and Behavioural Ecology Contracted by: European Agricultural Guarantee Fund and state budget of the Republic of Lithuania 2021 -2023 y. International COLOSS project “Monitoring of honey bee colony” Project coordinator in Lithuania: Dr. Laima Blažytė-Čereškienė Division: Laboratory of Chemical and Behavioural Ecology Source of funding: COLOSS 2021 y. Optimisation of the rearing reproductive system intended for mealworm and testing of nutritional formulations Project leader: Dr. Dominykas Aleknavičius Division: Laboratory of Chemical and Behavioural Ecology Contracted by: Contracted by: UAB Divaks 2021 y. Measure “Applied research programmes for beekeeping and apiculture products” of the 2020-2022 programme for support to the Lithuanian beekeeping sector Project leader: Assoc. Prof. Dr. Eduardas Budrys Division: Laboratory of Chemical and Behavioural Ecology Contracted by: National Paying Agency under the Ministry of Agriculture of the Republic of Lithuania 2021 y. Haplotyping of nuclear introns specific to the Lithuanian native bee population Project leader: Assoc. Prof. Dr. Eduardas Budrys Division: Laboratory of Chemical and Behavioural Ecology Division: Division: Laboratory of Chemical and Behavioural Ecology Source of funding: European Agricultural Guarantee Fund and state budget of the Republic of Lithuania 2021 y. Searching for potential sites for the conservation of Lithuanian native honeybees Project leader: Dr. Laima Blažytė-Čereškienė Division: Laboratory of Chemical and Behavioural Ecology Contracted by: National Paying Agency under the Ministry of Agriculture of the Republic of Lithuania 2021 -2022 y. Applied scientific research on the cultivation of mealworm Project leader: Dr. Dominykas Aleknavičius Division: Laboratory of Chemical and Behavioural Ecology Contracted by: Contracted by: UAB Divaks 2021 y. Measure “Applied research programmes for beekeeping and apiculture products” of the 2020-2022 programme for support to the Lithuanian beekeeping sector Project leader: Dr. Laima Blažytė-Čereškienė Division: Laboratory of Chemical and Behavioural Ecology Contracted by: National Paying Agency under the Ministry of Agriculture of the Republic of Lithuania 2020 y. The possibility of assessing the hybridisation of Lithuanian native bees with introduced bees using intron sequences Project leader: Assoc. Prof. Dr. Eduardas Budrys Division: Laboratory of Chemical and Behavioural Ecology Contracted by: National Paying Agency under the Ministry of Agriculture of the Republic of Lithuania 2020 -2024 y. CA19144 European venom network Management Committee member: Assoc. Prof. Dr. Eduardas Budrys Division: Laboratory of Chemical and Behavioural Ecology Source of funding: COST 2020 -2022 y. Genes affected by natural selection: evolutionary rate during speciation and use for identification of sibling species Project leader: Assoc. Prof. Dr. Eduardas Budrys Division: Laboratory of Chemical and Behavioural Ecology Source of funding: Research Council of Lithuania 2020 -2022 y. Does haemosporidian gametocyte viability change in different seasons in nature? Project leader: Prof. Habil. Dr. Vincas Būda Postdoctoral fellow: Dr. Dovilė Bukauskaitė Division: Laboratory of Chemical and Behavioural Ecology Source of funding: Programme of investment actions of European Union funds 2020 -2022 y. Development of spectrometric technology and prototype methodology for preventive oyster quality assessment in situ Project leader: Prof. Dr. Habil. Vincas Būda Division: Laboratory of Chemical and Behavioural Ecology Source of funding: European Union structural funds 2020 -2021 y. The search for repellent chemical compounds in the volatile metabolites secreted by microscopic fungi for the great milliseur (Tenebrio molitor L.) Project leader: Prof. Dr. Habil. Vincas Būda Student: Gabrielė Bumbulytė 2020 y. Survey of microsporidial and viral infections in Lithuanian dark bee colonies used for breeding and selection Project leader: Dr. Laima Blažytė-Čereškienė Division: Laboratory of Chemical and Behavioural Ecology Contracted by: European Agricultural Guarantee Fund and state budget of the Republic of Lithuania 2020 y. Innovative bee hive protection and monitoring system Project leader: Dr. Laima Blažytė-Čereškienė Division: Laboratory of Chemical and Behavioural Ecology Contracted by: National Paying Agency under the Ministry of Agriculture of the Republic of Lithuania 2019 y. Possible influence of the hygienic behaviour of bees on the spread of viruses anProject leader: Dr. Laima Blažytė-Čereškienė
Division: Laboratory of Chemical and Behavioural Ecology
Source of funding: National Paying Agency under the Ministry of Agriculture of the Republic of Lithuania

Collecting of fish samples in Lithuanian lakes and rivers for chemical analysisProject leader: Dr. Tomas Virbickas
Division: Laboratory of Fish Ecology
Contracted by: Latvian Environment, Geology and Meteorology Centre

Investigation of the effectiveness of wood antiseptics “Borolitas 3” and “Borolitas 4” in protecting wood from rot-causing fungiProject leader: Dr. Danguolė Bridžiuvienė
Division: Laboratory of Biodeterioration Research
Contracted by: UAB Gosta

Determination of the composition of sand and sand-gravel mixture exploited in the Trakai quarryProject leader: Prof. Dr. Petras Šinkūnas
Division: Laboratory of Quaternary Research
Contracted by: UAB Žvyro Karjerai

Investigation of groundwater quality and safetyProject leader: Dr. Arūnas Jurevičius
Division: Laboratory of Climate and Water Research
Contracted by: AB Vievio Paukštynas

Hydrometeorological investigation of the Rėkyva peat deposit and analysis of the impact on deposit environmentProject leader: Doc. Dr. Julius Taminskas
Division: Laboratory of Climate and Water Research
Contracted by: AB Rėkyva

Investigations of environmental state of fields fertilised with manureProject leader: Dr. Arūnas Jurevičius
Division: Laboratory of Climate and Water Research
Contracted by: ŽŪB VG Ausieniškės

Determination of composition of crushed gravel fr. 4/16, gravel fr. 0/16 and sand fr. 0/4Project leader: Prof. Dr. Petras Šinkūnas
Division: Laboratory of Quaternary Research
Contracted by: UAB Šilinė

Investigations of the impact of extensive farming on the ground and surface water systems of the karst region of north LithuaniaProject leader: Doc. Dr. Julius Taminskas
Division: Laboratory of Climate and Water Research
Contracted by: VšĮ Tatulos Programa

Determination of petrographic composition of raw material (fraction 40/70) for crushed stoneProject leader: Prof. Dr. Petras Šinkūnas
Division: Laboratory of Quaternary Research
Contracted by: UAB Granitas

Assessment of mycological state of technological process of starch and search for the ways to reduce contaminationProject leader: Dr. Algimantas Paškevičius
Division: Laboratory of Biodeterioration Research
Contracted by: AB Amilina

Services of microbiological investigation of the environment of gas pipelines, from the samples taken from potentially corrosive soil areasProject leader: Dr. Algimantas Paškevičius
Division: Laboratory of Biodeterioration Research
Contracted by: UAB Amber Grid

Determination of petrographic composition of quarry gravel sample from Šemetai depositProject leader: Prof. Dr. Petras Šinkūnas
Division: Laboratory of Quaternary Research
Contracted by: AB Panevėžio Keliai

Services of preparation of a prospective exploitation study for Eiguliai and Kleboniškis watering placesProject leader: Dr. Arūnas Jurevičius
Division: Laboratory of Climate and Water Research
Contracted by: UAB Kauno vandenys

Services of assessment of the impact of water level fluctuations on fish and water bird populations in Kaunas HPP reservoirProject leader: Dr. Linas Ložys
Division: Laboratory of Fish Ecology
Contracted by: AB Lietuvos Energijos Gamyba

Creation, information collection and analysis of cadastre measurements of shaft wells in the karst regionProject leader: Doc. Dr. Julius Taminskas
Division: Laboratory of Climate and Water Research
Contracted by: VšĮ Tatulos Programa

Investigation of petrographic composition of raw material for crushed graniteProject leader: Prof. Dr. Petras Šinkūnas
Division: Laboratory of Quaternary Research
Contracted by: UAB Žemaitijos Granitas

Determination of petrographic composition of sand sample fr. 0/4 from Drąseikiai quarryProject leader: Prof. Dr. Petras Šinkūnas
Division: Laboratory of Quaternary Research
Contracted by: UAB Drąseikių Karjeras

Petrographic composition of sand fr. 0/4 from Smilgių quarryProject leader: Prof. Dr. Petras Šinkūnas
Division: Laboratory of Quaternary Research
Contracted by: AB Ukmergės Gelžbetonis

Preparation of the coastal management programme for the recreational zone of the continental area of the seacoast of Klaipėda city municipalityProject leader: Dr. Gintautas Žilinskas
Division: Laboratory of Geoenvironmental Research
Contracted by: Klaipėda City Municipality Administration

Observations of the intensity of smelt spawning migration, fish spring and autumnal migrations in the aquatic area of Klaipėda State Seaport during dredging activities in 2016Project leader: Dr. Linas Ložys
Division: Laboratory of Fish Ecology
Contracted by: Klaipėda State Seaport Authority

Preparation of plans for the assessment, use and restoration of Kauno Marios Reservoir fish stocks for 2016-2017Project leader: Dr. Linas Ložys
Division: Laboratory of Fish Ecology
Contracted by: Ministry of Environment of the Republic of Lithuania

Assessment of the condition of seed (genetic) reserve sites of medicinal and aromatic plants and collection of seed samples of target species in western LithuaniaProject leader: Dr. Juozas Labokas
Division: Laboratory of Economic Botany
Contracted by: Plants Gene Bank

Assessment of the state of blackfly (Simuliidae) population in 2016Project leader: Dr. Rasa Bernotienė
Division: Laboratory of Entomology
Contracted by: Environmental Protection Agency

Preparation of sediment samples for palynological studiesProject leader: Dr. Vaida Šeirienė
Division: Laboratory of Quaternary Research
Contracted by: Lithuanian Geological Survey under the Ministry of Environment of the Republic of Lithuania

Monitoring of living nature in the territory of Utena district municipalityProject leader: Dr. Valerijus Rašomavičius
Division: Laboratory of Flora and Geobotany
Contracted by: Vilnius Gediminas Technical University

Determination of the absolute age of deposits by radiocarbon (14C) methodProject leader: Prof. Dr. Habil. Jonas Mažeika
Division: Laboratory of Nuclear Geophysics and Radioecology
Contracted by: Lithuanian Geological Survey under the Ministry of Environment of the Republic of Lithuania

Preparation of documents for conservation of protected speciesProject leader: Assoc. Prof. Dr. (HP) Linas Balčiauskas
Division: Laboratory of Mammalian Ecology
Contracted by: Ministry of Environment of the Republic of Lithuania, State Service for Protected Areas under the Ministry of Environment of the Republic of Lithuania

Maintenance and renewal of Nature Research Centre‘s field collections of national plant genetic resourcesProject leader: Dr. Juozas Labokas
Division: Laboratory of Economic Botany
Contracted by: Ministry of Environment of the Republic of Lithuania

Preparation of publication “Red-Data Book of Lithuania”Project leader: Dr. Valerijus Rašomavičius
Division: Laboratory of Flora and Geobotany
Contracted by: Ministry of Environment of the Republic of Lithuania

Investigation and assessment of the status of migratory fish populations in Lithuanian rivers in 2016Project leader: Dr. Vytautas Kesminas
Division: Laboratory of Fish Ecology
Contracted by: Environmental Protection Agency

Preparation of documents for regulating the abundance of invasive species (plants)Project leader: Dr. Zigmantas Gudžinskas
Division: Laboratory of Flora and Geobotany
Contracted by: Ministry of Environment of the Republic of Lithuania

Investigation and assessment of the status of migratory fish populations in Lithuanian rivers in 2017Project leader: Dr. Vytautas Kesminas
Division: Laboratory of Fish Ecology
Contracted by: Environmental Protection Agency

Monitoring of changes in the population of blackflies in a segment of the Nemunas RiverProject leader: Dr. Rasa Bernotienė
Division: Laboratory of Entomology
Contracted by: Druskininkai Municipality Administration

CA16107 Integrating science on Xanthomonadaceae for integrated plant disease management in EuropeManagement Committee member: Dr. Daiva Burokienė
Division: Laboratory of Plant Pathology
Source of funding: COST

Monitoring of protected habitats and species in the wetland section between the Rėkyva peatland and the lakeProject leader: Dr. Dalytė Matulevičiūtė
Division: Laboratory of Flora and Geobotany
Contracted by: AB Rėkyva

CA15219 Developing new genetic tools for bioassessment of aquatic ecosystems in EuropeManagement Committee member: Dr. Sigitas Šulčius
Division: Laboratory of Algology and Microbial Ecology
Source of funding: COST

CA15223 Modifying plants to produce interfering RNAManagement Committee member: Dr. Donatas Šneideris
Division: Laboratory of Molecular Ecology
Source of funding: COST

Preparation of documents for the regulation of abundance of invasive species (animals)Project leader: Assoc. Prof. Dr. (HP) Linas Balčiauskas
Division: Laboratory of Mammalian Ecology
Contracted by: Ministry of Environment of the Republic of Lithuania

Improvement (restoration) of oil structure and quality by using microorganisms. Mitigation of nitrogen compound emissions for maintaining plant productivity by using new generation trace elementsProject leader: Dr. Virgilija Gavelienė
Division: Laboratory of Plant Physiology
Contracted by: Chamber of Agriculture of Lithuania

Plant growth regulators as the means that increase the tolerance of plants to temperature stressProject leaders: Dr. Jurga Jankauskienė (Lithuania) and Dr. D. Todorova (Bulgaria)
Research division: Laboratory of Plant Physiology
Source of funding: The Lithuanian Academy Of Sciences and The Bulgarian Academy of Sciences

Novel productivity enhancement concept for a sustainable utilization of a geothermal resource (SURE)Project leader: Prof. Dr. Habil. Saulius Šliaupa
Division: Laboratory of Bedrock Geology
Source of funding: SOCIETAL CHALLENGES - Secure, clean and efficient energy/H2020-LCE-2015-1-two-stage/ Horizon 2020 funding programme

Implementation of the 2015-2020 scientific and applied research project in agriculture, food industry and fisheriesProject leader: Dr. Linas Ložys
Division: Laboratory of Fish Ecology
Contracted by: National Paying Agency under the Ministry of Agriculture of the Republic of Lithuania

Final preparation and issue of book “Lietuvos žiauberiškosios kerpės” (KERPĖS)Project leader: Dr. Jurga Motiejūnaitė
Division: Laboratory of Mycology
Source of funding: Research Council of Lithuania

Unexamined bryological collections. Significance for the knowledge of Lithuanian bryoflora and assessment of the impact of landscape changes on its structure (SAMANOS)Project leader: Dr. Ilona Jukonienė
Division: Laboratory of Flora and Geobotany
Source of funding: Research Council of Lithuania

Invasion potentials of Campylopus introflexus populations in Lithuanian peatlandsProject leader: Dr. Ilona Jukonienė
Student: Adelė Markevičiūtė
Division: Laboratory of Flora and Geobotany
Source of funding: Research Council of Lithuania

Data Acquisition with the context of the ESTMAP Project for development of a database of current, anticipated, and future potential for energy storage in Europe (BRGM)Project leader: Prof. Dr. Habil. Saulius Šliaupa
Division: Laboratory of Bedrock Geology
Source of funding: French Governmental Decree nr. 2013-269

Promoting implementation of national and regional crop wild relative (CWR) conservation strategies through sharing of knowledge and experience to create an integrated European strategy for CWR conservation (CWR Conservation Strategies)Project leader: Dr. Juozas Labokas
Division: Laboratory of Economic Botany
Contracted by: Bioversity International

Preparation of the groundwater monitoring report of the Kaunas City Wastewater Treatment Plant for 2010-2014 and a programme for 2015-2018Project leader: Dr. Arūnas Jurevičius
Division: Laboratory of Climate and Water Research
Contracted by: UAB Kauno Vandenys

Determination of mineral-petrographic composition of submitted samplesProject leader: Prof. Dr. Petras Šinkūnas
Division: Laboratory of Quaternary Research
Contracted by: UAB Balteda

Preparation of an experimental programme for the application of advanced technologies for the propagation and cultivation of sphagnum (Sphagnum) under greenhouse conditions of substrates factory No. 5 and studies on the restoration of related wetland plant communitiesProject leader: Dr. Jūratė Sendžikaitė
Division: Laboratory of Flora and Geobotany
Contracted by: UAB Klasmann-Deilmann Šilutė

Preliminary ecogeological studies in the territories of the customer’s factory and biofuel boiler (Rimkai, Klaipėda district)Project leader: Dr. Arūnas Jurevičius
Division: Laboratory of Climate and Water Research
Contracted by: UAB Neo Group

Mycological assessment of the technological process of straw pellets and search for measures to reduce contaminationProject leader: Dr. Algimantas Paškevičius
Division: Laboratory of Biodeterioration Research
Contracted by: UAB Baltic Straw