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Plants Protection Laboratory
Objectives

Researches on the taxonomy, biology and dynamics of populations of pathogens.
Researches on the symptomatology, etiology and quick diagnose of diseases caused by viruses and mycoplasmas in trees, fruit bushes and strawberry.
Test biological material used in multiplication process.
Elaborate new strategies of integrated protection of trees, fruit bushes and strawberry.
Identify species of pathogens of trees species.
Identify and recommend the best methods of phytosanitary protection having minimum impact on the environment.
 


Results

Monitoring viroses by visual identification and immuno-enzymatic tests DAS-ELISA in plantations of Baneasa Station as well as other trees plantations.
Monitoring main bacteriological and mycotic diseases in Baneasa Station plantations.
Issue alerts in order to apply phytosanitary treatments depending on the ecological, biological and phenological criteria.
Monitoring the biology of aphids species injurious to peach (Pterochloroides persicae) met in the south area of Romania.
Identify predators species (Coccinellidae) met in aphids colonies.
 


Equipment

MicroELISA reader for STAT FAX 3200 plate;
Atomizer;
Manual back pump;
Stereoscope;
Magnifying glass;
Laboratory microscope ML-4;
Camera;
Insects capturing net and boxes to preserve insects.


Personnel

Eng. Sivu Cornel




 

 

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