KICK-OFF MEETING

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On September 16th and 17th, in the Institute for Adriatic Crops, a Kick off meeting was held. The main objectives of the project, a detailed plan and assigned individual activities were presented to a team of associates from Slovenia, Italy and Croatia. We discussed about a research setup, but mostly about forthcoming activities. The ideas and suggestions were shared, which will greatly help in successful project realisation.

The next day, September 17th, dr. Raffaella Maria Balestrini held a presentation named: „AM fungi and grapevine: from biodiversity to functional aspects“ presenting valuable knowledge on mycorhizal and grapevine interactions, acquired through long-term scientific research on arbuscular mycorrhizal symbiosis.

We look forward seeing You again. Saluti! Na zdravje! Živjeli!

Installation of qPCR instrument and training for its use

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We purchased and installed a qPCR device CFX96 Bio-rad. The application specialist of the Bio-rad company representative held a workshop with training on its use and maintenance, as well as data processing in the corresponding Maestro software package, for which the participants also received a certificate of education. Through analyzes on the new device, we plan to introduce into our work new methods of quantification of microorganisms in plant tissue and expression of selected genes.

New team member

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A new team member joined the project – PhD student Emanuel Gaši. He is employed on the “Young Researchers’ Career Development Project”. He graduated in 2021 from the Department of Biology at the Faculty of Science in Zagreb, studying Environmental Sciences. He will enroll in the Doctoral Study of Biology at the same faculty. His research topic will be the interactions of mycorrhizal fungi, viruses and vines.

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Open position for project assistant

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Deadline: 11.7.2021.

We are looking for one person for the position of assistant in the Department of Plant Sciences, Institute for Adriatic Crops and Karst Reclamation, Split, to work on the project “Arbuscular mycorrhiza potential to modify grapevine defence against viruses – MYCO GRAPE”, HRZZ- IP-2020-02-8397, for a fixed period of 4 years. In addition to the general conditions prescribed by the Labor Act and the conditions prescribed by the Act on Scientific Activity and Higher Education, applicants must meet the requirements:

  • completed undergraduate and graduate university study or integrated undergraduate and graduate university study or graduate university study in accordance with previously applicable regulations, in the field of natural sciences, biology, or in the field of biotechnical sciences, agriculture or biotechnology
  • total grade point average in undergraduate and graduate studies that ensures enrollment in the “Doctoral Study of Biology” (Faculty of Science, University of Zagreb)
  • active knowledge of English in speech and writing

Preparation of plant material for experiments

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We have started preparations for two planned experiments. We obtained certified virus-free cuttings of Kober vine rootstock and Merlot scion. Part of the scion cuttings is in the process of grafting on the vine rootstock and part in the process of rooting. We prepared the greenhouse space and the first vines were transplanted into pots.