Institute of Lowland Forestry and Environment (ILFE) conducts both basic and applied research. The main field of research activities of its employees is biotechnical sciences, including the following scientific disciplines:
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Genetics and breeding of forest and ornamental trees
- Molecular genetics
- Progeny tests
- Comparative clonal tests
- Conservation of forest genetic resources
- Micropropagation
- Biochemical responses of trees to biotic and abiotic stress
- Physiology and anatomy of trees
- Phytoremediation
- Mycorrhizal fungi of forest tree roots
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Protection of forests and ornamental trees
- Entomology
- Plant pathology and mycology
- Molecular taxonomy and phylogeny
- Molecular phylogeography
- Population genetics
- Herbology
- Phytopharmacy -
Forest management:
- Dendrometry
- Forest inventory
- Forest growth and productivity
- Remote sensing
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Seed science, nursery practice and afforestation
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Forest ecology
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Silviculture
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Agroforestry
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Forest policy and economics
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Biodiversity and environmental protection
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Forest utilization
ILFE researchers teach courses for Bachelor’s, Master’s and Ph.D. degrees at the University of Novi Sad, Faculty of Agriculture (Department of Horticulture and Landscape Architecture) and Faculty of Sciences (Department of Biology) and at the University of East Sarajevo, Faculty of Agriculture (Department of Forestry).
The Institute has long-term research contracts with the state forestry enterprises "Vojvodinašume” and "Vode Vojvodine”.
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