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Faculty of Agronomy

AFP7210175

Department Plant Protection

Mailing address: Bulgaria, Sofia 1797, 10, bul. "Kliment Ohridski" University of Forestry, Faculty of Agronomy

Location: Building "D" of the UF, Student City, 1, St. Vasko Abadzhiev ", 1st floor, room № 105

Head of Department: Assoc. Prof. PhD Lilyana Markova Koleva

History:

The training of students in plant protection began in 1999 at the Faculty of Ecology and Landscape Architecture and Agronomy. Department "Plant Protection" was formed as an independent structure at the end of 2003 and the first Head of Department at the beginning of 2004 was Assoc. Prof. Dr. Rumen Tomov. Heads of department were also Assoc. Prof. Dr. GeorgiTrenchev, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ivona Dimitrova and Assoc. Prof. Dr. Atanaska Teneva, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Katya Trencheva. Since 2021, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Slavtcho Slavov has been selected as Head of Department.

Department "Plant Protection" has a rich collection of herbarium diseases and pests as well as specialized training materials. The department has its own library, a large part of the books were donated by the family of Prof. DSc Stoyne Grigorov.

Lecturers of the Department "Plant protection" are actively involved in research and publishing activities of the department.

Academic staff of the Department:

  • Prof. Rumen Ignatov Tomov, PhD
  • Assoc. Prof. Katya Georgieva Trencheva, PhD
  • Assoc. Prof. Ivona Vasileva Dimitrova, PhD
  • Assoc. Prof. Lilyana Markova Koleva, PhD
  • Assoc. Prof. AtanaskaTodorova Teneva, PhD
  • Assoc. Prof. Vera Zamfirova Petrova, PhD
  • Assoc. Prof. Tsvetelina Alipieva Nikolova, PhD
  • Assoc. Prof. Zhelyu Georgiev Avramov, PhD
  • Assist. Prof. Boryana Lydmilova Palashkova
  • Assist. Prof. Iliyana Ivanova Atanasova

Organizer learning activity: Malinka Stamova, building "D" of the UF, 1st floor, Room D-105, Tel. 02/819 29 13

Lecturers from the Department conduct lectures and practical exercises for students in bachelor’s degree in specialty "Plant Protection" (PP) and specialty "Agronomy" (A); in the master's degree - specialty "Plant Protection" (PP master), specialty "Crop production" (CP), specialty "Horticulture and Viticulture" (HV), specialty "Management of soil resources" (MSR), specialty "Plant Breeding and Seed Production of Crops" (PBSPC), specialty "Fruit growing" (FG); specialty "Field crops production" (FCP), specialty "Regenerative agriculture" (RA), specialty "Vegetable growing" (VG) and specialty "Plant protection" (PP-masters).

Subjects and Lecturers:

  • Adaptive agriculture and water management (CP, MSR FG, FCP, RA, VG): Lectures and seminars – Assoc. Prof. PhD Vera Petrova
  • Agricultural Entomology (PP). Lectures - Prof. PhD Rumen Tomov; exercises - Assoc. Prof. PhD Katya Trencheva
  • Agricultural Phytopathology (PP). Lectures - Assoc. Prof. PhD Slavtcho Slavov; exercises – Assoc. Prof. PhD Zhelyu Avramov
  • Animal husbandry (A). Lectures and exercises – Assoc. Prof. PhD Atanaska Teneva.
  • Beekeeping (A, PP): Lectures and exercises – Assoc. Prof. PhD Tsvetelina Nikolova
  • Bee pollination (HV, PBSPCP): Lectures and exercises – Assoc. Prof. PhD Tsvetelina Nikolova
  • Biological testing and registration of products for PP (PP-master): Lectures and exercises - Assoc. Prof. PhD Lilyana Markova
  • Chemical Plant Protection (A, PP). Lectures and exercises –Assoc. Prof. PhD. Lilyana Markova
  • Crop Genetic Adaptation (VG, FG, RA). Lectures and exercises – Assoc. Prof. PhD Ivona Dimitrova
  • Cytogenetics (PBSPC). Lectures and exercises – Assoc. Prof. PhD Ivona Dimitrova
  • Decontamination of seeds, seedlings and soils (PP-MSc). Lectures – Assoc. Prof. PhD Lilyana Markova; exercises – Assoc. Prof. PhD Zhelyu Avramov
  • Environmentally friendly methods in PP (PP-MSc). Lectures and exercises – Prof. PhD Rumen Tomov
  • Erosion and soil protection (A): Exercises – Assoc. Prof. PhD Vera Petrova
  • Forecast and signaling (PP). Lectures –Assoc. Prof. PhD Lilyana Markova; exercises – Assoc. Prof. PhD Zhelyu Avramov
  • Fundamentals of animal husbandry (A). Lectures and exercises – Assoc. Prof. PhD Atanaska Teneva
  • Fundamentals of biological control (PP). Lectures and exercises – Prof. PhD Rumen Tomov
  • Genetically modified organisms (FCP). Lectures and exercises – Assoc. Prof. PhD Ivona Dimitrova
  • General entomology (PP). Lectures and exercises – Assoc. Prof. PhD Katya Trencheva.
  • General Phytopathology (PP). Lectures – Assoc. Prof. PhD Slavtcho Slavov; exercises – Assoc. Prof. PhD Zhelyu Avramov
  • Genetics (A, PP). Lectures and exercises – Assoc. Prof. PhD Ivona Dimitrova; –
  • Genetic resources in agriculture (A). Lectures and seminars – Assoc. Prof. PhD Ivona Dimitrova
  • Hydromelioration (MSR): Lectures and exercises – Assoc. Prof. PhD Vera Petrova
  • Integrated Pest Management (PP). Lectures – Assoc. Prof. PhD Slavtcho Slavov
  • Irrigation agriculture of energy crops (CP) Lectures and seminars – Assoc. Prof. PhD Vera Petrova
  • Irrigation and Drainage (A, PP). Lectures and exercises – Assoc. Prof. PhD Vera Petrova
  • Melioration in agriculture (A, PP). Lectures and exercises – Assoc. Prof. PhD Vera Petrova
  • Molecular methods in plant protection (PP-MSc): Lectures – Assoc. Prof. PhD IvonaDimitrova; exercises – Assoc. Prof. PhD Atanaska Teneva
  • Non-chemical plant protection methods (PP -mastes), Lectures and exercises – Prof. PhD Rumen Tomov
  • Non-insect pests (PP). Lectures and seminars –Assoc. Prof. PhD Lilyana Markova.
  • Organic Animal Husbandry (РА) Lectures and seminars - Assoc. Prof. PhD Atanaska Teneva
  • Pests of cultivated plants (A). Lectures and exercises – Assoc. Prof. PhD Katya Trencheva
  • Pests on stored products (PP-MSc). Lectures and exercises - Assoc. Prof. PhD Katya Trencheva and Assoc. Prof. PhD Zhelyu Avramov
  • Phytopharmacy (A, PP). Lectures and exercises –Assoc. Prof. PhD. Lilyana Markova
  • Phytopathology (A). Lectures – Assoc. Prof. PhD Slavtcho Slavov; exercises –Assoc. Prof. PhD Zhelyu Avramov
  • Phytosanitary Control (PP-MSc). Lectures – Prof. PhD Rumen Tomov; exercises -Assoc. Prof. PhD Lilyana Markova, Lectures and exercises (part-time) Assoc. Prof. PhD Zhelyu Avramov
  • Plant Biotechnology (A). Lectures and exercises – Assoc. Prof. PhD AtanaskaTeneva
  • Pollination of agricultural crops (FG, FCP, RA, VG). Lectures and seminars – Assoc. Prof. PhD Tsvetelina Nikolova
  • Practicum of Acarology and Nematology (PP-MSc). Practical classes – Assoc. Prof. PhD Lilyana Markova
  • Practicum of Entomology (PP-MSc). Practical classes – Assoc. Prof. PhD Katya Trencheva
  • Practicum of Phytopathology (bacteria, fungi, viruses) (PP-MSc). Practical classes – Assoc. Prof. PhD Zhelyu Avramov
  • Private animal husbandry (A). Lectures - Assoc. Prof. PhD Atanaska Teneva
  • Soil health (PP-MSc) Lectures and exercises – Ch. Assist. Prof. PhD Tsvetelina Nikolova
  • Sericulture (A, PP): Lectures and seminars – Ch. Assist. Prof. PhD Tsvetelina Nikolova
  • Sustainable use of pesticides (PP-MSc) Lectures and exercises – Assoc. Prof. PhD Lilyana Markova
  • Tissue cultures, genetic engineering and molecular markers (PBSPC): Lectures and exercises – Assoc. Prof. PhD Ivona Dimitrova and Assoc. Prof. PhD Atanaska Teneva

Research fields of the department:

  • Plant protection
  • Agricultural entomology and nematology
  • Agricultural plant pathology and virology
  • Biological and integrated pest management
  • Invasive alien species and quarantine pest
  • Genetics
  • Application of molecular genetic methods in animal husbandry and agriculture
  • Genetic diversity of populations
  • Animal husbandry
  • Rabbitbreeding
  • Beekeeping
  • Sericulture
  • Irrigation
  • Melioration

Project No Project title Team members фром department of plant protection Period Funding organization
Project funded by EU funding programmes
Contract No. 650084 Pilot-study (data collection) on invasive alien species in the Danube Region with a smartphone application developed by the JRC (Danube-IASapp) Prof. Dr Rumen Tomov 2016-2017 European Commission
Д01-1001 /07.11.07 Population genetics of a highly invasive insect pest Assoc. Prof. Dr Rumen Tomov 2008 SEE-ERA.NET,
Project Nr. 506675 Assessing Large-scale environmental Risk with tested Methods (ALARM) Assoc. Prof. Dr Rumen Tomov 2004-2009

FP6

European Commission
Project Nr. QLK5-CT-2000-01684 Sustainable Control of the horse chestnut leafminer, Cameraria ohridella (Lepidoptera, Gracillariidae), a new invasive pest of Aesculus hippocastanum in Europe (CONTROCAM) Assoc. Prof. Dr Rumen Tomov 2001-2003

FP5

European Commission
Project funded by International institutions
№808 Best Management Practices for Sustainable Crop Nutrition in Bulgaria”     Assoc. Prof. Dr Sergey Bistrichanov 2008-2012 IPNI
IB73A0-111150/1 Non-indigenous insects and their threat to biodiversity and economy in the Balkans Assoc. Prof. Dr Rumen Tomov Assoc. Prof. Dr Georgi Trenchev As. Dr Katia Trencheva 2006-2008 SCOPES 2005-2008
Projects for Technical Co-operation funded by the International Atomic Energy Agency
BUL 5015 017

Increasing рroductivity and Quality of Basic Food Crops

 

 Assoc. Prof. Dr Atanaska Teneva 2019-2020 IAEA
№17 454 Application of Nuclear-Molecular Diagnostic Approach on Fecal Samples for Identification Avian Influenza Viruses and Bird Species for Highthroughput Surveillance of Migratory Waterfowl Assoc. Prof. Dr Atanaska Teneva , Assoc. Prof. Dr Ivona Dimitrova 2012-2020 IAEA
RER5021 Supporting the management of Fruit Flies in the Balkans and the Eastern Mediterranean Prof. Dr Rumen Tomov 2016-2017 IAEA
RER/9/137 Enhancing National Capabilities for Response to Nuclear and Radiological Emergencies including Veterinary Authorities Response to Radiation Emergencies Assoc. Prof. Dr Atanaska Teneva 2014-2016 IAEA
RER5020 Controlling Fruit Flies in the Balkans and the Eastern Mediterranean Prof. Dr Rumen Tomov 2014-2015 IAEA
BUL5013 Upgrading Laboratory for Improvement of Food Crops through Nuclear and Molecular Techniques Assoc. Prof. Dr Atanaska Teneva 2014-2015 IAEA
RER5018 Supporting Fruit Fly Pest Prevention and Management in the Balkans and the Eastern Mediterranean Prof. Dr Rumen Tomov 2012-2013 IAEA
RER/5/016
  • Supporting Coordinated Control of Transboundary Animal Diseases with Socioeconomic Impact and that Affect Human Health
 Assoc. Prof. Dr Atanaska Teneva 2013-2015 IAEA
RER/5/015 5F Supporting Early Warning and Surveillance of Avian Influenza Infection in Wild and Domestic Birds and Assessing Genetic Markers for Bird Resistance Assoc. Prof. Dr Atanaska Teneva 2009-2011 IAEA
BUL 5/012 Developing and Validating Molecular Nuclear Technologies for Rapid Diagnostics of Foot and Mouth Disease and Genotyping of Indigenous Cattle Breeds Assoc. Prof. Dr Atanaska Teneva 2009-2011 IAEA
Projects funded by the Financial mechanism of the European economic area 2009-2014 Programme BG03 Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services
Д-33-51/30.06.2015 East and South European Network for Invasive Alien Species - a tool to support the management of alien species in Bulgaria“ (ESENTAS-TOOLS)

Prof. Dr Rumen Tomov,

Assoc prof Dr Katia Trencheva

 2015-2017 MOEW
IBBIS, Д-33-72/20.07.2015 г. Improving the Bulgarian Biodiversity Information System“ (IBBIS)

Prof. Dr Rumen Tomov,

Assoc prof Dr Katia Trencheva

 2015-2017 MOEW
Програма за научно сътрудничество на ЕС, COST
COST Action FP1401 A global network of nurseries as early warning system against alien tree pests (Global Warning) Prof. Dr Rumen Tomov 2014-2018 COST
COST Action CA17122 Increasing understanding of alien species through citizen science“ (ALIEN-CSI) Prof. Dr Rumen Tomov 2018-2022 COST
COST Action TD1209, European Information System for Alien Species (Alien Challenge) Prof. Dr Rumen Tomov 2013-2017 COST
COST Action FP1002 Pathway Evaluation and pest Risk Management In Transport (PERMIT)

Prof. Dr Rumen Tomov,

Assoc prof Dr Katia Trencheva

 2010-2014 COST

COST action

FA 0807

 Integrated Management of Phytoplasma Epidemics in Different Crop Systems. Assist. Prof. Dr Zhelyu Avramov 2009-2013 COST
Projects funded by the National Scientific Fund, Bulgaria
№ 147 Evolutionary aspects of reproductive biology and cytogenetics of hemipteroid insects (Hemiptera) – prof. Snezhana Grozeva    Assoc prof Dr Katia Trencheva 2019-2022 NSF, Bilateral cooperation Russia-Bulgaria
KP-06-COST-14 14/06.08.2019 State and perspectives of citizen science for invasive alien species in Bulgaria Prof. Dr Rumen Tomov 2019-2021 NSF
26/15 Use of biochar for sustainable agriculture Assoc. Prof. Dr Vera Petrova 2018-2020 NSF
01/2 /23.08.2017 Distribution of nutrients in soil by intensive cultivation of vegetables by fertigation and optimization of crop nutrition to reduce the environmental impact of fertilizers - OPTIMA

Assoc. Prof. Dr Ivona Dimitrova

Assoc. Prof. Dr Vera Petrova

 2017-2019 NSF bilateral cooperation Bulgaria-Austria
16/41 Thermal properties of soils under different land use and land reclamation practices Assoc. Prof. Dr Vera Petrova 2017-2019 NSF
№ ДФНИ-Е01/6 от 30.11.2013г Comprehensive assessment of the potential of forest tree and agricultural species to create energy crops in Bulgaria Assoc. Prof. Dr Vera Petrova 2014-2016 NSF
№ФНИ Б 02/170

Epigenetic control of viral infections in potatoes

 Assoc. Prof. Dr Atanaska Teneva, Assoc. Prof. Dr Ivona Dimitrova 2014-2015 NSF
№ДФНИ – Б 01/22 от 05.12.2012г Development of DNA markers (CAST, MSTN) for the fattening capacity and quality of the meat in a Synthetic Population of Bulgarian Milk, Karakachan and Copper-red Shumen sheep breeds Assoc. Prof. Dr Ivona Dimitrova, Assoc. Prof. Dr Atanaska Teneva 2012-2014 „ NSF
№ ДФНИ-Е01/3 Greening of agro-ecological systems and enhancing their energy efficiency through the application of processed bio-organic waste for fertilization, introduction of energy crops and integrated use of biomass as as a source of energy. Assoc. Prof. Dr Vera Petrova 2012 NSF
КП-06-Н 29-9-18.12.2018 Investigation of DNA markers associated with production in sheep breeds raced in Bulgaria Assoc. Prof. Dr Ivona Dimitrova, Assoc. Prof. Dr Atanaska Teneva, 2012-2018 NSF
ДО-02- 191 Alien terrestrial arthropods and their impact on biodiversity in Bulgaria (ATARTIB) Assoc. Prof. Dr Rumen Tomov, Assoc. Prof. Dr Georgy Trenchev, Assoc. Prof. Dr Katia Trencheva 2009-2012 NSF
NSF 1405 Molecular characterization of the Bulgarian Rhodope cattle population and assessment of genetic resourses Assoc. Prof. Dr Atanaska Teneva 2008-2009 NSF
№Д002-2/23.9.2008 Invasive scale insects of ornamental plants in Bulgaria and China

as. Katia Trencheva, Assoc. Prof. Dr Georgi Trenchev,

Assoc. Prof. Dr Rumen Tomov

 2008-2010

NSF, Bilateral cooperation Bugaria-China
№ВУ-АН-802/97 (ДОЛ-868/16.10.07) Clinical laboratory and zoo-technological investigation on some metabolic indicators in different breeds and technologies for rabbit breeding with a view to improving the meat quality

Assoc. Prof. Dr Ivona Dimitrova

 2007-2010 NSF
БРС – 21 Д01-1217/17.12.07 Pest and beneficial insects of medicinal plants in Bulgaria and Romania

Assoc. Prof. Dr Rumen Tomov, Assoc. Prof. Georgi Trenchev

As. Katia Trencheva

 2007-2010 NSF, Bilateral cooperation Bulgaria-Romania,
ВУ-АН-5/2005 Investigation on leaf-mining insects (Lepidoptera) in Bulgaria Assoc. Prof. Dr Rumen Tomov 2007-2009 NSF
БГ-3/05 Morphology, phenology and distribution of honeydew producing scale insects on oak tree (Quercus spp) Assoc. Prof. Dr Georgi Trenchev, as. Katia Trencheva 2005-2008 NSF, Bilateral cooperation Bulgaria-Greece
Б-901/1999 Bioecology of horse-chestnut leafminer Cameraria ohridella Deschka&Dimic, 1986 (Lepidoptera: Gracillaridae) Assoc. Prof. Dr Rumen Tomov, Assoc. Prof. Dr Georgi Trenchev 2000-2004 NSF
Participation in a scientific project funded by the University of forestry
SRS-UF B-1009/27.03.2019 Study of ecological and agro-technological aspects for growing agricultural production in aggravated urban environment.

Assoc. Prof. Dr Vera Petrova

Ch. Assist. Prof. Dr Tzvetelina Nikolova

 2019-2020

SRS-UF
SRS-UF-B- 1016 Early detection of alien insect species in Bulgaria Prof. Dr Rumen Tomov, Assoc. Prof. Dr Katia Trencheva 2019 SRS-UF
SRS-UF 158/8.03.2017 Study the influence of bio-carbon on the soil fertility and crop development

Assoc. Prof. Dr Vera Petrova:

 2017-2018 SRS-UF
SRS-UF 14/19.01.2016 Comparative study of different types of compost for determining phases of composting, quality of the compost and methods of application

Assoc. Prof. Dr Lilyana Markova

Ch. Assist. Prof. Dr Tzvetelina Nikolova

 2016-2017 SRS-UF
SRS-UF 17/19.01.2016 Response to abiotic stress factors in different salads (Lactuca sativa L.) var. romana and var. capitata in Sofia field

Assoc. Prof. Dr Vera Petrova

Ch. Assist. Prof. Dr. Zhelyu Avramov

 2016-2017 SRS-UF
SRS-UF 21/19.01.2016 Diseases of medicinal and aromatic plants cultivated in Bulgaria - types of pathogens and distribution in Bulgaria

Assoc. Prof. Dr Sergei Bistrichanov

Assist. Prof. Dr Zhelyu Avramov

 2016-2017 SRS-UF
SRS-UF 72/23.03.2011-2013 Creating new sunflower forms by applying remote hybridization Assoc. Prof. Dr Ivona Dimitrova 2011-2013

SRS-UF
SRS-UF 35a Development and validation of molecular genetic methods for genotyping and diagnostics of Foot and Mouth deseases of cattle populations, breed in different environmental conditions in Bulgaria

Assoc. Prof. Dr Ivona Dimitrova

 

 2009-2011 SRS-UF
SRS-UF 36 Study on seedborne patogens from Fusarium and Drechslera genuses on some agricultural and forest species Prof. DSc Yordanka Stancheva 2009-2010

SRS-UF
SRS-UF 111 Computer Technology for Fruit Trees’ Integrated pest management system Prof. DSc Yordanka Stancheva 2008-2009 SRS-UF
SRS-UF 135 Diagnostic patterns for quantitative assessment of wheat diseases Ch as. Dr Gospodin Kolev 2008

SRS-UF
SRS-UF 12 Application of modern molecular genetic technologies for assessment of animal genetic resources (AnGR) for sustainable development in Bulgaria As Dr Atanaska Teneva, Assoc. Prof. Dr Ivona Dimitrova 2007 SRS-UF
SRS-UF 8 Genotyping of bulgarian canine breeds Ch. As. Dr Atanaska Teneva 2007

SRS-UF

SRS-UF 4

 Development   of contol measures upon wood decaying fungi on fruit-cultures Prof. DSc Yordanka Stancheva 2006

SRS-UF
SRS-UF 9 Research on wood decaying fungi on fruit- cultures Prof. DSc Yordanka Stancheva 2005

SRS-UF

SRS-UF

112/07.04.2005

 Species composition of the flea beetle (Coleoptera, Chrysomelidae) on Solanaceae plants in mountain and semi mountain areas in Bulgaria” Assoc. Prof. Dr Georgi Trenchev, as. Katia Trencheva 2005

SRS-UF
SRS-UF 105/2005 Phytosanitary state and importance of leaf-mining insects on Fagus sylvatica L. in central part of west Bulgaria“ Assoc. Prof. Dr Rumen Tomov 2005

SRS-UF
Projects Funded by the Аgricultural Academy - Sofia
POZM 247

Agrochemical Conditions for Preserving and Improving Soil Productivity under Soil - Climate Conditions of Sofia Field

 Assoc. Prof. Dr Vera Petrova Assoc. Prof. Dr Lilyana Koleva 2018-2021 Аgricultural Academy -Sofia
POZM 217; RD-07-35/17.03.2017 Organic production of raspberries mulched with polyethylene film Assoc. Prof. Dr Lilyana Koleva 2017-2020 Аgricultural Academy -Sofia
POZM 214 Assessments of hydropedological processes in catchments Assoc. Prof. Dr Vera Petrova 2016-2019 Аgricultural Academy -Sofia
POZM 214 Assessments of Hydropedological Processes in Water Catchments Assoc. Prof. Dr Vera Petrova 2016-2018 Аgricultural Academy -Sofia
POZM 207 Sustainable management of certain environmental components in agro-ecosystems Assoc. Prof. Dr Vera Petrova 2015-2018 Аgricultural Academy -Sofia
POZM 176 Innovative Solutions and Technologies for the Maintenance and Enhancement of Soil Fertility and Environmental Protection Through the use of Organic Fertilizers and Waste in Agricultural Practice and for the Production of Energy from RES Assoc. Prof. Dr Vera Petrova 2014-2016 Аgricultural Academy -Sofia
 

Integrated Strawberry Production

 Assoc. Prof. Dr Lilyana Koleva 2012-2014 Аgricultural Academy -Sofia
POZM 133 Evaluation of Major Components of Agro-ecosystems at Different Levels of Anthropogenic Impact Assoc. Prof. Dr Vera Petrova 2012-2015 Аgricultural Academy -Sofia
POZM 133

Technology for Utilization of Crop Residues in Agriculture

 Assoc. Prof. Dr Vera Petrova 2011-2013 Аgricultural Academy -Sofia
POZM 133 Waste Management Related To the Reduction of Harmful Emissions and the Production of Energy from Renewable Energy Sources Assoc. Prof. Dr Vera Petrova 2010 Аgricultural Academy -Sofia

Diploma thesis defended in Department of Plant Protection for the period
2017, 2018, 2019, 2020
2017
1. Poliksena Marinova № 95212, "Plant Protection" Master's Degree Program
"Comparative morphological studies on representatives of the genus Sitophilus - pests of stored products"
Supervisor: Assoc. Prof. Dr. Katia Trencheva

2. Damyan Ivanov № 95203 Plant Protection "Master's Degree Program
„Studies on the structure of the genital apparatus of economically important species of the genus Lepidoptera, family Tortricidae - pests of fruit crops"
Supervisor: Assoc. Prof. Dr. Katia Trencheva

3. Yanko Todorov Zhelezov, No. 961029, Master's Degree in Plant Protection
"Efficacy studies of some insecticides commonly used to control pollen beetle (Meligethes aeneus F.) in winter oilseed rape"
Supervisor: Assoc. Prof. Dr. Lilyana Markova

4. Petya Dimitrova Borisova, № 95197, speciality "Plant Protection", Master's Degree Program
„Influence of abiotic factors on the development of soil pathogens in lettuce cultivation (Lactuca sativaL.) var. capitata and var. romana under polyethylene folio“.
Supervisor: Chief Assistant Zhelyu Avramov, PhD

5. Denitsa Vladimirova Tsvetkova, No. 95199, Master's Degree in Plant Protection
"Effect of arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi of the genus Glomus spp., on tolerance to biotic stress in the grape vine"
Scientific Advisor: Assoc. Prof. Dr. Lilyana Markova

6. Alexandra Stanimirova, № 51232, "Plant Protection" Master's Degree Program "Bioecological characteristic of Hyalopteruspruni (Geoffroy, 1762) (Insecta, Hemiptera), in the region of Sofia.
Supervisor: Prof. Dr. Rumen Tomov

2018
7. Vyara Petrova № 961231, "Plant Protection" Master's Degree Program
"Biological features of Unaspis euonymi (Comstock) (Hemiptera: Diaspididae) in Sofia
Supervisor: Assoc. Prof. Dr. Katia Trencheva

8. Borislav Petrov Yordanov , No. 961141, Master's Degree in Plant Protection „Effect of mixed crops on soil plant parasitic nematodes in lettuce cultivation (Lactuca sativa L.)“
Supervisor: Assoc. Prof. Dr. Lilyana Markova

9. Yoana Noleva, № 961242, "Plant Protection" Master's Degree Program
"Phytosanitary risk assessment of quarantine fruit flies Tephritidae for the territory of Bulgaria”
Supervisor: Prof. Dr. Rumen Tomov

10. Derya Aynur Adem – No. 95224, Master's Degree in Plant Protection
"The trophic structure of the nematode community in monocultural cultivation of carrots (Daucus carata subsp. sativus)"
Supervisor: Assoc. Prof. Dr. Lilyana Markova

11. Miroslava Hristova Stoyanova, No. 961026, Master's Degree in Plant Protection
"Wheat Resistance to Pests - Problem Status and Prospects"
Supervisor: Assoc. Prof. Dr. Lilyana Markova

12. Paola Emil Dimitrova, № 51244, speciality "Plant Protection", Bachelor's Degree Program
„Study of the „Lavender declin“ causing by Candidatus Phytoplasma solani in Bulgaria“.
Supervisor: Chief Assistant Zhelyu Avramov, PhD

13. Nikolay Karatanchev, No. 62062, "Agronomy",EDP "Bachelor"Topic: "Study of honey plants in the area of Petrich for the creation of apiaries."
Supervisor: Chief Assistant Dr. TsvetelinaNikolova
2019

14. Kariana Punevska, № 51330,"Plant Protection" Master's Degree Program
"Bioecological features of the species Oulema melanopus (Linnaeus, 1758) (Coleoptera: Chrysomelidae) in the region of VelikoTarnovo"
Supervisor: Assoc. Prof. Dr. Katia Trencheva

15. Elica Boneva № 51355, "Plant Protection" Master's Degree Program
"Comparative morphological studies on representatives of the genus Tribolium and the genus Tenebrio - pests of stored products"
Supervisor: Assoc. Prof. Dr. Katia Trencheva

16. Stefan Viktorov Zarev, № 61136, speciality "Agriculture", Bachelor's Degree Program Not on full time learning
„Phytosanitary assessment of the natural cultivation of a cultured well on natural stumps in the Kyustendil region‘.
Supervisor: Chief Assistant Zhelyu Avramov, PhD

17. Angel Nikolaev Zaykov, № 51371, speciality "Plant Protection", Bachelor's Degree Program
„Impact of wildlife repellents on maize and potato production near forest areas in 2017 and 2018“
Supervisor: Chief Assistant Zhelyu Avramov, PhD

18. Boriana Martenova Taseva, № 51346speciality "Plant Protection", Bachelor's Degree Program
„Examination of theearliestsymptoms of plumpax virus in ЕducationalTray Field of Vrajdebna and vegetable nursery in Roman city“
Supervisor: Chief Assistant Zhelyu Avramov, PhD

19. Marina Georgieva Pehlivanova, No. 51379, Bachelor's Degree in Plant Protection
"Monitoring harmful species of mites in organic plum plantation (Prunus domestica subsp. domestica)
Supervisor: Assoc. Prof. Dr. Lilyana Markova

20. Stanislav Strahilov, № 62049, specialty "Agronomy",EDP "Bachelor"
"Determination of the nectar and productivity of the most common melliferous plants in the outskirts of Pernik“
Supervisor: Chief Assistant Dr. Tsvetelina Nikolova

21. Alexandra Yordanova, № 51353, specialty "Agronomy", EDP "Bachelor"
„Comparative characteristics of honey species“
Supervisor: Chief Assistant Dr. Tsvetelina Nikolova

22. Radoslav Borisov, № 51333, specialty "Agronomy", EDP "Bachelor"
„Creation of apiary in the area of Vidin“
Supervisor: Chief Assistant Dr. Tsvetelina Nikolova

23. Konstantin Aleksandrov Hadjiiski, Faculty № 51392, Bachelor Degree in Agronomy, full-time education,
"Study of irrigation regimes for growing salads in polyethylene greenhouses"
Supervisor: Assoc. Prof. Dr. Vera Petrova

24. Nikola Ivanov Kralev, No. 961233, Master's Degree in Plant Protection
"Influence of antioxidant content (phenols and flavonoids) in sunflower hybrids on their resistance to pests"
Supervisor: Assoc. Prof. Dr. Lilyana Markova

25. Janet Atanasova Kostova, No. 961235, Master's Degree in Plant Protection
"Resistance of foreign maize hybrids to the European corn borer Ostrinia nubilalis (Hubner) in Central Northern Bulgaria"
Supervisor: Assoc. Prof. Dr. Lilyana Markova

26. Tanya Angelova Karakicheva, No. 95228, Master's degree in Plant protection "Sustainable practices for the management of sunflower pests (Helianthus annuus L.) in modern farming systems"
Supervisor: Assoc. Prof. Dr. Lilyana Markova

27. Tsvetelina Vasileva, № 51255, "Plant Protection" Bachelor's Degree Program
"Bioecological characteristic of Metcalfa pruinosa (Say) (Hemiptera:Flatidae)
Supervisor: Prof. Dr. Rumen Tomov

28. Asia Petrova Petrova, Faculty № 95242, specialty "Permanent crops and gardening", Master Degree, full-time education,
"Combined application of biochar and growth stimulants during onion cultivation"
Supervisor: Assoc. Prof. Dr. Vera Petrova

29. Ilian Andrianov Nikolov, Faculty № 95227, specialty mag. ”Crop Production Master Degree, full-time education,
"Impact of biochar on development and production of zucchini"
Supervisor: Assoc. Prof. Dr. Vera Petrova

2020
30. Antonio Ivanov Ivanov,. № 51424, specialty "Agronomy", EDP "Bachelor"
„Honey bee (Apis melifera L.) and bee products as evaluation indicators of the quality of the environment.
Supervisor: Chief Assistant Dr. Tsvetelina Nikolova

31. Kristiana Vasileva Vasileva, № 51415, specialty "Agronomy", EDP "Bachelor",
„Breeding of mulberry silk butterfly (Bombyx mori L.) fed with artificial food with added extract of Tribulus terrestris L.
Supervisor: Chief Assistant Dr. Tsvetelina Nikolova

Ongoing scientific projects with the participation of members of the Department of Plant Protection

 

Project No Project title Team members фром department of plant protection Period Funding organization
Projects for Technical Co-operation funded by the International Atomic Energy Agency
BUL 5015 017

Increasing рroductivity and Quality of Basic Food Crops

 

 Assoc. Prof. Dr Atanaska Teneva 2019-2020 IAEA
№17 454 Application of Nuclear-Molecular Diagnostic Approach on Fecal Samples for Identification Avian Influenza Viruses and Bird Species for Highthroughput Surveillance of Migratory Waterfowl Assoc. Prof. Dr Atanaska Teneva , Assoc. Prof. Dr Ivona Dimitrova 2012-2020 IAEA
Програма за научно сътрудничество на ЕС, COST
COST Action CA17122 Increasing understanding of alien species through citizen science“ (ALIEN-CSI) Prof. Dr Rumen Tomov 2018-2022 COST
Projects funded by the National Scientific Fund, Bulgaria
№ 147 Evolutionary aspects of reproductive biology and cytogenetics of hemipteroid insects (Hemiptera) – prof. Snezhana Grozeva    Assoc prof Dr Katia Trencheva 2019-2022 NSF, Bilateral cooperation Russia-Bulgaria
KP-06-COST-14 14/06.08.2019 State and perspectives of citizen science for invasive alien species in Bulgaria Prof. Dr Rumen Tomov 2019-2021 NSF
26/15 Use of biochar for sustainable agriculture Assoc. Prof. Dr Vera Petrova 2018-2020 NSF
Participation in a scientific project funded by the University of forestry
SRS-UF Impact assessment of alien insect species and risk assessment of their introduction into agrocenoses in Bulgaria

Prof. Dr Rumen Tomov

Assoc prof Dr Katia Trencheva, Assist. Prof. Dr Zhelyu Avramov

 2020-2021

SRS-UF
SRS-UF B-1009/27.03.2019 Study of ecological and agro-technological aspects for growing agricultural production in aggravated urban environment.

Assoc. Prof. Dr Vera Petrova

Ch. Assist. Prof. Dr Tzvetelina Nikolova

 2019-2020

SRS-UF
Projects Funded by the Аgricultural Academy - Sofia
POZM 247

Agrochemical Conditions for Preserving and Improving Soil Productivity under Soil - Climate Conditions of Sofia Field

 Assoc. Prof. Dr Vera Petrova Assoc. Prof. Dr Lilyana Koleva 2018-2021 Аgricultural Academy -Sofia
POZM 217; RD-07-35/17.03.2017 Organic production of raspberries mulched with polyethylene film Assoc. Prof. Dr Lilyana Koleva 2017-2020 Аgricultural Academy -Sofia

Completed scientific projects with the participation of members of the Department of Plant Protection

  • Participation in National Group for preparation of the "Regulations on the production and marketing of seeds and propagating material of ornamental plants" MAF;
  • Participation in Panel on procedure for program accreditation of assessing teaching PhD in the scientific field 04.01.10 "Plant Protection (incl. phytopathology, virology, herbology, etc.);
  • Participation in EV on procedure for program accreditation of assessing learning PhD at 02.22.01 specialty "Ecology and conservation of ecosystems" in the Center for Ecology;
  • Participation in expert groups on procedure for program accreditation of professional field 4.3 "Biological Sciences" for «Bachelor» degree (EEP) for Shumen University;
  • Participation in expert groups on procedure for program accreditation of assessing training educational and scientific degree PhD in a scientific specialty 01.04.01 - general agriculture regarding the application of Dobrudzha Agricultural Institute at the National Center of Agricultural Academy;
  • Participation in the expert groups in procedure for project evaluation for opening of new private School "College of Ecology and Sustainable Development Environment» Plovdiv; 
  • Participation in expert groups to develop national programs
    • National Programme for Control of the population of Moroccan locust Dociostaurus maroccanus in calamitous propagation and the need for aviation treatment of affected areas;
    • National Programme for Control of the population of the moth Lymantria dispar in calamitous propagation and the need for aviation treatment of affected areas;
    • Guidelines for State aid scheme "Aid to offset the cost of farmers related to the implementation of measures under the" National program to control the population of Moroccan locust Dociostaurus maroccanus in calamitous propagation and need aviation treatment of the affected areas ";
    • Guidelines for State aid scheme "Aid to offset the cost of farmers related to the implementation of measures under the" National program to control the population of moth Lymantria dispar in calamitous propagation and need aviation treatment of the affected areas"
  • Participation in Expert group for breeding of Bulgarian Shephered dog
  • Participation in International expert groups:
    • Scientific Forum Committee on invasive alien species, European Commission, DG Environment
      Invasive Alien Species Working Group 2 - Early Warning and Rapid Response - Working Group on the European Commission to develop a European strategy on invasive alien species;
  • Joint EPPO / OIBC Panel on Biological Control Agents.

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