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ROMANIA
MINISTERUL EDUCATIEI, CERCETARII, TINERETULUI SI SPORTULUI
UNIVERSITATEA DE ŞTIINŢE AGRICOLE ŞI MEDICINĂ VETERINARĂ
DIN CLUJ-NAPOCA
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RESEARCH –
DEVELOPMENT INNOVATION
THE RESEARCH INFRASTRUCTURE
Tradition and modernity
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UNIVERSITY OF AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES AND VETERINARY MEDICINE CLUJ-NAPOCA,
Research – Development – Innovation Achievements
(2008-2013; Cluj Napoca) /coord.: prof. univ. dr .Carmen Socaciu :
AcademicPres, 2013
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ISBN 978-973-744-322-9
I. Socaciu, Carmen (coord.)
378:63(498 Cluj-Napoca).
The paper was developed at the University of Agricultural Sciences and Veterinary Medicine ClujNapoca.
Editorial:
Prof. Dr. Carmen Socaciu - Vicerector of Scientific Research, coordinator
Prof. Dr. Doru Pamfil - Rector, Scientific Editor
Prof. Dr. Liviu Al. Mărghitaş - President, Editor
Assist. Prof. Dr. Antonia Odagiu - Vicedean of Scientific Research, Faculty of Agriculture
Lecturer Dr. Mugurel Jitea - Dean of Scientific Research, Faculty of Horticulture
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Mirela Cadar - Vicedean of Scientific Research, Faculty of Animal Science and
Biotechnologies
Prof. Dr. John Marcus - Vicedean of Scientific Research, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine
Assist. Prof. Dr. Elena Mudura - Vicedean of Scientific Research, Faculty of Food Science and Technology
Dr. Ing Doru Sabau - Director of Research, Innovation and Technology Transfer Department
Group of publication:
Dr. Dorottya Domokos
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UNIVERSITY OF AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES AND VETERINARY MEDICINE
Research Infrastructure – Institutes and Research Centers
Research Institute for Life Sciences
Research Center for Biodiversity
New Institute of Advanced Horticulture Research of Transylvania
FOREWORD
The agricultural higher education in Transylvania has a long tradition, our
university being founded in 1869. During its 145 years of existence, the former
Institute of Agronomic Studies Cluj-Mănăştur has benefited from the
contributions of many outstanding personalities and specialists from different
agricultural research area. Today it is one of the most prestigious Life Sciences
Universities and research institution in Romania and in Danube region.
In the last ten years the University of Agricultural Sciences and Veterinary
Medicine of Cluj-Napoca (USAMV) has seen impressive developments,
especially after changing its mission and strategy to being a research
university. The university has passed the national accreditation of ARACIS with
the best appreciation, was evaluated twice by European Universities
Association and was recently classified in the Top 12 best Romanian universities of advanced research and
education.
The academic staff and the students (more than 7.000) benefit from modern research and teaching
facilities for their theoretical and practical training. They conduct research projects in well equipped
laboratories, research centers, institutes and veterinary clinics. Our campus also boasts well equipped new
library and a pilot farm of more than 2.000 hectares.
A significant part of the academic staff and graduate students have studied or took advantage from
research scholarships from universities of different EU countries. More than 200 staff, researchers and
students visit our university each year, balancing the 300 Romanian’s outgoing by Erasmus scholarships,
Marie Curie and Leonardo grants or through research projects.
Research and innovation remain the top priorities and as a consequence more than half of the university’s
budget comes from national and international grants. The university also offer research grants for young
scientist each year and host an international symposium which attracts more than 600 participants. There
are on the way projects for research infrastructure of more than 20 million euro. More than 200 national
and international projects are running through existing research laboratories, centers and institutes,
which are presented in this guide.
USAMV is very active also at the international level. We have collaboration agreements with universities
and research institutes from over 40 countries and contributes as an active member to several
international associations such as: EUA, ICA. CASSE, DRC, GCHERA, AUF, UBS etc.
It is my strong belief that through our new Strategy to 2020, USAMV Cluj-Napoca will continue to flourish
and contribute, through high quality research and education, to the progress of Romanian agriculture.
I hope that the presentation of the university infrastructure will help to find new partners in the European
Research Area and to contribute also to a successful implementation of the new Horizon 2020 and
European Innovation Partnership programs, for the benefit of the EU agriculture and rural development.
Rector Prof. Dr. Dhc. Doru C. Pamfil
CONTENTS
1. FACULTY OF AGRICULTURE ............................................................................................................ 7
RESEARCH CENTERS ...................................................................................................................................... 7
C.1.1. Plant Culture ................................................................................................................................... 7
C.1.2. Minimum Systems and Sustainable Agricultural Technologies .................................................... 14
C.1.3. Advanced Research Center for Life Quality Assurance and Environmental Protection ............... 23
RESEARCH LABORATORIES .......................................................................................................................... 31
L.1.1. Applied biological sciences............................................................................................................ 31
L.1.2. Optimization and development of sustainable technologies in crop production ........................ 37
L.1.3. The Fertility Control Of Soils And The Monitoring Of Agricultural Ecosystems ............................ 43
L.1.4. Laboratory for the Environmental Control and Plant Protection ................................................. 49
2. FACULTY OF HORTICULTURE ........................................................................................................ 58
RESEARCH CENTERS .................................................................................................................................... 58
C.2.1. Research Center for Biotechnology in Agriculture ....................................................................... 58
C.2.2. Transylvanian Horticultural Research Center ............................................................................... 66
RESEARCH LABORATORIES .......................................................................................................................... 71
L.2.1. National Reference Laboratory for the Assessment and Certification of Conformity of Vegetal
Products Containing Genetically Modified Organisms ........................................................................... 71
L.2.2. Horticultural and forestry Plant Breeding and Genetics ............................................................... 76
L.2.3. Business Administration and Rural Development ........................................................................ 83
L.2.4. Landscape design and planning using sustainable concepts ........................................................ 89
L.2.5. Research laboratory on Vegetables .............................................................................................. 94
L.2.6. Research Laboratory for Biodiversity and Bioconservation.......................................................... 97
L.2.7. Land reclamation, land measurements and exact science ......................................................... 103
L.2.8. Integrated Management of Forestry Ecosystems ....................................................................... 108
3. FACULTY OF ANIMAL HUSBANDRY AND BIOTECHNOLOGY .......................................................... 114
RESEARCH CENTERS .................................................................................................................................. 114
C.3.1. Center for Advanced Research and Extension in Apiculture ...................................................... 114
C.3.2. Reference Center for Advanced Research in Sericulture and Silk Production Promotion ......... 119
RESEARCH LABORATORIES ........................................................................................................................ 122
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L.3.1. Zonal Laboratory for Animals Genotyping .................................................................................. 122
L.3.2. Laboratory for Certification and Cryopreservation of Animal Germplasm................................. 127
L.3.3. Laboratory of Research and Feed Quality Control ...................................................................... 132
L.3.4. Research Laboratory in Fisheries ................................................................................................ 135
4. FACULTY OF VETERINARY MEDICINE .......................................................................................... 140
C.4.1. Research Center - Veterinary Biotechnologies ........................................................................... 140
C.4.2. Experimental and comparative pathology ................................................................................. 148
C.4.3. Surveillance, Diagnosis and Control of Zoonoses ....................................................................... 159
L.4.1. Physico-chemical techniques applied to the analysis of animal origin products ....................... 183
L.4.2. Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory ................................................................................. 187
L.4.3. Animal production and food safety ............................................................................................ 195
L.4.4. Pharmacovigilance Laboratory.................................................................................................... 205
5. FACULTY OF OF FOOD SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY .................................................................... 212
C.5.1. Research Center of Biochemistry and Agrofood Biotechnology ................................................ 212
C.5.2. Food Quality and Safety Research Center .................................................................................. 226
L.5.1. Lab Testing For Food Quality and Safety..................................................................................... 232
L.5.2. Molecular Nutrition and Proteomics Research Laboratory ........................................................ 237
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INTRODUCTION
The mission and strategy of USAMV Cluj-Napoca from the last decade have included as main priorities,
the excellence in education and research and competitiveness at national and international level,
regarded as prerequisites to become an entrepreneurial University connected to the socio-economic
environment. Through its performance of being included, according to the national classification from
2011, among the 12 Romanian universities with "advanced research and education", USAMV ClujNapoca has managed to strengthen its leading role in academic domains and research & innovation
areas specific to Life Sciences (Agriculture - Horticulture - Forestry - Engineering and Environmental and
Protection – Food Science and Technology - Animal Husbandry and Biotechnology - Veterinary
Medicine), integrated in the current European Research Area (ERA) priorities and the future ones
(Horizon 2020).
The strategic and operational plan coordinated by the Research and Innovation Vice-rectorate for the
period 2008-2013 included priorities and objectives based on systematic analysis of SWOT type
(evaluation) and FORESIGHT (prevision). The structuring of RDI system (research, technological
development and innovation) by category of research units (institutes – centers - laboratories) of
specific thematic areas was initiated by the national accreditation system (CNCSIS) of advanced research
centers, during 2000-2005, continued then through the university management's own initiatives, based
on the criteria approved by the Senate (in 2011) to authorize research centers and laboratories running
fundamental or applied research activity, innovation, consulting and technical services, technology
transfer in Life Sciences, as well as in engineering, technology, economics, rural development, tourism.
In the period 2007-2010 the University had particularly significant performances through successful
national research projects (CEEX, Partnerships-PCE and Ideas with doctoral projects - TD, postdoctoral
PD, young teams TE), reaching generous funds that allowed unprecedented development of
infrastructure, improvement of laboratory facilities with equipments and pilot station installations, as
well as employing, during the project, of new members in the research teams, such as young
researchers (post-graduate, PhD students and Postdocs). The SWOT analysis made for the international
evaluation carried out by the European University Association (EUA, 2011) revealed this evolving trend,
reflected by a significant increase in publications with international impact (ISI Journals and BDI International Data Base), increases of citations and of patent applications or certification of new plant
varieties.
The dynamics and fluctuations in the national financement of recent years have led to discrepancies
between the three components that may ensure the sustainability of the research activities, namely
infrastructure, equipments and materials (1), human resources (2) and financial resources (3). During
the last two years, amid the reduction of funds for research and development at the national level,
there were reduced significantly the employment possibilities for young researchers and support for the
current activities in centers and laboratories, as well as difficulties in the procurement of supplies and
maintenance of equipments. In this context, the University supports, from its own funds, research
grants for young researchers, to stimulate the ISI publications and „ Innovation Voucher " for boosting
the collaborations with the economic environment, as well as a specific programme in support of
priority areas of each faculty.
Special efforts have been made to keep the two functional infrastructures "Research Institute" of the
University such as "Research Institute in Life Sciences" and the „Research Center for Biodiversity" as well
the institute on „Advanced Horticulture Research Institute of Transylvania", which will be soon
inaugurated.
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To assess the sustainability of these institutes, centers and laboratories, the Scientific Council has
conducted in June 2012 monitoring visits to all infrastructures and evaluation of running activity in
centers and laboratories from each faculty. There were done specific SWOT analysis and were made
proposals to the Administration Council and to the Senate, in order to stimulate performance in
research and services’ offer, to bring more benefits, prestige and visibility of Research & Innovation
achievements made by USAMV Cluj-Napoca.
The Scientific Council also has structured and framed the research themes of the University in
accordance with the priority domains and thematic areas of European research (according to 7th
Framework Programme), in order to facilitate the integration of the research groups from USAMV ClujNapoca in international consortia.
In this context, this report includes an overview of the research & innovation infrastructure, human and
material resources available in each authorized centers or research laboratories of USAMV Cluj-Napoca,
during the period 2008-2013. The report underlines the performance of each group members, their
research results as a prologue of future strategies, on short and medium term, as developed by each
research center or laboratory, to ensure the research sustainability on specific areas of competence.
The International cooperation based on specific topics of expertise represents a major strategic
objective for the research innovation and technological development of USAMV Cluj-Napoca, which
aims both the integration in the European platforms, as well as the development of joint projects in
Europe and worldwide.
This report represents therefore a milestone for our approach towards the international integration of
our University in international consortia, in future European projects, such as Horizon 2020, Bridge
programs (public-private partnerships) or programs EIP (European Innovation Partnerships).
Prof. Dr. Carmen Socaciu
Vice-rector for Research & Innovation
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C.1.1. Plant Culture
1. FACULTY OF AGRICULTURE
RESEARCH CENTERS
1. Contact data
The name of the research center
Acronym
Logo
Website
Director
Faculty
Phone
Fax
E-mail
Plant Culture
CP
Prof. Dr. Ioan Rotar
Agriculture
+40 264 595 825 ext.178
ioanrotar52@yahoo.fr
2. Objectives
2.1. Establishment of grassland use technologies according to the requirements set out in the
Development Plan of European Agriculture for the period 2013-2020.
2.2. Improvement of sown grassland farming systems in the context of the appearance of new private
farms with highly productive species.
2.3. Elaboration of cultivation technologies in accordance with the requirements imposed in the face
of agriculture by climate change.
2.4. Improvement of cultivation technologies of the main crops.
2.5. Study of the biology and phenology of the main crops.
2.6. Eco - technologies (in the system of bio - agriculture) in wheat, potato and herbs.
2.7. Development of varieties and seed production in Festuca arundinacea.
2.8. Genetic improvement of varieties of wheat, soybean, spring barley and corn hybrids with normal
and sugar grain.
2.9. Collection, study and preservation of maize germplasm.
2.10. Study of the different cultivation technologies of fodder in arable land and the grassland
exploitation from the plain area.
2.11. Use of different types of mineral fertilizer and the study on its effect on crop quality of and the
soil chemistry.
3. Areas of expertise
3.1. Agronomy.
3.5. Plant Physiology.
3.2. Culture of grasslands and fodder plants.
3.6. Botany.
3.3. Amelioration.
3.7. Agro – chemistry.
3.4. Phytotechnics.
3.8. Animal nutrition.
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4. Research team
4.1. Prof. Dr. Rotar Ioan
4.12. Assoc. Prof. Dr. Sima Nicuşor
4.2. Prof. Dr. Vidican Roxana
4.13. Assist. Prof. Dr. Florin Păcurar
4.3. Prof. Dr. Haş Ioan
4.14. Assist. Prof. Dr. Vârban Rodica
4.4. Prof. Dr. Morar Gavrilă
4.15. Assist. Prof. Dr. Stoie Andrei
4.5. Prof. Dr. Duda Marcel
4.16. Assist. Prof. Dr. Muntean Leon
4.6. Prof. Dr. Tămaş Elena
4.17. Assist. Prof. Dr. Muntean Sorin
4.7. Prof. Dr. Mărghitaş Marilena
4.18. Assist. Prof. Dr. Vâtcă Sorin
4.8. Prof. Dr. Mihai Gheorghe
4.19. Assist. Dr. Moldovan Cristina
4.9. Assoc. Prof. Dr. Vârban Dan
4.20. Assist. Dr. Morea Adriana
4.10. Assoc. Prof. Dr. Gâdea Ştefania
4.21. Assist. Dr. Toader Constantin
4.11. Assoc. Prof. Dr. Şteţca Gheorghe
4.22. Eng. Moldovan Lavinia
5. Research activity in the last 5 years (2008-2013)
5.1. Research on grassland ecosystems with Arnica montana in the upper basin of Arieş.
5.2. Influence of alfalfa’s major diseases on yield and the quality of forage.
5.3. Determination of forage quality by using destructive and non-destructive methods.
5.4. Research on the use and maintenance of low-input grassland.
5.5. Determination of the behaviour of simple and complex mixtures of perennial grasses and
legumes from the Odorheiu Secuiesc Depression.
5.6. Research on organic and mineral fertilization of Festuca rubra located on different soils.
5.7. Research on the influence of sludge from urban purges on alfalfa culture.
5.8. Ecological technologies in potato culture, suitable varieties, treatments for disease, pests and
weeds control based on ecological principles.
5.9. Ecological technologies of spelled wheat cultivation, fertilization based on ecological principles,
different densities of cultivation.
5.10. Creating new varieties of tall fescue: Jucu 5, Napoca 2 and Transilvania, red clover: Select 2 and
Roxana 1, Lotus corniculatus: Dacia 1 and sainfoin: Vlamar.
5.11. Maintaining the varieties of alfalfa, sainfoin, clover and seed production.
5.12. Variability study of quality characteristics at an assortment of winter wheat.
5.13. Phenotypic and genotypic study of maize inbred lines cytoplasmic differentiation.
5.14. Capacity and stability study on maize production in competitive system and without competition
between plants.
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6. The research infrastructure
No.
Equipment
Related activity
Acquisition
(year)
1.
Drying stove
5.3., 5.7
2007
2.
Mechanical balance, analytical balance ALT 220 4 NM
KERN
5.3., 5.7
2008
3.
Mineralization system KJELDHAL TIP VELP DK 6
5.3., 5.7
2007
4.
Laboratory mill RETSCH MODEL GRINDOMIX GM 200
5.3., 5.7
2007
5.
Mower SOLO FS 87, Moto sew STHL, Moto sew FS 70 RCE
5.1, 5.2, 5.4, 5.5,
5.6, 5.8
2007
6.
Electronic Herbometre
5.1, 5.9, 5.10
2007
7.
4X Hygrometer FARM PRO
5.1, 5.9, 5.10
2007
8.
PH meter SORTORIUS DOCU PH+/P10
5.3., 5.7
2007
9.
Spectrophotometer JENWAJ PFP 7
5.3., 5.7
2007
10.
Mineralization unit – Selecta; Distillation unit Kjeldahl Selecta
5.3., 5.7
2007
11.
Solid phase extraction system
5.3., 5.7
2007
12.
Multi parameter Analyzer
5.3., 5.7
2007
13.
Sample homogenization system, automatic titrate
5.3., 5.7
2007
14.
Machine for the determination of total organic carbon
5.3., 5.7
2007
15.
Gas chromatograph with mass spectrometer
5.3., 5.7
2007
16.
Planetary mill with balls for grinding soil samples
5.3., 5.7
2007
17.
Automatic extraction system Soxhlet
5.3., 5.7
2007
18.
Hard soil sampling kit, soft soil sampling kit
5.1, 5.2, 5.4, 5.5,
5.6, 5.8
2007
19.
Germinators Lindhardt, Mithscherlich
5.1, 5.2, 5.4, 5.5,
5.6, 5.8
2007
20.
Projector, laptop
5.3., 5.7
2007
Director/Project
responsible
Period
7. Representative research projects
No.
Project title and financing programme
1.
Conservation of the biodiversity of Arnica montana
ecosystems through sustainable use; PN II IDEI-UEFISCSU
2.
Evaluation of grassland production potential and the
establishment of technological measures to increase the
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2009-2011
Prof. Dr. Rotar
Ioan
2007-2010
production of green mass; MECI
3.
PN II IDEI, New approaches to the sustainable use of
secondary grasslands to preserve the cultural landscape;
CNCSIS
Assist. Prof.
Păcurar Florin
2009-2011
4.
PN II, Impact assessment of resource utilization and
organic-mineral nutrition of plant species for the
protection and improvement of soil fertility and the
increase of safety and security of agricultural food; MECT
Prof. Dr.
Mărghitaş
Marilena
2008-2011
5.
CEEX P-CD, MEC no. 104/2006, Sustainable Recovery of
herbs and hops with the obtaining of bioactive
preparations (VaDuPlaMed), MEC, CNMP-BIOTECH
6.
PN-II-IN-CI-2012-1 with no. 48CI/15.06.2012, "Research
on the increasing of adaptability and performance of
hops varieties Magnum, Merkur, and Perle in the climatic
conditions of the Sighişoara area, ADAPHAMSIG";
UEFISCDI
Prof. Dr. Duda
Matei
2012
7.
PNCD IDEI, Establishing a range of annual and perennial
forage in the conditions of the Transylvanian Plain, in
order to limit the negative effects of drought on forage
production; Ministry of Education, Research and Youth
CNCSIS: 1488
Assoc. Prof. Dr.
Sima Nicuşor
2009- 2011
2006-2008
8. Main achievements (last 5 years)
8.1. Published articles - 280
8.2. Patents - 7
8.3. Completed PhD theses - 33
9. Main research articles published in ISI journals (last 5 years)
9.1. IMPORTANCE AND FUNCTIONS OF GRASSLANDS, Carlier L, I. Rotar, Mariana Vlahova, Roxana
Vidican, 2009, NOTULAE BOTANICAE HORTI AGROBOTANICI CLUJ-NAPOCA, Volume: 37, Issue: 1,
Pages: 25-30.
9.2. INFLUENCE OF THE MANAGEMENT ON THE PHYTOCOENOTIC BIODIVERSITY OF SOME
ROUMANIAN REPRESENTATIVE GRASSLAND TYPES, Vintu Vasile; Samuil Costel; Rotar
Ioan; Moisuc Alexandru; Razec I., 2011, NOTULAE BOTANICAE HORTI AGROBOTANICI CLUJNAPOCA, Volume: 39, Issue: 1, Pages: 119-125.
9.3. EFFECT OF SOIL TILLAGE SYSTEM ON SOIL PROPERTIES AND YIELD IN SOME ARABLE CROPS,
Teodor Rusu, Paula Ioana Moraru and Ioan Rotar, 2011, JOURNAL OF FOOD AGRICULTURE &
ENVIRONMENT, Volume: 9, Issue: 3-4, Pages: 426-429, Part: 1.
9.4. FERTILIZATION EFFECTS ON THE CHEMICAL COMPOSITION AND IN VITRO ORGANIC MATTER
DIGESTIBILITY OF SEMI-NATURAL MEADOWS AS PREDICTED BY NIR SPECTROMETRY, Laura M.
Dale, André Thewis, Ioan Rotar, Christelle Boudry, Florin S. Păcurar, Bernard Lecler, Richard
Agneessens, Pierre Dardenne, Vincent Baeten, 2013, NOTULAE BOTANICAE HORTI
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AGROBOTANICI CLUJ-NAPOCA, Volume: 41, Issue: 1, Pages: 42-48.
9.5. THE INFLUENCE OF MINERAL AND ORGANIC LONG –TERM FERTILIZATION UPON THE FLORISTIC
COMPOSITION OF FESTUCA RUBRA L.-AGROSTIS CAPILLARIS L. GRASSLAND IN APUSENI
MOUNTAINS, ROMANIA, Florin S. Păcurar, Ioan Rotar, Anca D. Bogdan, Roxana M. Vidican And
Laura Dale, 2012, JOURNAL OF FOOD AGRICULTURE AND ENVIRONMENT, Volume: 10, Issue: 1,
Pages: 866-879, Part: 2.
9.6. RESEARCH ON CRUDE PROTEIN AND DIGESTIBILITY OF ARNICA MONTANA CONVENTIONAL NIR
SPECTROMETRY AND HYPERSPECTRAL IMAGING L. USING NIR, Dale Laura M.; Pierna Juan A.
Fernandez; Vermeulen Philippe; Lecler Bernard; Bogdan Anca D.; Pacurar Florin S.; Rotar
Ioan; Thewis Andre; Baeten Vincent, 2012, JOURNAL OF FOOD AGRICULTURE & ENVIRONMENT,
Volume: 10, Issue: 1, Pages: 391-396, Part: 1.
9.7. EVALUATION OF “TURDA” MAIZE GERMPLASM FOR PHENOTYPIC VARIABILITY IN GRAIN
CHEMICAL COMPOSITION, Has Voichita, I. Has, D. Pamfil, Ana Copandean, S. Campean, 2009,
MAYDICA, Volume: 54, Issue: 2-3, Pages: 313-320.
9.8. DENSITY EFFECTS ON ENVIRONMENTAL VARIANCE AND EXPECTED RESPONSE TO SELECTION IN
MAIZE (ZEA MAYS L.), Tokatlidis S. I., Voichita Haş, I. Mylonas, I. Haş, G. Evgenidis, V. Melidis,
Anna Copandean, Lissavet Ninou, 2010, EUPHYTICA; Volume: 174, Issue: 2, Pages: 283-291.
9.9. CHARACTERIZATION OF „TURDA” MAIZE GERMPLASM FOR THE CHEMICAL COMPOSITION OF
THE GRAIN, Has Voichita, I. Has, D. Pamfil, Ana Copandean, 2010, ROMANIAN AGRICULTURAL
RESEARCH, Volume: 27, Pages: 59-67.
9.10. MAIZE HYBRIDS LESS DEPENDENT ON HIGH PLANT DENSITIES IMPROVE RESOURCE EFFICIENCY IN
RAINFED AND IRRIGATED CONDITIONS, Tokatlidis I.S., V. Haş, V. Melidis, I. Haş, I. Mylonas, G.
Evghenidis, A. Copândean, E. Ninou, V. Fasoula , 2011, FIELD CROPS RESEARCH, Volume: 120,
Issue: 3, Pages: 345-351.
9.11. CONSERVATION AGRICULTURE VERSUS CONVENTIONAL AGRICULTURE: THE INFLUENCE OF
AGRICULTURAL SYSTEM, FERTILIZATION AND PLANT PROTECTION ON WHEAT YIELD, M.A.
Grigoras, A. Popescu, D. Pamfil, I. Has, M. Gidea, 2012, NOTULAE BOTANICAE HORTI
9.12. INFLUENCE OF NO-TILLAGE AGRICULTURE SYSTEM AND FERTILIZATION ON WHEAT YIELD AND
GRAIN PROTEIN AND GLUTEN CONTENTS, Mircea Adrian Grigoras, Agatha Popescu, Doru Pamfil,
Ioan Has and Mihai Gidea, 2012, JOURNAL OF FOOD AGRICULTURE & ENVIRONMENT, 2012,
9.13. THE INFLUENCE OF THE NUTRITIONAL SPACE UPON THE RAW MATERIAL AND VOLATILE OIL
YIELDS IN VALERIANA OFFICINALIS L., UNDER THE ECOLOGICAL CONDITIONS OF CLUJ-NAPOCA,
ROMANIA, Muntean Sorin, Leon Muntean, Leon Sorin Muntean, Marcel M. Duda, Dan I. Vârban,
2009, PLANTA MEDICA, Vol. 75, Issue 9, PB26, p. 934.
9.14. ASSESMENT OF SOMACLONAL VARIATION IN PURPLE CONEFLOWER (ECHINACEA PURPUREA (L)
MOENCH) BY RAPD (RANDOM AMPLIFICATION OF POLYMORPHIC DNA) FINGERPRINTING
ANALYSE, Muntean Leon, Sorin Muntean, Marcel M. Duda, Dan I. Vârban, 2009, PLANTA
MEDICA, Vol. 75, Issue 9, PB27, p. 934.
9.15. RESULTS REGARDING SEED MORPHOLOGY OF SOME MEDICINAL PLANT VARIETIES , Duda M.
Marcel, Marcela Fălticeanu, Simona Vaida, Bogdan Duda, 2010, PHARMACOGNOSY MAGAZINE
(Publication of Pharmacognosy Network Worldwide). Medknow Publications, Vol. 6, Issue 22
(Suppl.), p. S41.
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9.16. CAMELINA SATIVA: A NEW SOURCE OF VEGETAL OILS, Imbrea Florin, Ştefana Jurcoane, Horia V.
Hălmăjan, Marcel Duda, Lucian Botoş, 2011, ROMANIAN BIOTECHNOLOGICAL LETTERS,
Volume: 16, Issue: 3, Pages: 6263-6270.
10. National and international prestige
10.1. Prof. Dr. Rotar Ioan – member in the editorial committee of Notulae Botanicae Horti
Agrobotanici Cluj-Napoca journal.
10.2. Prof. Dr. Rotar Ioan - member in the editorial committee of Bulletin of UASVM Cluj-Napoca,
Agriculture journal.
10.3. Prof. Dr. Rotar Ioan - member in the editorial committee of Romanian Journal of Grasslands and
Forage Crops.
10.4. Prof. Dr. Rotar Ioan - member in the editorial committee of the journal Agriculture - Science and
agricultural practice.
10.5. Prof. Dr. Rotar Ioan - member in the editorial committee of ProEnvironment journal.
10.6. Prof. Dr. Rotar Ioan - Assessor expert CNCSIS.
10.7. Prof. Dr. Rotar Ioan - Assessor expert ARACIS.
10.8. Prof. Dr. Rotar Ioan - awarded with the “Iuliu Prodan” prize from the Academy of Agricultural
and Forestry Science.
10.9. Prof. Dr. Rotar Ioan - member in the editorial committee of Craiova University Annals, the series
of Agriculture-Montanology-Cadastre.
10.10. Prof. Dr. Vidican Roxana - member in the editorial committee of Journal of Plant Breeding and
Genetics.
10.11. Prof. Dr. Vidican Roxana - member in the editorial committee of Bulletin of UASVM Cluj-Napoca,
10.12. Prof. Dr. Vidican Roxana - member in the editorial committee of Romanian Journal of Grasslands
and Forage Crops.
10.13. Prof. Dr. Vidican Roxana – Assessor expert type A – Calimas.
10.14. Prof. Dr. Vidican Roxana – Assessor expert type A – CNRED.
10.15. Prof. Dr. Haş Ioan – member in the editorial committee of Notulae Botanicae Horti Agrobotanici
Cluj-Napoca journal.
10.16. Prof. Dr. Haş Ioan – correspondent member of ASAS.
10.17. Prof. Dr. Haş Ioan – member in the editorial committee of Bulletin of UASVM Cluj-Napoca,
10.18. Prof. Dr. Haş Ioan – member in the editorial committee of Ameliorarea Plantelor journal.
10.19. Prof. Dr. Morar Gavril – member in the editorial committee of Bulletin of UASVM Cluj-Napoca,
10.20. Prof. Dr. Duda Matei Marcel - Expert/assessor in the national evaluation association for research
projects.
10.21. Prof. Dr. Duda Matei Marcel – awarded with the "Amilcar Vasiliu" prize from the Academy of
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Scientists from Romania.
10.22. Assist. Prof. Dr. Muntean Leon - member in the editorial committee of Notulae Botanicae Horti
10.23. Assist. Prof. Dr. Vâtcă Sorin - member in the editorial committee of Bulletin of UASVM ClujNapoca, Agriculture journal.
11. The research and services offer for the economic environment
11.1. National contract signed with partners from the economic environment:
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Study of the effect of applying amendments on half-natural grasslands, of alfalfa crop and beet;
partnership with HOLCIM ROMÂNIA SA, 2012-2014.
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Research concerning the influence of fertilization with urea and zeolite minerals under the ecologic
and soil conditions from SCDA Turda; partnership with SC AZOMUREŞ S.A.
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Services - testing plant varieties of the species Camelina sativa L.; partnership with BIOTEHGEN
Bucureşti.
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C.1.2. Minimum Systems and Sustainable Agricultural Technologies
1. Contact data
Acronym
Logo
Website
Director
Faculty
Phone
Fax
E-mail
Minimum Systems and Sustainable Agricultural Technologies
SMTAD
SMTAD
http://www.usamvcluj.ro/SMDT/index.htm
Prof. Dr. Rusu Teodor
Agriculture
+40 264 596 384 ext. 204
+40 264 593 792
trusu@usamvcluj.ro
2. Objectives
2.1. The development of scientific research programmes and of consultancy in the field of sustainable
agricultural technologies at the regional, national and international level.
2.2. The development of long-term research systems to achieve scientifical and technological results.
2.3. The development of scientific concepts and solutions for the development of agricultural
technologies suitable for the local socioeconomic and soil-climate conditions.
2.4. Biodiversity conservation, environment quality conservation and the development of
technological measures for adaptation to global climate changes.
2.5. The concentration and the development of the research potential, project development and
extension of scientific research results.
3.1. Sustainable agricultural technologies and agricultural machinery: substantiation of scientific
solutions for soil conservation systems; conservation of soil fertility and the integration of the
working system with fertilization, integrated weed control and crop rotation for the
implementation of sustainable agriculture; territory organization; extension, implementation and
consultancy.
3.2. Agricultural machinery: testing new types of agricultural machinery placed in exploitation,
evaluation of fuel consumption for different agricultural works and the development of solutions
to reduce these threats; introduction of precision agriculture in agricultural technologies.
3.3. Pedology and Agrochemistry management of fertilization and soils amendments, the study and
inventory of the soil; evaluation of lands; the study of weak productive soils; ecological
reconstruction and soil fertility improvement, remediation possibilities for degraded soil fertility.
4. Research team
4.1. Prof. Dr. Blaga Gheorghe - Soil science, land evaluation, ecological reconstruction
4.2. Prof. Dr. Bogdan Ileana - Agricultural machinery, plant cultivation, herbs, statistics
4.3. Prof. Dr. Dîrja Marcel - Combating soil erosion, land improvements
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4.4. Prof. Dr. Drocaș Ioan - Coordinator in field of agricultural machinery, precision agriculture
4.5. Prof. Dr. Duda Marcel Matei - Conventional and sustainable technologies for field crops,
conditioning and storage of agricultural products
4.6. Prof. Dr. Guș Petru - Phytotechny, agricultural legislation, land assessment
4.7. Prof. Dr. Luca Emil - Land improvement, irrigation, rural development
4.8. Prof. Dr. Mărghitaș Marilena - Agrochemistry, nutrient management, agronomical improvement,
ecological restoration, agrochemical mapping, environmental protection
4.9. Prof. Dr. Păcurar Ioan - Field of soil science coordinator, land evaluation
4.10. Prof. Dr. Rusu Mihai Cornel - Agrochemistry, management of fertilization and soil amendments,
including agrochemical actions to undertake for soil polluted reconstruction
4.11. Prof. Dr. Rusu Teodor - Coordinator of agricultural machinery and technologies for sustainable
farming, agricultural consultancy and rural development
4.12. Assoc. Prof. Dr. Stănilă Sorin - Conservative soil tillage technology, agricultural machinery
4.13. Assist. Prof. Dr. Buta Mihai - Pedology, soil mapping, geology studies
4.14. Assist. Prof. Dr. Marian Ovidiu - Exploitation of agricultural equipment, energy production base
for agriculture
4.15. Assist. Prof. Dr. Molnar Adrian - Agricultural machinery, horticultural machinery, engines and
tractors
4.16. Assist. Prof. Dr. Pop Adrian Ioan - Agricultural machinery, experimental technique, herbs
4.17. Assist. Prof. Dr. Ranta Ovidiu - Mechanization technologies, pollution control technologies,
tractors
4.18. Assist. Dr. Toader Constantin - Agrochemistry, soil science, fertilizers, organic fertility of the soil
4.19. Assist. Dr. Topan Călin - Mechanization, power base, driving the tractor
4.20. Dr. Eng. Barbură Marinela - Soil science, forestry stations
4.21. Dr. Eng. Cacovean Horea - Pedology, agrochemistry, soil mapping
4.22. Dr. Eng. Cătinaș Ioana - Pedology, methods for soil research
4.23. Dr. Eng. Clapa Doina, CSII - Ecological reconstruction of fields, research methods of plants
4.24. Research Eng. Dr. Moraru Paula Ioana - Soil working systems, sustainable agriculture
4.25. PhD Students: Chemist Eng. Moldovan Lavinia - Soil chemistry and agrochemistry; Eng. Chețan
Cornel - Agricultural machinery, plant protection, agricultural technologies; Eng. Chețan Felicia Agricultural machinery, research methods of soil crop rotation; Eng. Coste Camelia - Climatology,
environmental protection, climate change; Eng. Marian Rafael - Soil tillage systems, sustainable
technologies, climate change.
5.1. Strengthening the scientific and technological competence in the field of conservative soil
maintenance and of sustainable agricultural technologies.
5.2. Research-development-implementation on fields like Agrochemistry, pedology, agricultural
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machinery, agricultural machinery and technologies, expertise-sustainable agricultural consulting
and international collaboration.
5.3. The development of sustainable agricultural technologies, adapted to climate changes, the
improvement of soil functioning through interdisciplinary research on soil – plant-growing
technology.
5.4. The organization of International symposiums on "Soil Minimum Tillage Systems", 2nd Edition, 1819 July, 2008; 6th Edition: June 27-29, 2011; 7th Edition: 2-May 3, 2013.
6. Research infrastructure
No.
Equipment
Related activity
Acquisition
(year)
1.
Massey Ferguson Tractor 105 HP; reversible plough PP-330 Eberardt; Rotary harrows KE-253 Eberardt; paraplow;
chisel plough (2); disc harrows GD 3,4; EEP600 sprayer
equipment; Optimal No Tillage Accord; Garden tillers.
5.1, 5.2, 5.4
2006-2012
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
Monitoring system of soil respiration (7 units –
temperature, humidity: CS616, GMM220, CO2: O2: Figaro
KE-25).
Monitoring system of thermal and hydric regime of soil
(20 micro stations HOBO-MAN-H21-002, temperature: STMB-M002, humidity: SMC-M005, rainfall: RG3-M).
ACE Automatic station (Automated Soil CO2 Exchange
System) for the determination of soil CO2 exchange.
Digital automatic hammers Fieldscout SC900; portable pH
meter Sentix SUR; STH-LaMotte Kit 5-5007; Delmhorst
ultra-sensitive electrometric moisture meter KS-D1; IDF
Jet ARL2725 tonometer; digital infitrometer Turf Tec;
Aquaterr digital manometer Temp 300; permeameter
Guelph 2800K1.
Center’s Laboratories: Agrochemistry, Agrotechnics
pedology, laboratory for analyzing soil – plant agricultural machinery - Optimization and development
of Sustainable Technologies in the Plant culture.
Organization
experimental field
5.1, 5.3
2008
Soil monitoring
5.1, 5.2
2008-2009
Monitoring,
climatology
5.3
2011
Soil breathing
monitoring
5.1, 5.2, 5.3
2008-2012
Soil and plant
analysis
5.1, 5.2, 5.3, 5.4
2008-2012
Soil, plant, and
agricultural
machinery
analysis
No.
Director/Project
responsible
1.
Management of soil, water and carbon: environmental,
economical and social benefits; PN2 – Exploratory
Prof. Dr. Rusu
Teodor
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Period
2012-2013
Workshop, PN-II-ID-WE-2012-4-092, c. 85/24.09.2012
2.
The improvement of cultivation technologies in terms of
the climatic and soil conditions from Romania in order to
recover the phytotherapeutic value of species: Baptisia
tinctoria, chionanthus Virginicus, Equisetum arvense and
Ranunculus bulbosus; PN2 CI UEFISCDI: PN-II-IN-CI-20121-0337, c. 167 CI / 7.12.2012
Prof. Dr. Duda
Marcel
2012-2013
3.
Implementation of minimum works technology at
autumn cereals and land use optimization at SC Nora Ly
Agroserv SRL in terms of eco-conditioning; Project CI,
UEFISCIDI: PN-II-IN-CI-2012-1-0201, c. 109CI/20.07.2012
Prof. Dr. Rusu
Teodor
2012
4.
Implementation of direct sowing technology and the
increase of the adapting degree of SC Pombis SRL under
ecological, economical and organizational aspect Project
CI, UEFISCIDI: PN-II-IN-CI-2012-0017, c. 4CI/21.05.2012
Prof. Dr. Rusu
Teodor
2012
5.
Research on the adaptability and growth performance of
hops varieties Magnum, Merkur and Pearls in the soil and
climatic conditions of the Sighişoara area; PN2 CI
UEFISCDI: PN-II-IN-CI-2012-1-0089, c. 48CI / 15.06.2012
Prof. Dr. Duda
Marcel
2012
6.
In vitro propagation technology transfer of (Vaccinium
corymbosum) at S.C. Natural Invest SRL; PN2 CI UEFISCDI:
PN-II-IN-CI-2012-1-0107, c. 81CI /29.06.2012
Dr. Eng. Clapa
Doina
2012
7.
Research on the influence of soil working system on
moisture, temperature and soil respiration; PN 2-RU273/2010, c. 176/2010
Research Eng. Dr.
Moraru Paula
Ioana
2010-2012
8.
Research on improving the technology of direct sowing
at maize crops. Contract Research, SC Agrocons Parox
SRL; c. 3654/14.04.2011
Prof. Dr. Rusu
Teodor
2011
9.
Tests with plant species from the variety of
Camelina sativa L. BIOTEHGEN Bucharest; c. 4796/
18.05.2011
Prof. Dr. Duda
Marcel
2011
10.
Testing foliar fertilizers to agricultural and horticulture
crops; ABU-(DOCENT), c. 583
Prof. Dr. Rusu
Mihai Cornel
2008-2012
11.
Assessing the impact of the organo-mineral plant
nutrition use of species for the protection and
improvement of soil fertility and increase of safety and
security of agricultural production and food supply; PN2
Partnerships Project, MECI – CNMP, c. 52128/2008
Prof. Dr.
Mărghitaș
Marilena
2008-2011
12.
Common land for sustainable management; INTERREG IV
C – COMMONS
Prof. Dr. Păcurar
Ioan
2008-2011
13.
Monitoring of the impact of agriculture on the global
climate, the management of soil, water, and carbon
sequestration through the maintenance of systems:
minimum tillage and no-tillage in the Transylvanian plain;
Prof. Dr. Rusu
Teodor
2008-2011
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PN2 Partnerships Project, MECI – CNMP, c. 52114/1.10.2008
14.
Research on the promotion of a comprehensive system
for the evaluation of soil’s physico-mechanical properties
in order to increase the safety and security of agricultural
production; PN2 Partnerships Project, MECI-CNMP, c.
5210/1.10.2008
Prof. Dr. Drocaș
Ioan
2008-2011
15.
Alternative crops with adapting potential for different
environmental conditions and their complex exploitation
by biotechnology; PN2 Partnerships Project, MECI-CNMP,
c. 51-018/ 15.09.2007
Prof. Dr. Rusu
Teodor
2007-2010
16.
Study on the biological and ecological diversity of
perennial species, reconsidering their utility (culinary,
medicinal, decorative, etc.), in the context of sustainable
socio-economic development and the alignment to EU
trends; PN2, MEC-CNMP, c. 51-061/2007
Prof. Dr. Duda
Marcel
2007-2010
17.
Interdisciplinary research on the correlation of soil-plant,
the establishment of some transfer factors for areas with
historical anthropogenic pollution. MEC-CNMP, PN2, c.
52-157/2008
Prof. Dr. Guș
Petru
2008-2010
18.
Advising for the rejuvenating and performance
improvement of hop plantation from Ocna Sibiului, SC
Comcereal SA Sibiu; c. 4496/6.05.2009
Prof. Dr. Duda
Marcel
2009
19.
Sustainable land management in Cojocna region in the
context of integration into the European Structures; MECCNCSIS, TD, c. 404/2007
Assist. Prof. Dr.
Buta Mihai
2007-2008
20.
Testing and diagnosing the technical condition of plant
work machinery in order to reduce environmental
pollution; Grant CNCSIS, A, c. 894/2007
Assoc. Prof. Dr.
Stănilă Sorin
2007-2008
21.
Complex system of the research phenomena of arable
land degradation of and the monitoring of the negative
impact of agriculture on natural resources and global
climate change; CEEX, M1, MEC-AMCSIT, c.
124/20.07.2006
Prof. Dr. Rusu
Teodor
2006-2008
22.
Promoting the integration of sustainable agricultural
technologies and research systems and the maintenance
of soil structure in the European Research Area; CEEX,
M3, MEC-CNMP, c.129/1.08.2006
Prof. Dr. Rusu
Teodor
2006-2008
23.
Improvement of conservation and recovery of degraded
soils by human intervention in the agroecosystems from
the colinear area in order to increase the quality of life
and to protect the environment. MEC-CEEX, MI, BIOTEC,
c. 44/10.10.2005
Prof. Dr. Guș
Petru
2006-2008
24.
Management of field crops in conservation agriculture
systems in the Transylvanian Plain; MEC-CEEX M1,
Prof. Dr. Guș
2006-2008
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AGRAL, 3/3.10.2005
Petru
25.
Sustainable management of degraded land management
in the hilly area of Transylvania; MEC-CEEX-AGRAL, c.
68/04.10.2006
Prof. Dr. Păcurar
Ioan
2006-2008
26.
Research on the sustainable use of histosoils of the Olt
and Mures basins; MEC-CNCSIS, c. 45GR/17.05.2006
Prof. Dr. Păcurar
Ioan
2006-2008
27.
Research and development of innovative techniques and
equipment, for the maintenance of potato crops in
conservative system; CEEX, M1, MEC-AMCSIT, c.
66/4.10.2006
Assoc. Prof. Dr.
Stănilă Sorin
2006-2008
28.
Research and development of technologies for
sustainable plant protection treatments, with a
favourable impact on the environment and the quality of
agricultural products; CEEX, M1, c. 67/04.10.2006
Prof. Dr. Drocaș
Ioan
2006-2008
29.
Research on the risk of surface erosion, landslides, land,
assets and means of rehabilitation, in order to prevent
potential hydrological disasters in North-Western
Transylvania; Grant CNCSIS, A, c. 1128/2006
Prof. Dr. Dîrja
Marcel
2006-2008
30.
National and international Network for biofuels quality
assurance and their by-products and the promotion of a
project PC7; BIO-Q-NET, CEEX
Prof. Dr. Luca Emil
2006-2008
31.
Sustainable Recovery of herbs and hops in order to obtain
bioactive preparations; CEEX P-CD, MEC, c. 104/2006
Prof. Dr. Duda
Marcel
2006-2008
32.
The rehabilitation and reconstruction of organic waste
through organic cultivation of alternative bush bilberry,
on degraded lands in surface mines; CEEX P-CD, MEC, c.
757/2006
Dr. Eng. Clapa
Doina
2006-2008
8.1. Published articles - 434; guidelines, books: 34
8.2. Patents – 1
8.3. Services – 5
8.4. Tests for non-members - 878
8.5. Technologies developed - 4 upgraded technologies (paraplow, chisel plough, Rotary Harrow,
sowing combine); spraying machine upgraded EEP-600ME; car spraying in vineyards and orchards
with electronic equipment and sensors-1000ME ATOM
8.6. Completed PhD theses - 36 (9 scientific advisors)
9.1. VEGETATIVE DEVELOPMENT AND PRODUCTION OF SOME AMARANTHUS CULTIVARS UNDER THE
TRANSYLVANIAN CONDITIONS, ROMANIA, Rusu T., 2012, JOURNAL OF FOOD AGRICULTURE &
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9.2. EFFECT OF TILLAGE SYSTEMS ON SOIL MOISTURE, SOIL TEMPERATURE, SOIL RESPIRATION AND
PRODUCTION OF WHEAT, MAIZE AND SOYBEAN CROPS, Moraru P. I., T. Rusu, 2012, JOURNAL OF
FOOD AGRICULTURE & ENVIRONMENT, Volume: 10, Issue: 2, Pages: 445-448, Part: 1.
9.3. OIL EXTRACTION AND FATTY ACID CHARACTERIZATION OF NANNOCHLOROPSIS OCULATA
MICROALGAE FOR BIODIESEL APPLICATIONS, Gog A., L. Senila, M. Roman, E. Luca, C. Roman, F. D.
Irimie, 2012, STUDIA UNIVERSITATIS BABES-BOLYAI CHEMIA, Volume: 57, Issue: 1, Pages: 111118.
9.4. EFFECT OF SOIL TILLAGE SYSTEM ON SOIL PROPERTIES AND YIELD IN SOME ARABLE CROPS. Rusu
T., P. I. Moraru, I. Rotar, 2011, JOURNAL OF FOOD AGRICULTURE & ENVIRONMENT, Volume: 9,
Issue: 3-4, Pages: 426-429, Part: 1.
9.5. EVOLUTION OF SOIL PROPERTIES INFLUENCED BY SOIL USAGE AND SOIL TILLAGE SYSTEM,
Moraru P. I., T. Rusu, 2011, JOURNAL OF FOOD AGRICULTURE & ENVIRONMENT, Volume: 9,
Issue: 2, Pages: 710-713, Part: 2.
9.6. PHENOL REMOVAL FROM WASTEWATERS USING POLYPHENOLOXIDASE FROM POTATO, Majdik,
C., G. Katona, M. Chintoanu, M. Roman, E. Luca, S. M. Simon, T. Rusu, C. Roman, 2011, STUDIA
UNIVERSITATIS BABES-BOLYAI CHEMIA, Volume: 56, Issue: 1, Pages: 267-273.
9.7. IMMOBILIZED POLYPHENOLOXIDASE FOR WASTEWATERS TRATEMENT, Majdik, C., G. Katona, M.
Chintoanu, M. Roman, E. Luca, S. M. Simon, T. Rusu, C. Roman, 2011, STUDIA UNIVERSITATIS
BABES-BOLYAI CHEMIA, Volume: 56, Issue: 1, Pages: 261-266.
9.8. PRODUCTION AND CHARACTERIZATION OF BIODIESEL FROM RAPESEED OILS, Gog, A., M.
Chintoanu, M. Roman, E. Luca, F. D. Irimie, 2011, STUDIA UNIVERSITATIS BABES-BOLYAI CHEMIA,
9.9. BIODIESEL PRODUCTION FROM SUNFLOWER OIL WITH CANDIDA ANTARCTICA LIPASE B., Gog A.,
M. Chintoanu, M. Roman, E. Luca, P. Csaba, F. D. Irimie, 2011, STUDIA UNIVERSITATIS BABESBOLYAI CHEMIA, Volume: 56, Issue: 1, Pages: 71-79.
9.10. NEW WAYS IN USING FAR-INFRARED RADIATIONS FOR AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION, Coman M.,
T. Rusu, 2010, JOURNAL OF FOOD AGRICULTURE & ENVIRONMENT, Volume: 8, Issue: 3-4,
Pages: 714-716, Part: 1.
9.11. SOIL TILLAGE CONSERVATION AND ITS EFFECT ON SOIL ORGANIC MATTER, WATER
MANAGEMENT AND CARBON SEQUESTRATION, Moraru P. I., T. Rusu, 2010, JOURNAL OF FOOD
AGRICULTURE & ENVIRONMENT, Volume: 8, Issue: 3-4, Pages: 309-312, Part: 1.
9.12. INFLUENCE OF INFESTATION WITH ECHINOCHLOA CRUS-GALLI SPECIES ON CROP PRODUCTION
IN CORN, Rusu T., P. Gus I., Bogdan P., I. Moraru A., I. Pop, M. L. Sopterean, L. I. Pop, 2010,
JOURNAL OF FOOD AGRICULTURE & ENVIRONMENT, Volume: 8, Issue: 2, Pages: 760-763, Part: 2.
9.13. THE CELLULAR BIODEGRADATION OF DI- AND TRIHYDROXYBENZENES, Katona G., M. Miclean, M.
Chintoanu, M. Roman, E. Luca, L. Senila, C. Majdik, C. Roman, 2010, STUDIA UNIVERSITATIS
BABES-BOLYAI CHEMIA, Volume: 55, Issue: 3, Pages: 151-156.
9.14. THE BIODEGRADATION OF VARIOUS POLIHYDROXY BENZENES WITH PELOBACTER ACIDIGALLICI,
Katona G., C. Roman, M. Chintoanu, A. Gog, G. Pitl, M. Roman, E. Luca, C. Majdik, 2010, REVISTA
DE CHIMIE, Volume: 61, Issue: 9, Pages: 907-910.
9.15. IMPLICATIONS OF MINIMUM TILLAGE SYSTEMS ON SUSTAINABILITY OF AGRICULTURAL
PRODUCTION AND SOIL CONSERVATION, Rusu T., P. Gus, I. Bogdan, P. I. Moraru, A. I. Pop, C.
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Doina, D. I. Marin, I. Oroian, L. I. Pop, 2009, JOURNAL OF FOOD AGRICULTURE & ENVIRONMENT,
9.16. SOIL FORMATION PROCESSES IN THE GANGUE HEAPS RESULTED IN SURFACE MINING IN CLUJ
COUNTY (ROMANIA), Clapa D., T. Rusu, I. Pacurar, A. Fira, 2009, JOURNAL OF FOOD
AGRICULTURE & ENVIRONMENT, Volume: 7, Issue: 1, Pages: 248-251.
9.17. INFLUENCE OF SOIL TILLAGE SYSTEM ON WINTER WHEAT BREAD MANUFACTURE QUALITY, Rusu
T., P. Guş, I. F. Moldovan, I. Bogdan, P. I. Moraru, A. I. Pop, I. Păcurar, D. Clapa, 2008, ACTA
HORTICULTURAE, Volume: 802, Pages: 233-237.
9.18. EFFECT OF MINIMUM TILLAGE ON THE CONTROL OF CONVOLVULUS ARVENSIS L. IN A FLUVISOL,
Rusu T., P. Gus, I. Bogdan, P. I. Moraru, A. I. Pop, D. Weindorf, H. Cacoveanu, 2008, JOURNAL OF
PLANT DISEASES AND PROTECTION, Special Issue: 21, Pages: 587-590.
9.19. THE USE OF ISUBGOL AND SEQUESTRENE 138 FOR THE IN VITRO PROPAGATION OF THE
HIGHBUSH BLUEBERRY (VACCINIUM CORYMBOSUM L.), Clapa D., A. Fira, T. Rusu, 2008, JOURNAL
OF FOOD AGRICULTURE & ENVIRONMENT, Volume: 6, Issue: 1, Pages: 145-147.
10.1. Prof. Dr. Rusu Teodor - President of the Transylvania Branch of the National Society for Soil
Science (SNRSS); Editor of: Agricultural Science Research Journal; International Journal of
Agronomy and Plant Production; American Journal of Rural Development; Member of the
scientific committee of: Scientific Papers, Series a. Agronomy; Natural Resources and Sustainable
Development; Official reviewer in doctoral committees: 2 international and 22 local; Member of
the ROAD MACSUR-Modelling platform for European Agriculture with Climate Change for Food
Security - http://macsur.eu
10.2. Prof. Dr. Guș Petru - Member of the Romanian Academy of Science; technical expert for
agriculture; coordinator (20 theses completed).
10.3. Prof. Dr. Rusu Mihai Cornel - Member of the Academy of agricultural and Forestry Sciences
"Gheorghe Ionescu Sisești"; corresponding member of the Academy of Science of Romania; PhD.
coordinator (14 theses completed).
10.4. Prof. Dr. Luca Emil - Associate member of the Academy of Agricultural and Forestry Sciences
"Gheorghe Ionescu Sisești"; general Secretary of the Society for Ecological Agriculture in
Romania; President of the Cluj Branch of the Society of Journalists in Romania; Chief Editor
(founder) of the journal: Agriculture; Editor of the journals: Bioterra, The farmer, Transylvania
life.
10.5. Prof. Dr. Duda Marcel Matei - Editor of the journal: Medicinal Plants and Hop, AcademicPres
Publishing House, Cluj-Napoca; in 2009, Member of the Commission: Plant of the field, ClujNapoca Branch of the Academy of Agricultural and forestry Sciences "Gheorghe Ionescu Sisești”.
10.6. Prof. Dr. Mărghitaș Marilena - Vice President of the Transylvania Branch of the National society
of Romanian Soil Science (SNRSS); land evaluator; judiciary technical expert; coordinator.
10.7. Prof. Dr. Dîrja Marcel - Member of the National Board of the National Agency of Cadastre and
Real estate advertising; external evaluator of ARACIS; land evaluator; judiciary technical expert;
doctoral coordinator; director of the laboratory of improvements to land, land-based
Measurements and Exact Sciences; Member of the Scientific Committee of the Scientific Papers,
Series E: Land Reclamation, Earth Observation & Surveying, Environmental.
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11.1. Plants measurements: STAS production, kg/ha; statistical processing of the data; productivity
features; the purity of the seed; MMB; MH; germination; cold-test corn seed; humidity;
calculation of the seed; the amount of seed per hectare.
11.2. Efficiency: gross margin; energy efficiency; fuel economy.
11.3. Soil determinations: identification and characterization of soil profile; soil sampling; structure;
humidity; water movement in soil; physical index; agrochemical index; cultural index of the land.
11.4. Indices of sustainability for agricultural technologies: resiliency capacity of soil, sustainable
agriculture index.
11.5. Consultancy: efficient use of vegetation factors in the vegetal sector; improvement and
perfecting sustainable technologies for growing plants; improvement of technology of plant
growing and using the code of good agricultural practice; crop rotation and territorial
organization of agriculture; development of strategies to combat weeds and herbicide use; the
formation of aggregates in sustainable technologies; complex aggregates and their rationale use;
the maintenance of tractors and agricultural machinery.
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C.1.3. Advanced Research Center for Life Quality Assurance and Environmental Protection
1. Contact data
Acronym
Logo
Website
Director
Faculty
Phone
Fax
E-mail
Advanced Research Center for Life Quality Assurance and
Environmental Protection
CAPI
http://www.usamvcluj.ro/index.php/Center-si-laboratoare-decercetare
Prof. Dr. Ioan Gh. Oroian
Agriculture
+40 264 596 384
+40 264 593 692
neluoroian@gmail.com
2. Objectives
2.1. Research of excellence in the fields of:
-
quality and protection of water, soil and air resources in order to correlate their quality with
the quality of urban life and to formulate solutions in order to improve it;
-
integrated management of crop pathogens and pests control;
-
management of environmental systems in relation with the legislation in this area in order to
optimize the agricultural production systems;
2.2. Modelling the evolution of crops health in different environmental conditions by using meta
models with predictors, for a better farm management in the conditions favouring the emergence
and development of specific pests.
3.1. Monitoring of environmental quality - water 3.10.
resources, soil, air, and invasive plant species.
3.11.
3.2. Mapping of pollution risk areas.
3.12.
3.3. Environmental impact studies.
3.13.
3.4. Ecological reconstruction.
3.14.
3.5. Sustainable development.
3.15.
3.6. Waste management.
3.16.
3.7. Environmental protection strategies.
3.8. Protected areas management.
3.9. Management of agricultural ecosystems.
Theoretical and applied Plant pathology.
Theoretical and applied Entomology.
Plant protection strategies.
Horticultural crops.
The management of ornamental crops.
Project management.
Mathematical modelling of the evolution
of the main agricultural crops depending
on the climatic conditions.
3.17. Monitoring risk phenomena.
4. Research team
4.1. Prof. Dr. Ioan Gh. OROIAN - Director of the Center; expertise in the field of plant protection, air
resource management, waste management, policies and national and international legislation
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Permanent members:
4.2. Prof. Dr. Apahidean Silviu Alexandru - Horticultural field
4.3. Prof. Dr. Apahidean Maria - Horticultural field
4.4. Prof. Dr. Oltean Ioan - Entomology, integrated management of plant protection
4.5. Prof. Dr. Bunescu Horia - Entomology, integrated management of plant protection
4.6. Prof. Dr. Puia Carmen - Plant pathology, ecological reconstruction, integrated management of
plant protection
4.7. Assoc. Prof. Dr. Dumitras Adelina - Ornamental crop management, sustainable development
4.8. Assoc. Prof. Dr. Paulette Laura - Strategies for environmental protection, ecological
reconstruction
4.9. Assoc. Prof. Dr. Proorocu Marian - Protected areas, environmental strategies
4.10. Assoc. Prof. Dr. Maxim Aurel - Protected areas, sustainable development
4.11. Assist. Prof. Dr. Mihaiescu Tania - Spectroscopic and spectrometric techniques
4.12. Assist. Prof. Dr. Sandor Mignon - Protected areas, control of soil quality
4.13. Assist. Prof. Dr. Odagiu Antonia - Monitoring the quality of the environment, environmental
impact studies, project management
4.14. Assist. Prof. Dr. Florian Vasile - Plant pathology, integrated management of plant protection
4.15. Assist. Prof. Dr. Florian Teodora - Entomology, integrated management of plant protection
4.16. Assist. Dr. Brasovean Ioan - Plant pathology, waste management
4.17. Assist. Dr. Apahidean Ioan - Horticultural field
4.18. Assist. Dr. Suciu Loredana - Plant pathology, integrated management of plant protection
4.19. Assist. Dr. Iederan Cristian - Plant pathology, ecological reconstruction
5.1. Monitoring the quality of water, soil and air resources.
5.2. Monitoring the pollution of water, soil and plant resources, with heavy metals.
5.3. Monitoring risk phenomena nationally - floods, earthquakes.
5.4. Elaboration of impact studies.
5.5. The analysis of crop pathogens and the development of solutions in order to counteract their
action.
5.6. The analysis crop pests and the development of solutions in order to counteract their action.
5.7. Studies on the management of environmental systems in conjunction with the legislative issues
and the formulation of solutions in order to reduce the negative impact of harmful inputs.
5.8. Mapping of areas with risk of pollution, highlighting the determinants sources and the promoting
factors.
5.9. Elaborating studies and feasible solutions in order to ensure the sustainable development of
agriculture and ornamental ecosystems.
5.10. Shaping the evolution of the state of health of agricultural crops in different environmental
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conditions through the use of meta models with the predictors.
5.11. Organization of symposiums on "Good practices in the management of water resources",
dedicated to the World day for Water and "R-Regeneration, Rehabilitation and Restoration of the
soil – from Concept to achievement, dedicated to the Day of Earth", 2009-2013.
Acquisition
(year)
No.
Equipment
Related activity
1.
Automatic analyzer SO2 NOx, CO, O3 – tip APSA, APNA,
APMA, APOA, 370
5.1, 5.7, 5.8, 5.9,
5.10
2007
2.
Automatic analyzer of PM2,5 and PM10
5.1, 5.7, 5.8, 5.9,
5.10
2007
3.
Load monitoring equipment to indoor air PM2,5 and
PM10
5.1, 5.4
2007
4.
Mobile equipment to monitor air quality resources
5.1, 5.7, 5.8, 5.9,
5.10
2007
5.
Mobile equipment for monitoring the quality of water
resources
5.1, 5.7, 5.8, 5.9,
5.10
2007
6.
Mobile equipment for monitoring the quality of soil
resources
5.1, 5.7, 5.8, 5.9,
5.10
2008
7.
Atomic Absorption Spectrometer AAS - Perkin Elmer
2.1, 2.2, 2.7, 2.8,
2.9, 2.10
2008
8.
Ion chromatograph
2.1, 2.2, 2.4, 2.7,
2.8, 2.9, 2.10
2009
9.
GC - Perkin Elmer
2.1, 2.2, 2.4, 2.7,
2.8, 2.9, 2.10
2010
10.
Spectrophotometers UV-VIS
2.1, 2.2, 2.4, 2.7,
2.8, 2.9, 2.10
2010
11.
Electronic microscope
2.5, 2.6
2007
12.
VELP extraction equipment for lipid compounds
2.1, 2.10
2010
13.
Rotary evaporator
2.1, 2.10
2008
14.
Furnace Nabertherm
2.1, 2.2, 2.4, 2.7,
2.8, 2.10
2008
15.
Drying stove
2.1, 2.2, 2.4, 2.7,
2.8, 2.10
2009
16.
Microbiological kits
2.5, 2.6
2007
17.
Microbiological determiner
2.5, 2.6
2007
18.
Entomological determiner
2.5, 2.6
2007
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19.
IT infrastructure
2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4,
2.6, 2.7, 2.8, 2.9,
2.10
2008
20.
Specialized software
2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4,
2.6, 2.7, 2.8, 2.9,
2.10
2008
No.
Director/Project
responsible
1.
Bio protection techniques of vegetable crops using
ecologic products; Contract No.51-0093/2007
Prof. Dr.
Apahidean Silviu
2008 - 2010
2.
Integrated protection of potato crop against plant
pathogens in the context of organic agriculture; CNCSIS
Grant, BD
Asisst. Prof. Dr.
Braşovean Ioan
2009
3.
Strategies of ecological combat of pests from the
agricultural and horticultural ecosystems; CNCSIS Grant, A
Prof. Dr. Bunescu
Horia
2008
4.
Improving techniques for multiplication and conservation
of the germ plasma of species used in spatial ornamental
ecosystems; CNCSIS
Assoc. Prof. Dr.
Adelina Dumitraş
2008
5.
Implementing of modern design concepts and solutions,
of development and rehabilitation of green spaces and
restoration of degraded lands for the conservation of
natural biodiversity, with impact on reducing
environmental pollution in accordance with EU
normatives and standards; APAC, Module II, no. 162CPII /
22.08.2008
Assoc. Prof. Dr.
Adelina Dumitraş
2008 - 2010
6.
The grounding of principles and design methodologies of
the experimental models in order to value the green
spaces and degraded lands, with impact on reducing
environmental pollution in the context of integrating
European Platform of Sustainable Management of
ecological resources of ecological reconstruction, in
accordance with EU norms and standards; PN2 Capacities, Module III, no. 425/15.06.2010
Assoc. Prof. Dr.
Adelina Dumitraş
2010 - 2012
7.
Research concerning the distribution, morphology,
biology and control of the pest Diabrotica virgifera
virgifera Le Conte in the ecological conditions of
Transylvania and its influence on infection with some
parasitic; CNCSIS, BD/42
Assist. Prof. Dr.
Florian Teodora
2009
8.
Integrated control of the pest Diabrotica virgifera virgfera
by using conventional and unconventional methods and
the quantification of quantitative and qualitative losses of
production, PN2, PD
Assist. Prof. Dr.
Florian Teodora
2008 - 2009
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Period
9.
Integrated control of the pest Diabrotica virgifera virgfera
by using conventional and unconventional methods and
the quantification of quantitative and qualitative losses of
production, PD PN II
Assist. Prof. Dr.
Florian Teodora
2010- 2012
10.
Study on the influence of the main diseases of alfalfa on
the harvest and fodder quality; D/41
Assist. Prof. Dr.
Florian Vasile
2009
11.
the harvest and fodder quality project; PN2 70/2008,
CNCSIS 115
Assist. Prof. Dr.
Florian Vasile
2008 -2009
12.
Research concerning the inventory and preservation of
genetic diversity from various vegetable species - the
premise of expanding organic agriculture and food
security on long term; PN2
Assoc. Prof. Dr.
Maxim Aurel
2008 - 2010
13.
The accreditation of the laboratory for water and noise
level assays according to SR EN ISO/CEI 17025: 2005 and
European directives transposed into Romanian legislation;
CEEX
Assist. Prof. Dr.
Mihăiescu Tania
2008
14.
Non-conventional biotechnologies used for the disproof
of the major pests in vine and fruits trees; CEEX
Prof. Dr. Oltean
Ion
2008
15.
Biometric control strategies of fruit pests using of last
generation; PN2, Project 61040/2007
Prof. Dr. Oltean
Ion
2008 - 2010
16.
Air quality control laboratory; P-CONFORM
Prof. Dr. Oroian
Ioan
2008
17.
Research on the ecological integrated ecosystems
protection - essential part of the concept of sustainable
agriculture in accordance with European normatives and
standards; CEEX
Prof. Dr. Oroian
Ioan
2008
18.
Interdisciplinary research on the effect of major
potentially harmful inputs from technology sources
(fertilizers, pesticides) in the optimization of
the
relationship between soil, plant, consumers; PN2
Prof. Dr. Oroian
Ioan
2008 - 2010
19.
Broadening the genetic basis of winter wheat germplasm
of Kosovo; Project ASO, Austria, Kosovo, Bulgaria,
Romania
Prof. Dr. Oroian
Ioan
2009 - 2010
20.
Increasing the administrative capacity of UASVM Cluj for
the improvement and optimisation of the research
activity; POS CCE, 2 CDI, 2.2.4.
Prof. Dr. Oroian
Ioan
2010
21.
Obtaining selenium with increased bioavailability on
natural substrate of Allium sativum l. (garlic) in order to
improve the quality of life by increasing food security and
safety, POS CCE, 2 CDI, 2.1.1.
Prof. Dr. Oroian
Ioan
2010 - 2012
22.
AgroCariera; POS DRU
Prof. Dr. Oroian
Ioan
2010 - 2011
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23.
PN II Soil Resources quality inventory and crop production
obtained in protected areas and the development of
technical documentation of land use and new methods of
analysis consistent with the EU standards; The National
Center for Program Management 2007-2010, Contract no.
51045/17.09.2007
Assoc. Prof. Dr.
Paulette Laura
2007 - 2010
24.
Ways of using sewage sludges from biodegradable
wastes from (from hydro-accumulation basins and
sewage stations) in view of reducing environmental
pollution; The National Center for Program Management
2008-2011, Contract No. 32105/2008
Assoc. Prof. Dr.
Paulette Laura
2008 - 2011
25.
Scientific substantiation for the inclusion of the Cusma
area, BN County in the European Ecological Network
Natura 2000; PN2
Assoc. Prof. Dr.
Proorocu Marian
2008 - 2010
26.
Sustainable management of the site Natura 2000
ROSCI0233 Someşul Rece; POS Mediu
Assoc. Prof. Dr.
Proorocu Marian
2013 - 2015
27.
Bioremediation of soils contaminated with products from
the petroleum industry to play their socio-economic
circuit; PN2
Prof. Dr. Puia
Carmen
2008 - 2010
28.
The modern unconventional method for the microbial
depollution of phenol in order to strengthen biodiversity;
PN2
Prof. Dr. Puia
Carmen
2008 - 2010
29.
The influence of mineral and organic fertilization on the
soil biodiversity and biochemical processes in an arable
land; PN II PD
Assist. Prof. Dr.
Sandor Mignon
2010 - 2012
8.2. Patents - 1
8.3. Patent requests - 4
8.4. New products - 2
8.5. New technologies - 5
8.6. New services - 1
8.7. Completed PhD thesis - 15
9.1. RESULTS OBTAINED IN THE BIOLOGICAL CONTROL OF WESTERN CORN ROOT WORM,
DIABROTICA VIRGIFERA VIRGIFERA LE CONTE (2007-2010), Teodora Florian, Ion Oltean, Horia
Bunescu, Firuţa Camelia Todoran, Vasile Florian, 2013, JOURNAL OF FOOD AGRICULTURE &
ENVIRONMENT, Volume: 11, Issue: 1, Pages: 306-308.
9.2. THE INFLUENCE OF WESTERN CORN ROOTWORM - DIABROTICA VIRGIFERA VIRGIFERA LE CONTE
ATTACK, UPON QUALITY OF CORN SEEDS, Teodora Florian, Ion Oltean, Horia Bunescu, Vasile
Florian, Camelia Todoran, Laura Dale, 2012, JOURNAL OF BIOTECHNOLOGY, Volume: 161,
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Supplement: S, Pages: 16-16.
9.3. THE INFLUENCE OF SELECTED METEOROLOGICAL FACTORS ON MICROBIAL BIOMASS AND
MINERALIZATION OF TWO ORGANIC FERTILIZERS, Mignon S. Sandor, Traian Brad, Aurel Maxim,
Constantin Toader, 2011, NOTULAE BOTANICAE HORTI AGROBOTANICI CLUJ-NAPOCA,
9.4. SIMULTANEOUS ION CHROMATOGRAPHIC DETERMINATION OF ANIONS AND CATIONS IN
SURFACE WATERS FROM FIZES VALLEY, Muntean E., Tania Mihaiescu, Nicoleta Muntean,
R.Mihaiescu, 2008, CHEMIKE LISTY, Vol.102, Issue 15 (Special Issue), pp. s441-s444.
9.5. POLYCYCLIC AROMATIC HYDROCARBONS IN WASTEWATER SEWERAGE SYSTEM FROM THE CLUJNAPOCA AREA, Alhafez L., Nicoleta Muntean, Edward Muntean, Tania Mihăiescu, Radu
Mihăiescu, Dumitru Ristoiu, 2012, ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING AND MANAGEMENT
JOURNAL, Volume: 11, Issue: 1, Pages: 5-12.
9.6. PHYSICO–CHEMICAL CHARACTERISTICS OF THE KARST LAKE IGHIU (ROMANIA), Mihaiescu R. ,
Andreea Ioana Pop, Tania Mihaiescu, Edward Muntean, Simion Beldean, Nicoleta Muntean, Livia
Alhafez, Alexandru Ozunu, 2012, ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING AND MANAGEMENT JOURNAL,
9.7. THE INFLUENCE OF HEAVY METALS ON GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT OF EICHHORNIA
CRASSIPES SPECIES, CULTIVATED IN CONTAMINATED WATER, Buta Erzsebet, Paulette Laura,
Mihăiescu Tania, Buta M., Cantor Maria, 2011, NOTULAE BOTANICAE HORTI AGROBOTANICI
CLUJ-NAPOCA, Volume: 39, Issue: 2, Pages: 135-141.
9.8. ASSESSING IMPACTS OF TRIAZINE PESTICIDES USE IN AGRICULTURE OVER THE WELL WATER
QUALITY, Drăguş Andreea, Beldean-Galea M. S., Mihăiescu R., Carmen Roba, Mihăiescu Tania,
Ristoiu D., 2012, ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING AND MANAGEMENT JOURNAL, Volume: 11,
PRODUCTION AND SOIL CONSERVATION, Rusu T., P. Guş, Ileana Bogdan, Paula Ioana Moraru,
A.I.Pop, Doina Clapa, D.I. Marin, I. Oroian, Lavinia Ioana Pop, 2009, JOURNAL OF FOOD
9.10. DEFINING AIR POLLUTANT EMISSIONS IN ROMANIA DURING A FIVE YEARS INTERVAL (2004 –
2008), USING STATISTICAL TOOLS. NOTE I. THE PM10 FRACTION, Ioan Oroian, 2010,
METALURGIA INTERNATIONAL, Volume: 15, Issue: 9, Pages: 79-82.
9.11. TESTING THE MULTIPLE REGRESSION ANALYZE APPROACH IN PREDICTING HEAVY METALS AIR
EMISSIONS. A CASE STUDY, Ioan Oroian, 2010, METALURGIA INTERNATIONAL, Volume: 15,
9.12. ASSESSMENT OF INDUSTRIAL SOURCES HEAVY METALS CONTAMINATION IN BAIA-MARE AREA,
Ioan Oroian, 2010, METALURGIA INTERNATIONAL, Volume: 15, Issue: 10, Pages: 103-106.
9.13. TESTING MULTIREGRESSION MODEL IN PREDICTING PHYTOPHTORA INFESTANS L. ATTACK
DEGREE ON POTATO CULTURE DEVELOPED IN CLIMATIC CONDITIONS FROM TRANSYLVANIA,
ROMANIA, Ioan Gh. Oroian, Antonia Odagiu, Ilie Covrig, Laura Paulette, Teodor Rusu, 2013,
JOURNAL OF FOOD AGRICULTURE & ENVIRONMENT, Volume: 11, Issue: 1, Pages: 449-453.
9.14. CO2 FLAGGING - AN IMPROVED METHOD FOR THE COLLECTION OF QUESTING TICKS, Călin M
Gherman, Andrei D. Mihalca, Mirabela O. Dumitrache, Adriana Györke, Ioan Oroian, Mignon
Sandor and Vasile Cozma, 2012, PARASITES & VECTORS, Volume: 5, Article Number: 125.
9.15. SCREENING AND QUANTIFICATION OF AFLATOXINS AND OCHRATOXIN A IN DIFFERENT CEREALS
CULTIVATED IN ROMANIA USING THIN - LAYER CHROMATOGRAPHY – DENSITOMETRY, C. Braicu,
C. Puia, E. Bodoki and C. Socaciu, 2008, JOURNAL OF FOOD QUALITY, Volume: 31, Issue: 1,
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Pages: 108-120.
10.1. Prof. Dr. Horia Bunescu; Prof. Dr. Ioan Oltean; Prof. Dr. Carmen Puia; Assist. Prof. Dr. Vasile
Florian; Assist. Prof. Dr. Teodora Florian – members of the Scientific Council of the journal
“Protecţia plantelor”, indexed by CNCSIS.
10.2. Assoc. Prof. Dr. Adelina Dumitraş; Assoc. Prof. Dr. Laura Paulette; Assoc. Prof. Dr. Proorocu
Marian; Assoc. Prof. Dr. Maxim Aurel; Assist. Prof. Dr. Mihaiescu Tania; Assist. Prof. Dr. Mignon
Sandor; Assist. Dr. Ioan Braşovean; Assist. Prof. Dr. Cristian Iederan – members of the Editorial
committee of ProEnvironment journal, indexed by CNCSIS, indexed in several IDB (Thomson
Reuters - Zoological Records, DOAJ, Index Copernicus, and CABI).
10.3. Prof. Dr. Ioan Oroian - Chief Editor of the journal ProEnvironment, indexed by CNCSIS, indexed in
several IDB (Thomson Reuters - Zoological Records, DOAJ, Index Copernicus, CABI etc.), member
in the Editorial Committee of the journals: Advances in Agriculture & Botanics, Aquaculture,
Aquarium, Conservation & Legislation – International Journal of the Bioflux Society, Animal
Biology & Animal Husbandry, Advances in Environmental Sciences, Extreme Life, Biospeology &
Astrobiology, Human & Veterinary Medicine, Bulletin of UASMV Cluj-Napoca Agricultural series,
indexed in several IDB (Thomson Reuters - Zoological Records, DOAJ, Index Copernicus, CABI, etc.
); Awarded with the „Traian Săvulescu” prize by the Academy of Agricultural and Forestry
Sciences Gheorghe Ionescu Şişeşti, in 2006, for the Agro chemistry Treaty, authors: Rusu Mihai,
Marilena Mărghitaş, I. Oroian, Tania Mihăiescu, Adelina Dumitraş, ISBN 973-40-0727-0, Ed.:
CERES, BUCHAREST, 672 P., 2005; Awarded with the „Iuliu Prodan” prize by the Academy of
Agricultural and Forestry Sciences Gheorghe Ionescu Şişeşti, in 2007 and the „Traian Săvulescu”
prize awarded by the Romanian Academy, in 2008 for the “Atlas de Fitopatologie – trilingv”,
authors: Oroian I., V. Florian, V. Holonec, Ed. Academiei Romane, Bucharest ISBN 973-27-1311-9,
2006.
10.4. Assist. Prof. Dr. Antonia Odagiu - Member of the Editorial Committee of the journals: Journal of
Central European Agriculture, ProEnvironment, Advances in Agriculture & Botanics, Aquaculture,
Biology & Animal Husbandry, Advances in Environmental Sciences, Human & Veterinary
Medicine, Bulletin of UASMV Cluj-Napoca Agricultural series, indexed in several IDB (Thomson
Reuters - Zoological Records, DOAJ, Index Copernicus, CABI).
11.1. Partnership between research /education unit and economic agent:
- Current capabilities and implementation of information and communication systems in
environmental protection, agriculture and sustainable development; Scientific Research
Contract with SC XTC COMPUTERS SRL, 2010 – 2011.
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L.1.1. Applied biological sciences
RESEARCH LABORATORIES
1. Contact data
The name of the research laboratory
Acronym
Logo
Website
Director
Faculty
Phone
Fax
E-mail
Applied Biological Sciences
SBA
http://www.usamvcluj.ro/index.php/Center-si-laboratoarede-cercetare
Prof. Dr. Vidican Roxana
Agriculture
+40 264 596 384
+40 264 593 692
roxana.vidican@usamvcluj.ro
2. Objectives
2.1. Alignment to international standards and achievement of a superior performance in terms of used
methods and the laboratory equipment specific for the areas of botany, genetics and plant
amelioration, microbiology, quality analysis of fodder and animal products in order to obtain
competitive results on the scientific and of the international publications markets and to access
European funds.
2.2. Establishment of grassland use technologies in accordance to the requirements set out in the
2.3. Validation of the instrumental methods of analysis used in the motorization of fodder quality, of
the microscopic and molecular ones used in genetic, plant amelioration and microbiology.
3.1. Establishment of the technologies for grassland use according to the requirements set out in the
3.2. Monitoring the fodder quality.
3.3. Amelioration of varieties of wheat, soybeans, spring barley and of corn hybrids with normal and
sugared grain.
3.4. The study and maintenance of maize germplasm.
3.5. Monitoring the quality of livestock products.
3.6. Soil Microbiology.
3.7. Theoretical and applied genetics.
3.8. Theoretical and applied botanics.
3.9. Project management.
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4. Research team
4.1. Prof. Dr. Vidican Roxana – Laboratory manager: expertise in field of microbiology, fodder plant
culture and project management
Permanent members:
4.2. Prof. Dr. Rotar Ioan – Fodder crops, pratology biodiversity conservation
4.3. Prof. Dr. Tămaş Elena – Genetics and plant amelioration , plant biotechnology
4.4. Prof. Dr. Haş Ioan - Genetics and plant amelioration
4.5. Assist. Prof. Dr. Vârban Rodica – Botanics and biodiversity
4.6. Assist. Prof. Dr. Stoie Andrei – Botanics, phytosociology, biodiversity
4.7. Assist. Prof. Dr. Păcurar Florin - Fodder crops, pratology, biodiversity conservation
4.8. Assist. Prof. Dr. Gherman Mariana – monitoring the quality of animal products
4.9. Assist. Dr. Morea Adriana - monitoring the quality of animal products, fodder crops
4.10. Eng. Dr. Berindean Ioana – molecular markers, biotechnologies
4.11. Racz Camelia, Post doc – maize amelioration
4.12. PhD Students: Eng. Albuş Amalia - fodder crops, pratology; Eng. Pintea Iancu – microbiology;
Biologist Ignat Laura – microbiology.
5.1. Research on grassland ecosystems with Arnica montana in the upper basin of Aries.
5.2. The influence of alfalfa’s major diseases on yield and the quality of forage.
5.3. Determination of forage quality by using destructive and non-destructive methods.
5.4. Research on the use and maintenance of low-input grassland.
5.5. Research on the influence of sludge from urban purges on alfalfa culture.
5.6. Creating varieties and seed production at maize, wheat and legumes.
5.7. Molecular characterization of some crop genotypes harvested for amelioration.
5.8. Analysis of some micro organisms from the Rhizobium species.
No.
Equipment
Related activity
Acquisition
(year)
5.5, 5.7
2008
5.2, 5.5, 5.8
2008
1.
Bio photometer (Eppendorf)
2.
Sterile table with laminar flow
3.
Micro centrifuge (Sigma)
5.3, 5.5, 5.7, 5.8
2008
4.
Electrophoretic System with horizontal and vertical shaft,
thermocycler, thermostat, UV Transilluminator
5.3, 5.5, 5.6, 5.7,
5.8
2009
5.
IT Technics (Computer system with attached capture,
processing and analysis of images, SOFTWARE Win 2000,
5.3, 5.5, 5.7, 5.8
2009
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alpha imager TotalLab 120, LotalLab 120 DM)
6.
Microscopes ML-4M
5.2, 5.5, 5.6, 5.7,
5.8
2008
7.
Thermostat drying stove
5.2, 5.5, 5.7, 5.8
2008
8.
Mechanical balance, analytical balance ALT 220 4 NM
KERN
5.1, 5.2, 5.3, 5.5
2007
9.
Mineralization system KJELDHAL TIP VELP DK 6
5.1, 5.3
2008
10.
Laboratory mill RETSCH MODEL GRINDOMIX GM 200
5.1, 5.2, 5.3, 5.4
2008
11.
Electronic Herbometer
5.1, 5.4
2010
12.
4XHygrometer FARM PRO
5.1, 5.2, 5.3, 5.4
2010
13.
Ph-meter SORTORIUS DOCU PH+/P10
5.1, 5.3, 5.5
2009
14.
Spectrophotometer JENWAJ PFP 7
5.1, 5.5, 5.7
2009
15.
Precision balance with auto calibration, 0,1 mg la 120 g-/
mg-210 g
5.1, 5.3, 5.5, 5.7,
5.8
2010
16.
Epifluorescence microscope Olympus BX51
5.5, 5.6, 5.7, 5.8
2010
17.
NIR Machine
5.2, 5.3, 5.5, 5.8
2011
Director/Project
responsible
Period
No.
1.
The conservation of the biodiversity of Arnica Montana
ecosystems through sustainable use; PN II IDEI-UEFISCSU
2.
Evaluation of grassland production potential and the
establishment of technological measures to increase the
production of green mass; MECI
2009-2011
Prof. Dr. Rotar
Ioan
2009-2011
Assist. Prof. Dr.
Pacurar Florin
3.
PN II IDEI New approaches to the sustainable use of
secondary grasslands to preserve the cultural landscape;
CNCSIS
4.
Study of the Romanian Carpathian mountain flora in
order to optimize the conservation strategies of genetic
interspecific biodiversity; PN2
Assist. Prof. Dr.
Stoie Andrei
2009-2011
5.
The Assessment of the existing genetic diversity at
Romanian maize crops in order to obtain new hybrids
with superior characteristics and productivity; PN2
Prof. Dr. Haş Ioan
2009-2011
6.
The
Collection,
evaluation,
improvement
and
conservation of early maize germplasm from Transylvania
region. The Identification of some genotypes for the
bioethanol production; PN2
Prof. Dr. Haş Ioan
2012-2014
2.
Energy-efficient technology for the integrated production Prof. Dr. Haş Ioan
of biogas from biomass in terms of agricultural farms
from Romania; PN2
2008-2011
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2007-2010
3.
The coexistence of genetically modified organisms with
the conventional and ecologic ones; Sectorial Program –
2.1.6
Prof. Dr. Haş Ioan
2008-2011
4.
Genetic study of the variability and combination ability of
some synthetic populations and maize inbreeds; CNCSIS
Prof. Dr. Haş Ioan
2006-2010
5.
The conservation of the biodiversity of Arnica Montana
ecosystems through sustainable use; PN2 IDEI-UEFISCSU
Prof. Dr. Rotar
Ioan
2006-2008
8.2. Patents - 2
8.3. Patent requests - 2
9.1. IMPORTANCE AND FUNCTIONS OF GRASSLANDS, Carlier L, I. Rotar, Mariana Vlahova, Roxana
Vidican, 2009, NOTULAE BOTANICAE HORTI AGROBOTANICI CLUJ-NAPOCA, Volume: 37, Issue: 1,
Pages: 25-30.
9.2. INFLUENCE OF THE MANAGEMENT ON THE PHYTOCOENOTIC BIODIVERSITY OF SOME
ROUMANIAN REPRESENTATIVE GRASSLAND TYPES, Vintu Vasile; Samuil Costel; Rotar
Ioan; Moisuc Alexandru; Razec I., 2011, NOTULAE BOTANICAE HORTI AGROBOTANICI CLUJNAPOCA, Volume: 39, Issue: 1, Pages: 119-125.
9.3. FERTILIZATION EFFECTS ON THE CHEMICAL COMPOSITION AND IN VITRO ORGANIC MATTER
DIGESTIBILITY OF ROMANIAN SEMI-NATURAL MOUNTAIN MEADOWS AS PREDICTED BY NIR
SPECTROMETRY, Laura M. Dale, André Thewis, Ioan Rotar, Christelle Boudry, Florin S. Păcurar,
Bernard Lecler, Richard Agneessens , Pierre Dardenne , Vincent Baeten, 2013, NOTULAE
BOTANICAE HORTI AGROBOTANICI CLUJ-NAPOCA, Volume: 41, Issue: 1, Pages: 58-64.
9.4. THE INFLUENCE OF MINERAL AND ORGANIC LONG –TERM FERTILIZATION UPON THE FLORISTIC
MOUNTAINS, ROMANIA, Florin S. Păcurar, Ioan Rotar, Anca D. Bogdan, Roxana M. Vidican and
Laura Dale, 2012, Journal of food agriculture and environment, VOLUME: 10, ISSUE: 1,
PAGES: 866-879, PART: 2.
9.5. RESEARCH ON CRUDE PROTEIN AND DIGESTIBILITY OF ARNICA MONTANA CONVENTIONAL NIR
SPECTROMETRY AND HYPERSPECTRAL IMAGING L. USING NIR, Dale Laura M.; Pierna Juan A.
Fernandez; Vermeulen Philippe; Lecler Bernard; Bogdan Anca D.; Pacurar Florin S.; Rotar
Ioan; Thewis Andre; Baeten Vincent, 2012, JOURNAL OF FOOD AGRICULTURE & ENVIRONMENT,
9.6. THE INFLUENCE OF MINERAL AND ORGANIC LONG-TERM FERTILIZATION UPON THE FLORISTIC
MOUNTAINS, ROMANIA, Pacurar Florin S.; Rotar Ioan; Bogdan Anca D.; Vidican Roxana M.; Dale
Laura, JOURNAL OF FOOD AGRICULTURE & ENVIRONMENT, 2012, Volume: 10, Issue: 1, Pages:
866-879, Part: Part 2.
9.7. ASSESSMENT OF GENETIC VARIATION ON FOUR GENERA OF CACTACEAE USING TAXONOMIC,
CYTOLOGICAL AND MOLECULAR MARKERS METHODS, Lucica Mihalte, Radu E. Sestras, Gyorgy
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Feszt, Elena Tamas, PLANT OMICS, 2011, Volume: 4, Issue: 3, Pages: 142-148.
9.8. ASSESSMENT OF THE GENETIC VARIABILITY AMONG SOME JUGLANS CULTIVARS FROM THE
ROMANIAN NATIONAL COLLECTION AT SCD P. VALCEA USING RAPD MARKERS, Pop Iulia
Francesca, Doru Pamfil, Paul Raica, Ioana Virginia Petricele, Cristian Sisea, Eszter Vas, Beata
Bbotos, Monica Bodea, Mihai Botu, ROMANIAN BIOTECHNOLOGICAL LETTERS, 2010, Volume: 15,
Issue: 2, Special Issue: SI, Supplement: S, Pages: 41-49.
9.9. GENETIC DIVERSITY OF PLUM POX VIRUS ISOLATES IN MUNTENIA, ROMANIA, Ioan Zagrai,
Luminita Zagrai, Silvia Preda, Beatrice Kelemen, Ioana Petricele, Octavian Popescu, Doru Pamfil,
Maria Isac, ROMANIAN BIOTECHNOLOGICAL LETTERS, 2010, Volume: 15, Issue: 3, Pages: 53035309.
9.10. RELATIONSHIPS BETWEEN BIOMARKERS OF VASCULAR DYSFUNCTION AND PERIPHERAL
ARTERIAL DISEASE, Gherman Claudia, Mironiuc Aurel, Radulescu Serban, Fodor Dana, Filip
Adriana, Mire Simona, Doru Pamfil, Petricele Ioana, Pop Iulia, Micula Sanda, PROCEEDINGS OF
THE WORLD MEDICAL CONFERENCE, 2010, Pages: 164-169.
9.11. TOCOFEROL AND FATTY ACIDS CONTENTS OF SELECTED ROMANIAN CEREAL GRAINS, Matea,
Cristian Tudor, O. Negrea, I. Haş, Simona Ifrim, C. Bele, 2008, CHEMIKE LISTY, Vol.102, Issue 15
(Special Issue), pp. s726-s727.
9.12. CHARACTERIZATION OF "TURDA" MAIZE GERMPLASM FOR THE CHEMICAL COMPOSITION OF THE
GRAIN, Voichita Has, Ioan Has, Doru Pamfil, Ana Copandean, ROMANIAN AGRICULTURAL
RESEARCH, 2010, Volume: 27, Pages: 59-67.
9.14. EVALUATION OF “TURDA” MAIZE GERMPLASM FOR PHENOTYPIC VARIABILITY IN GRAIN
CHEMICAL COMPOSITION, Has Voichita, I. Has, D. Pamfil, Ana Copandean, S. Campean, 2009,
MAYDICA, Volume: 54, Issue: 2-3, Pages: 313-320.
9.16. MAIZE HYBRIDS LESS DEPENDENT ON HIGH PLANT DENSITIES IMPROVE RESOURCE EFFICIENCY IN
RAINFED AND IRRIGATED CONDITIONS, Tokatlidis I.S., V. Haş, V. Melidis, I. Haş, I. Mylonas, G.
Evghenidis, A. Copândean, E. Ninou, V. Fasoula , 2011, FIELD CROPS RESEARCH, Volume: 120,
9.17. EFFICIENT MICROPROPAGATION PROTOCOL FOR HIGHBUSH BLUEBERRY (VACCINIUM
CORYMBOSUM L.) CV. ELLIOT, Vescan L.A., D. Pamfil, Clapa Doina, A. Fira, C. R. Sisea, Iulia
Francesca Pop, Ioana Virginia Petricele, Oana Ciuzan, Rodica Pop, 2012, ROMANIAN
BIOTECHNOLOGICAL LETTERS, Volume: 17, Issue: 1, Pages: 6893-6902.
10.1. Prof. Dr. Rotar Ioan – member in the editorial committee of Notulae Botanicae Horti
10.2. Prof. Dr. Rotar Ioan - member in the editorial committee of Bulletin of UASVM Cluj-Napoca,
10.3. Prof. Dr. Rotar Ioan - member in the editorial committee of Romanian Journal of Grasslands and
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Forage Crops.
10.4. Prof. Dr. Rotar Ioan - member in the editorial committee of Agriculture - Science and
agricultural practice journal.
10.5. Prof. Dr. Rotar Ioan - member in the editorial committee of ProEnvironment journal.
10.6. Prof. Dr. Rotar Ioan - Assessor expert CNCSIS.
10.7. Prof. Dr. Rotar Ioan - Assessor expert ARACIS.
10.8. Prof. Dr. Rotar Ioan awarded with „Iuliu Prodan” prize by the Academy of Agricultural and
Forestry Sciences.
10.9. Prof. Dr. Rotar Ioan - member in the editorial committee of Craiova University Annals, the series
of Agriculture-Montanology – Cadastre.
10.10. Prof. Dr. Vidican Roxana - member in the editorial committee of Journal of Plant Breeding and
Genetics.
10.11. Prof. Dr. Vidican Roxana - member in the editorial committee of Bulletin of UASVM Cluj-Napoca,
10.12. Prof. Dr. Vidican Roxana - member in the editorial committee of Romanian Journal of Grasslands
and Forage Crops.
10.13. Prof. Dr. Vidican Roxana - Assessor expert type A – Calimas.
10.14. Prof. Dr. Vidican Roxana - Assessor expert type A – CNRED.
10.15. Prof. Dr. Has Ioan - Member in the editorial committee of Notulae Botanicae Horti Agrobotanici
Cluj-Napoca.
10.16. Prof. Dr. Haş Ioan - correspondent member ASAS.
10.17. Prof. Dr. Haş Ioan - member in the editorial committee of Bulletin of UASVM Cluj-Napoca,
10.18. Prof. Dr. Haş Ioan - member in the editorial committee of Plant amelioration journal.
11.1. National contract signed with partners from the economic environment:
- Study of the effect of applying amendments on half-natural grasslands, of alfalfa crop and
beet, partnership with HOLCIM ROMÂNIA SA, 2012-2014.
- Research concerning the influence of fertilization with urea and zeolite minerals under the
ecologic and soil conditions from SCDA Turda –Partnership with SC AZOMUREŞ S.A.
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L.1.2. Optimization and development of sustainable technologies in crop production
1. Contact data
Acronym
Logo
Website
Director
Faculty
Phone
Fax
E-mail
Optimization and development of sustainable technologies
in crop production
ODTDCP
ODTDCP
http://www.usamvcluj.ro/ODTDCP/index.htm
Prof. Dr. Drocaș Ioan
Agriculture
+40 264 596 384 ext. 167
+40 264 593 792
i_drocas@yahoo.fr
2. Objectives
2.1. The scientifically and technological development of sustainable technologies in crop production.
2.2. Introduction of modern technologies in applied research to increase agricultural production.
2.3. The use of new aggregates and appropriate technologies for different working conditions.
2.4. The formation and consolidation of some research teams to ensure in the future highly qualified
human resources for the performance of scientific research.
2.5. Development of national and international collaborations with laboratories having a similar field
activity.
2.6. Development of the conformity certification services in machinery field for plant protection
treatments in accordance with European Regulations.
2.7. Promotion of precision farming.
2.8. Providing consultancy in the field.
3.1. The energy based and agricultural machinery: new types of machinery will be tried and placed in
exploitation in order to determine their parameters, optimal settings and functional operating
conditions; the resistance will be evaluated during working hours and as well as fuel consumption;
the rational formation of agriculture aggregates, exploiting their potential to reduce fuel
consumption; the introduction of precision agriculture in various agricultural technologies;
adaptation of machinery to the requirements of the European standards both as regards for the
safety of the user as well as for the environment protection; features of machinery working in the
mountain area and the endowment of small and medium-sized farms with machines ; the
possibility of introducing precision farming in modern farms, and the establishment of sustainable
technologies, in order to achieve qualitative work with minimum levels of consumption.
3.2. The use of non - conventional fuels in agriculture in order to reduce production costs and the
greenhouse effect: the use of the new generation of non-conventional fuels, their production
method , the establishment of the optimum production technology; determination of energy
consumption in various used agricultural technologies and the choice of technologies with
minimum consumption and maximum efficiency.
3.3. Sustainable agricultural technologies: the development of scientific solutions for soil conservation
systems, ensuring environmental protection and maximum efficiency; introduction of
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technologies with minimal or no tillage at crops that provide high yields on suitable lands for such
technologies; the practice of anti-erosion works system on slopes and foundation for sustainable
technologies for the agricultural exploitation of different sizes; application of an adequate crop
rotation and conduction of practical comparative demonstrations at various cultures.
4. Research team
4.1. Prof. Dr. Drocaș Ioan - coordinating agricultural machinery, precision agriculture
4.2. Prof. Dr. Naghiu Alexandru - coordinating in the field of unconventional fuels in agriculture and
determination of energy consumption at various agricultural aggregates
4.3. Prof. Dr. Naghiu Livia - sustainable horticultural technologies
4.4. Prof. Dr. Rusu Teodor - establishment of new agricultural technologies in crop production
4.5. Assoc. Prof. Dr. Stănilă Sorin - unconventional technologies, precision agriculture
4.6. Assist. Prof. Dr. Bărbieru Victor Adrian – agricultural machines and automation of technological
processes of livestock
4.7. Assist. Prof. Dr. Muntean Mircea Valentin - measuring devices used in agriculture and food
industry
4.8. Assist. Prof. Dr. Ranta Ovidiu - automation of production processes in agriculture, agricultural
machinery and equipment
4.9. Assist. Prof. Dr. Molnar-Irimie Adrian - precision agriculture, agricultural machinery and
equipment
4.10. Assist. Prof. Dr. David Adriana Paula - optimization of machinery and equipment used in the
cleaning and sorting of seed
4.11. Assist. Dr. Marian Ovidiu Marius - using GPS in driving agricultural machinery
4.12. Assist. Dr. Topan Călin - choosing tractors used in sustainable technologies
4.13. Assist. Cătunescu Giorgiana Mihaela - PhD student, operations unit in the technological processes
5.1. Testing and diagnosing the plant protection treatments machinery (complete – for all types of
machinery).
5.2. Determination of flow and nozzles pressure.
5.3. Determination of pump flow.
5.4. Determination of the take-off speed power.
5.5. Checking pressure gauges.
5.6. Determination of fuel consumption while executing various works.
5.7. Determination of the resistance to traction of various agricultural machinery.
5.8. Determination of the soil resistance to penetration.
5.9. Setting agricultural aggregates with minimum levels of fuel.
5.10. Optimization of the agricultural aggregates in order to increase the agricultural production and to
reduce energy consumption.
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Acquisition
(year)
No.
Equipment
Related activity
1.
Massey Ferguson Tractor 105 HP, reversible plough PP-330 Eberhardt, KE-253 rotary harrow Eberhardt;
paraplough chisel (2), disc harrow GD-3, 4; EEP600
sprayer equipment, drills Accord Optima No Tillage; tiller
Experimental
field:
5.9, 5.10
2006-2012
2.
Stand for testing and diagnosing of machinery for plant
treatments in field crops
2007-2009
3.
Stand for testing and diagnosing machines for protection
treatments in vineyards and orchards
Practical
demonstrations:
5.1, 5.2, 5.3, 5.4,
5.5
4.
Stand for checking the nozzles for plant treatments
5.
Device for measuring temperature and relative humidity
of the air
2007-2009
6.
Device for measuring the speed of air currents
Practical
demonstrations:
5.1, 5.2, 5.3, 5.4
7.
Device for volumetric measurement of fuel consumption
2006
8.
Rim strain gauge for measuring tensile strength of the
agricultural machinery
Field experience:
5.6, 5.9
Field experience:
5.9, 5.10
9.
Installation for testing hammer mills, mixers and making
automatically feeding recipes
Laboratory trials:
5.10
2010
10.
Computers and GPS units for driving
Experimental
trials:
5.8, 5.9
Experimental
trials:
5.10
Experimental
trials:
5.9, 5.10
Soil and plants
analyses:
5.8
2008
agricultural aggregates
11.
Machinery and equipment with sensors, transducers and
process computers
12.
Processor machine with direct seeding
13.
Fieldscout SC900 digital penetrometer, portable pH
meter Sentix SUR; LaMotte kit STH-5-5007, electrometric
moisture meter Delmhorst KS-D1; Jet fill ARL2725
sphygmomanometer, digital Turf Tec; Aquaterra Temp
300 Digital Thermo-hygrometer; 2800K1 Guelph
permeameter.
2010
2012
2007-2008
2010
2008-2012
No.
1.
The implementation of direct sowing technology and the
increase of the adaptability degree of SC Pombis SRL from
the economical, ecological and organizational point of
view; PN2-IN-CI-2012-0017, c. 4CI/21.05.2012
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Director/Project
responsible
Prof. Dr. Rusu
Teodor
Period
2012
2.
Research on improving the technology of direct sowing
at maize crops; Research Contract, SC Agrocons Parox
SRL: c. 3654/14.04.2011
Prof. Dr. Rusu
Teodor
2011
3.
Monitoring the impact of agriculture on global climate
changes, soil, water, and carbon management through
conservative systems: minimum tillage and no-tillage in
the Transylvanian plain; Partnership Project PN2, MECI –
CNMP, c. 52-114/1.10.2008
Prof. Dr. Rusu
Teodor
2008-2011
4.
Research on the promotion of a complex system for the
evaluation of the soil physic-mechanical properties in
order to increase the safety and security of agricultural
production; Partnerships Project PN2 MECI-CNMP, c.
5210/1.10.2008
Prof. Dr. Drocaș
Ioan
2008-2011
5.
Alternative crops with adapting potential for different
environmental conditions and their complex exploitation
by using biotechnology. Partnerships projects PNII, MECICNMP, c. 51-018/ 15.09.2007.
Prof. Dr. Rusu
Teodor
2007-2010
6.
Testing and diagnosing the technical condition of the
machinery for plant works in order to reduce
environmental pollution; Grant CNCSIS, A, c. 894/2007
Assoc. Prof. Dr.
Stănilă Sorin
2007-2008
7.
Complex system research of the degradation phenomena
of arable land and monitoring of the negative impact of
agriculture on natural resources and global climate
change; CEEX, M1, MEC-AMCSIT, c. 124/20.07.2006
Prof. Dr. Rusu
Teodor
2006-2008
8.
Promoting the integration of sustainable agricultural
technologies and of the conservative soil working in the
European research area; CEEX, M3, MEC-CNMP,
c.129/1.08.2006
Prof. Dr. Rusu
Teodor
2006-2008
9.
Research and development of some innovative
techniques and applying equipment, for maintenance of
potato crops in conservative system; CEEX, M1, MECAMCSIT, c. 66/4.10.2006
Assoc. Prof. Dr.
Stănilă Sorin
2006-2008
10.
The research and development of some sustainable
technologies of plant protection treatments, with a
favourable impact on the environment and the quality of
agricultural products; CEEX, M1, c. 67/04.10.2006
Prof. Dr. Drocaș
Ioan
2006-2008
11.
Studies concerning the use of fuels based on vegetable
oils as a source of renewable energy for agricultural
farms; ENERGOECOFARM – PN2
Prof. Dr. Naghiu
Alexandru
2007-2010
12.
Research concerning the implementation of the most
effective solutions in terms of energy for the production
of biogas in integrated system in the conditions of
agricultural farms in Romania; BIOGEF – PN2
Prof. Dr. Naghiu
Alexandru
2008-2011
13.
Enzymatic Transesterification technology designed for the
production of biofuels from of 2nd generation; CARENZI –
PN2
Prof. Dr. Naghiu
Alexandru
2008-2011
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14.
Research, verification and certification Center for of the
quality of biofuels; VERIBIOCOMB– PN2
Prof. Dr. Naghiu
Alexandru
2008-2009
15.
Mechanization and Energy use in selected arable farms in
Central and South Eastern Europe; Project CASEE
Prof. Dr. Naghiu
Alexandru
2012-2013
8.1. Published articles - 163; guidelines, books - 18
8.2. Services – 3
8.3. Tests for external beneficiaries - 20
8.4. Technologies - 4 upgraded technologies (direct seeding; upgraded spraying machine EEP-600ME;
spraying machine in vineyards and orchards with electronic equipment and sensors ATOM1000ME; field kitchen with computer applications)
9.1. STUDIES REGARDING THE SET OF ACTIONS NEEDED FOR FITOSANITARY TREATMENT IN ORDER TO
REDUCE THE ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT, Molnar, A., Drocaş, I., Ranta, O., Stănilă, S., Muntean, M.,
2009, ProEnvironment 2 (2009) 218 – 221.
9.2. EFFECT OF SOIL TILLAGE SYSTEM ON SOIL PROPERTIES AND YIELD IN SOME ARABLE CROPS,
Teodor Rusu, Paula Ioana Moraru and Ioan Rotar, 2011, JOURNAL OF FOOD AGRICULTURE &
9.3. INFLUENCE OF INFESTATION WITH ECHINOCHLOA CRUS-GALLI SPECIES ON CROP PRODUCTION IN
CORN, Rusu T., P. Gus I., Bogdan P., I. Moraru A., I. Pop, M. L. Sopterean, L. I. Pop, 2010, JOURNAL
OF FOOD AGRICULTURE & ENVIRONMENT, Volume: 8, Issue: 2, Pages: 760-763, Part: 2.
9.5. INFLUENCE OF SOIL TILLAGE SYSTEM ON WINTER WHEAT BREAD MANUFACTURE QUALITY, Rusu
T., P. Guş, I. F. Moldovan, I. Bogdan, P. I. Moraru, A. I. Pop, I. Păcurar, D. Clapa, 2008, ACTA
9.6. EFFECT OF MINIMUM TILLAGE ON THE CONTROL OF CONVOLVULUS ARVENSIS L. IN A FLUVISOL,
Rusu T., P. Gus, I. Bogdan, P. I. Moraru, A. I. Pop, D. Weindorf, H. Cacoveanu, 2008, JOURNAL OF
PLANT DISEASES AND PROTECTION, Special Issue: 21, Pages: 587-590.
10.1. Prof. Dr. Drocaș Ioan - official reviewer for PhD committees: 8; associate editor of the Bulletin of
UASVM Cluj-Napoca, Agriculture Department; Reviewer at Agricultural and engineering –
INMATEH Bucharest magazine.
10.2. Prof. Dr. Naghiu Alexandru -corresponding member of the National Academy of Agriculture from
Italy (since 2005); Member of the Working Group II – Conversion of the European platform for
biofuels; Vice-President of Biofuels technology Platform from Romania – BIOCARO; associate
member of the Academy of Agricultural and Forestry Sciences.
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10.3. Prof. Dr. Rusu Teodor - President of the Transylvania Branch of Romanian National Society for
Soil Science (SNRSS), publisher of journals: Agricultural Science Research Journal; International
Journal of Agronomy and Plant Production; member in the Scientific Committee of magazines:
Scientific Papers, Series A. Agronomy; Natural Resources and Sustainable Development; official
reviewer for national PhD committee: 22 International: 2, organization member FACCE MACSUR Modelling European Agriculture with Climate Change for Food Security - http://macsur.eu
11.1. Efficiency: energy efficiency; fuel consumption; ploughing resistance.
11.2. Soil determinations: determination of resistance to penetration; tensile strength of agricultural
machinery.
11.3. Implementation of the European norms required for plant protection treatments machinery.
11.4. Testing and diagnosing of plant protection treatments machinery: uniformity of distribution at
width, flow nozzles, pumps, and flow testing gauges.
11.5. Advising: using process computers on various tractors, farm machinery, installations; using GPS
for driving various tractors in aggregate with agricultural machines; the establishment of
sustainable technologies in the mat system; the establishment of technology with minimum
works for different cultures, optimisation of agricultural machines.
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L.1.3.The Fertility Control Of Soils And The Monitoring Of Agricultural Ecosystems
L.1.3. The Fertility Control Of Soils And The Monitoring Of Agricultural Ecosystems
1. Contact data
Acronym
Logo
Website
Director
Faculty
Phone
Fax
E-mail
The Fertility Control Of Soils And The Monitoring Of
Agricultural Ecosystems
CFSMA
CFSMA
http://www.usamvcluj.ro/2006/LASP/
Prof. Dr. Mărghitaş Marilena
Agriculture
+40 264 596 384 ext. 203 or 194
+40 264 593 792
mmarghitas@usamvcluj.ro; marghitasm@yahoo.com
2. Objectives
2.1. The development of the research potential of soils and products quality, the establishment of a
permanent network of control and monitoring of soil fertility, capability to establish and to
enforce specific technologies to sustainable agriculture.
2.2. Development of concepts and improved solutions adapted to the pedo-agrochemical, climatic,
and socio-economic conditions, suitable to sustainable agriculture and to the increasing of the
safety and security of agricultural and food production.
2.3. The concentration of the research potential for integrating systems for the conservation of soil
fertility through advanced sustainable technologies of fertilization applied in the field.
3.1. Agrochemistry – fertility - fertilization, agrochemical - methodology, control methods of soil
fertility, the levels of plant nutrition, soil fertility management, ecological reconstruction of
soils degraded by pollution, nutrient and fertilizer management and agrochemical monitoring
of soil: implementation of new methods of control of soil fertility and of a profitable
management of fertilization and soil amendments; the correct establishment of the conditions
and the level of soils and vegetation contamination of with heavy metals (Pb, Cd, Cu, Zn) and
agrochemical measures for ecological reconstruction of polluted areas.
3.2. The scientific basis of the agrochemical optimization of the soil-plant-fertilizer system.
3.3. Elaborate research of the causality of nutritional disorders in plants.
3.4. The experimentation of complex technology of fertilization: with new kinds of fertilizers.
3.5. Agricultural advisory.
4. Research team
4.1. Prof. Dr. Rusu Mihai - Agrochemistry, pedology, pollution, degradation, ecological reconstruction
4.2. Prof. Dr. Mărghitaş Marilena - Agrochemistry, management of fertilizers and nutrients, land
evaluation, ecological reconstruction, economic optimization
4.3. Assist. Prof. Dr. Sandor Mignon Severus - Soil sciences, ecology, microbiology, soil biodiversity, soil
fertility
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4.4. Assist. Dr. Toader Constantin - Agrochemistry, soil science, fertilization and fertility
4.5. Chemist Dr. Moldovan Lavinia - Soil-plant-fertilizer agrochemical methodology, soil sciences
4.6. Assist. Dr. Mihai Mihaela - Agrochemical methodology, soil sciences
4.7. Lecturer Mihai Valentin Constantin - Agrochemical methodology, soil sciences
4.8. PhD Students: Eng. Tomoş Camelia - Agrochemical methodology, soil; Ec. Poruţiu Andra Agrochemical methodology, economical optimization, soil sciences.
5.1. Analysis of soil, plant, fertilizers for the control, monitoring and protection of soil fertility in order
to accomplish the Agrochemical Monitoring System of the quality state of soils from Romania.
5.2. Analysis of soil, plant, fertilizers for studies and agro-chemical mapping in cadastral territories for
the substantiation of soil fertility increasing measures in order to accomplish the scheduled
vegetable productions and the ecological reconstruction of affected soils by degradation and
pollution factors, (acidity-salinization, failure - excess mineral, contamination with heavy metals,
nitrates, pesticides, etc.).
5.3. Analysis of soil, plant, for studies and agrochemical mapping used in the projects setup decisions
financed by the State or by private resources as well as from European funds for fruit plantations,
grapevines and other crops to increased indexes of economic efficiency.
5.4. Analytical activity at soil , plant, fertilizers for the rational application of fertilizer types from the
existing products and of those undergoing approval with effect of quantitative and qualitative
enhancement of agricultural and horticultural crops and obtaining supplies and products to be
used and consumed which ensure the increase of the users food safety.
No.
1.
Equipment
Microwave mineralizer - with RS 232 interface and
parallel port; maximum pressure: 35 bar at 200 °C;
Operating temperature: -200 °C ambient; Magnetron:
2,450 MHz frequency; Magnetron power: 950 W;
Dimensions: 34 × 57 × 46 cm, Power supply: 220/240 ±
10% VAC,50Hz
2.
Calcinations furnace - fully controlled with an electronic
controller; provided with double jacket, outer casing in
stainless steel; short heating time; > 5 °C accuracy; the
programming done in steps of 1 °C; 11 litres volume;
inner dimensions L × l × h: 210x230x210 mm; overall
dimensions: L × l × h: 485x425x565 mm; weight: 27 kg;
power supply: 220V/3,0 KW; temperature max. 1100 °C
operating
3.
Mineralization unit type Kjeldahl - maximum power: 2500
W (230 V); Temperature range: 50-500 °C; time: 1 min to
10 hours; stability: ± 1°C, no. programs: 20; no. program
stages: 4; acoustic signal at the end of a cycle.
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Related activity
Agro-chemical
analysis of soilplant-fertilizer:
Acquisition
(year)
2005
5.1, 5.2, 5.3, 5.4,
5.5, 5.6
2004
4.
Distillation unit - cooling water consumption: 80 l
capacity/1 h distillation; Consumption of distilled water
closed circuit: 2 l/h; tank capacity: 10 litres; power
consumption: 1300 W; weight: 23 kg.
5.
Rotary evaporator - rotational speed 80-200 rpm, 0.7 l
bath volume, bath diameter 139 mm; temperature range
30-100 °C, accuracy of 50 c temperature, heating power
500W, surface condensates 270 cm2; the rate of
evaporation: 250 ml H2O/h
6.
Solid phase extraction system - works with extraction
disks with φ of 47 mm equipped, with 24 places of
extraction, sample 1 litre tank, adapts to any type of
collection vessel, allowing individual control of the
vacuum extraction for each cartridge.
7.
Chemical hood - air flow: 180 m3/h; internal volume:
0,128 mc; power consumption: 75 W; noise level: 44 dB.
2004
8.
Drying stove - Volume 50 l; Maximum absorbed power
max. 1500 VA; Temperature range 20-200 °C;
Programmable time 0 – 999 min; Accuracy 1 °C;
Temperature gradient 10 °C; Reproducibility temperature
1 °C; difference in temperature between the enclosure
and the shown value 1 °C.
1999
9.
Multiparameter analyzer (pH meter, conductometre) resolution: 0.01 pH; 0.1 μS/cm; 1 mV; 1 °C; temperature
compensation: automatic with Pt 1000 or manually;
display: 3 ½ number 12 LCD screen; ambient
temperature: 4-40 °C; humidity: 0-90% (non-condensing);
weight: 600 g; dimensions: 13 x 18 x 10 cm.
2004
10.
Sample homogenization system - electronic control of the
stirring speed; The shaking platform dimensions: 450x450
mm; maximum load: 15 kg; Shaking limit: up to 60 min. or
continuous operation; Shaking frequency: 2-50 min-1;
Shaking amplitude: 3 degrees; Power supply: 220V/50 Hz;
Weight: 18 kg.
2005
11.
Automatic Titrator - 10 titration methods for different
applications, two-point calibration, unit values are stored
in a buffer solution, 8 via the serial interface RS-232-C,
the unit can be connected to a PC or printer; metering
accuracy: 0.15% relative to the nominal volume; systemic
error -0,1%; random error: 0.05%; displaying 0-20 ml
volume with a resolution of 0.01 ml.
2005
12.
Machine for the determination of total organic carbon the method of catalytic oxidation determination: at 680
°C -900/NDIR detection for carbon; mode of operation:
the control computer; injection mode: automatically;
limit of detection: 4ppb; measurement accuracy: CZ 1.5%;
measuring time: approx. 3 min. for both TC and IC;
sample volume: 10 ... 2000 µm l; Automatic dilution:
dilution factors between 2-50; ambient temperature: 5 –
2005
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2006
including; dimension 440x560x460 (WxDxH mm), weight
40 kg.
13.
Spectrophotometer with atomic absorption - accuracy
wavelength: ≤± 0,70 nm nm; sound level NON-BGC:
≤0,0150 Abs; sound level BGC-D2: ≤0,0350 Abs; Base line
Drift: : ≤0,0060 Abs/30 min; absorbance: Abs; ≤0,2300
repeatability: ≤2,00% (95%) confidence coefficient;
detection limit: ≤0,00400: ppm; stability: ≤6,0%
2005
14.
Graphite furnace for atomic spectrometer with
absorption (AAS) - accuracy wavelength: ≤± 0,70 nm
sound level NON-BGC: ≤0,0150 Abs sound level BGC-D2:
≤0,0350 Abs; Base line Drift: ≤0,0060 Abs/30 min;
absorbance: ≤0,2300 Abs; repeatability: ≤2,00%
confidence coefficient; (95%) detection limit: ≤0,00400
ppm; stability: ≤6,0%
2005
15.
UV-VIS spectrophotometer - double beam optical system:
a monocromator; light source: halogen lamp, 50W lamp
deuterium; the detector: silicon photodiode; spectral
band width: 1nm; display: 0.1 wavelength nm;
wavelength accuracy: ±0,3 0.3 nm; wavelength
repeatability: ±0,1 nm 0,1 nm scanning speed: 160-3200
nm/min; setting λ speed: 6000 nm/min; changing the
lamps between: 295 – 364 nm; photometric range:
absorbance: 0.5-3,999 Abs; transmittance: 0,0 – 399,
photometric accuracy: ±0,004 Abs (Abs at 1,0); ±0,002
Abs (from 0.5 Abs); photometric repeatability (Abs at 1,0)
±0,001 Abs; (from 0.5 Abs); Baseline stability (drift): 0,001
Abs Baseline variation: ±0.001 Abs; noise level: ± 0,002
Abs (P-P)/RMS (0.0002)
2005
16.
Planetary Mill with balls - the initial size of the particle:
maxim10 mm; Final finesse: > 1μm; Grinding vessel
volume: 500 ml; Speed regulation by digital system: 100650 rot/min; Function for the 10 combinations of
parameters; Quick clamping device of grinding vessel; 85
dB noise level
2005
17.
Ultrasonic bath
5.1, 5.2, 5.3,5.4,
5.5, 5.6
2006
18.
Ultrapurified Water Device - ultra clean: 2001-B, 09658701 0,055 metre Conductivity μS/cm (MΏ-18.2 cm
resistivity), total organic carbon 200 ppb, bacteria < less
than 1KbE/ml and less of a particle/ml and more than 0,2
μm
Agro-chemical
2006
5.1, 5.2, 5.3, 5.4,
5.5, 5.6
19.
Magnetic stirrer Speed safe
5.1, 5.2, 5.3,5.4,
5.5, 5.6
2007
20.
Sampling Kit for hard and soft soils - includes different
soil sampling sounds, peg type and type drill
2006
21.
Chemical hood with dust 1800x800x910/2400 mm
Agro-chemical
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according to the standard. EN14175 - type TA 1800,
tipping discharge of pollutants with the speed of 630
m3/hr, 250 mm diameter bellows, voltage 230/400V,
50/60 Hz
5.1, 5.2, 5.3, 5.4,
5.5, 5.6
Director/Project
responsible
No.
Period
1.
Assessing the impact of using organo-mineral nutrition of
plant species for the protection and improvement of soil
fertility and the safety and security increasing of
agricultural production and food; PN2, No.
52128/01.10.2008, Partnership, MECI – CNMP
Prof. Dr.
Mărghitaş
Marilena
2008-2011
2.
Conservation of the mountain Agroecosystem
biodiversity; Partner: Research and Development
Institute for Grassland - Braşov; Contract No. 339/
8.12.2006, Sectorial Plan 631/ 2006-2010
Eng. Dr. Razec
Maria
2006-2010
3.
Assessing the impact of organic production systems on
the agronomic and biological value of feed eco-systems
and the quality of livestock products in order to increase
the economic efficiency of farms and food safety; Partner
Institute of research-development for Grassland – Braşov,
Contract no. 445/3637, PNCDI (2007-2013)
Eng. Dr. Razec
Maria
2008-2011
4.
The Coexistence of genetically modified organisms, with
conventional and organic one; Partner: The Research and
Development Agricultural Station Turda; Contract no.
324/ 8.12.2006, Sectorial Plan 631/ 2006-2010
Prof. Dr. Haş Ioan
2006-2010
5.
The preservation of the genetic potential and biodiversity
of indigenous sericol resources; Contract no. 51014/2007, PNCDI II
Prof. Dr. Paşca
Ioan
2007-2010
6.
Testing the foliar fertilizers at agricultural and
horticultural crops; Contract no. 508 – 2008-V21.1 – Agro,
506-2011-V7-Agro; ASAS – ICPA Bucharest
Prof. Dr. Rusu
Mihai
2008-2012
7.
The influence of mineral and organic fertilization on the
biodiversity of soil and the biochemical processes in an
arable land; PN2, PD, No. 274/2010
Assist. Prof. Dr.
Şandor Mignon
2010-2012
8.
Research of technologies and differentiated systems for
fertilizations at potato; CNCSIS, TD – PN II, no.
157/15.09.2008
Assist. Dr. Toader
Constantin
2008-2009
8.1. Published articles - 110; guidelines, books - 12
8.2. Analysis for external beneficiaries - 225
8.3. Technologies - 5 (Fertilization technology with organic protection for grain maize, Fertilization
technology for obtaining high-quality fodder, Fertilization technology with organic protection for
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bearing cherry , Fertilization technology of with organic protection for bearing plum, Rational
fertilization technology for obtaining high-quality apple fruit)
8.4. Completed PhD theses - 12 (2 PhD advisors)
9.1. INTERACTION OF EARTHWORMS AND ENCHYTRAEIDS IN ORGANICALLY AMENDED SOIL, Mignon
SANDOR And Stefan SCHRADER, 2012, NORTH-WESTERN JOURNAL OF ZOOLOGY, Volume: 8,
Issue: 1, Pages: 46-56, Article Number: 111145.
10.1. Prof. Dr. Rusu Mihai, ASAS member.
10.2. Prof. Dr. Mărghitaş Marilena, Vice President of the Transylvania Branch of National Society for
Soil Science (SNRSS), judiciary technical expert for agriculture, certified land valuer.
11.1. Soil determinations: field visits, based on a site plan (topographic base) drawing ground units to
achieve agrochemical homogeneous surfaces for soil sampling, the identification and
characterisation of soil profile; the collection of soil samples; determination of soil humidity;
determination of main agrochemical indexes of acidity and alkalinity; determination of main
agrochemical indexes (soil pH, humus, nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium, calcium, magnesium
and microelements).
11.2. Plant determinations: Analyses through foliar diagnosis method and plant analysis in all its
components, for the diagnosis of some nutritional disorders, the study of the dynamics of
nutrition elements accumulation during the plant vegetation and for the estimation of
consumption (export) of nutrients from the soil along with the harvest.
11.3. Expert advice on: the improvement and perfecting of sustainable fertilization technologies with
ecological protection and cultivation of vegetable species; improvement of cultivation
technologies of plants and the use of the Best practices Manual in the fertilization technology of
agricultural plants.
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L.1.4. Laboratory for the Environmental Control and Plant Protection
1. Date de contact
Acronym
Logo
Website
Laboratory for the Environmental Control and Plant
Protection
LIP
Assist. Prof. Dr. Antonia Odagiu
Agriculture
+40 264 596 384
+40 264 593 692
aodagiu@gmail.com
Director
Faculty
Phone
Fax
E-mail
2. Objectives
2.1. The alignment to international standards and the achievement of increased analytical
performance of the laboratory instrumental methods used in the analysis of the environment
quality and of the specific areas of plant pathology, entomology, plant protection, in order to
obtain competitive results on the scientific market and of the international publications and the
acceding to European funds.
2.2. The validation of instrumental analysis methods (chromatography, mass spectrometry) used in
monitoring the quality of the environment and of those microscopic used in the plant protection.
3.1. Monitoring of environmental quality-water resources, soil, air, and invasive plant species.
3.2. Mapping of pollution risk areas.
3.3. Environmental impact studies.
3.4. Ecological reconstruction.
3.5. Sustainable development.
3.6. Waste management.
3.7. Environmental protection strategies.
3.8. Protected areas management.
3.9. Management of agricultural ecosystems.
3.10. Theoretical and applied Plant pathology.
3.11. Theoretical and applied Entomology.
3.12. Plant protection strategies.
3.13. Project management.
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4. Research team
4.1. Prof. Dr. Ioan Gh. OROIAN - Director of Center, expertise in the field of plant protection, air
resource management, waste management, policies and national and international legislation
Permanent members:
4.2. Prof. Dr. Oltean Ioan - Entomology, integrated management of plant protection
4.3. Prof. Dr. Bunescu Horia - Entomology, integrated management of plant protection
4.4. Prof. Dr. Puia Carmen - Plant pathology, ecological reconstruction, integrated management of
plant protection
4.5. Assoc. Prof. Dr. Paulette Laura - Strategies of environmental protection, ecological reconstruction
4.6. Assoc. Prof. Dr. Proorocu Marian - Protected areas, environmental strategies
4.7. Assoc. Prof. Dr. Maxim Aurel - Protected areas, sustainable development
4.8. Assist. Prof. Dr. Mihaiescu Tania - Spectroscopic and spectrometric techniques, project
management
4.9. Assist. Prof. Dr. Odagiu Antonia - Monitoring the quality of the environment, environmental
impact studies, project management
4.10. Assist. Prof. Dr. Florian Vasile - Plant pathology, integrated management of plant protection
4.11. Assist. Prof. Dr. Florian Teodora - Entomology, integrated management of plant protection
4.12. Assist. Dr. Brasovean Ioan - Plant pathology, waste management
4.13. Assist. Dr. Suciu Loredana - Plant pathology, integrated management of plant protection
4.14. Assist. Dr. Iederan Cristian - Plant pathology, ecological reconstruction
5.1. Monitoring the quality of water, soil and air resources.
5.2. Monitoring the pollution with heavy metal of water, soil and plant resources.
5.3. The analysis of crop pathogens and the development of solutions in order to counteract their
action.
5.4. The analysis crop pests and the development of solutions in order to counteract their action.
5.5. Environmental systems analysis and the formulation of solutions in order to reduce the negative
impact of harmful inputs.
5.6. Organization of symposiums on "Good practices in the management of water resources",
dedicated to the World day for Water and "R-Regeneration, Rehabilitation and Restoration of the
soil – from Concept to achievement, dedicated to the Day of Earth", 2009-2013.
No.
Equipment
Related activity
Acquisition
(year)
1.
Automatic analyzer SO2 NOx, CO, O3 – tip APSA, APNA,
2.1, 2.2, 2.5
2007
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APMA, APOA, 370
2.
Automatic analyzer of PM2,5 and PM10
2.1, 2.2, 2.5
2007
3.
Load monitoring equipment to indoor air with PM2,5 and
PM10
2.1, 2.2, 2.5
2007
4.
Mobile equipment to monitor air quality resources
2.1, 2.2, 2.5
2007
5.
Mobile equipment for monitoring the quality of water
resources
2.1, 2.2, 2.5
2007
6.
Mobile equipment for monitoring the quality of soil
resources
2.1, 2.2, 2.5
2008
7.
Atomic Absorption Spectrometer AAS - Perkin Elmer
2.1, 2.2, 2.5
2008
8.
Ion chromatograph
2.1, 2.2, 2.5
2009
9.
GC - Perkin Elmer
2.1, 2.2, 2.5
2010
10.
Spectrophotometers UV-VIS
2.1, 2.2, 2.5
2010
11.
Electronic microscope
2.3, 2.4
2007
12.
VELP extraction equipment for lipid compounds
2.1
2010
13.
Rotary evaporator
2.1
2008
14.
Furnace Nabertherm
2.1, 2.2, 2.5
2008
15.
Drying stove
2.1, 2.2, 2.5
2009
16.
Microbiological kits
2.3, 2.4
2007
17.
Microbiological determinater
2.3, 2.4
2007
18.
Entomological determinater
2.3, 2.4
2007
19.
IT infrastructure
2.1, 2.2, 2.5
2008
20.
Specialized software
2.1, 2.2, 2.5
2008
Director/Project
responsible
Period
No.
1.
Integrated protection of potato crop against plant
pathogens in the context of organic agriculture;
CNCSIS/BD
Assist. Dr.
Braşovean Ioan
2009
2.
Strategies of ecological combat of pests in organic
agricultural and horticultural ecosystems; CNCSIS/A
Prof. Dr. Bunescu
Horia
2008
3.
Research concerning the distribution, morphology,
biology and control of the pest Diabrotica virgifera
virgifera Le Conte in the ecological conditions of
Transylvania and its influence on infection with some
parasitic; BD/42
Assist. Prof. Dr.
Florian Teodora
2009
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4.
Diabrotica virgifera virgifera Le Conte spreading,
morphology, biology, control and influence on the attack
of some diseases of maize in the ecological conditions
from Transylvania; TD PN2 71/2008; CNCSIS 116
Assist. Prof. Dr.
Florian Teodora
2008 - 2009
5.
Integrated control of the pest Diabrotica virgifera
virgifera by using conventional and unconventional
methods and the quantification of quantitative and
qualitative losses of production; PD, PN2
Assist. Prof. Dr.
Florian Teodora
2010- 2012
6.
the harvest and fodder quality; D/41
Assist. Prof. Dr.
Florian Vasile
2009
7.
the harvest and fodder quality project; PN2 70/2008,
CNCSIS 115
Assist. Prof. Dr.
Florian Vasile
2008 -2009
8.
Research concerning the inventory and preservation of
genetic diversity from various vegetable species - the
premise of expanding organic agriculture and food
security on long term; PN2
Assoc. Prof. Dr.
Maxim Aurel
2008 - 2010
9.
The accreditation of the laboratory for water and noise
level assays according to SR EN ISO/CEI 17025: 2005 and
European directives transposed into Romanian
legislation; CEEX
Assist. Prof. Dr.
Mihăiescu Tania
2008
10.
Non-conventional biotechnologies used for the disproof
of the major pests in vine and fruits trees; CEEX
Prof. Dr. Oltean
Ion
2008
11.
Biometric control strategies of fruit pests using of last
generation; PN2, Project 61040/2007
Prof. Dr. Oltean
Ion
2008 - 2010
12.
Air quality control Laboratory; P-CONFORM
Prof. Dr. Oroian
Ioan
2008
13.
Research on the ecological integrated ecosystems
protection -essential part of the concept of sustainable
agriculture in accordance with European norms and
standards; CEEX
Prof. Dr. Oroian
Ioan
2008
14.
Interdisciplinary research on the effect of major
potentially harmful inputs from technology sources
(fertilizers, pesticides) in the optimization of
the
relationship between soil, plant, consumers; PN2
Prof. Dr. Oroian
Ioan
2008 - 2010
15.
Broadening the genetic basis of winter wheat germplasm
of Kosovo; Project ASO - Austria, Kosovo, Bulgaria,
Romania
Prof. Dr. Oroian
Ioan
2009 - 2010
16.
Increasing the administrative capacity of UASVM Cluj for
the improvement and optimisation of the research
activity; POS CCE, 2 CDI, 2.2.4.
Prof. Dr. Oroian
Ioan
2010
17.
Obtaining selenium with increased bioavailability on
natural substrate of Allium sativum l. (garlic) in order to
Prof. Dr. Oroian
2010 - 2012
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improve the quality of life by increasing food security and
safety; POS CCE, 2 CDI, 2.1.1.
Ioan
18.
AgroCariera, POS DRU
Prof. Dr. Oroian
Ioan
2010 - 2011
19.
Soil Resources quality inventory and crop production
obtained in protected areas and the development of
technical documentation of land use and new methods of
analysis consistent with the EU standards; PN2, The
National Center for Program Management 2007-2010,
contract no. 51045/17.09.2007
Assoc. Prof. Dr.
Paulette Laura
2007 - 2010
20.
Ways of using sewage sludges from biodegradable
wastes from (from hydro-accumulation basins and
sewage stations ) in view of reducing environmental
pollution; PN2, The National Center of Management
Programs, contract No. 32105/2008
Assoc. Prof. Dr.
Paulette Laura
2008 - 2011
21.
Scientific substantiation for the inclusion of the Cusma
area, BN County in the European Ecological Network
Natura 2000; PN2
Assoc. Prof. Dr.
Proorocu Marian
2008 - 2010
22.
Sustainable management of the site Natura 2000
ROSCI0233 Someşul Rece; POS Mediu
Assoc. Prof. Dr.
Proorocu Marian
2013 - 2015
23.
Bioremediation of soils contaminated with products from
the petroleum industry to play their socio-economic
circuit; PN2
Prof. Dr. Puia
Carmen
2008 - 2010
24.
The modern unconventional method for the microbial
depollution of phenol in order to strengthen biodiversity;
PN2
Prof. Dr. Puia
Carmen
2008 - 2010
8.2. Patents - 1
8.3. Patent applications - 4
8.4. Products - 2
8.5. Technologies - 5
8.6. Services - 1
9.1. RESULTS OBTAINED IN THE BIOLOGICAL CONTROL OF WESTERN CORN ROOT WORM,
DIABROTICA VIRGIFERA VIRGIFERA LE CONTE (2007-2010), Teodora Florian, Ion Oltean, Horia
Hunescu, Firuţa Camelia Todoran, Vasile Florian, 2013, JOURNAL OF FOOD AGRICULTURE &
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ENVIRONMENT, Volume: 11, Issue: 1, Pages: 306-308.
9.2. THE INFLUENCE OF WESTERN CORN ROOTWORM - DIABROTICA VIRGIFERA VIRGIFERA LE CONTE
ATTACK, UPON QUALITY OF CORN SEEDS, Teodora Florian, Ion Oltean, Horia Bunescu, Vasile
Florian, Camelia Todoran, Laura Dale, 2012, JOURNAL OF BIOTECHNOLOGY, Volume: 161,
9.4. SIMULTANEOUS ION CHROMATOGRAPHIC DETERMINATION OF ANIONS AND CATIONS IN
SURFACE WATERS FROM FIZES VALLEY, Muntean E., Tania Mihaiescu, Nicoleta Muntean,
R.Mihaiescu, 2008, CHEMIKE LISTY, Vol.102, Issue 15 (Special Issue), pp. s441- s444.
9.6. PHYSICO–CHEMICAL CHARACTERISTICS OF THE KARST LAKE IGHIU (ROMANIA), Mihaiescu R. ,
Andreea Ioana Pop, Tania Mihaiescu, Edward Muntean, Simion Beldean, Nicoleta Muntean, Livia
Alhafez, Alexandru Ozunu, 2012, ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING AND MANAGEMENT JOURNAL,
9.8. ASSESSING IMPACTS OF TRIAZINE PESTICIDES USE IN AGRICULTURE OVER THE WELL WATER
QUALITY, Drăguş Andreea, Beldean-Galea M. S., Mihăiescu R., Carmen Roba, Mihăiescu Tania,
Ristoiu D., 2012, ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING AND MANAGEMENT JOURNAL, Volume: 11,
9.10. DEFINING AIR POLLUTANT EMISSIONS IN ROMANIA DURING A FIVE YEARS INTERVAL (2004 –
2008), USING STATISTICAL TOOLS. NOTE I. THE PM10 FRACTION, Ioan Oroian, 2010, METALURGIA
INTERNATIONAL, Volume: 15, Issue: 9, Pages: 79-82.
9.11. TESTING THE MULTIPLE REGRESSION ANALYZE APPROACH IN PREDICTING HEAVY METALS AIR
EMISSIONS. A CASE STUDY, Ioan Oroian, 2010, METALURGIA INTERNATIONAL, Volume: 15,
9.12. ASSESSMENT OF INDUSTRIAL SOURCES HEAVY METALS CONTAMINATION IN BAIA-MARE AREA,
Ioan Oroian, 2010, METALURGIA INTERNATIONAL, Volume: 15, Issue: 10, Pages: 103-106.
9.13. TESTING MULTIREGRESSION MODEL IN PREDICTING PHYTOPHTORA INFESTANS L. ATTACK
DEGREE ON POTATO CULTURE DEVELOPED IN CLIMATIC CONDITIONS FROM TRANSYLVANIA,
ROMANIA, Ioan Gh. Oroian, Antonia Odagiu, Ilie Covrig, Laura Paulette, Teodor Rusu, 2013,
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Gherman, Andrei D Mihalca, Mirabela O Dumitrache, Adriana Györke, Ioan Oroian, Mignon
Pages: 108-120.
10.1. Prof. Dr. Horia Bunescu, Prof. Dr. Ioan Oltean, Prof. Dr. Carmen Puia, Assist. Prof. Dr. Vasile
Florian, Assist. Prof. Dr. Teodora Florian - The Scientific council of the journal Protecţia plantelor,
Ranked by CNCSIS.
10.2. Assoc. Prof. Dr. Laura Paulette, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Proorocu Marian, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Maxim Aurel,
Assist. Prof. Dr. Mihaiescu Tania, Assist. Dr. Ioan Braşovean, Assist. Dr. Cristian Iederan - The
editorial committee of ProEnvironement journal, Ranked by CNCSIS, recorded in BDI (Thomson
Reuters - Zoological Records, DOAJ, Index Copernicus, CABI).
10.3. Prof. Dr. Ioan Oroian - Chief Editor of ProEnvironment, ranked by CNCSIS, recorded in BDI
(Thomson Reuters - Zoological Records, DOAJ, Index Copernicus, CABI etc.), member in the
Editorial Committee of journals: Advances in Agriculture & Botanics, Aquaculture, Aquarium,
Conservation & Legislation – International Journal of the Bioflux Society, Animal Biology & Animal
Husbandry, Advances in Environmental Sciences, Extreme Life, Biospeology & Astrobiology,
Human & Veterinary Medicine, Bulletin UASMV Cluj-Napoca Agriculture series, registered in BDI
(Thomson Reuters - Zoological Records, DOAJ, Index Copernicus, CABI etc. Received the „Traian
Săvulescu” Award of the Academy of Agricultural and Forestry Sciences Gheorghe Ionescu Şişeşti
in 2006, for the Agro chemistry Treaty, authors: Rusu Mihai, Marilena Mărghitaş, I. Oroian, Tania
Mihăiescu, Adelina Dumitraş, ISBN 973-40-0727-0, Ed.: CERES, BUCHAREST, 672 P., 2005; Award
„Iuliu Prodan” of the Academy of Agricultural and Forestry Sciences Gheorghe Ionescu Şişeşti in
2007 and the „Traian Săvulescu” Award of the Romanian Academy in year 2008 for “Atlas de
Fitopatologie – trilingv”, authors: Oroian I., V. Florian, V. Holonec, Ed. Academiei Romane,
Bucharest ISBN 973-27-1311-9, 2006.
10.4. Assist. Prof. Dr. Antonia Odagiu - Member in the Editorial Committee of the journals: Journal of
Central European Agriculture, ProEnvironment, Advances in Agriculture & Botanics, Aquaculture,
Biology & Animal Husbandry, Advances in Environmental Sciences, Human & Veterinary
Medicine, Bulletin UASMV Cluj-Napoca Agriculture series, registered in BDI (Thomson Reuters Zoological Records, DOAJ, Index Copernicus, CABI).
11.1. Partnership between research /education unit and economic agent:
- Current capabilities and implementation of information and communication systems in
environmental protection, agriculture and sustainable development; Scientific Research
Contract with SC XTC COMPUTERS SRL, 2010 – 2011.
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Faculty of Agriculture - Research Infrastructure
The Research Infrastructure – Faculty of Agriculture
Research Centers and Laboratories
Perkin Elmer - FT NIR Spectrometer
VELP system for crude cellulose quantification
The Plant Culture Research Center
TESCAN - VEGA LSU electronic microscope
Mobile laboratory of air quality analysis
The Life Quality and Environmental and Plant Protection Advanced Research Center
Nabertherm ash furnace
VELP system for crude protein quantification
- digestion and distillation The Laboratory of Applied Biological Sciences
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Faculty of Agriculture - Research Infrastructure
Devices for agrotechnical field tests
HOBO-H21 devices for monitoring the soil
thermic and hydric regimen
The Laboratory for the Improvement and Development of the Sustainable
Technologies in Plant Culture
Optima HD seeding machine for direct sowing,
Stand for testing and diagnose of machines
multi-row hoe
used for phytosanitary treatments
The Laboratory for the Improvement and Development of the Sustainable
Technologies in Plant Culture
AA-6300 Shimadzu atomic absorbtion spectrometer
Images from the laboratory of water - noise
analyze
The Laboratory of the Environmental Quality Control and Plant Protection
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C.2.1. Research Center for Biotechnology in Agriculture
2. FACULTY OF HORTICULTURE
RESEARCH CENTERS
1. Contact data
Acronym
Logo
Website
Director
Faculty
Phone
Fax
E-mail
Research Center for Biotechnology in Agriculture
BIOCERA
www.usamvcluj.ro
Prof. Dr. Doru Pamfil
Horticulture
+40 744779416
+40 264 593 792
dpamfil@usamvcluj.ro
2. Objectives
2.1. Using molecular markers assisted selection at plant species of economic interest.
2.2. Study of intra and interspecific phylogenetic relationships using molecular analysis techniques
(RAPD, ISSR, AFLP, RFLP, GARS, SNP, Tilling, RT PCR).
2.3. In vitro production of propagating material and application of modern therapies in order to
obtain material free of viruses.
2.4. Using methods of multiplication in vitro of some medicinal species in order to stimulate the
accumulation of large amounts of secondary metabolites with phytopharmaceutical value.
2.5. In vitro induction and study of somaclonal variability at some plant species.
2.6. Study of some microorganisms of economic interest.
3.1. Genetic fingerprinting study in plants using molecular analysis techniques based on PCR
amplification.
3.2. Breeding unconventional plant (marker assisted selection).
3.3. Genomics and proteomics studies at some model plants (Arabidopsis thaliana).
3.4. Micropropagation of some horticultural plant species.
3.5. In vitro multiplication and molecular-level studies of some secondary metabolism changes.
3.6. In vitro production of valuable propagating material free of viruses from some plant species.
3.7. General Microbiology and Soil Microbiology.
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4. Research team
4.1. Prof. Dr Doru Pamfil - Director (3.1, 3.3, 3.4, 3.5, 3.6, 3.7)
4.2. Assist. Prof. Dr. Pop Rodica - Micropropagation sector coordinator (3.1, 3.4, 3.5, 3.6, 3.7)
4.3. Researcher Dr. Eng Harta Monica- Molecular markers sector coordinator ( 3.1,3.2, 3.4)
4.4. Assoc. Prof. Dr. Cordea Mirela (3.2, 3.4)
4.5. Prof. Dr. Constantin Botez (3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4)
4.6. Postdoc. Dr. Eng. Adrian Vescan ( 3.4, 3.5, 3.6)
4.7. Postdoc. Dr.Eng. Taoutaou Abdelmoumen (3.1, 3.3)
4.8. Postdoc. Dr.Eng. Pop Iulia Francesca (3.1, 3.3, 3.4)
4.9. Postdoc. Dr. Eng. Lazar Simona (3.1, 3.2)
4.10. PhD Students: Oana Ciuzan (3.1, 3.3, 3.4); Sipetean Ionut (3.1); Festila Angela (3.1, 3.2)
5.1. Using molecular analysis (RAPD, ISSR, SSR, GARS, RT-PCR) to study the genetic fingerprint of
some horticultural species (plum, cherry, grape, walnut, potato, etc).
5.2. Study of genetic fingerprint at must and experimental and commercial wines.
5.3. Genomic and proteomic study of the response to biotic stress at model species Arabidopsis
thaliana.
5.4. Molecular analysis of some valuable genotypes of corn for the production of bioethanol.
5.5. Ex situ conservation of genetic resources at some horticultural species (walnut, chestnut, hazel)
based on genetic evaluation.
5.6. Genetic characterization of Plumpox strain by RT-PCR and RFLP techniques.
5.7. Research at the molecular level of the interaction between host plants and pathogens.
5.8. Using in vitro cultures in order to obtain virus free plants by chemotherapy (plum).
5.9. Friable callus induction and production at medicinal plants in order to obtain useful substances.
5.10. Study of genetic diversity of the gene AdipoQ (atherosclerosis) in different human populations.
5.11. Study at cellular and molecular level of economic useful microorganisms (microorganisms in the
soil, the bacteria involved in bioremediation of polluted water, etc).
5.12. Identifying potential of biotechnology in the development of European bio-economy.
No.
1.
Equipment
Ice cube maker (Brema)
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Related activity
5.1, 5.2, 5.3, 5.4,
5.5, 5.6, 5.8, 5.10,
Acquisition
(year)
2001
5.12
2.
Autoclave (RAYPA AS75)
5.1, 5.2, 5.3, 5.4,
5.5, 5.6, 5.9, 5.10,
5.12
2008
3.
Microwave owen (Sharp)
5.1, 5.2, 5.3, 5.4,
5.5, 5.6, 5.8, 5.10,
5.12
2002
4.
Double distilled-water unit (GFL)
5.1, 5.2, 5.3, 5.4,
5.5, 5.6, 5.8, 5.10,
5.12
2007
5.
Micro Centrifuges (Micro 200, Sigma 1-15)
5.1, 5.2, 5.3, 5.4,
5.5, 5.6, 5.8
2009
6.
Cooled centrifuge ROTIXA 50 RS (Hettich)
5.1, 5.2, 5.3, 5.4,
5.5, 5.6, 5.8
2009
7.
Sterile vertical laminar flow cabinets (Gemini)
5.7, 5.8, 5.9, 5.10
2009
8.
Refrigerators (Zanussi, Arctic, Beko DEN447WD, AEG
Electrolux)
5.1, 5.2, 5.3, 5.4,
5.5, 5.6, 5.7, 5.8,
5.9, 5.10
2007-2009
9.
Freezers (Zanussi, Arctic, Beko DEN447WD, AEG
Electrolux)
5.1, 5.2, 5.3, 5.4,
5.5, 5.6, 5.7, 5.8,
5.9, 5.10
2007-2009
10.
Freezer for samples cooled at -70 0C (Sanyo MDF-U32V)
5.1, 5.2, 5.3, 5.4,
5.5, 5.6, 5.7, 5.8,
5.9, 5.10
2002
11.
Vortex –(Bioblock)
5.1, 5.2, 5.3, 5.4,
5.5, 5.6, 5.8
2009
12.
Termocyclers (Mastercycler Gradien, Eppendorph), Palm
Cycler (Corbett Research)
5.1, 5.2, 5.3, 5.4,
5.5, 5.6
2004-2009
13.
Genetic analyzer CEQ 8800 TM (Beckman Coulter)
5.1, 5.2, 5.3, 5.4,
5.5, 5.6, 5.8.
2008
14.
ELISA system including washing device
5.7, 5.8, 5.12
2008
15.
Incubator 1000 (Heidolph)
5.7, 5.8
2008
16.
Spectrophotometer (BioPhotometer Eppendorf)
5.1, 5.2, 5.3, 5.4,
5.5, 5.6, 5.8
2001
17.
pH metre WTW Inolab PH 720 Set
5.3, 5.7, 5.9, 5.10
2007
18.
Horizontal and vertical electrophoresis units
5.1, 5.2, 5.3, 5.4,
5.5, 5.6
2008
19.
Plastic frame for agarose gels pouring
5.1, 5.2, 5.3, 5.4,
5.5, 5.6
2004
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20.
Image capture and editing system UPV (Biospectrum AC)
5.1, 5.2, 5.3, 5.4,
5.5, 5.6, 5.10
2008
21.
Analytical balances (PRECISA XT 220°, Acculab-Sartorius)
5.1, 5.2, 5.3, 5.4,
5.5, 5.6, 5.7, 5.8,
5.9, 5.10
2007
22.
Mill for grated vegetable samples (Tissue Lyser II Qiagen
5.1, 5.2, 5.3, 5.4,
5.5, 5.6
2007
23.
Real -Time PCR System - LightCycler 480
5.8
2008
24.
Water bath with stirring platform Unitherm HB (Fisher
Bioblock Scientific Polystat)
5.1, 5.2, 5.3, 5.4,
5.5, 5.6, 5.9, 5.10
2002
25.
Microscope RAMAN Senterra
5.3, 5.10
2009
26.
Personal automation for DNA, RNA and Protein
Purification (MagNA Pure LC System)
5.1, 5.2, 5.3, 5.4,
5.5, 5.6, 5.9, 5.10,
5.11, 5.12
2009
27.
Microarray scanner - GenePix Pro 4200A
5.1, 5.2, 5.3, 5.4,
5.5, 5.6, 5.9, 5.10,
5.11
2009
28.
Hybridation station TECAN for Microarray scanner
5.1, 5.2, 5.3, 5.4,
5.5, 5.6, 5.9, 5.10,
5.11
2009
29.
Disposable liquid nitrogen containers
5.1, 5.2, 5.3, 5.4,
5.5, 5.6, 5.9, 5.10
2002-2009
30.
Disposable biohazard containers
5.1, 5.2, 5.3, 5.4,
5.5, 5.6, 5.9, 5.10
2006-2009
31.
Nikon Stereomicroscope
5.10
2009
32.
Optical microscopes
5.7, 5.8
2006-2009
33.
Thermostat (Memmert) for incubating the samples
5.1, 5.2, 5.3, 5.4,
5.5, 5.6, 5.7, 5.8,
5.9, 5.10
2009
34.
Growth chamber for in vitro culture
5.7, 5.8
2010
Period
No.
Director/Project
responsible
1.
Knowledge-based Platform of Biotechnologies; ME MEC
Platforms, no. 97/2006-2009
Prof. Dr. Pamfil
Doru
2006-2008
2.
Genetic polymorphism study of local grapevine cultivars
for determining genetic fingerprint of wine; GENOVIN,
PNCD 2, Module I, no. 51-003/2007
Prof. Dr. Pamfil
Doru
2007-2010
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3.
Collecting, improving and preservation of Transylvanian
early maize for identification of some maize genotypes
for the production of bio-ethanol; GERMOPOR, PNCD 2,
Module I, no. 52129/2008
Prof. Dr. Pamfil
Doru
2008-2011
4.
Advanced biotechnologies of micro-multiplication,
preservation and somaclonal selection of ornamental
trees and bushes for landscape rehabilitation; ARBOR,
CEEX, Module I, no. 48/2005
Prof. Dr. Pamfil
Doru
2005-2008
5.
Develop innovative molecular diagnostic and
stratification of risk factors in atherosclerosis;
ATEROMOL, PNCD 2, Module I, no. 62-091/2008
Prof. Dr. Pamfil
Doru
2008-2011
6.
Ex situ preservation of original genetic resources at
Prunus, Juglans, Corylus and Castanea based on the
genetic and agro-biologic evaluation; CONSERGEN, CEEX,
Module I, nr. 101/2006
Prof. Dr. Pamfil
Doru
2006-2008
7.
Serum and molecular variability of the insulates from the
Romanian Plum pox virus and their geographic spreading
at the level of the main fruit-tree growing regions;
VSMPPV, CEEX, Module I, nr. 102/2006
Prof. Dr. Pamfil
Doru
2006-2008
8.
Applied Biotechnology with impact in the Romanian and
European Bio-economy; POSTDOC, POSDRU/ 89/1.5/S/
52432
Prof. Dr. Pamfil
Doru
2010-2012
9.
Building new genetic basis for future cereals; CEEX
2b/2005
Prof. Dr. Botez
Constantin
2006-2008
10.
Research on the use of molecular markers in improving
the resistance of potato (Solanum tuberosum) at
Phytophthora infestans; PN2, IDEI/ 1496/2009
Prof. As. Botez
Constantin
2009-2011
11.
Using molecular analysis techniques to identify
individuals with high pharmaceutical values provided
from different growth areas at Ginkgo biloba L. species;
CNCSIS, A, no. 851/2006
Dr.Eng. Bodea
(Harta) Monica
2006-2008
12.
Using nSSR and cSSR markers to characterize some
autochthonous and new created grapevine (Vitis vinifera)
cultivars from Romania; Grant USAMV Cluj-Napoca, RU
1357/2013
Dr. Eng. Harta
Monica
2013
13.
Using molecular analysis techniques at Prunus, Corylus,
Juglans and Castanea genus, in order to preserve them in
gene banks; CNCSIS, TD, no.339/2007
Dr. Eng. Pop Iulia
Francesca
2007-2008
14.
Research on non-host resistance of Arabidopsis thaliana
species to the pathogen Blumeria graminis f. sp. hordei;
CNCSIS, BD, nr.121/2006
Dr. Eng. Pop Iulia
Francesca
2006-2008
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8.1. Published articles: ISI - 13, BDI - 56
8.2. Proposed and accepted patents as main authors or coauthors - 5
8.4. Books in the area of competence - 7
8.5. Services (analysis performed by others) - 3
8.6. Doctoral students who have carried out experimental studies in laboratory center - 24
8.7. Postdoctoral students who have carried out experimental studies in laboratory center - 4
9.1. RELATIONSHIPS OF WALNUT CULTIVARS IN A GERMPLASM COLLECTION: COMPARATIVE
ANALYSIS OF PHENOTYPIC AND MOLECULAR DATA, Iulia Francesca Pop, Adina Cristina Vicol,
Mihai Botu, Paul Andrei Raica, Kourosh Vahdati, Doru Pamfil, 2013, SCIENTIA HORTICULTURAE,
Volume: 153, Pages: 124-135.
9.2. MOLECULAR AND SEROLOGICAL DIFFERENTIATION OF PLUM POX STRAINS IN THREE PLUMGROWING AREAS SITUATED IN TRANSYLVANIAN FRUIT CENTRAL AREA, ROMANIA, Briciu A.,
Pamfil D., Briciu D., 2012, BULGARIAN JOURNAL OF AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE, Volume: 18,
9.3. ROLE OF SOME PHENOLIC COMPOUNDS IN A RESISTANT GENE PYRAMIDED POTATO GENOTYPE
TO LATE BLIGHT, Taoutaou A., C. Socaciu, D. Pamfil, E. Balasz , C. Botez, 2013, BULGARIAN
JOURNAL OF AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE, Vol. 19 (1), p. 126-132.
9.4. NEW MARKERS FOR POTATO LATE BLIGHT RESISTANCE AND SUSCEPTIBILITY USING FTIR
SPECTROSCOPY, Taoutaou A., Socaciu C., Pamfil D., Fetea F., Balazs E., Botez C., 2012, NOTULAE
9.6. G x E INTERACTION ON YIELD STABILITY OF FIVE SWEET CORN HYBRIDS GROWN UNDER
DIFFERENT AGRICULTURAL SYSTEMS, Marin Ardelean, Mirela Cordea, Voichiţa Haş, Agnes Bors,
2012, NOTULAE BOTANICAE HORTI AGROBOTANICI CLUJ-NAPOCA, Volume: 40, Issue: 1,
Pages: 290-292.
9.7. THE EFFECT OF DIFFERENT FACTORS UPON THE IN VITRO PROPAGATION IN QUERCUS ROBUR
AND Q. FRAINETTO BY SOMATIC EMBRYOGENESIS, Timofte Adrian I., Doru Pamfil, Palada-Nicolau
Magdalena, Claudia S. Timofte, 2011, NOTULAE BOTANICAE HORTI AGROBOTANICI CLUJNAPOCA, Volume: 39, Issue: 1, Pages: 288-291.
9.8. AUXIN CONTROL IN THE FORMATION OF ADVENTITIOUS ROOTS, Pop Tiberia I., Doru Pamfil,
Bellini Catherine, 2011, NOTULAE BOTANICAE HORTI AGROBOTANICI CLUJ-NAPOCA, Volume: 39,
9.9. USE GENOMIC FINGERPRINTING TECHNIQUES FOR REVEALING DNA POLYMORPHISM IN GINKGO
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BILOBA L. A MEDICINAL WOODY SPECIES, Monica Harta, Doru Pamfil, Marin Ardelean, Carsten
Pedersen, Rodica Pop, Mirela Cordea, 2010, ROMANIAN BIOTECHNOLOGICAL LETTERS,
Volume: 15, Issue: 2, Special Issue: SI, Supplement: S, Pages: 56-61.
9.10. EVALUATION OF THE GENETIC DIVERSITY OF SEVERAL CORYLUS AVELLANA ACCESSIONS FROM
THE ROMANIAN NATIONAL HAZELNUT COLLECTION, Pop Iulia Francesca, Doru Pamfil, Paul
Andrei Raica, Petricele Ioana, Vicol Adina, Harta Monica, Sisea Cristian Radu, Botu Mihai, 2010,
NOTULAE BOTANICAE HORTI AGROBOTANICI CLUJ-NAPOCA, Volume: 38 Issue: 2 Special
Issue: SI Pages: 61-67.
9.11. PRELIMINARY STUDIES ON MICROSATELLITE MARKER ANALYSIS OF RESISTANCE TO COMMON
BUNT IN SOME WHEAT GENOTYPES (TRITICUM AESTIVUM L.), Coţa Laura Cristina, Doru Pamfil,
Constantin Botez, Mircea A. Grigoraş, 2010, NOTULAE BOTANICAE HORTI AGROBOTANICI CLUJNAPOCA, Volume: 38, Issue: 2, Special Issue: SI, Pages: 42-47.
ROMANIAN NATIONAL COLLECTION AT S.C.D.P. VÂLCEA USING RAPD MARKERS, Pop Iulia
Botos, Monica Bodea, Mihai Botu, 2010, ROMANIAN BIOTECHNOLOGICAL LETTERS,
Volume: 15 Issue: 2 Special Issue: SI Supplement: S Pages: 41-49.
9.13. GENOTYPIC VARIABILITY OF THE MAIN APPLE CULTIVARS GROWN IN TRANSYLVANIA, ROMANIA,
EVALUATED BY MEANS OF RAPD ANALYSIS, Mitre Ioana, Lehel Luckacs, Marin Ardelean, Viorel
Mitre, Radu Sestras, Rodica Pop, Mirela Cordea, 2009, NOTULAE BOTANICAE HORTI
10.1. Members of Romanian Academy: Prof. Dr. Pamfil Doru.
10.2. Associated members ASAS: Prof. Dr. Pamfil Doru.
10.3. Members of international organizations in the field (Eucarpia, ISHS): Doru Pamfil, Constantin
Botez, Cordea Mirela, Rodica Pop, Iulia Francesca Pop, Simona Lazar.
10.4. Members in editorial /scientific boards of the national and international journals: Prof. Dr.
Pamfil Doru.
10.5. Participation in scientific conferences of national and international profile:
-
8th -12th Int. Symp. Prospects for the 3 rd Millennium Agriculture, USAMV Cluj ( 20082013)
-
Int. Symp. "Horticultura, Stiinta, Calitate, Diversitate si Armonie", 2008, 2009, USAMV Ion
Ionescu de la Brad, Iasi
-
43th Croatian and 3rd International Symposium on Agriculture, Opatja, 2008
-
44th Croatian and 4rd International Symposium on Agriculture, Opatja, 2009
-
In Vitro Biology Meeting, Charleston, South Carolina, USA, 2009
-
Int. Symp. "Tradition and modern plants in cultivation and exploitation of forest", USAMVB
Timisoara, 2008
-
Ann. Int. Symp. "The 60th Anniversary of the Faculty of Horticulture”, Bucuresti,2008
-
17th Triennial Conference of the European Association for Potato Research (EAPR)”, Publ.
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Transylvania University, Brasov
-
18th EUCARPIA General Congress” Modern variety breeding for present and future needs”,
Valencia, Spain, 2008
-
International Workshop on Bioencapsulation, Luxembourg, COST 865, 2009.
-
The development of agri-food localized chains in European Mountain Areas, Lyon, France,
2009
-
The new biotechnology applied in berry fruits, COST863/WG2, Cacak, Serbia, 2009
-
World Medical Conference. Malta, 2010
-
International Life sciences Students’ Conference, Kyiv, Ukraine, 2009
-
Society for Experimental Biology Annual Conference, Prague, Czech Republic, 2010
-
Conference on Plant Biotechnologies - Present and Future Prospects
-
Genetically Modified Crops in Romania and the National Biosafety Framework, Pitesti,
2010
-
Feed for Health Conference, Tromso, Norway, 2010
-
International francophone conference BIOVEG, Cluj-Npoca, Romania, 2010
-
2nd International VIB Student Symposium: VIBes in Bioscience’, Belgium, 2010
-
International Workshop on Seabuckthorn, Berlin-Potsdam, 2010
-
V Congreso Biología de la Conservación de Plantas – Es Mercadal (Menorca), Spania, SeptOct., 2011
10.6. External Internship scientific research (min. 3 months): Postdoctorand Harta Monica –Milano,
Italia.
10.7. Foreign exchange visits and documentation: (Pamfil Doru, Monica Harta, Rodica Pop, Mirela
Cordea, Adrian Vescan, Simona Lazar).
10.8. Foreign doctoral students in internship research and documentation: Hoshyar Azeez
(Suleimania, Irak).
11.1. Study on the action of chemical and biological factors affecting the accumulation of secondary
metabolites.
11.2. Genetic fingerprinting at species of plants and animals.
11.3. Commercial micropropagation at some horticultural plant species.
11.4. Production of virus-free plant material.
11.5. Cell cultures (callus) at medicinal plants.
11.6. Courses and training in the field of molecular biology laboratory.
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C.2.2. Transylvanian Horticultural Research Center
1. Contact data
Transylvanian Horticultural Research Center
Acronym
CCHT
Logo
Website
http://horticultura.usamvcluj.ro/
Director
Prof. Dr. Sestraş Radu
Faculty
Horticulture
Phone
+ 40 264 596 384 ext. 117
Fax
+ 40 264 593 792
E-mail
rsestras@usamvcluj.ro
2. Objectives
2.1. Collection, preservation and the study of germplasm from different horticultural species.
2.2. Modern methods of induction and operation of natural and artificial variability.
2.3. Getting new genotypes in horticultural plants, selection, testing and creating of new cultivars.
2.4. Using the modern biotechnology and genetic engineering in plant breeding and providing food
resources and food security.
2.5. Optimization and upgrading technologies of horticultural crop species in order to increase the
production quantity and quality.
2.6. Improving the quality of taste and nutrition, the therapeutic qualities, the environmental and the
economic performance of fruits and vegetables.
3.1. Biodiversity and conservation of horticultural plants.
3.2. The genetics improvement of horticultural species.
3.3. Modern technologies in fruit growing, viticulture, vegetable and flower growing.
3.4. Processing technology and use of horticultural products.
3.5. The production technology of horticultural seeds and seedlings.
3.6. Research methodology in horticulture.
3.7. Using the biostatistics and experimental techniques in horticultural research.
3.8. Administration and effective management and sustainable land.
3.9. Develop and implement specific programs safeness horticultural plants, maintaining a healthy
environment, food safety consumer.
3.10. The promotion of research in horticulture production: demonstrative plots, evaluation of new
plant breads; scientific publication; enhancing the relation with the economic and social actors.
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4. Research team
4.1. Prof. Dr. Sestraş Radu – genetics, plant breeding
4.2. Prof. Dr. Mitre Viorel – fruit-growing
4.3. Prof. Dr. Pop Nastasia – viticulture
4.4. Prof. Dr. Măniuţiu Dănuţ – vegetable growing
4.5. Prof. Dr. Cantor Maria – flower growing
4.6. Prof. Dr. Stan Rodica Silvia – English language
4.7. Assoc. Prof. Dr. Lazăr Vasile – exploitation of horticultural products
4.8. Assoc. Prof. Dr. Sima Rodica – vegetable growing
4.9. Assoc. Prof. Dr. Cordea Mirela – plant breeding
4.10. Prof. Dr. Mitre Ioana – fruit-growing
4.11. Assist. Prof. Dr. Sestraş Adriana – biodiversity, experimental technique
4.12. Assist. Prof. Dr. Mihalte Lucica – botany
4.13. Assist. Prof. Dr. Bunea Claudiu – viticulture
4.14. Assist. Prof. Dr. Singureanu Valentin – landscape design
4.15. Assist. Prof. Dr. Buta Erzsebet – flower growing
4.16. PhD Students: Dan Valentin – landscape design; Puskas Melinda – plant breeding; Cicevan Raluca
– plant breeding; Sorin Şchiop – plant breeding; Tripon Andreea – horticulture;
4.17. MSc candidate Candrea Alexandra – horticulture
4.18. BSc candidate Morariu Paula – horticulture
5.1. In the area of biodiversity, genetics and plant breeding of horticultural plants: creations new
cultivars of apple, pear, gladioli, carnations; exhaustive studies have been conducted on the
substance of horticultural germplasm from different species, identifying disease resistant
genotypes, addressing modern breeding objectives and required variability caused creation of
new cultivars of apple, pear, gladiolus, Marigold, etc., in vitro development of protocols that will
produce in a short time a large number of neoplantlets; molecular techniques were applied to
identify polymorphisms and phylogenetic relationships among species and cultivars.
5.2. The technological disciplines: they developed new technologies horticultural crop species, varietal
types were tested in trees and shrubs, vines, vegetables and flowers, have been approved and a
new foliar fungicide and foliar fertilizer on copper, was revealed suitability of varieties and hybrids
for current consumption, industrial processing etc.
No.
1.
Equipment
Research laboratories in genetics and breeding, fruit,
vegetable, vine and flower
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Related activity
Acquisition
(year)
5.1., 5.2
2013
2.
Equipment - specific research tools: microscopic analysis,
molecular determination of the content of useful
substances from plants, fruits, vegetables etc.
5.1., 5.2
2013
Director/Project
responsible
Period
No.
1.
Evaluation of gene pool diversity of autochthonous vine
varieties using molecular markers and phenotypic;
DIVIROM, PN2, Partnerships, Grant 51-037
Prof. Dr. Sestraş
Radu
2007-2010
2.
The study of genetic variability and stability of fruit to the
main varieties of plums grown in Transylvania with
molecular markers and nonparametric methods; Grant
CNCSIS, type A
Prof. Dr. Mitre
Viorel
2007-2008
3.
Investigation of ornamental plant breeding germpasm and
exchange of technology; MCT, Coop. Bilateral, 18 BIL
Prof. Dr. Cantor
Maria
2008-2009
4
The promotion of the Romanian research into the
European research programs of international germplasm
cryopreservation; CPM, CEEX
Prof. Dr. Cantor
Maria
2008
5.
Research on the development and modernization of green
spaces in Romania with a favourable impact on the
environment and human; AGRAL, CEEX
Prof. Dr. Cantor
Maria
2008
6.
Counteracting genetic erosion risk due to hereditary
dowry narrowing of apple and pear cultivars and their
vulnerability to the actions of agents to avoid stress by
increasing genetic diversity; CORISCGEN, PN2,
Partnerships, Grant 51-016
Prof. Dr. Sestraş
Radu
2007-2010
7.
Creating hybrid populations to prevent genetic erosion
and widening of the basis for selection for new varieties to
the hair, suitable systems for sustainable agriculture;
Grant PNCDI2, Partnerships, Nr. 1216
Assist. Prof. Dr.
Sestraş Adriana
2007-2010
8.
Application of recurrent selection and MAS in interspecific
hybrid populations of apple varieties to create decorative
and identification of genotypes resistant to attack major
diseases; Grant PN2, IDEI, 1499
Prof. Dr. PhD.
Sestraş Radu
2009-2011
9.
The collection, maintenance and use of indigenous genetic
biodiversity to develop integrated strategies useful tree
species improvement programs; Sectoral Plan: ADER 2020
Assist. Prof. Dr.
Sestraş Adriana
2011-2014
8.1. Published articles - over 150 scientific papers, ISI Thomson Reuters (Web of Science - Science
Citation Index Expanded, ISI Proceedings), Scopus, CABI Publishing (CAB Direct), DOAJ, BASE,
Scientific Commons, Index Copernicus, CAS, CSA, EBSCO or other recognized international
databases
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8.2. Patents - 12 (new varieties, fertilizers foliar / fungicides)
8.3. Completed PhD theses -19 (4 scientific advisors)
9.1. THE VARIABILITY OF DIFFERENT LARCH CLONE PROVENANCES ON THE RESPONSE TO THE ATTACK
BY ITS MAIN PESTS AND FUNGAL DISEASES, Vilcan A, Taut I, Holonec L, Mihalte L, Sestras R.E.,
2013, TREES-STRUCTURE AND FUNCTION, Volume: 27, Issue: 3, Pages: 697-705.
9.2. TRANSGENIC TOMATO PLANTS EXPRESSING THE ANTIGEN GENE PFCP‑2.9 OF PLASMODIUM
FALCIPARUM, Kantor M, Sestras R, Chowdhury K, 2013, PESQUISA AGROPECUARIA BRASILEIRA,
9.3. PHENOTYPIC VARIATION AND GENETIC DIVERSITY OF CALENDULA OFFICINALIS (L.), Baciu A-D,
Pamfil D, Mihalte L, Sestras Af, Sestras R.E., 2013. Bulg. J. Agric. Sci., 19(1): 143-151.
9.4. THE PLANT SIZE AND THE SPINE CHARACTERISTICS OF THE FIRST GENERATION PROGENY OBTAINED
THROUGH THE CROSS-POLLINATION OF DIFFERENT GENOTYPES OF CACTACEAE, Mihalte L, Sestras
R.E., 2012, EUPHYTICA, Volume: 184, Issue: 3, Pages: 369-376.
9.5. POISSON PARAMETERS OF ANTIMICROBIAL ACTIVITY: A QUANTITATIVE STRUCTURE-ACTIVITY
APPROACH, Sestraş R.E., Jäntschi L., Bolboacă S.D., 2012, INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF
MOLECULAR SCIENCES, Volume: 13, Issue: 4, Pages: 5207-5229.
9.6. A SIMULATION STUDY FOR THE DISTRIBUTION LAW OF RELATIVE MOMENTS OF EVOLUTION,
Jäntschi L., Bolboacă S.D., Sestraş R.E., 2012, COMPLEXITY, Volume: 17, Issue: 6, Pages: 52-63.
9.7. POSSIBILITIES TO IMPROVE APPLE SCAB (VENTURIA INAEQUALIS (CKE.) WINT.) AND POWDERY
MILDEW [PODOSPHAERA LEUCOTRICHA (ELL. ET EVERH.) SALM.] RESISTANCE ON APPLE BY
INCREASING GENETIC DIVERSITY USING POTENTIALS OF WILD SPECIES, Sestras A.F., Pamfil D., Dan
C., Bolboaca S.D., Jäntschi L., Sestras R.E., 2011, AUSTRALIAN JOURNAL OF CROP SCIENCE,
9.8. ASSESSMENT OF GENETIC VARIATION ON FOUR GENERA OF ‘CACTACEAE’ USING TAXONOMIC,
CYTOLOGICAL AND MOLECULAR MARKERS METHODS, Mihalte L., Sestras R.E., Feszt G., Tamas E.,
2011, PLANT OMICS, Volume: 4, Issue: 3, Pages: 142-148.
9.9. IDENTIFICATION OF THE MOST ORGANOGENIC-RESPONSIVE VARIETY OF TOMATO USING THE
VARIETY X MEDIUM INTERACTION, Kantor M., Sestras R., Chowdhury K., 2010, ROMANIAN
10.1. Prof. Dr. Sestraş Radu - associate member ASAS (Academy of Agricultural and Forestry Sciences);
chief editor Notulae Botanicae Horti Agrobotanici Cluj-Napoca (ISI WoS, 'Plant Sciences', IF 2011 =
0.652) Scientia Notulae Biologicae, editorial member board: Bulletin of University of Agricultural
Sciences and Veterinary Medicine Cluj-Napoca. Horticulture, Agriculture, Frontiers in Crop Science
and Horticulture, Leonardo Journal of Sciences, Leonardo Electronic Journal of Practices and
Technologies, Agricultural Science / Agrarian Science, South-Western Journal of Horticulture,
Biology and Environment etc.
10.2. Prof. Dr. Mitre Viorel - Advisory Editor and editorial board member Notulae Botanicae Horti
Agrobotanici Cluj-Napoca, Notulae Scientia Biologicae, Bulletin of University of Agricultural
Sciences and Veterinary Medicine Cluj-Napoca. Horticulture.
10.3. Assist. Prof. Dr. Lucica Mihalte - Assistant Editor Notulae Botanicae Horti Agrobotanici Cluj-Napoca,
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Notulae Scientia Biologicae etc.
10.4. Numerous papers indexed in International Data Bases: ISI Thomson Reuters, CAB Direct, DOAJ,
Vinita, inistea, Index Copernicus, BASE, ScientificCommons, getCITED, BLD, EBSCO, SCOPUS etc.
10.5. Participation in numerous international scientific conferences.
10.6. Participation in organizations, companies, national scientific associations (e.g. Society of
Horticulture and Forestry in Transylvania - SHST, Romanian Society of Horticulture - SRH etc.) And
international (e.g., International Society for Horticultural Science - ISHS, European Association for
Plant breeding Research - EUCARPIA and so on).
10.7. Awards, certificates, medals for team members at national and international scientific meetings,
for scientific work, achievements and new plant varieties, patents etc. (e.g. Prof. Sestraş Radu medal 'G. Rudi', Univ. Agrarian Chisinau, 'Socio fee', La Società di Scienza Natural Medicine e dell
'Universita di Parma).
11.1. Advice and expertise in horticulture: setting fruit growers, vineyards, vegetable and flower.
11.2. Assistance and advice in the maintenance, operation and the use of horticultural crops,
horticultural production respectively.
11.3. Develop and implement specific programs safeness horticultural plants, creating and maintaining
a healthy environment and food safety for consumers.
11.4. Develop and implement models for improving the creation and introduction of new crop cultivars
in order to increase horticultural production.
11.5. Design, layout and landscaping.
11.6. Farm management and marketing of horticultural specific horticultural sector.
11.7. Support and advice in developing research projects.
11.8. Horticultural research and education.
11.9. Support and sustain the recovery and dissemination of research results.
11.10. Publication of results in scientific journals: Notulae Horti Agrobotanici Cluj-Napoca, Notulae
Scientia Biologicae.
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L.2.1. National Reference Laboratory for the Assessment and Certification of Conformity of Vegetal Products
Containing Genetically Modified Organisms
L.2.1. National Reference Laboratory for the Assessment and Certification of Conformity of
Vegetal Products Containing Genetically Modified Organisms
1. Contact data
Acronym
Logo
Website
Director
Faculty
Phone
Fax
E-mail
National Reference Laboratory for the Assessment and
Certification of Conformity of Vegetal Products Containing
Genetically Modified Organisms
CERT-OMG
http://www.usamvcluj.ro/labomg/
Prof. Dr. Pamfil Doru
Horticulture
+40 264 596 384
+40 264 593 792
dpamfil@usamvcluj.ro
2. Objectives
2.1. GMO testing of plant-derived food products.
2.2. GMO testing of seed lots.
2.3. GMO testing of feed matrices.
2.4. Participation in ring trials organized by ENGL and EU-RL GMFF.
2.5. Implementation of new GMO testing procedures.
2.6. Training of specialists in the field of GMO testing.
3.1. Isolation and purification of DNA from raw and processed food matrices.
3.2. Quality assessment of DNA extracts.
3.3. Qualitative GMO testing using PCR and agarose gel electrophoresis coupled with ethidium
bromide staining.
3.4. Quantitative GMO testing using real-time PCR.
3.5. Microarray-based GMO identification.
3.6. Expert advice in the field of GM crops and derived food products.
4. Research team
4.1. Prof. Dr. Pamfil Doru - manager (3.1. 3.2. 3.3. 3.4. 3.5. 3.6.)
4.2. Assoc. Prof. Dr. Cătană Corina - quality manager (3.1. 3.2. 3.3. 3.4. 3.6.)
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4.3. Assist. Prof. Dr. Pop Rodica - operator (3.1. 3.2. 3.3. 3.4.)
4.4. Assist. Prof. Dr. Ramona Suharoschi - operator (3.5.)
4.5. Teaching assist. Dr. Sisea Cristian Radu - operator (3.1. 3.2. 3.3. 3.4. 3.5. 3.6.)
5.1. GMO testing for soybean transformation event GTS 40-3-2 (Roundup Ready).
5.2. GMO testing for maize transformation event Bt-176.
5.3. GMO testing for maize transformation event MON 810.
5.4. GMO testing of samples issued by ENGL and EU-RL GMFF.
5.5. Microarray GMO testing.
No.
Equipment
Related activity
Acquisition
(year)
1.
Pipettes for micrometric volumes (Eppendorf)
5.1., 5.2., 5.3.,
5.4., 5.5.
2007
2.
Nucleic acid purification instrument (Roche)
5.1., 5.2., 5.3.,
5.4., 5.5.
2007
3.
Nucleic acid extraction system (Promega)
5.1., 5.2., 5.3.,
5.4., 5.5.
2007
4.
Thermal cyclers (Palm Cycler)
5.1., 5.2., 5.3.,
5.4., 5.5.
2007
5.
Horizontal electrophoresis system (Fisher)
5.1., 5.2., 5.3., 5.4.
2008
6.
Real-time PCR system (Corbett)
5.1., 5.2., 5.3., 5.4.
2008
7.
Real-time PCR system (Roche)
5.1., 5.2., 5.3., 5.4.
2008
8.
Microarray scanner (Axon)
5.5.
2008
9.
Microarray hybridization station (Tecan)
5.5.
2009
10.
Gel documentation systems and imaging and analysis
software (UVP)
5.1., 5.2., 5.3., 5.4.
2008
11.
ELISA system (Tecan)
5.1., 5.2., 5.3., 5.4.
2008
12.
Analytical balances (Precisa)
5.1., 5.2., 5.3., 5.4.
2007
13.
Incubator (Memmert)
5.1., 5.2., 5.3., 5.4.
2008
14.
Incubator with agitator (Hettich)
5.1., 5.2., 5.3., 5.4.
2008
15.
Laminar flow cabinets
5.1., 5.2., 5.3.,
5.4., 5.5.
2007
16.
Deep freezer (Sanyo)
5.1., 5.2., 5.3., 5.4.
2008
17.
Bidistiller apparatus (GFL)
5.1., 5.2., 5.3., 5.4.
2007
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18.
Micro centrifuge (Hettich)
5.1., 5.2., 5.3., 5.4.
2007
19.
Cooling micro centrifuge (Hettich)
5.1., 5.2., 5.3., 5.4.
2007
20.
Autoclave (Raypa)
5.1., 5.2., 5.3., 5.4.
2008
21.
pH meter (Inolab)
5.1., 5.2., 5.3., 5.4.
2007
Director/Project
responsible
Period
No.
1.
Study on the GMOs content of soy and maize foodstuff;
CNCSIS/BD
Teaching Assist.
Dr. Sisea Cristian
Radu
2006-2008
2.
Study on the GMOs content of soy and maize foodstuff;
CNCSIS/TD
Teaching Assist.
Dr. Sisea Cristian
Radu
2007-2008
3.
GMO testing of food products containing soybean and
maize; POSDRU
Prof. Dr. Cătoi
Cornel
2007-2013
4.
Genetic diversity analysis of Romanian populations of
glacial relict species Krascheninnikovia ceratoides (L.)
Gueldenst. (Chenopodiaceae) for developing a
conservation strategy; Grant USAMV Cluj-Napoca, RU
Teaching Assist.
Dr. Sisea Cristian
Radu
2013
8.1. Published scientific articles - 6
8.2. Published scientific book - 1
8.4. Implementation of 3 GMO testing methodologies
9.1. GMO TESTING FOR THE PRESENCE OF ROUNDUP READY SOYBEAN, Sisea, C. R., D. Pamfil, Ioana
Virginia Petricele, Iulia Francesca Pop, Oana Ciuzan, 2010, ROMANIAN BIOTECHNOLOGICAL
LETTERS, Volume: 15, Issue: 1, Special Issue: SI, Supplement: S, Pages: 34-44.
9.2. RELATIONSHIPS OF WALNUT CULTIVARS IN A GERMPLASM COLLECTION: COMPARATIVE
ANALYSIS OF PHENOTYPIC AND MOLECULAR DATA, Iulia Francesca Pop, Adina Cristina Vicol,
Mihai Botu, Paul Andrei Raica, Kourosh Vahdati, Doru Pamfil, 2013, SCIENTIA HORTICULTURAE,
Volume: 153, Pages: 124-135.
9.3. MOLECULAR AND SEROLOGICAL DIFFERENTIATION OF PLUM POX STRAINS IN THREE PLUMGROWING AREAS SITUATED IN TRANSYLVANIAN FRUIT CENTRAL AREA, ROMANIA, Briciu A.,
Pamfil D., Briciu D., 2012, BULGARIAN JOURNAL OF AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE, Volume: 18,
9.4. ROLE OF SOME PHENOLIC COMPOUNDS IN A RESISTANT GENE PYRAMIDED POTATO GENOTYPE
TO LATE BLIGHT, Taoutaou A., C. Socaciu, D. Pamfil, E. Balasz , C. Botez, 2013, BULGARIAN
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JOURNAL OF AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE, Vol. 19 (1), p. 126-132.
9.7. THE EFFECT OF DIFFERENT FACTORS UPON THE IN VITRO PROPAGATION IN QUERCUS ROBUR
AND Q. FRAINETTO BY SOMATIC EMBRYOGENESIS, Timofte Adrian I., Doru Pamfil, Palada-Nicolau
Magdalena, Claudia S. Timofte, 2011, NOTULAE BOTANICAE HORTI AGROBOTANICI CLUJNAPOCA, Volume: 39, Issue: 1, Pages: 288-291.
9.8. AUXIN CONTROL IN THE FORMATION OF ADVENTITIOUS ROOTS, Pop Tiberia I., Doru Pamfil,
Bellini Catherine, 2011, NOTULAE BOTANICAE HORTI AGROBOTANICI CLUJ-NAPOCA, Volume: 39,
9.9. EVALUATION OF THE GENETIC DIVERSITY OF SEVERAL CORYLUS AVELLANA ACCESSIONS FROM
THE ROMANIAN NATIONAL HAZELNUT COLLECTION, Pop Iulia Francesca, Doru Pamfil, Paul
Andrei Raica, Petricele Ioana, Vicol Adina, Harta Monica, Sisea Cristian Radu, Botu Mihai, 2010,
NOTULAE BOTANICAE HORTI AGROBOTANICI CLUJ-NAPOCA, Volume: 38 Issue: 2 Special
Issue: SI Pages: 61-67.
9.10. PRELIMINARY STUDIES ON MICROSATELLITE MARKER ANALYSIS OF RESISTANCE TO COMMON
BUNT IN SOME WHEAT GENOTYPES (TRITICUM AESTIVUM L.), Coţa Laura Cristina, Doru Pamfil,
Constantin Botez, Mircea A. Grigoraş, 2010, NOTULAE BOTANICAE HORTI AGROBOTANICI CLUJNAPOCA, Volume: 38, Issue: 2, Special Issue: SI, Pages: 42-47.
ROMANIAN NATIONAL COLLECTION AT S.C.D.P. VÂLCEA USING RAPD MARKERS, Pop Iulia
Botos, Monica Bodea, Mihai Botu, 2010, ROMANIAN BIOTECHNOLOGICAL LETTERS,
Volume: 15 Issue: 2 Special Issue: SI Supplement: S Pages: 41-49.
10.1. Members of Romanian Academy: Prof. Dr. Pamfil Doru
10.2. Associated members ASAS: Prof. Dr. Pamfil Doru
10.3. Members in editorial /scientific boards of the national and international journals:
-
editor and reviewer for the Journal of Central European Agriculture
-
director of AcademicPres Publishing House, USAMV Cluj-Napoca
-
editor of the Bulletin of UASVM, Cluj-Napoca, B+ CNCSIS
-
editorial chief of Notulae Botanicae, USAMV Cluj-Napoca, B+ CNCSIS
-
member in the steering board of Agricultura Transilvaniei USAMV, Cluj-Napoca
-
member in the editorial board of Contribuţii botanice, UBB, Cluj-Napoca
10.4. Members of international organizations in the field: Prof. dr. Pamfil Doru
-
National Biosafety Committee (2008-2011)
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ENGL steering committee
-
Romanian representative at ENGL
-
FAO expert for food security (2013)
10.5. Participation in national/international scientific conferences: Prof. Dr. Pamfil Doru, Teaching
Assist. Sisea Cristian Radu, 1st Global Conference on GMO Analysis, EU-JRC, Como, Italia, 2008.
10.6. External Internship scientific training: Teaching Assist. Dr. Sisea Cristian Radu.
-
“NRL ISO17025 accreditation training”, EC-JRC-IHCP, Sofia, Bulgaria, 2011
-
“Transgene expression in plants”, ICGEB, New Delhi, India, 2008
-
Co-Extra “Perspectives in coexistence and traceability along the supply chain: GMO
detection, identification and quantification”, AgroBioInstitute, Sofia, Bulgaria, 2008
11.1. GMO testing of food matrices issued by ENGL: 28 tests.
11.2. GMO testing of soybean seed lots: 18 tests.
11.3. Testing for soybean transformation event GTS 40-3-2 (Roundup Ready).
11.4. Testing for maize transformation event MON 810.
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L.2.2. Horticultural and forestry Plant Breeding and Genetics
1. Contact data
Acronym
Logo
Website
Director
Faculty
Phone
Fax
E-mail
Horticultural and forestry Plant Breeding and Genetics
GAPHS
http://horticultura.usamvcluj.ro/
Prof. Dr. Sestraş Radu
Horticulture
+ 40 264 596 384 ext. 117
+ 40 264 593 792
rsestras@usamvcluj.ro
2. Objectives
2.1. Collection, preservation and the study of germplasm from different horticultural species.
2.2. Modern methods of induction and operation of natural and artificial variability.
2.3. Getting new genotypes of horticultural plants, selection, testing and creating of new cultivars.
2.4. Using the modern biotechnology and genetic engineering in plant breeding and providing food
resources and food security.
3.1. Biodiversity and conservation of horticultural plants.
3.2. The Genetics improvement of horticultural species.
3.3. The production technology of horticultural seeds and seedlings.
3.4. The methodology of scientific research in genetics and plant breeding.
3.5. Using the biostatistics and experimental techniques in horticultural research.
3.6. The promotion of research in horticulture production: demonstrative plots, evaluation of new
plant breads; scientific publication; enhancing the relation with the economic and social actors.
4. Research team
4.1. Prof. Dr. Sestraş Radu – genetic, plant breeding
4.2. Prof. Dr. Mitre Viorel – fruit-growing
4.3. Prof. Dr. Pop Nastasia – viticulture
4.4. Prof. Dr. Măniuţiu Dănuţ – vegetable growing
4.5. Prof. Dr. Cantor Maria – flower growing
4.6. Prof. Dr. Stan Rodica Silvia – English language
4.7. Assoc. Prof. Dr. Lazăr Vasile – exploitation of horticultural products
4.8. Assoc. Prof. Dr. Sima Rodica – vegetable growing
4.9. Assoc. Prof. Dr. Cordea Mirela – plant breeding
4.10. Prof. Dr. Mitre Ioana – fruit-growing
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4.11. Assist. Prof. Dr. Sestraş Adriana – biodiversity, experimental technique
4.12. Assist. Prof. Dr. Mihalte Lucica – botany
4.13. Assist. Prof. Dr. Bunea Claudiu – viticulture
4.14. Assist. Prof. Dr. Singureanu Valentin – landscape design
4.15. Assist. Prof. Dr. Buta Erzsebet – flower growing
4.16. Dr. Eng. Vîlcan Alina – forestry
4.17. PhD Students: Dan Valentin – landscape design; Puskas Melinda – plant breeding; Cicevan Raluca
– plant breeding; Sorin Şchiop – plant breeding; Tripon Andreea – horticulture.
4.18. MSc candidate Candrea Alexandra – horticulture
4.19. BSc candidate Morariu Paula – horticulture
5.1. In the field of plant biodiversity: exhaustive studies have been conducted on the substance of
germplasm from different horticulture and forestry species, identifying genotypes resistant to
diseases and / or pests were applied molecular techniques to identify polymorphisms and
phylogenetic relationships of species, cultivars, origins.
5.2. In the field of genetics and plant breeding: has created new cultivars of apple, pear, gladioli,
carnations, were approached modern improvement targets and caused variability required the
creation of new genotypes in apple, pear, Gladiolus, Marigold, larch, spruce etc.; were developed
in vitro propagation protocols; varietal types were tested in trees and shrubs, vines, vegetables
and flowers on larch provenances respectively, spruce etc.
No.
Equipment
Related activity
Acquisition
(year)
1.
Research laboratories in genetics and tree breeding
species, vegetables, vines, flowers, forest species
5.1., 5.2.
2013
2.
Equipment - specific research tools: microscopic analysis,
molecular determination of the content of useful
substances from plants, fruits, vegetables etc.
5.1., 5.2.
2013
Director/Project
responsible
Period
No.
1.
Evaluation of gene pool diversity of autochthonous vine
varieties using molecular markers and phenotypic;
DIVIROM, PN2, Partnerships, Grant 51-037
2.
The study of genetic variability and stability of fruit to the
main varieties of plums grown in Transylvania with
molecular markers and nonparametric methods; Grant
CNCSIS, type A
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Prof. Dr. Sestraş
Radu
2007-2010
Prof. Dr. Mitre
Viorel
2007-2008
3.
Investigation of ornamental plant breeding germpasm
and exchange of technology; MCT, Coop. Bilateral, 18 BIL
Prof. Dr. Cantor
Maria
2008-2009
4
The promotion of the Romanian research into the
European research programs of international germplasm
cryopreservation; CPM, CEEX
Prof. Dr. Cantor
Maria
2008
5.
Research on the development and modernization of
green spaces in Romania with a favourable impact on the
environment and human; AGRAL, CEEX
Prof. Dr. Cantor
Maria
2008
6.
Counteracting genetic erosion risk due to hereditary
dowry narrowing of apple and pear cultivars and their
vulnerability to the actions of agents to avoid stress by
increasing genetic diversity; CORISCGEN, PN2,
Partnerships, Grant 51-016
Prof. Dr. Sestraş
Radu
2007-2010
7.
Creating hybrid populations to prevent genetic erosion
and widening of the basis for selection for new varieties
to the hair, suitable systems for sustainable agriculture;
PN2, Partnerships, Nr. 1216
Assist. Prof. Dr.
Sestraş Adriana
2007-2010
8.
Application of recurrent selection and MAS in
interspecific hybrid populations of apple varieties to
create decorative and identification of genotypes
resistant to attack major diseases; PN2, IDEI, 1499
Prof. Dr. Sestraş
Radu
2009-2011
9.
The collection, maintenance and use of indigenous
genetic biodiversity to develop integrated strategies
useful tree species improvement programs; Sectoral Plan:
ADER 2020
Assist. Prof. Dr.
Sestraş Adriana
2011-2014
8.1. Published articles - over 150 scientific papers, ISI Thomson Reuters (Web of Science - Science
Citation Index Expanded, ISI Proceedings), Scopus, CABI Publishing (CAB Direct), DOAJ, BASE,
Scientific Commons, Index Copernicus, CAS, CSA, EBSCO or other recognized international
databases
8.2. Patents - 12 (new varieties, fertilizers foliar / fungicides)
8.3. Completed PhD. Theses - 19 (4 scientific advisors)
BY ITS MAIN PESTS AND FUNGAL DISEASES, Vilcan A., Taut I., Holonec L., Mihalte L., Sestras R.E.,
2013, TREES-STRUCTURE AND FUNCTION, Volume: 27, Issue: 3, Pages: 697-705.
9.2. TRANSGENIC TOMATO PLANTS EXPRESSING THE ANTIGEN GENE PFCP‑2.9 OF PLASMODIUM
FALCIPARUM, Kantor M, Sestras R, Chowdhury K, 2013, PESQUISA AGROPECUARIA BRASILEIRA,
9.3. PHENOTYPIC VARIATION AND GENETIC DIVERSITY OF CALENDULA OFFICINALIS (L.), Baciu A-D,
Pamfil D, Mihalte L, Sestras Af, Sestras R.E., 2013. Bulg. J. Agric. Sci., 19(1): 143-151.
9.4. THE PLANT SIZE AND THE SPINE CHARACTERISTICS OF THE FIRST GENERATION PROGENY
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OBTAINED THROUGH THE CROSS-POLLINATION OF DIFFERENT GENOTYPES OF CACTACEAE,
Mihalte L, Sestras R.E., 2012, EUPHYTICA, Volume: 184, Issue: 3, Pages: 369-376.
9.5. POISSON PARAMETERS OF ANTIMICROBIAL ACTIVITY: A QUANTITATIVE STRUCTURE-ACTIVITY
APPROACH, Sestraş R.E., Jäntschi L., Bolboacă S.D., 2012, INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF
MOLECULAR SCIENCES, Volume: 13, Issue: 4, Pages: 5207-5229.
9.6. A SIMULATION STUDY FOR THE DISTRIBUTION LAW OF RELATIVE MOMENTS OF EVOLUTION,
Jäntschi L., Bolboacă S.D., Sestraş R.E., 2012, COMPLEXITY, Volume: 17, Issue: 6, Pages: 52-63.
9.7. MORPHOLOGICAL CHARACTERIZATION AND PHYLOGENETIC DISTANCE AMONG SEVERAL
GENOTYPES OF REBUTIA, AYLOSTERA, MEDIOLOBIVIA AND SULCOREBUTIA (CACTACEAE), Mihalte
L., Sestras R.E., Feszt G., 2011, AFRICAN JOURNAL OF BIOTECHNOLOGY, Volume: 10, Issue: 61,
Pages: 13051-13057.
9.8. POSSIBILITIES TO IMPROVE APPLE SCAB (VENTURIA INAEQUALIS (CKE.) WINT.) AND POWDERY
MILDEW [PODOSPHAERA LEUCOTRICHA (ELL. ET EVERH.) SALM.] RESISTANCE ON APPLE BY
INCREASING GENETIC DIVERSITY USING POTENTIALS OF WILD SPECIES, Sestras A.F., Pamfil D.,
Dan C., Bolboaca S.D., Jäntschi L., Sestras R.E., 2011, AUSTRALIAN JOURNAL OF CROP SCIENCE,
9.9. ORGANELLE GENETIC DIVERSITY AND PHYLOGEOGRAPHY OF SCOTS PINE (PINUS SYLVESTRIS L.),
Floran V., Sestras R.E., Garcia-Gil R.M., 2011, NOTULAE BOTANICAE HORTI AGROBOTANICI CLUJNAPOCA, Volume: 39, Issue: 1, Pages: 317-322.
9.10. DEPENDENCE BETWEEN DETERMINATION COEFFICIENT AND NUMBER OF REGRESSORS: A CASE
STUDY ON RETENTION TIMES OF MYCOTOXINS, Bolboaca S.D., Jäntschi L., Sestras R.E., 2011,
STUDIA UNIVERSITATIS BABES-BOLYAI CHEMIA, Volume: 56, Issue: 1, Pages: 157-166.
9.11. ASSESSMENT OF GENETIC VARIATION ON FOUR GENERA OF ‘CACTACEAE’ USING TAXONOMIC,
CYTOLOGICAL AND MOLECULAR MARKERS METHODS, Mihalte L., Sestras R.E., Feszt G., Tamas E.,
2011, PLANT OMICS, Volume: 4, Issue: 3, Pages: 142-148.
9.12. METHODS TO IMPROVE SEED GERMINATION OF CACTACEAE SPECIES, Mihalte L., Sestras R., Feszt
G., 2011, BULGARIAN JOURNAL OF AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE, Volume: 17, Issue: 3, Pages: 288295.
9.14. IDENTIFICATION OF THE MOST ORGANOGENIC-RESPONSIVE VARIETY OF TOMATO USING THE
VARIETY X MEDIUM INTERACTION, Kantor M., Sestras R., Chowdhury K., 2010, ROMANIAN
9.15. A STUDY OF GENETIC ALGORITHM EVOLUTION ON THE LIPOPHILICITY OF POLYCHLORINATED
BIPHENYLS, Jäntschi L., Bolboaca S.D., Sestras R., 2010, CHEMISTRY & BIODIVERSITY, Volume: 7,
Issue: 8, Pages: 1978-1989.
9.16. THE VARIABILITY OF JUVENILE PERIOD, FRUITS SIZE AND RESPONSE TO DISEASES ATTACK ON F-1
INTERSPECIFIC APPLE HYBRIDS AND THE EFFICIENCY OF SELECTION, Sestras R., Dan C., Pamfil D.,
Sestras A., Jäntschi L., Bolboaca S., 2010, NOTULAE BOTANICAE HORTI AGROBOTANICI CLUJNAPOCA, Volume: 38, Issue: 1, Pages: 234-240.
9.17. THE INFLUENCE OF CULTIVATION AND FERTILIZATION METHODS ON YIELD OF EGGPLANTS
GROWN IN A POLYETHYLENE GREENHOUSE, Maniutiu D., Sima R., 2010, NOTULAE BOTANICAE
HORTI AGROBOTANICI CLUJ-NAPOCA, Volume: 38, Issue: 1, Pages: 193-195.
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9.18. META-HEURISTICS ON QUANTITATIVE STRUCTURE-ACTIVITY RELATIONSHIPS: STUDY ON
POLYCHLORINATED BIPHENYLS, Jäntschi L., Bolboaca S.D., Sestras R., 2010, JOURNAL OF
MOLECULAR MODELING, Volume: 16, Issue: 2, Pages: 377-386.
9.19. RESEARCH CONCERNING THE BEHAVIOR OF NEW CALLISTEPHUS CHINENSIS VARIETIES FOR
ENRICHING THE ROMANIAN FLORAL ASSORTMENT, Cantor M,, Buta E., 2010, HORTSCIENCE,
Volume: 45, Issue: 8, Supplement: S, Pages: S159-S159.
9.20. CLASSICAL APPROACHES OF GENETIC ALGORITHMS AND THEIR SUITABILITY, JÄNTSCHI L.,
BOLBOACA S.D., SESTRAS R., 2010, ASIAN JOURNAL OF CHEMISTRY, Volume: 22, Issue: 3,
Pages: 2275-2284.
9.21. DEVELOPMENTS IN THE ROMANIAN FORESTRY AND ITS LINKAGES WITH OTHER SECTORS,
Abrudan I.V., Marinescu V., Ionescu O., Ioras F., Horodnic S., Sestras R., 2009, NOTULAE
9.22. MALARIA VACCINE CANDIDATE DIVERSITY OFFERS CHALLENGES AND OPPORTUNITIES FOR
EFFECTIVE VACCINE DEVELOPMENT, Chowdhury K., M. Kantor, R. Sestras, 2009, NOTULAE
9.23. EVALUATION OF OLD APPLE CULTIVARS GROWN IN CENTRAL TRANSYLVANIA, ROMANIA, Mitre I.,
V. Mitre, M. M. Ardelean, R. Sestras, A. Sestras, 2009, NOTULAE BOTANICAE HORTI
9.24. USE OF PHENOTYPIC AND MAS SELECTION BASED ON BULK SEGREGANT ANALYSIS TO REVEAL
THE GENETIC VARIABILITY INDUCED BY ARTIFICIAL HYBRIDIZATION IN APPLE, Sestras R., D.
Pamfil, M. Ardelean, C. Botez, A. Sestras, I. Mitre, C. Dan, L. Mihalte, 2009, NOTULAE BOTANICAE
HORTI AGROBOTANICI CLUJ-NAPOCA, Volume: 37, Issue: 1, Pages: 273-277.
9.25. GENOTYPIC VARIABILITY OF THE MAIN APPLE CULTIVARS GROWN IN TRANSYLVANIA EVALUATED
BY MEANS OF RAPD ANALYSIS, Mitre I., L. Lukács, M. Ardelean, V. Mitre, R. Sestras, R. Pop, M.
Cordea, 2009, NOTULAE BOTANICAE HORTI AGROBOTANICI CLUJ-NAPOCA, Volume: 37, Issue: 1,
Pages: 261-264.
9.26. INHERITANCE OF VIGOUR TREE IN F1 APPLE INTERSPECIFIC HYBRIDS, Sestras R., D. Pamfil, A.
Sestras, L. Jäntschi, S. Bolboaca, C. Dan, 2009, NOTULAE BOTANICAE HORTI AGROBOTANICI CLUJNAPOCA, Volume: 37, Issue: 1, Pages: 70-73.
9.27. HARD PROBLEMS IN GENE SEQUENCE ANALYSIS: CLASSICAL APPROACHES AND SUITABILITY OF
GENETIC ALGORITHMS, Jantschi L., S. D. Bolboaca, R. Sestras, 2009, BIOTECHNOLOGY &
BIOTECHNOLOGICAL EQUIPMENT, Volume: 23, Issue: 2, Pages: 1275-1280.
9.28. INTRODUCTION OF NEW ROSES CULTIVARS INTO ORNAMENTAL COLLECTION AND THEIR
BEHAVIOR IN TRANSYLVANIA CONDITIONS, Cantor M., Catana C., Buta E., 2009, HORTSCIENCE,
9.29. STUDIES OF USE OF NEW CANNA INDICA CULTIVARS FOR IMPROVED STUDENT FLORAL
COLLECTION, Cantor M., Pop R., Buta E., 2008, Volume: 43, Issue: 4, Pages: 1178-1178.
9.30. THE INFLUENCE OF FRUCTIFICATION MANAGING AND FERTILIZATION ON MEDIUM-LONG FRUIT
CUCUMBER HYBRIDS CULTIVATED IN GREENHOUSE, Maniutiu D., Sima R., Ficior D., 2008,
NOTULAE BOTANICAE HORTI AGROBOTANICI CLUJ-NAPOCA, Volume: 36, Issue: 2, Pages: 76-79.
9.31. THE DIFFERENCES AMONG PEAR GENOTYPES TO FIRE BLIGHT (ERWINIA AMYLOVORA) ATTACK,
BASED ON OBSERVATIONS OF NATURAL INFECTION, Sestras A., Sestras R., Barbos A., Militaru M.,
Pages: 98-103.
9.32. THE PHYLOGENETIC ANALYSIS AND IDENTIFICATION OF SORGHUM HALEPENSE AND RELATED
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SPECIES BASED ON THE CHI-B PARTIAL SEQUENCE, Chen Q., Wei W., Sestras R., 2008, NOTULAE
9.33. VARIABILITY AND HERITABILITY OF SEVERAL IMPORTANT TRAITS FOR GRAPE PRODUCTION AND
BREEDING, Sestras R., Moldovan S.D., Popescu C.F., 2008, NOTULAE BOTANICAE HORTI
10.1. Associate member ASAS (Academy of Agricultural and Forestry Prof. Dr. Sestraş Radu, Associate
Prof. Dr. Tăut Ioan.
10.2. Member of editorial boards:
-
Prof. Dr. Sestraş Radu: editor in chief Notulae Botanicae Horti Agrobotanici Cluj-Napoca (ISI
WoS, 'Plant Sciences', IF 2011 = 0.652) Scientia Notulae Biologicae, editorial member
board: Bulletin of University of Agricultural Sciences and Veterinary Medicine Cluj-Napoca.
Horticulture, Agriculture, Frontiers in Crop Science and Horticulture, Leonardo Journal of
Sciences, Leonardo Electronic Journal of Practices and Technologies, Agricultural Science /
Agrarian Science, South-Western Journal of Horticulture, Biology and Environment etc.
-
Prof. Dr. Mitre Viorel - Advisory Editor and editorial board member Notulae Botanicae
Horti Agrobotanici Cluj-Napoca, Notulae Scientia Biologicae, Bulletin of University of
Agricultural Sciences and Veterinary Medicine Cluj-Napoca. Horticulture;
-
Assist. Prof. Dr. Lucica Mihalte - Assistant Editor Notulae Botanicae Horti Agrobotanici ClujNapoca, Notulae Scientia Biologicae etc.
10.3. Numerous papers indexed in International Data Bases: ISI Thomson Reuters, CAB Direct, DOAJ,
Vinita, Index Copernicus, BASE, ScientificCommons, getCITED, BLD, EBSCO, SCOPUS etc.
10.4. Participation in numerous international scientific conferences.
10.5. Participation in organizations, companies, national scientific associations (e.g. Society of
Horticulture and Forestry in Transylvania - SHST, Romanian Society of Horticulture - SRH etc.) And
international (e.g., International Society for Horticultural Science - ISHS, European Association for
Plant breeding Research - EUCARPIA and so on).
10.6. Awards, certificates, medals for team members at national and international scientific meetings,
for scientific work, achievements and new plant varieties, patents etc. (e.g. Prof. Sestraş Radu medal 'G. Rudi', Univ. Agrarian Chisinau, 'Socio fee', La Società di Scienza Natural Medicine e dell
'Universita di Parma).
11.1. Advice and expertise in horticulture: setting fruit growers, vineyards, vegetable and flower.
11.2. Assistance and advice in the maintenance, operation and use of horticultural crops.
11.3. Develop and implement specific programs safeness horticultural plants, creating and
maintaining a healthy environment and food safety for consumers.
11.4. Develop and implement models for improving the creation and introduction of new crop
cultivars in order to increase horticultural production.
11.5. Design, layout and landscaping.
11.6. Farm management and marketing of horticultural plants.
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11.7. Support and advice in developing research projects
11.8. Horticultural research and education
11.9. Support the dissemination of the research results.
11.10. Publication of results in scientific journals like Botanicae Notulae Horti Agrobotanici ClujNapoca, Notulae Scientia Biologicae.
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L.2.3. Business Administration and Rural Development
1. Contact data
Acronym
Logo
Website
Director
Faculty
Phone
Fax
E-mail
Business Administration and Rural Development
Under construction, will be part of Economic Sciences
Department site
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Felix Arion
Horticulture
+ 40264 596 384 ext. 380
+ 40264 593 792
felixarion@usamvcluj.ro
2. Objectives
2.1. Integrating the teaching activities of the staff involved with the requirements and needs of the
economic environmental in business administration in rural areas.
2.2. Effective and efficient integration of students and graduates in the labour market on this field.
2.3. Integrating the efforts of the department and the university concerning the national and
European strategy of developing businesses in agriculture and in the rural area.
2.4. Completing the university services available to the economic environment.
3.1. Business plan for setting up/developing businesses in rural domain (agriculture, tourism, rural
area businesses).
3.2. Economical-managerial extension for acquiring and carrying on European projects of investments
and development.
3.3. Developing complex marketing strategies for selling products in rural area.
3.4. Developing complex strategies for rural and regional development.
3.5. Impact study regarding economic/financial activity.
3.6. Market studies and researches in order to carry on the activities.
3.7. Estimating and measuring the quality of services in the rural area.
3.8. Estimating and measuring the economical value of public protected areas.
3.9. Studies regarding the consolidation of food market in rural area and developing short input
chain.
3.10. Training in tourism, services and management.
3.11. Studies regarding the social impact of economic activities in rural area.
3.12. Extension services regarding dealing commercial contracts.
3.13. Sociological studies and researches regarding socio-economical development in rural area.
3.14. Analyzing facts in contemporary Romanian village.
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4. Research team
4.1. Assoc. Prof. Dr. Felix Arion - director of the laboratory, Management, Agribusiness, Tourism
Management, Rural Development
4.2. Prof. Dr. Emilian Merce - member, Management, Agricultural Management, Statistics
4.3. Prof. Dr. Sabina Funar - member, Marketing, Consumers Behaviour
4.4. Assoc. Prof. Dr. Cristian Merce - member, Microeconomics, Macroeconomic
4.5. Lecturer Dr. Diana Dumitraş - member, Project Management, Econometrics
4.6. Lecturer Dr. Ileana Andreica - member, Accounting
4.7. Lecturer Dr. Marioara Ilea - member, Financial and Economic Analysis, Audit
4.8. Lecturer Dr. Mugurel Jitea - member, Finance, Agricultural Politics, Rural Development
4.9. Lecturer Dr. Alexandru Todea - member, Law
4.10. Lecturer Dr. Valentin Mihai - member, Tourism, Tourism Economy
4.11. Lecturer Dr. Marius Sabău - member, Marketing, Selling Techniques
4.12. Lecturer Dr. Lucica Armanca - member, Accounting
4.13. Lecturer Dr. Cristina Pocol - member, Rural Economy, Agricultural Economy, Rural Development,
Regional Development
4.14. Lecturer Dr. Mihai Cucerzan - member, Rural Sociology
4.15. Lecturer Dr. Alexandru Simu - member, Management
4.16. Lecturer Dr. Camelia Todoran - member, Hygiene and Nutrition
4.17. Lecturer Dr. Anamaria Vâtcă - member, Zooeconomy
4.18. Lecturer Dr. Adriana Man - member, Marketing
4.19. Lecturer Dr. Iulia Mureşan - member, Agritourism, Tourism Management
4.20. Lecturer Dr. Mihai Orban - member, Guide and Touristic Orientation
4.21. PhD Students: Rezhen Harun - Resources Economy; Daniel Chiciudean – Marketing; Gabriela
Chirlă – Marketing; Carmen Maricica Steluța Samoilă – Marketing; Lucian Naș - Management
5.1. Market studies and economical researches.
5.2. Diagnostic Studies for training courses in entrepreneurship.
5.3. Impact studies of entrepreneurship training courses.
5.4. Marketing strategies.
5.5. Training courses.
5.6. Support activities for the National Network of Rural Development (RNDR).
5.7. Institutional developing projects.
5.8. Research projects.
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No.
Equipment
Related activity
Acquisition
(year)
1.
Laptop (4 pcs.)
5.1, 5.2, 5.3, 5,4,
5.5, 5.6, 5.7, 5.8
2011
2.
Multifunctional printer
5.1, 5.2, 5.3, 5.4,
5.5, 5.6, 5.7, 5.8
2011
3.
Network printer
5.1, 5.2, 5.3, 5.4,
5.5, 5.6, 5.7, 5.8
2010
4.
Video projector
5.1, 5.2, 5.3, 5.4,
5.5, 5.6, 5.7, 5.8
2011
5.
Auto laboratory
5.1, 5.2, 5.3, 5.4,
5.5, 5.6, 5.7, 5.8
2011
No.
Director/Project
responsible
Period
1.
Developing labour market by promoting non-agricultural
activities in rural area; FSE, POSDRU/13/5.2/S/11,
nr.106/25.09.2008
Prof. Dr. Emilian
Merce
2009-2012
2.
Market studies and economic research, polls and statistics
necessary for the diagnose of the actual situation in
order to carry on the project “Entrepreneurship, from
idea to success”, ID 61872; POSDRU/92/3.1/S/61872,
Partner: FAER Reghin
Assoc. Prof. Dr.
Felix Arion
2010
3.
Market studies and economic research, polls and statistics
necessary for evaluating the impact of project
implementation “Entrepreneurship, from idea to
success”, ID 61872; POSDRU/92/3.1/S/ 61872, Partner:
FAER Reghin Market, CPV 79300000-7
Assoc. Prof. Dr.
Felix Arion
2012
4.
Marketing strategies for micro financing tools; Partner:
FAER Reghin, JASMINE - Technical Assistance Training,
Proposal Ref JAS3/FAR/RO/2012/1
Assoc. Prof. Dr.
Felix Arion
2012
5.
Trasmissione e Trasparenza dei Prezzi Lungo La Filiera
Agroalimentare; PRIN 2010-2011 managed by Ministry of
Education, University and Research (Ministero
dell’Istruzione, dell’Università, e della Ricerca) Italy
Assoc. Prof. Dr.
Felix Arion
2012
6.
Comparaison des dynamiques et potentiels de
développement de deux territoires: Monts du Lyonnais
(France) et Pays de Secas (Roumanie); Programme
Leader, Project de coopération entre le GAL des Monts du
Lyonnais et le GAL Tara Secaselor (Pays de Secas de
Roumanie)
Assoc. Prof. Dr.
Felix Arion
2010-2012
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7.
Implementation of Farming System for Establishing Milk
Standards; Central Finance And Contracts Unit, Civil
Society Dialogue-II, Fisheries and Agriculture (CSD-II/FA),
CFCU/TR0703.01-02/FA, CFCU/TR0703.01-02/FA, CSDII/FA/
Assoc. Prof. Dr.
Felix Arion
2011-2012
8.
MSc Food Identity; European Commission, Directorate for
Education, Education, Audiovisual and Culture Executive
Agency; Erasmus Mundus, Reference number ANGERS08terroir-08
Assoc. Prof. Dr.
Felix Arion
2011-2016
9.
Microbes and Traditional Foods: Competitors or Allies?;
Socrates Erasmus Intensive Programme
Assoc. Prof. Dr.
Felix Arion
2011-2014
10.
European Master “Green Food Industries”; Project
reference number 526585-LLP-1-2012-1-FR-ERASMUSEMCR
Assoc. Prof. Dr.
Felix Arion
2011-2014
11.
Cluster Microeconomics of Competitiveness (MOC), Prof.
Dr. Michael E. Porter and the Institute for Strategy and
Competitiveness at Harvard Business School
Assoc. Prof. Dr.
Felix Arion
2012-2014
12.
Training the farmer within the territory of ”Gal Câmpia
Transilvaniei Association”, submitted for financing with
PNDR from FEADR (111 L Measure)
Assoc. Prof. Dr.
Felix Arion
2013-2014
13.
Training the farmer within the territory of “Gal Someș
Transilvan Association”; submitted for financing with
PNDR from FEADR (1.1.1. Measure)
Assoc. Prof. Dr.
Felix Arion
2013-2014
14.
The impact of using economical values in management
plans of national and natural parks from Romania; PN2,
RU, PD 271
Lecturer Dr. Diana
Dumitras
2010-2012
15.
Estimating economical values of national and natural
parks from Romania; TD 385, CNCSIS
Lecturer Dr. Diana
Dumitras
2007-2008
16.
Technical-economical analysis of beekeeping in NorthWest Region of Romania in order to ensure durable
development in beekeeping chain; PN2, PD
Lecturer Dr.
Cristina Pocol
2010-2012
17.
Modern management tools for decision taking in
agricultural farms; PN2, TD, No. 342
Lecturer Dr.
Alexandru Vasile
Simu
2007-2008
18.
Evaluating the effects of new PAC reforms (after 2014)
based on a simulating methodology at farm level; PD
190/2010
Lecturer Dr. IonelMugurel Jitea
2010 – 2012
19.
Analysis of Social, Economic and Technical Impact of PAC
on agricultural farms specialized on field crops in NorthWest Romania; 45 GR/17.05.2006
Lecturer Dr. IonelMugurel Jitea
2006 – 2007
8.2. Market studies and economic researches - 2
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8.3. Marketing studies - 1
8.4. Training courses - 15
8.6. Bachelor thesis and M.Sc. - 5
8.7. Students involved in research activities - 36
8.8. International mobility of students - 16
9.1. SOCIO-ECONOMIC DETERMINANTS OF HONEY CONSUMPTION IN ROMANIA, Cristina Bianca Pocol,
Călin Moldovan Teselios, 2012, JOURNAL OF FOOD AGRICULTURE & ENVIRONMENT, Volume: 10,
Issue: 2, Pages: 18-21, Part: 1.
9.2. EVALUATION OF SUSTAINABILITY OF THE BEEKEEPING SECTOR IN THE NORTH WEST REGION OF
ROMANIA, Cristina Bianca Pocol, Liviu Alexandru Marghitas, Anca Aurora Popa, 2012, JOURNAL OF
FOOD AGRICULTURE & ENVIRONMENT, Volume: 10, Issue: 3-4, Pages: 132-138.
9.3. A BRIEF ECONOMIC ASSESSMENT ON THE VALUATION
OF
NATIONAL
AND
NATURAL
PARKS: THE CASE OF ROMANIA, Diana E. Dumitraş, Felix H. Arion, Emilian Merce, 2011, NOTULAE
9.4. APPROPRIATE METHODS FOR EVALUATING THE AGRICULTURAL POLICIES’ CONSEQUENCES AT THE
FARM LEVEL, Ionel-Mugurel Jitea, 2011, NOTULAE BOTANICAE HORTI AGROBOTANICI CLUJNAPOCA, Volume: 39, Issue: 1, Pages: 126-133.
9.5. MODELLING THE HONEY CONSUMPTION BEHAVIOUR IN ROMANIA BY USING SOCIODEMOGRAPHIC DETERMINANTS, Cristina Bianca Pocol, 2011, AFRICAN JOURNAL OF
AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH, Volume: 6, Issue: 17, Pages: 4069-4080.
9.6. TWO WAYS OF ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING OF HEAVY METALS FROM AIR: NATIVE AND
TRANSPLANTED LICHENS, Camelia Firuta Todoran, Ioan Valentin Petrscu –Mag, Alexandru Dorel
Todea, 2010, METALURGIA INTERNATIONAL, Volume: 15, Special Issue: 9, Pages: 49-51.
9.7. AN ANALYSIS OF CONGESTION EFFECTS ACROSS AND WITHIN MULTIPLE RECREATION ACTIVITIES,
Rollins, K, D. Dumitraş, A. Castledine, 2008, CANADIAN JOURNAL OF AGRICULTURAL ECONOMICSREVUE CANADIENNE D’AGROECONOMIE, Volume: 56, Issue: 1, Pages: 95-116.
10.1. Representative as a member of the Consortium of Engineering Economics in Romania (CIER).
10.2. Representative as chairman and member of the Working Committee Agricultural Economics and
Rural Development of the Cluj Branch of the Academy of Agricultural and Forestry Sciences
Gheorghe Ionescu Sisesti.
10.3. Representative as a member of the Presidential Commission for Public Politics in Agriculture
and Rural Development of Romania.
10.4. Representative as a methodological expert in Engineering and Management in Public
Alimentation and Agritourism study program, the National Qualifications Authority (NCA).
10.5. Representative as a member in 8 Thematic Working Group (TWG 8) “Association and
cooperation"of the National Network for Rural Development in Romania.
10.6. Representative as a member of the Working Group Economic development in rural (nonP a g e |87
agricultural activities, rural infrastructure, social inclusion, cultural heritage) of the Ministry of
Agriculture and Rural Development.
10.7. Representative as a member of the Committee on forecast price stability of agricultural
products of National Bank of Romania, Cluj Branch.
10.8. Representative as a member of the Romanian Agency for Quality Assurance in Higher
Education, Engineering and Management field.
10.9. Representative as Editorial Board Member of International Journal of Sustainable Economies
Management (IJSEM).
10.10. Representative as a member of the editorial committee of Bulletin of University of Cluj-Napoca
Agricultural Sciences and Veterinary Medicine vol. 69/2012 (2) Horticulture series.
10.11. Representative as a member of the Editorial Committee Agriculture, Agricultural Practice and
Science Journal.
10.12. Representative as a member of Thematic Advisory Committee for Rural Development,
Agriculture and Fisheries of the MARD, working group Innovation and training in order to
develop programming documents for 2014-2020 period.
11.1. Market and economic research, surveys and statistics.
11.2. Market and economic research studies, surveys and statistics.
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L.2.4. Landscape design and planning using sustainable concepts
1. Contact data
Acronym
Logo
Website
Director
Faculty
Phone
Fax
E-mail
Landscape design and planning using sustainable concepts
GREENLAND
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Adelina Dumitraş
Horticulture
+40 264 596 384, ext. 179
+40 264 593792
adelina.dumitras@yahoo.com
2. Objectives
2.1. Promoting and developing the sustainable landscaping systems.
2.2. Creation of the landscapes which are extended in and on built surfaces (buildings).
2.3. Integration and water management practices in landscaping practices to promote recreation and
biodiversity.
2.4. Energetically efficient landscapes design.
2.5. Developing projects in order to optimize the relationship between built places and landscape.
2.6. Elaboration of the complete documentation for technical sustainable landscape projects.
2.7. Consultancy regarding implementing technologies for ornamental species growing in open field
and protected culture.
3.1. Landscape architecture, consultancy, planning, and feasibility studies.
3.2. Planning landscape design ecological systems.
3.3. Horticulture.
3.4. Research.
4. Research team
4.1. Assoc. Prof. Dr. Dumitraş Adelina - landscape, horticulture, research, planning and landscape
design consultancy, green spaces, arboriculture, floriculture
4.2. Prof. Dr. Cantor Maria - consultancy, horticulture, indoor flower species
4.3. Assist. Prof. Dr. Buta Erszebet - research, consultancy, horticulture, floriculture
4.4. Prof. Dr. Damian Aurel - research, consultancy
4.5. Assist. Prof. Dr. Singureanu Valentin - research, horticulture, computer aided design, irrigation
systems
4.6. Prof. Dr. Stan Rodica - horticulture, botany, consultancy
4.7. Dr. Eng. Boancă Păuniţa - research, landscaping, landscape planning and design, sustainable
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systems, land improvements
4.8. Dr. Eng. Borş-Oprisa Sonia - research, landscaping, landscape planning, land improvements
4.9. PhD student Eng. Nistor Rareş - research, landscaping, landscape planning, sustainable systems
4.10. Dr. Eng. Laczi Eniko - horticulture, consultancy, research
5.1. Research activities.
5.2. Landscape planning and design activities.
5.3. Educational activities.
5.4. Consultancy.
No.
Equipment
Related activity
Acquisition
(year)
1.
Computer laboratory
5.1., 5.2., 5.3., 5.4.
2007
2.
Software and programmes for landscape planning and
design
5.1., 5.2., 5.3., 5.4.
2008
constantly
updated
3.
Information equipments
5.1., 5.2., 5.3., 5.4.
2009 - 2011
4.
Polystyrene termocutter
5.1., 5.3.
2013
5.
Electric jigsaw machine
5.2., 5.3.
2011
6.
NIKON telemeter
5.1., 5.3.
2013
7.
terrestrial GPS
5.1., 5.2., 5.3.
2012
8.
pH-meter
5.1., 5.3.
2007
9.
Moisturemeter
5.1., 5.3.
2008
10.
Luxmeter
5.1., 5.3.
2009
Director/Project
responsible
Period
No.
1.
The substantiation of the principles and the
methodologies for designing experimental models in
order to capitalize the green areas and degraded land,
with impact on environmental pollution reduction in the
context of integration in European Platform of
sustainable resource management and ecological
restoration in accordance with EU norms and standards;
ROMOLAND, PN2, Capacităţi, Module III, Bilateral
Cooperation Project, No.425/15.06.2010
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Assoc. Prof. Dr.
Dumitraş Adelina
2010-2012
2.
Implementation of some modern design concepts and
solutions, planning and rehabilitation of the green spaces
and restoration of degraded lands in order to preserve
the natural biodiversity with an impact on reduction of
environmental pollution in accordance with UE
standards; ECOLAND, PN2, 162CPII/22.08.2008
Assoc. Prof. Dr.
Dumitraş Adelina
2008-2010
3.
Improving the techniques of multiplication and
conservation of the germplasm of dendro-floral species
used in the arrangement of the ornamental ecosystems;
CNCSIS, No. 846/2007
Assoc. Prof. Dr.
Dumitraş Adelina
2007-2009
8.1. Published articles - over 100 articles published in national and international journals indexed in
international databases
8.2. Patents - 5
9.1. LIFE QUALITY IMPROVEMENT IN ROMANIA'S CITIES BY TRANSFORMATION OF VICINITY FORESTS
IN FOREST – PARKS WITH MINIMUM INTERVENTIONS UPON THE NATURAL ENVIRONMENT,
Dumitras A. F.; Pop-Boanca P.; Damian A.; Bors-Oprisa S.; Clapa D.; Singureanu V.; Mazare G.;
Sabo G., 2012, ACTA HORTICULTURAE, Volume: 937, Pages: 1081-1088.
9.2. SOUND POLLUTION LEVEL REDUCTION IN CLUJ-NAPOCA PARKS BY INTRODUCTION OF NEW
CONSTRUCTIVE ELEMENTS IN THE GENERAL CONCEPT OF LANDSCAPE DESIGN, Dumitras A. F.;
Pop-Boanca P.; Bors-Oprisa S.; Damian A.; Oroian I.; Nistor R., 2012, ACTA HORTICULTURAE,
Volume: 937, Pages: 1073-1080.
9.3. THE INFLUENCE OF HEAVY METALS ON GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT OF EICHHORNIA CRASSIPES
SPECIES, CULTIVATED IN CONTAMINATED WATER, Erzsebet Buta, Laura Paulette, Tania Mihăiescu,
Mihai Buta, Maria Cantor, 2011, NOTULAE BOTANICAE HORTI AGROBOTANICI CLUJ-NAPOCA,
9.4. RESEARCH CONCERNING THE BEHAVIOR OF NEW CALLISTEPHUS CHINENSIS VARIETIES FOR
ENRICHING THE ROMANIAN FLORAL ASSORTMENT, Cantor Maria; Buta Erszebet, 2010,
HORTSCIENCE, Volume: 45, Issue: 8, Supplement: S, Pages: S159-S159.
9.5. INTRODUCTION OF NEW ROSES CULTIVARS INTO ORNAMENTAL COLLECTION AND THEIR
BEHAVIOR IN TRANSYLVANIA CONDITIONS, Maria Cantor, Corina Catana, Erszebet Buta, 2009,
HORTSCIENCE, Volume: 44, Issue: 4, Pages: 1155-1155.
9.6. DEVELOPMENT OF WEB-ACCESSIBLE ORNAMENTAL COLLECTION DATABASE AT THE USAMV CLUJNAPOCA, ROMANIA, Cantor M.; Pop I.; Dumitras A.; Pop R.; Zaharia A., 2009, ACTA
9.7. NEW ROMANIAN GERBERA CULTIVARS, Cantor Maria, Lenuta Chis, Eugenia Harsan, 2008,
HORTSCIENCE, Volume: 43, Issue: 4, Pages: 1196-1197.
9.8. STUDIES OF USE OF NEW CANNA INDICA CULTIVARS FOR IMPROVED STUDENT FLORAL
COLLECTION, Maria Cantor, Rodica Pop, Erzsebet Buta, 2008, HORTSCIENCE, Volume: 43, Issue: 4,
Pages: 1178-1178.
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9.9. MONITORING OF FLORAL SPECIES IN COLLECTION OF USAMV CLUJ FOR PRESERVATION AND
UTILIZATION ON THE LANDSCAPE, Cantor Maria, Adelina Dumitraş, Zaharia D., Pop Rodica, Pop
Ioana, 2007, HORTSCIENCE, Volume: 42, Issue: 4, Supplement: S, Pages: 951-951.
10.1. Member of the editorial / scientific of some scientific journals in the field, international/national:
Adelina Dumitraş - Member of the editorial team of the scientific journal "ProEnvironment /
ProMediu", ISSN: 2066-1363.
10.2. Participation at the international/national specialized conferences:
-
2009, 9-13 June, 2nd International Conference on Landscape and Urban Horticulture,
Bologna, Italia.
-
2010, 27-28 May, Scientific symposium with international participation "Horticulture Science, Quality, Diversity and Harmony”, USAMV Iaşi.
-
2010, 6 August, 2nd National Conference ECOLAND, Cluj-Napoca.
-
2010, 22-27 august, 28th International Horticultural Congress, Lisbon, Portugal.
-
2010, 7-9 October, International Scientific Symposium dedicated to the 60th anniversary of
the founding of the Botanical Garden (Institute) of the Academy of Sciences of Moldova
(ASM) "Conservation of plant diversity", Chisinau.
-
2010, 26 November, Scientific Session for PhD students, first edition organized by the
University of Medicine and Pharmacy "Iuliu Haţieganu", Cluj-Napoca.
-
2011, 8-9 April, Horticulture and Landscape Conference from Transylvania, Sapientia
University, Cluj-Napoca, Faculty of Technical and Humanist Sciences Targu Mures,
Department of Horticulture.
-
2011, 28-29 April, l CASEE-Conference „The EU Strategy for the Danube region - with
specific emphasis on Land and Water Management and the Environment”, St. Istvan
University, Gödöllö, Hungary.
-
2011, 9 September - 1 October, The International Symposium “Prospects for the 3rd
Millennium Agriculture”, USAMV Cluj-Napoca, Cluj-Napoca, Romania.
-
2011, 27-29 October, Scientific symposium In situ and ex situ Plant Diversity Conservation,
Iaşi.
-
2012, 2-5 May, 3rd CASEE conference “Sustainable Agriculture and Food Production in the
Danube Region”, CASEE Board and USAMV Cluj-Napoca, Cluj-Napoca.
-
2012, 16-19 May, „Conservation of Plant Diversity” 2nd edition, organized by the Botanical
Garden (Institute) of the Academy of Sciences of Moldova (ASM), Chişinău, Republic
Moldova.
-
2012, 27-29 September, 11th International Symposium “Prospects for the 3rd Millennium
Agriculture”, Cluj-Napoca, organized by the USAMV Cluj-Napoca.
11.1. Feasibility studies for the implementation of the landscape architecture ecological systems.
11.2. Feasibility studies and case studies – Landscape architecture for industrial areas, commercial
areas, urban parks.
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11.3. Landscape architecture planning.
11.4. Elaboration of the complete documentation for sustainable landscaping technical projects.
11.5. Consultancy in the implementation of ecological landscaping techniques.
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L.2.5. Research laboratory on Vegetables
1. Contact data
Acronym
Logo
Website
Director
Faculty
Phone
Fax
E-mail
Research laboratory on Vegetables
LabLeg
Prof.dr. Apahidean Al.Silviu
Horticulture
+40 264 596 384 ext. 282
apahidean@usamvcluj.ro
2. Objectives
2.1. Testing production capacity and adaptation to the specific conditions of the Transylvanian
tableland area of species, hybrids, and varieties of vegetables to promote their culture.
2.2. Study of the agrotechnologycal particularities of some vegetable species less known and
cultivated in Romania in order to extend the production.
2.3. Study of some technological sequences of some vegetable species in greenhouses and
polyethylene tunnels, to increase yield per unit area.
3.1. Vegetable seedling production.
3.2. Vegetables cultivation in open field, greenhouses and polyethylene tunnels.
3.3. Soilless vegetable growing systems.
3.4. Vegetables seeds production.
4. Research team
4.1. Prof. Dr. Maria Apahidean - areas: Vegetables growing in open field, greenhouses and
polyethylene tunnels, Soilless vegetable growing systems
4.2. Prof. Dr. Dănuţ Măniuţiu- areas: Vegetables growing in open field, greenhouses and polyethylene
tunnels, Soilless vegetable growing systems
4.3. Assoc. Prof. Dr. Rodica Sima - areas: Vegetables growing in open field, greenhouses and
polyethylene tunnels, Soilless vegetable growing systems
4.4. Dr. Eng. Paven Ioan - areas: Vegetable seedling production, Vegetables seeds production
5.1. Vegetables varieties and hybrids testing (lettuce, lamb's lettuce, Chinese cabbage, tomatoes,
peppers, cabbage, cauliflower, broccoli).
5.2. The study of some agrotechnological features of lamb’s lettuce species (Valerianela locusta L),
rocket (Eruca sativa Mill.), and Chinese cabbage (Brassica campestris).
5.3. Study of technological features at protected crops (single and double protection) of tomato,
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cucumber, eggplant and early cabbage.
5.4. Improving the cultivation technology of tomatoes, cucumbers in greenhouses on organic
substrates.
5.5. Improving the cultivation technology of peppers and eggplant in greenhouses on organic
substrates.
5.6. Study of technological particularities of cauliflower and broccoli extra early crops.
No.
Equipment
Related activity
Acquisition
(year)
5.1, 5.4
1970
1.
Greenhouse 1000 sqm
2.
Polyethylene tunnel 320 sqm
5.1, 5.3, 5.5
2008
3.
Polyethylene tunnel 240 sqm
5.3., 5.5.
2007
4.
Tiller with car kit
5.1-5.6.
2009
No.
Director/Project
responsible
Period
1.
Developing technique of natural isotopic tracer the study
of changes impact of exogenous and endogenous factors
on the vegetable world; Trasinplant, Ceres, 06-53/2006
Prof. Dr.
Apahidean Al.
Silviu
2006-2008
2.
Improving and providing basic seed, creation of new
varieties and integrated protection ecotechnic methods at
species in Transylvanian Tableland area; CEEX,
no.32/2006,
Prof. Dr.
Apahidean Al.
Silviu
2006-2008
3.
Protection biotechniques of vegetable crops using
ecomonal products; ECOLEG, no.51-93/2007
Prof. Dr.
Apahidean Al.
Silviu
2007-2010
4.
Promoting Chinese cabbage among producers and
consumers and developing the organic culture
technology; PN II-Innovation, No. 173 CI
Prof. Dr.
Apahidean Al.
Silviu
2013
8.4. Published specialty books in national publishers - 2
9.1. EVALUATION OF THE USE OF CARBON ISOTOPE DISCRIMINATION AS A SELECTION TOOL OF
PERENNIAL FODDER SPECIES FOR TEMPORARY PASTURES, Sima Nicusor-Flavius; Sima Rodica
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Maria; Cuna Stela; Cristea Gabriela; Mihai Valentin, 2011, NOTULAE BOTANICAE HORTI
9.2. EVOLUTION OF THE BOTANICAL COMPOSITION AND FORAGE YIELD OF SEVERAL PERENNIAL
FODDER LEGUME AND GRASS MIXTURES IN THE YEAR OF ESTABLISHMENT, Sima Nicusor
Flavius; Mihai Gheoighe; Sima Rodica Maria, 2010, NOTULAE BOTANICAE HORTI AGROBOTANICI
9.3. THE INFLUENCE OF CULTIVATION AND FERTILIZATION METHODS ON YIELD OF EGGPLANTS
GROWN IN A POLYETHYLENE GREENHOUSE, Măniuţiu D., Rodica Sima, 2010, NOTULAE
9.4. THE INFLUENCE OF FRUCTIFICATION MANAGING AND FERTILIZATION ON MEDIUM-LONG
CUCUMBER HYBRIDS CULTIVATED IN GREENHOUSE, Măniuţiu D., Rodica Sima, Diana Ficior, 2008,
10.1. Associate member in ASAS – 1 (Prof. Dr. Apahidean Al. Silviu).
10.2. Participation in international conferences – 14.
10.3. Specialty books published by national publishers – 3.
11.1. Expert advice in the following areas: vegetable growing in open field, greenhouses and
polyethylene tunnels, mushroom cultivation, vegetable seed production, seedling production.
11.2. Products: vegetable seedlings (tomato for open field crops, celery for open field crops).
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L.2.6. Research Laboratory for Biodiversity and Bioconservation
1. Contact data
Acronym
Logo
Website
Director
Faculty
Phone
Fax
E-mail
Research Laboratory for Biodiversity and Bioconservation
LCB
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Corina Cătană
Horticulture
+40 264 596 384 ext. 247
+40 264 593 792
corina_catana@yahoo.com
2. Objectives
2.1. Documentation of landrace diversity, review of knowledge (NGO and holdings, commercial
knowledge and holdings, ex situ holdings and of scientific and popular literature) of landrace
diversity, discussion of landrace diversity with landrace maintainers, design and enter data into
landrace inventory and landrace collection; to maximize the longevity of genetic resources
collections of the cultivated forms and wild relatives of vegetables/fruits by using the
recommended international storage standards (IPGRI/FAO); Strategic Plan for conservation and
bioconservation of the regional biodiversity (according to COP 10 al CBD 2010).
2.2. Development of the scientific based analytical role in bioconservation decision making with the
regard of biodiversity conservation strategy in the regional (Transylvania) and national areal.
2.3. Plant dynamic monitoring to determine the genetic plant resources erosion, mainly to species of
national food security economical value perspective.
2.4. Ex situ conservation: the strategic bioconservation beyond the natural plant resources(the
Romanian and local varieties, hybrids, landraces and their relativities in the wild) by collecting and
deposit the true samples of germplasm material; these will be also included in the germplasm
scientific programmes, for breeding forms adapted to climatic changes and stress factors, as
well.
2.5. Permanent concern regarded the improvement and absorption of the new techniques by young
research team members, MSc, PhD and postdoc
2.6. Scientific and public publication of our research and work results.
2.7. Applying and respect all the ethics norms and implementation the new bioethics aspects related
to our research activity.
3.1. Plant (and microbial) exams with the regard of data base the information needed for regional
decision.
3.2. Qualitative and quantitative in functional biology expertise: morphological, genetically and
molecular exams for plant species/ variety profile description.
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3.3. Elaboration of the technical documentation and the computerized decision support kit.
4. Research team
4.1. Assoc. Prof. Dr. Corina Cătană - Director of the Laboratory for Research in Biodiversity and
Bioconservation, expertise and experience plant developmental genetics, cryopreservation,
artificial seeds, germplasm analysis and standards in germplasm collections; functional plant
biology, heuristic methods in Bioinformatics, theoretical, scientific background and practical
approach evaluation in biosafety and risk assessment for the environmental release of genetically
modified organisms (GMOs). She coordinates scientific research projects and dissertation work
focused on the use of different cellular techniques in identifying specific genes, with the aim of
understanding the functional activity, and genetic technologies for transfer of genes of interest;
understanding the essential role of these techniques in phylogenetic studies for genetics and
evolution development of species with the purpose of understanding the distribution of genetic
inter and intraspecific variation. Optimizing and developing conservation techniques that ensure
in vitro genetics stability to eliminate the risk of genetic alteration information, as an alternative
method of genetic erosion typical of a classical collections (in situ or botanical gardens).
Collection, inventory and storage of samples, of vegetal organisms which have adaptive biological
characteristics of interest for improvement programs in the perspective of climate changes or the
occurrence of stress factors
4.2. Prof. Dr. Doru Pamfil - molecular taxonomy, genetic map, molecular biology, legislation
4.3. Dr. Călin Sebastian Vac - business and financial consultancy, is economist and system engineer
currently employed by UASVM Cluj-Napoca as Head of European Research Office. He received a
PhD degree in Agronomy in 2012, Management and Marketing in Agriculture field. Professional
experience: as a financial consulting counselled over 100 clients about financial strategies, general
or business management, investments, European funds, promoting, project management, cashflow etc, developed over 40 business plans, feasibility studies, other studies, realised 3 business
evaluation and realised 3 market research. As a banking officer he developed over 15 computer
applications for accurate administration of loans, guarantees and fees portfolio, exchange office,
treasury, marketing built many financial situations and calculating many financial indicators and
reporting them to the board, BNR, audit etc (over one hundred); innovated 6 new credit products.
During the last 6 years, dr. Calin Vac has specialized in European project management domain,
being involved in development and implementation of numerous projects, included research
projects as strategic management advisor and financial engineering consulting position. He has
published numerous papers in international and national peer-reviewed journals. He owns
certificates as: European funding expert (“Transilvania” Business Center from Cluj-Napoca, 2012);
public acquisition expert (“Master” Business Center from Deva, Sept. 2011); trainer (IRCETT
Valuation Center from Cluj-Napoca, Feb. 2011)
4.4. Assist. Prof. Dr. Maria-Mihaela Antofie - Doctor in Biology since 2002, Lecturer for Plant genetics,
Environmental monitoring and Biodiversity Professional experience: Environmental policy and
strategies development at the national, community and international level – technical expert for
Romania for the Working Party International Environmental Issues (WPIEI): desertification (20062009), and biosafety (2007-2009) biodiversity (2008-2009); Developing environmental policy and
strategies starting with 2004 up today. Technical expert in analysing drafting and reviewing
regulation for biosafety and biodiversity at the national and community level. TAIEX expert for
environment and agriculture since Oct. 2008 up today; IUCN CEC Member – the Commission for
Education and Communication of the International Union for Nature Conserving oct.2009 - 2017.
www.iucn.org. Technical expert for risk assessment and evaluation in biosafety at the national,
community and international levels. Fundamental research; ex situ conservation since 1993 up
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today; Biodiversity and biosafety politics 2004- up today
4.5. Assist. Prof. Dr. Sorana Bolboacă - team member – computational biology expert
4.6. 4 PhD students - research and laboratory Red List work support activity
NOTE: The Research Laboratory for Biodiversity and Bioconservation started its activity in 2012.
5.1. Acquisition of new germplasm resources. Enhancement de existing germplasm collection.
Completion with wild types from spontaneous flora.
5.2. Establishment of in vitro cultures; Organize culture systems for regeneration and successful
propagation of genetically stable plantlets for the species. The analysis of variance as expression
of interaction between genotypes and different media component; get tissue cultures for
cryopreservation. Embryogenesis, cryopreservation: Plant regeneration.
5.3. Characterization, identification and estimation of the genetic erosion: PCR based DNA analyses:
Genetic resources evaluation by SSR loci profile analysis (number of alleles, heterozygosity and
per locus detection). SSR markers obtained results will be used to find out the linkage group on
pear chromosomes, number of detected alleles and the allele size range. Genetic distances among
the individuals will be calculated using the Dice coefficient of similarity, and the SSR data
dendrogram will be constructed using the Neighbour-Joining method.
5.4. Landraces inventory database (according the CIGAR standard) upload (taxonomy, molecular,
protocols): Accessions and cultivars will be clustered on the basis of their relatedness, putative
pedigrees links and geographical regions. Cluster analysis: to evaluate the homology among
groups, cultivated varieties (and wild forms).
5.5. Create an in vitro living collection and the long term collection (cryopreservation of the artificial
seed- somatic embryos).
5.6. Define and selection of the standard laboratory’s procedures and protocols to base the LCB`s QMS
(with the regard of the ISO 17025 certification).
No.
Equipment
Related activity
Acquisition
(year)
1.
Laminar hood HEPA filters
5.1, 5.2.
2011-2013
2.
Laminar hood HEPA filters
5.3.
2011-2013
3.
Vortex mixer
5.1., 5.2.
2011-2013
4.
DGGE commet assay
5.1., 5.2., 5.3.
2011-2013
5.
Centrifuges
5.1., 5.2., 5.3.
2011-2013
6.
Soxhlet
5.1., 5.2., 5.3.
2011-2013
7.
Microscopes (Olympus – inverted, optic, apiflorescence)
5.1., 5.2.
2011-2013
8.
UV for sterilisation
5.1., 5.2.
2011-2013
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9.
Hydroponics
5.1., 5.2., 5.3.
2011-2013
10.
Aeroponics
5.1., 5.2., 5.3.
2011-2013
11.
Deep Freezer -80
5.1., 5.2., 5.3.
2011-2013
12.
Deep Freezer
5.1., 5.2., 5.3.
2011-2013
13.
Printer
14.
RT-PCR
5.3.
2011-2013
15.
PCR termocycler gradient 0,2 mL
5.3.
2011-2013
16.
Horizontal/vertical electrophoresis
5.1., 5.2., 5.3.
2011-2013
17.
Imaging processor
5.1., 5.2., 5.3.
2011-2013
18.
Incubator CO2 unit
5.2.
2011-2013
19.
Incubator
5.1., 5.2.
2011-2013
20.
Moisture testing oven
5.1., 5.2.
2011-2013
21.
Autoclav
5.1., 5.2., 5.3.
2011-2013
22.
Spectrometer UV-Vis, FT-IR, Nanodrop
5.1., 5.2., 5.3.
2011-2013
23.
ELISA Line
5.1., 5.2., 5.3.
2008
24.
Microwave, sonic units
5.1., 5.2.
2011-2013
25.
Microscope Motic with camera
5.1., 5.2.
2011-2013
26.
Refrigerator
5.1., 5.2., 5.3.
2011-2013
27.
Microtom
5.1., 5.2.
2011-2013
28.
Water distilling system, deionised water system
5.1., 5.2.
2011-2013
29.
Mill
5.1., 5.2.
2011-2013
30.
Automatic seed selectors
5.1.
2011-2013
31.
Liquid nitrogen station
5.1.
2011-2013
32.
Fluid bed dryer
5.1.
2011-2013
33.
Vegetation room
5.1.
2011-2013
2011-2013
The Laboratory for Biodiversity Research (LCB- the gene bank facility) was opened in 2012 and since June
2013 is fully equipped, at the state-of-the-art, for:
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- accurate taxonomy tests for validation: fully quipped for DNA PCR-based molecular taxonomy: PCR and
electrophoresis equipment (horizontal and vertical); Imagine Acquisition and analysis, DGGE unit for
Commet Assay, etc
- micropropagation (plant cloning), cell culture growing and regeneration (reactivation) of the “artificial
seeds” (somatic embryos encapsulation for long term cryopreservation): functional at the state-of-the art
EU standards facilities for media preparation equipment, sterile room for tissue culture transfer and
subculture (laminar air flow hoods with safety HEPA filters), controlled living collection room
- acclimatization 2 mini boxes
- functional analysis to assess the genetic stability of the reactivated (cryo)stored germplasm: controlled
growth facilities (experimental station fields - 2 phytotrons, for in situ simulation; hydroponics and
aeroponics station units, 2013); microscopes (optical, inverted, epiflorescent, access to electronic TEM),
microtome, DNA micromanipulator, computing and microscopy imagine dedicated software; IR (2008),
NMR and UV-VIS (2011), NMR and FT-IR (2010) spectroscopy; Soxhlet for extraction, ELISA station,
ultrasonic bath, refractometer, etc.
- special facilities for germplasm material storage: cold storage facilities (20 freezers for -20°C, 2 deep
freezers for -40°C, 1 deep freezer for -80°C, liquid nitrogen (-196°C) station and 2 containers (capacity for
DNA samples);
- equipment for sampling, fluid bed dryer , seed drying and conditioning for long term storage (2011);
- computers for computational research and model kits development for landrace management, seed
collection and in vitro culture studies;
- accesiories (balances- analytical and thermic, pH-meters, autoclaves, water preparation and
purification, marine bath, etc.).
No.
Director/Project
responsible
1.
Use of molecular technologies for breeding crop cultures
of economic interest; PN2, No. 51-085/2007
Assoc. Prof. Dr.
Corina Cătană
2007-2010
2.
Preservation of local breeds authorised for ornamental
plants to be valorised in floriculture industry; PN2, No. 52172/2008
Dr. Călin Vac
2008-2010
3.
The Institute of Advanced Horticultural Researches of
Transylvania; FEDR by POS CCE, 2010
Dr. Călin Vac
2010-2013
Period
NOTE: The Research Laboratory for Biodiversity and Bioconservation started its activity in 2012.
Scientific results and publications: in progress considering that The Research Laboratory for Biodiversity
and Bioconservation is one year old (2012) and laboratory effective bench activity just started (Sept.
2013).
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10.1. Assoc. Prof. Dr. Corina Cătană - Member of the Euroscience Governing Board (2008-2010),
participated in the execution of over 20 research projects, of which 8 projects as director/project
manager, with the result embodied in the publication of scientific articles: specialized books,
educational manuals, initiated and coordinated BioArt projects for public communication of
science, etc. She is the Quality Management System Manager for CERT-GMO certification
laboratory (Life Science Institute at USAMV Cluj-Napoca.
10.2. Assist. Prof. Dr. Maria-Mihaela Antofie - Project coordinator UNEP GEF “Development of the
National Biosafety Framework for Romania” GFL 2716-02-4596; Antofie, M. M., 2012, "Red Lists
for crop species and their role in adaptation strategies in Padulosi, S., Bergamini, N., & Lawrence,
T. On farm conservation of neglected and underutilized species: status, trends and novel
approaches to cope with climate change: Proceedings of an International Conference, Frankfurt,
June, 2011. Antofie, M. M., 2011, The Red List of Crop Varieties from Romania, Publishing House
Lucian Blaga University from Sibiu, 290 pp.
10.3. Dr. Călin Vac - Awards: Transilvania Bank Cluj-Napoca (Cluj-Napoca, 2004) – award for excellence,
offered by Euromoney publication, Gala of Multipliers European Values, 4th edition (ADR-NV and
Regional Center Europe Direct North Transylvania, Cluj-Napoca 2012) - Great award for
Competitiveness.
11.1. In situ services:
- Plant audit for natural, cultivated and post-hazardous land surfaces. According to our
identification and data records we offer models and solution for management and
vegetation restoration (risk assessment and management).
- Botanical services. Microbial identification.
- Botanical and plant culture monitoring and data acquisition.
- Consultancy and plant audit dossier and decision making. Ethical tools that can be used to
improve the environmental performance of SMEs .
11.2. Ex situ services and laboratory tests and analysis.
- Design and elaboration of the technical documentation and the computerized decision
support kit.
- Growing multifactor models design.
- Sampling and storing the germplasm of economical values (seeds, planting material, in living
collection cryopreservation).
- Local landraces physical germplasm collection.
- Cytological and taxonomic analyses for vegetal biologic material homologation.
11.3. Consultancy (direct or on-line)
- A holistically approach in selection of recommended sources and resources for plant seed
material and advised materials, by analysing the main results from the different domains
(trans-disciplinary) in one integrative model.
- Integration of public and private biodiversity data, to create a local capability for the proper
mobilization of expert knowledge.
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L.2.7. Land reclamation, land measurements and exact science
1. Contact data
Acronym
Logo
Website
Director
Faculty
Phone
Fax
E-mail
Land reclamation, land measurements and exact science
IFMTSE
IFMTSE
Prof. Dr. Marcel Dîrja
Horticulture
+40 264 596 384 ext. 272
+40 264 593 792
dirjamarcel@yahoo.fr
2. Objectives
2.1. Develop solutions and scientific concepts in the evaluation and qualitative surveying.
2.2. Develop research programs and consulting.
2.3. Developing long-term research systems.
2.4. Concentration and developing the research potential (human resources and logistics).
2.5. Providing assistance, enforcement, promotion and implementation of measures concerning land
improvement as complex hydraulic works and agro-pedo-ameliorative.
2.6. Project elaboration and extension of research results.
3.1. Land improvements: prevention and removal action of risk factors: drought, excess water, soil
erosion, landslides and flooding, levelling, shaping and classification of land, water management,
use of information systems for real estate advertising works and property valuation.
3.2. Land Measurements and Cadastre: designing and building networks for space geodetic networks
land surveying and other engineering works, making topographic surveys necessary to produce
plans and topographic and thematic maps; raising of utilities by angular measurements of
distances, the level differences in surveying purposes and to reduce them to the reference
surface, land application projects and spatial planning, civil engineering, forms of communication
and art works, hydraulic structures and land improvements, determining the displacements and
deformations construction and land.
3.3. Exact science: development of information systems in the cadastre, land reclamation and other
related fields, using mathematical apparatus in the study of geo-mechanical, electrical, physical
and chemical analysis, development, design, use and implementation of programming algorithms,
using modelling and simulation programs in the design, problem solving specific land
improvements, land and cadastral measurements.
4. Research team
4.1. Prof. Dr. Budiu Viorel - Land Reclamation, Land Surveying And Cadastre, Hydrology
4.2. Prof. Dr. Luca Emil - Exploitation Of Land Reclamation And Irrigation, Rural Development, Land
Management, Agronomy
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4.3. Prof. Dr. Dîrja Marcel - Land Reclamation, Hydraulic Structures, Property Valuation, Forestry
Amelioration
4.4. Prof. Dr. Ortelecan Mircea Vasile - Geodesy, Cartography, Underground Surveying, Monitoring
the Behaviour Of Buildings And Land
4.5. Prof. Dr. Ciotlăuş Ana - Topography, Cadastre, Agronomy, Land Improvements
4.6. Assoc. Prof. Dr. Pop Ioana Delia - Numerical And Statistical Analyses, Mathematical Modelling,
Relational Databases, Web Design, And Computer Aided Graphics
4.7. Prof. Dr. Criveanu Horea Radu - Physics, Biophysics, Agrometeorology
4.8. Assoc. Prof. Dr. Matei Florica - Applied Mathematics In Engineering Sciences, Applied
Mathematics Statistics, Databases And Geographical Information Systems
4.9. Assoc. Prof. Dr. Pop Nicolae - Engineering Topography, Cadastre, Hydrology, Land Improvements
4.10. Assist. Prof. Dr. Sobolu Rodica Cristina - Wavelets Analysis And Implementation Of Algorithms Of
This Type, Statistical Approximation Rows Of Linear Positive Operators, The Study Of Subdivision
Schemes, Biological Statistics, Numerical Methods Implementation, Biostatic Processing Of
Experimental Data
4.11. Assist. Prof. Dr. Rus Olimpia Cristina - Probability Theory And Approximation Theory
4.12. Assist. Prof. Dr. Deák Jutka Éva - Land Reclamation, Topography, Agronomy
4.13. Assist. Prof. Dr. Ficior Diana - Geodesy, Agronomy
4.14. Assist. Prof. Dr. Lupuț Ioan Nicolae - Topography, Topographical Drawing, Info Graphics,
Photogrammetry, Cadastre
4.15. Eng. Dr. Hoble Adela Gabriela - Land Improvement, Design, Layout and Landscaping
4.16. PhD Students: Eng. Vladar Lazlo Beata - Geodesy, Cartography, Geography; Eng. Sălăgean Tudor Geodesy, Geomatics, Design, Layout and Landscaping; Eng. Bădescu Rodica - Geodesy, Materials
Processing, Computerized Mining Topography And Cadastre; Eng. Golgoțiu Tiberiu - Geodesy,
Materials Processing, Computerized Mining Topography And Cadastre; Eng. Varga Nineta Geodesy, Materials Processing, Computerized Mining Topography And Cadastre; Eng. Voevod
Mihai - Engineering And Environmental Protection in Agriculture, Protection of Natural And
Anthropogenic
4.17. Domokos Alice Dorottya - Programmer Analyst
4.18. Balaş Maria - Laboratory Engineer, Horticulture, Management of Obtaining Products In
Controlled Climate
4.19. Mărghitaş Cristina - Laboratory Engineer, Agriculture
4.20. Cioancă Bogdan - Laboratory Engineer, Organic Agriculture
5.1. Research, development and implementation in land reclamation on: stabilization slippery
surfaces, their agricultural exploitation, erosion of surface soil with drainage and modern
infiltrometers, crop water consumption by direct and indirect methods, the degree of protection
against soil erosion and land slope consolidation; hydro-ameliorative works using GIS methods,
correction and amelioration of forestry torrents.
5.2. Research, development and implementation in land survey and cadastre, on: thalweg deep
erosion monitoring, achieving short-term forecasts, medium and long landslide phenomena,
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improvement and modernization of geodetic bases, surveying and geodetic methods and marking
of the industrial design and infrastructure.
5.3. Research, development and implementation in exact science, on: Obtaining new methods for
approximating the solution of Volterra integral equations, mathematical modelling of various
phenomena in the life sciences and their processing, geographical information systems to monitor
water erosion and landslides; numerically solving differential and integral equations.
5.4. Coordination and editing the Agriculture journal, biannual, rated B + by CNCSIS, indexed in the
international data base, print ISSN 1221-5317.
5.5. Coordination of students in scientific meetings organized by: UASVM Cluj-Napoca, UASVM
Bucureşti; University „1 Decembrie 1918” Alba Iulia, UASVM Iaşi, UASVM Timişoara.
5.6. Collective participation and involvement in various research projects CNCSIS, CX and international
projects.
No.
Equipment
Related activity
1.
Analytical balance, ovens, Sony camera, gravure,
projector, projection screen, stage, stereopticon
Kinderman, boards, tapes, irrigation system, overhead
Total Station Trimble infiltrometer, tachometer, rain
gauge, telemeter, motor-drill, edimeter, micro hand mill
GR PP, velocimeter, experimental fields.
Organizing,
evaluating and
monitoring the
work of land
reclamation:
Distomat, GPS 210, levelling apparatus, tapes,
pantometer, radio transmitters, Zeiss levelling apparatus,
licensed software: TopoSys 7; MapSys 9; AutoCAD Civil
3D, Leica Geoff Terramodel, AutoCAD Land Desktop,
Raster Design, Trimble digital level, total station Elta 130,
Sprinter electronic level, total station Leica TC 805, 1205,
720 NA levels, GPS, SR20, Builder theodolites, GPS
receiver, Leica Geoff Terramodel, network support
points.
Photogrammetry,
photo
interpretation,
geodesy,
teledetection,
automation work
in cadastre and
GIS:
2.
Acquisition
(year)
2008-2009
5.1., 5.2., 5.3.
2005-2011
5.1., 5.2., 5.3.
No.
1.
Research regarding the hydro-ameliorative works from
Somes Mic meadow, between Cluj-Napoca and Dej, using
geodetic and topographic methods for achieving a
geographic informational system (GIS); Grant USAMV
Cluj-Napoca
2.
Research regarding the use of modern geodetic and
topographic methods on implementation the support
network necessary to locate and monitor different
objectives from USAMV Cojocna experimental station
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Director/Project
responsible
Period
Prof. Dr. Dîrja
Marcel
2013
Prof. Dr.
Ortelecan Mircea
Vasile
2013
perimeter; Grant USAMV Cluj-Napoca
3.
Aspects regarding using GIS in order to highlight and
exploit the land from USAMV didactic and experimental
station, Cojocna perimeter; Grant USAMV Cluj-Napoca
Prof. Dr. Ciotlăuş
Ana
2013
4.
Research on the dynamics of water infiltration into the
soil and its influence on landslides; ID 89, PN2, IDEI
Assoc. Prof. Dr.
Matei Florica
2007 - 2010
5.
Reducing emissions of gases using metal catalysts
supported. Technology of preparation and physical and
chemical characterization; PN2, Partnerships
Assoc. Prof. Dr.
Matei Florica
2008 - 2011
6.
Obtaining technology, structural and electronic
characterization of metal catalysts supported with direct
applications in environmental protection; PN2,
Partnerships
Assoc. Prof. Dr.
Matei Florica
2008 - 2011
8.
The study of water consumption and irrigation regime of
lettuce grown in protected areas; Grant CNCSIS
Assist. Prof. Dr.
Deák Jutka Éva
2004-2006
9.
Research regarding the risk of surface erosion, depth
erosion, active landslides, and means to rehabilitate them
for preventing potential hydrological disaster in
northwest Transylvania; Grant CNCSIS,A, c. 1128/2006
Prof. Dr. Dîrja
Marcel
2006-2008
8.2. Services - 2 (Cojocna documentation and repositioning the limits of Jucu experimental base)
9.1. SOME ASPECTS OF USING MODERN GNSS-RTK TYPE TECHNOLOGY IN AGRICULTURE, Badescu
Gabriel; Badescu Rodica; Stefan Ovidiu; Dirja Marcel; 2012, LECTURE NOTES IN MANAGEMENT
SCIENCE, Volume: 7, Pages: 326-332.
9.2. DIMENSIONALITY ANALYSIS OF SUPPORTED Ni NANOCLUSTERS THROUGH XRD AND MAGNETIC
MEASUREMENTS, Aldea N.; Rednic V.; Pintea S.; Marginean P.; Rednic L.; Pop V.; Dorolti E.;
Macavei S.; Matei F., 2011, DIGEST JOURNAL OF NANOMATERIALS AND BIOSTRUCTURES,
9.3. XAS A NEW COMPUTER PACKAGE PROGRAM FOR X-RAY ABSORPTION SPECTROSCOPY DATA
ANALYSIS, N. Aldea, K. L. Kolipaka, V. Rednic, F. Matei, 2011, JOURNAL OF OPTOELECTRONICS AND
ADVANCED MATERIALS, Volume: 13, Issue: 11-12, Pages: 1581-1585.
9.4. AUTOMATING FIELD DATA COLLECTION RELATED TO THE SOIL MOISTURE STATUS, Pop Ioana,
Matei Florica, Stanca Liana, Budiu Viorel, Deak Jutka, 2010, JOURNAL OF FOOD AGRICULTURE &
9.5. AUTOMATING THE SENSIBLE HEAT COMPUTATION, Ioana Pop, Liana Stanca, Marcela Sârbu and
Ioana Tănăsescu, 2009, JOURNAL OF FOOD AGRICULTURE & ENVIRONMENT, Volume: 7, Issue: 34, Pages: 912-914, Part: 2.
9.6. COMPARATIVE STUDY OF EXAFS SPECTRA FOR CLOSE-SHELL SYSTEMS, Aldea N., Pintea S., Rednic
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V., Matei F., Xie Yaning, 2009, JOURNAL OF OPTOELECTRONICS AND ADVANCED MATERIALS,
10.1. Prof. Dr. Budiu Viorel: Corresponding member of ASAS (2009).
10.2. Prof. Dr. Luca Emil: Member of Professional Journalists Union of Romania, General Secretary of
the Society for Ecological Agriculture of Romania, member of the Romanian National Committee
of Irrigation and Drainage; Chairman of the Apuseni Mountains, Member of the Society of Plant
Protection Transylvania Member of: Romanian National Society for Science soil, Ecoinspect first
Romanian body control and certification of organic products, the Research Board of Advisors,
American Biographical Institute.
10.3. Prof. Dr. Dîrja Marcel: Member of the ANCPI National Committee; authorized person: Prefecture
Cluj - Consulting and Cluj-Napoca City Hall, member of the reception committee of engineering
spares, city hall of Cluj-Napoca, 2002-2004; Faculty Council of Horticulture Faculty from UASVM
Cluj-Napoca, Scientific Committee of the XVIII National Conference of Soil Science; county
commission to receive land improvement works - DARD Cluj, the commission presented in
reception areas aside after their temporary removal - DARD Cluj; commission to improve the
reception of new ameliorative perimeters from Cluj county - Cluj DARD. Member of the Board of
Directors of ANIF - 2010.
10.4. Prof. Dr. Criveanu Horea: Member of: National Society of Physics Romanian National Society for
Soil Science, International Union of Soil Science Societies, Association of Farmers in RomaniaBioterra.
10.5. Assoc. Prof. Dr. Pop Ioana: Member of: Mathematical Society of Romania, Society of Horticulture
and Forestry in Transylvania, Roses Buddies Society from Romania, International Society for
Horticultural Science, Associate Editors - Bulletin Veterinary Medicine Cluj-Napoca Editors Notulae Botanicae Horti Agrobotanici Cluj-Napoca, Editors - Bulletin Vol. Horticulture 2008, 2009.
10.6. Assoc. Prof. Dr. Matei Florica: Member of: Mathematical Society of Romania, Society of
Horticulture and Forestry in Transylvania.
11.1. Cadastral documentation.
11.2. Cadastral limits repositioning.
11.3. Monitoring landslides.
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L.2.8. Integrated Management of Forestry Ecosystems
1. Contact data
Acronym
Logo
Website
Director
Faculty
Phone
Fax
E-mail
Integrated Management of Forestry Ecosystems
MANIEFOR
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Liviu Holonec
Horticulture
+40 264 596 384 ext. 378
+40 264 593 792
lholonec@yahoo.com
2. Objectives
2.1. Identification of new valuable genetic resources and their preservation.
2.2. Modernization of seedling producing technologies in forestry nurseries.
2.3. Projection of forest and degraded land artificial regeneration works.
2.4. Applying forest integrated protection modern methods.
2.5. Quality analysis of seeds.
2.6. Introduction of special value exotic species in culture.
2.7. Impact study of forestry technical interventions over forestry ecosystems.
3.1. Forestry species study – trees and bushes.
3.2. Stational land mapping of forestry and degraded land.
3.3. Cropping, conditioning, keeping, quality analysis, and seed preparation for seeding.
3.4. Producing forestry and ornamental seedlings in nurseries.
3.5. Artificial regeneration of forestry land.
3.6. Ecological reconstruction of degraded lands.
3.7. Forest integrated protection.
3.8. Organizing forestry exploitations sites.
3.9. Wood and forestry products study.
3.10. Hunting species biology and etology.
3.11. Forest certification.
4. Research team
4.1. Assoc. Prof. Dr. Liviu Holonec - Forestry Seeds, Seedling Production In Nurseries, Artificial
Regeneration Of Forestry And Degraded Land, Forestry Certification
4.2. Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ioan Tăut - Forest Protection, Forest Technological Actions, Risk Factors
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4.3. Prof. Dr. Rodica Stan - English For Specific Purposes
4.4. Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ioana Mitre - Forest Accessory Products
4.5. Assoc. Prof. Dr. Adelina Dumitraş - Landscaping Management
4.6. Assist. Prof. Dr. Ilie Covrig - Forest Exploitation And Transportation
4.7. Assist. Prof. Dr. Horia Dan Vlaşin - Forest Management
4.8. Assist. Prof. Dr. Vasile Şimonca - Dendrometry and Forest Auxology
4.9. Assist. Prof. Dr. Adriana Sestraş - Biostatistics And Experimental Techniques
4.10. Assist. Dr. Vasile Ceuca - Hunting Species
4.11. Assist. Dr. Alexandru Colişar - Torrent Correction
4.12. Eng. Dr. Alina Truţa - Afforestation, Monitoring And Dendrology
5.1. Research activities.
5.3. Didactical activities.
5.2. Project activities.
5.4. Consultancy.
No.
Equipment
Related activity
Acquisition
(year)
1.
Computers laboratory
5.1., 5.2., 5.3., 5.4.
2008
2.
Software and CAD software
5.1., 5.2., 5.3., 5.4.
2008
3.
Informatics equipment
5.1., 5.2., 5.3., 5.4.
2009 - 2012
4.
GIS hardware
5.1., 5.2.
2011
5.
Hypsometers, dendrometres, clupe
5.1., 5.2., 5.3.
2011
6.
Pressler drills
5.1., 5.2.
2009
7.
Chainsaw, pruning knife
5.3.
2008
Director/Project
responsible
Period
No.
1.
Production index revision in Quercus Genus, in nursery;
National Forestry Directory ROMSILVA, Alba Forestry
Directory
Assoc. Prof. Dr.
Liviu Holonec
2009-2014
2.
Researches regarding the setting up of ecological,
wooden buildings and social dwelling places, using a
multilevel system; S.C.EFEMER S.R.L.
Assoc. Prof. Dr.
Liviu Holonec
2011-2012
3
ROMOLAND; PN2, Bilateral co-operation project,
no.425/15.06.2010
Assoc. Prof. Dr.
Dumitraş Adelina
2010-2012
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4
Concepts and modern solutions of design, management
and rehabilitation of landscape implementation;
ECOLAND, PN2, 162CPII/22.08.2008, PS-CDI
Assoc. Prof. Dr.
Dumitraş Adelina
2008-2010
5
Improvement of the multiplication and conservation
techniques of dendro-florestry germoplasm used in
ornamental ecosystems management; CNCSIS, no.
846/2007
Assoc. Prof. Dr.
Dumitraş Adelina
2007-2009
6
Concepts and modern solutions of design, management
and rehabilitation of landscape implementation; CEEX,
162
Assoc. Prof. Dr.
Ioan Tăut
2009
7
Sustainable management of degraded land maintenance
of the Transylvanian hilly area in the context of European
structures integration; CEEX, 68
Assoc. Prof. Dr.
Ioan Tăut
2006 - 2008
8.1. Published articles - over 120 articles
8.2. Patents - 1 (in the process of patenting)
8.3. Completed PhD - 5
BY ITS MAIN PESTS AND FUNGAL DISEASES, Alina Vâlcan, Ioan Tăut, Liviu Holonec, Lucica Mihalte,
Radu E. Sestraş, 2013, TREES-STRUCTURE AND FUNCTION, Volume: 27, Issue: 3, Pages: 697-705.
9.2. EVALUATION OF BETULIN AND BETULINIC ACID CONTENT IN BIRCH BARK FROM DIFFERENT
FORESTRY AREAS OF WESTERN CARPATHIANS, Liviu Holonec, Floricuța Ranga, Diana Crainic, Alina
Truţa, Carmen Socaciu, 2012, NOTULAE BOTANICAE HORTI AGROBOTANICI CLUJ-NAPOCA,
9.3. STATUS OF THE SOUTHERN CARPATHIAN FORESTS IN THE LONG-TERM ECOLOGICAL RESEARCH
NETWORK, Badea O, Bytnerowicz A, Silaghi D, Neagu S, Barbu I, Iacoban C, Iacob C, Guiman
G, Preda E, Seceleanu I, Oneata M, Dumitru I, Huber V, Iuncu H, Dinca L, Leca S, Taut I., 2012,
ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING AND ASSESSMENT, 184(12):7491-515.
10.1. Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ioan Tăut – Associate member AAFS.
10.2. Assoc. Prof. Dr. Liviu Holonec – member of the editorial board of Journal of Biology and Earth
Sciences - http://www.journals.tmkarpinski.com/index.php/jbes/pages/view/editors
10.3. Eng. Dr. Alina Truţa - member of the editorial board – Notulae Scientia Biologicae Journal ;
pISSN 2067-3205; eISSN2067-3264 - http://notulaebiologicae.ro/
10.4. Participations in congresses and conferences, as follows:
-
2009, 9th -13th June, 2nd International Conference on Landscape and Urban Horticulture,
Bologna, Italy.
-
2010, 27th -28th May, Scientific Symposium with international participation „Horticultura -
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Ştiinţă, Calitate, Diversitate şi Armonie”, UASVM Iaşi.
-
2010, 6th August, the 2nd National Conference ECOLAND, Cluj-Napoca.
-
2010, 22nd -27th August, 28th International Horticultural Congress, Lisbon, Portugal.
-
2010, 7th -9th October, International Scientific Symposium dedicated to the 60th anniversary of
the setting up of the Botanical Garden (Institute) of the Moldavian Science Academy (AŞM),
Chişinău, Moldavian Republic.
-
2011, 8th -9th April, Horticulture and Landscaping Conference of Transylvania, Sapientia
University, Cluj-Napoca, Technical and Humanistic Sciences Faculty Târgu-Mureş, Department
of Horticulture.
-
2011, 28th -29th April, l CASEE-Conference „The EU Strategy for the Danube region - with
specific emphasis on Land and Water Management and the Environment”, St. Istvan
University. Gödöllö. Hungary.
-
2011, 9th September - 1st October, The International Symposium “Prospects for the 3rd
Millennium Agriculture”, U.A.S.V.M. Cluj-Napoca, Cluj-Napoca, Romania.
-
2011, 27th -29th October, Scientific symposium in situ and ex situ Plant Diversity Conservation,
Iaşi.
-
2012, 2nd - 5th May, 3rd CASEE conference “Sustainable Agriculture and Food Production in the
Danube Region”, CASEE Board and UASVM Cluj-Napoca, Cluj-Napoca.
-
2012, 16th -19th May, „Conservation of Plant Diversity” 2nd edition, organized by the Botanical
Garden (Institute) of the Moldavian Science Academy, Chişinău, Moldavian Republic.
-
2012, 27th -29th September, 11th International Symposium “Prospects for the 3rd Millennium
Agriculture”, Cluj-Napoca, organized by UASVM Cluj-Napoca.
11.1. Afforestation projects elaboration
11.2. Technical assistance in seedling producing and afforestation.
11.3. Stational mapping of degraded soils and the working out of technical solutions for afforestation
11.4. Forrest hunt and pest control.
11.5. Consultancy in applying forest technical measures.
11.6. Designing works and organizing exploitation sites.
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Faculty of Horticulture - Research Infrastructure
The Research Infrastructure- Faculty of Horticulture
DNA extraction laboratory
DNA sequencer
Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) platform
Images vegetative room and micropropagation
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Laboratory preparation of vegetable samples
Faculty of Horticulture - Research Infrastructure
Post –PCR Analysier
Spectrophotometry
Images from the experimental collection of fruit trees
and grape (planted in 2013)
Laboratory for the implementation/survey of socio
economics studies
Images from the experimental greenhouses
(vegetable growing and floriculture)
Real-time PCR for OMG testing
Equipment used in geodesy
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C.3.1. Center for Advanced Research and Extension in Apiculture
3. FACULTY OF ANIMAL HUSBANDRY AND BIOTECHNOLOGY
RESEARCH CENTERS
1. Contact data
Acronym
Logo
Center for Advanced Research and Extension in Apiculture
APHIS- DIA
Website
Director
Faculty
Phone
Fax
E-mail
http://www.apiculturacluj.com/ApiculturaCluj/index.php
Prof. Dr. Liviu Al. Mărghitaş
Animal Science and Biotechnologies
+40 264 596 384 ext. 387
+40 264 593 792
lmarghitas@usamvcluj.ro
2. Objectives
2.1. Developing the advanced research component in the field of beekeeping.
2.2. Laboratory services – physicochemical analysis of residual components from bee products,
RNA/DNA-based molecular diagnostic techniques in the pathology of useful insects.
2.3. Extension services in the field of beekeeping.
2.4. Promoting the nutritional and apitherapeutical potential of bee products.
3.1. Physicochemical analysis of bee products, of the main nutrients and other food matrices.
3.2. The analysis of biologically active compounds with antioxidant and antibacterial activity of bee
products.
3.3. Diagnosis of bee diseases.
3.4. The analysis of bee product contaminants.
4. Research team
4.1. Prof. Dr. Liviu Al. Mărghitaş – Center director, Apiculture Technology, Analysis, Analytical
Laboratory Techniques, Bee Disease Diagnosis
4.2. Assoc. Prof. Dr. Daniel S. Dezmirean – member of research team, responsible for metrology,
Beekeeping Technologies and Biotechnologies, Diagnosis in the pathology of useful insects
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4.3. Eng. Dr. Otilia Bobiş – member of research team, responsible for quality, Study of Honey
Authenticity, Contaminants’ Analysis (Pesticides)
4.4. Biol. Dr. Cristian Aurori – member of research team, Analytical Laboratory Techniques, Molecular
analysis in apiculture, laboratory diagnosis, genetic transformation
4.5. Chemist Dr. Victoriţa Bonta – member of research team, Contaminants’ Analysis (Antibiotics,
Pesticides), Carbohydrate HPLC Fingerprint
4.6. Biol. Dr. Adriana Aurori – member of research team, Analytical Laboratory Techniques, Genetic
transformation, propolis and other extracts
4.7. PhD Students: Eng. Lavinia Tomos – Analytical Laboratory Techniques, Study of royal jelly
authenticity; Eng. Rodica Mărgăoan – Analytical Laboratory Techniques, Study of bee pollen
authenticity, FT-IR Analysis of Bee Products
5.1. Ensuring the control of bee products by defining the chemical composition.
5.2. Ensuring bee products authenticity by contaminant analysis.
5.3. Identification of modern methods for the analysis of bee products.
5.4. Determination of the content of active principles from vitamins and amino acids class with a
beneficent role on the human body.
5.5. Identification of plant secondary metabolites with antibacterial and antiviral effect.
5.6. Using new techniques for diagnosis and control of bee diseases.
5.7. Identification of sources or resistant ecotypes of the Apis mellifera species for the Varroa parasite.
5.8. Identification of molecular aspects of the immune system mechanisms of resistance to specific
diseases of bees.
5.9. Ensuring the control of bee disease incidence through established procedures of diagnosis and
molecular techniques.
No.
Equipment
Related activity
Acquisition
(year)
5.1.
2007
5.2., 5.4., 5.5.,
5.6., 5.7.
2007
1.
HPLC- IR System
2.
HPLC-PDA System
3.
HPLC-Fluorescence System
5.3.
2007
4.
LC-MS System
5.8.
2009
5.
GC-MS System
5.9.
2007
6.
AAS System
5.9.
2007
7.
Other laboratory equipment
5.1.-5.9.
2007-2009
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No.
Director/Project
responsible
1.
Investigation of biological active features of bee products;
CEEX II – 5917/18.09.2006
Prof. Dr.
Marghitas Liviu
2006-2008
2.
Investigation of biological active features of bee products;
CEEX II Postdoc – 5917/18.09.2006
Prof. Dr.
Marghitas Liviu
2006-2008
3.
Researches concerning the antioxidant activity of
biological active compounds from bee pollen; CNCSIS –
TD
Dr. Stanciu Oltica
2007-2008
4.
Researches concerning the study of bioactive compounds
from royal jelly; CNCSIS – TD
Dr. Popescu
Olimpia
2007-2009
5.
Methodologies with high accuracy in the detection of
residues and contaminants from bee products with
alimentary value; PN2 – Partnerships – 51070 (1232) MRC-PA
Prof. Dr.
Marghitas Liviu
2007-2010
6.
Development of the capacity of the APHIS laboratory for
bee products’ authentication using modern methods and
technologies; PN II – Capacities - ECERC 105/2007
Assoc. Prof. Dr.
Dezmirean Daniel
2007-2009
7.
IZOTRAS Food traceability using isotopic methods. Case
study: honey and wine; PN2 – Partnerships, 52140
Prof. Dr.
Mărghitaş Liviu
2008-2011
8.
Comparative study between the cost of production of the
organic farming system and of the conventional farming
system in the field of crop production; MAKIS
Prof. Dr.
Mărghitaş Liviu
2010-2011
8.
RoBeeTech - Nucleus of High Scientific Competence for
Apiculture Biotechnologies in Romania
International
Director
2010-2013
Period
Prof. Dr. Robin
F.A. Moritz
USAMV
Responsible
Assoc. Prof. Dr.
Dezmirean Daniel
8.1. Published articles - 46 cited in Web of Science out of which 11 in ISI journals
8.2. Developed technologies - 16 accredited analysis methods
8.3. Services - 1067 (analyses for doctorate thesis, graduation papers and public)
8.4. Analyses performed for external beneficiaries - 484
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9.1. IMPORTANT DEVELOPMENTS IN ROMANIAN PROPOLIS RESEARCH, Liviu Mărghitaş, Daniel
Dezmirean, Otilia Bobiş, 2013, EVIDENCE-BASED COMPLEMENTARY AND ALTERNATIVE
MEDICINE, Article Number: 159392.
9.2. COMPARISON BETWEEN LOCAL AND COMMERCIAL ROYAL JELLY – USE OF ANTIOXIDANT
ACTIVITY AND 10-HYDROXY-DECENOIC ACID AS QUALITY PARAMETER, Crenguţa Pavel, Liviu
Mărghitaş, Daniel Dezmirean, Lavinia Tomoş, Victorita Bonta, Agripina Sapcaliu, Anja Buttstedt,
2013, JOURNAL OF APICULTURAL RESEARCH, in press.
9.3. INTERACTIONS AMONG FLAVONOIDS OF PROPOLIS AFFECT ANTIBACTERIAL ACTIVITY AGAINST
THE HONEYBEE PATHOGEN PAENIBACILLUS LARVAE, Cristina Mihai, Liviu Mărghitaş, Daniel
Dezmirean, Flore Chirilă, Robin Moritz, Helge Schluns, 2012, JOURNAL OF INVERTEBRATE
PATHOLOGY, Volume: 110, Issue: 1, Pages: 68-72.
9.4. BOTANICAL ORIGIN CAUSES CHANGES IN NUTRITIONAL PROFILE AND ANTIOXIDANT ACTIVITY OF
FERMENTED PRODUCTS OBTAINED FROM HONEY, Graţia Dezmirean, Mărghitaş L., Otilia Bobiş,
Dezmirean D., Victorita Bonta, Erler S., 2012, JOURNAL OF AGRICULTURAL AND FOOD
CHEMISTRY, Volume: 60, Issue: 32, Pages: 8028-8035.
9.5. EVALUATION OF SUSTAINABILITY OF THE BEEKEEPING SECTOR IN THE NORTH WEST REGION OF
ROMANIA, Pocol Cristina Bianca, L. Al. Mărghitaş, Anca Aurora Popa, 2012, JOURNAL OF FOOD
AGRICULTURE & ENVIRONMENT, Volume: 10, Issue: 3-4, Pages: 132-138.
9.6. A COMPARISON BETWEEN THE MINERAL CONTENT OF FLOWER AND HONEYBEE COLLECTED
POLLEN OF SELECTED PLANT ORIGIN (HELIANTHUS ANNUUS L. AND SALIX SP.), O. G. Stanciu, L. A.
Mărghitaş, D. Dezmirean, M. G. Campos, 2011, ROMANIAN BIOTECHNOLOGICAL LETTERS,
9.7. IN VITRO ANTIMICROBIAL EFFICACY OF HONEYDEW HONEY AND CALENDULA OFFICINALIS L.
AGAINST PSEUDOMONAS AERUGINOSA, Niculae M.; Spinu M.; Rindt K. I.; Sandru C. D.; Marghitas
L. A.; Stan L.; Bobis O.; Brudasca G. F.; Tamas M., 2011, PLANTA MEDICA, Volume: 77, Issue: 12,
Pages: 1458-1458.
9.8. THE STUDY OF THE ANTIMICROBIAL ACTIVITY OF TRANSYLVANIAN (ROMANIAN) PROPOLIS, Liviu
Al. Marghitas, Cristina M. Mihai, Flore Chirila, Daniel S. Dezmirean, Nicodim Fit, 2010, NOTULAE
9.9. THE DEVELOPMENT OF A BIOCHEMICAL PROFILE OF ACACIA HONEY BY IDENTIFYING
BIOCHEMICAL DETERMINANTS OF ITS QUALITY, L.A.Mărghitaş, D.Dezmirean, Cristina Pocol,
Marioara Ilea, Otilia Bobiş, Iosif Gergen, 2010, NOTULAE BOTANICAE HORTI AGROBOTANICI
CLUJ-NAPOCA, Volume: 38, Issue: 2, Special Issue: SI, Pages: 84-90.
9.10. IN VITRO ANTIOXIDANT CAPACITY OF HONEYBEE-COLLECTED POLLEN OF SELECTED FLORAL
ORIGIN HARVESTED FROM ROMANIA, Liviu A. Mărghitaş, Oltica G. Stanciu, Daniel S. Dezmirean,
Otilia Bobiş, Olimpia Popescu, Stefan Bogdanov, Maria Graca Campos, 2009, FOOD CHEMISTRY,
9.11. PHYSICO-CHEMICAL AND BIOACTIVE PROPERTIES OF DIFFERENT FLORAL ORIGIN HONEYS FROM
ROMANIA, Liviu Al. Marghitas, D. Dezmirean, Adela Moise, Otilia Bobis, S. Bogdanov, 2009, FOOD
9.12. THE IMPORTANCE OF PROBIOTICS ADMINISTRATION TO SUCKING PIGS, Pasca Ioan; Marghitas
Liviu Alexandru; Groza Ioan; Pusta Dana; Morar Roman; Oroian Teofil; Cimpean Adrian; Bogdan
Liviu; Morar Iancu; Dezmirean Dan; Cenariu Mihai; Bogdan Ileana; Bogdan Sidonia; Oroian Rares,
2009, JOURNAL OF FOOD AGRICULTURE & ENVIRONMENT, Volume: 7, Issue: 3-4, Pages: 485-491.
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9.13. TOTAL AND INDIVIDUAL CAROTENOIDS AND PHENOLIC ACIDS CONTENT IN FRESH,
REFRIGERATED AND PROCESSED SPINACH (SPINACIA OLERACEA L.), Bunea Andrea; Andjelkovic
Mirjana; Socaciu Carmen; Bobis Otilia; Neacsu Madalina; Verhe Roland; Van Camp John, 2008,
FOOD CHEMISTRY, Volume: 108, Issue: 2, Pages: 649-656.
10.1. Prof. Dr. Liviu Mărghitaş:
-
Full Member of Romanian Academy of Agriculture and Forestry Sciences „Gheorghe
Ionescu-Şişeşti".
-
Vice-President of the Animal Husbandry Department of the Academy of Agriculture and
Forestry Sciences.
-
Honour President of Beekeepers’ Association form Romania, Cluj Branch.
-
Member of Romanian Animal Breeding Society.
-
Founding member of Association of Ecological Honey Producers of Romania.
-
Member of Romanian Society of Apitherapy.
-
Member of International Honey Commission.
-
Member of Honour of Romanian Society of Horticulture from Romania.
10.2. Assoc. Prof. Dr. Daniel Dezmirean:
- Member of ACA Romania.
- Member of Association of Ecological Honey Producers of Romania.
- Member in Directory Council of Romanian Apitherapy Society – Research Department.
10.3. All laboratory personnel are members of the International Honey Commission
10.4. Participation in international scientific conferences:
- International Symposium on the Consequence of the European Court of Justice Decision on
pollen from genetically modified plants in honey, Berlin - Germany, December 2011.
- The Second International Symposium of bee products and The meeting of the members of
the International Honey Commission, Braganca - Portugal, September 2012.
10.5. Participation in national conferences:
- Annual International Symposium of UASVM Cluj-Napoca.
- Annual International Symposium of UASVMB Timişoara – Faculty of Animal Science and
Biotechnologies.
- Annual International Symposium of UASVMB Timişoara – Faculty of Food Products’
Technology.
11.1. Physical-chemical and authenticity analysis for bee products.
11.2. Measurements of the chemical composition at various food matrices.
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C.3.2. Reference Center for Advanced Research in Sericulture and Silk Production Promotion
1. Contact data
Acronym
Logo
Website
Director
Faculty
Phone
Fax
E-mail
Reference Center for Advanced Research in Sericulture and Silk
Production Promotion
CRCAS-PPM
www.usmvcluj.ro/crcas-ppm
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Daniel S. Dezmirean
+40 264 596384 ext.387
+40 264 593792
ddezmirean@usamvcluj.ro
2. Objectives
2.1. The development of the advanced research component in sericulture.
2.2. Diagnosis services through modern techniques in silkworm diseases.
2.3. Establishing a reserve of the Romanian sericulture genetic fund in CRCAS –PPM.
2.4. Promoting the production of silk and extension in sericulture.
3.1. Sericulture and mulberry tree culture.
3.2. Sericulture Biotechnologies.
3.3. Analysis and diagnosis of silkworm’s diseases.
3.4. Laboratory Techniques.
3.5. The analysis of the genetic variability of the silkworm by molecular techniques.
4. Research team
4.1. Prof. Dr. Liviu Alexandru Mărghitaş – Center vice-director: Silkworm rearing, analysis and
analytical laboratory techniques, diagnosis of silkworm diseases
4.2. Assoc. Prof. Dr. Daniel Dezmirean – Center director: Technology and Sericulture Biotechnologies,
Molecular Techniques of silkworm diseases diagnosis
4.3. Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ioan Paşca – member of research team: Sericulture technology
4.4. Dr. biol. Emilia Furdui – member of research team: Sericulture Biotechnologies
4.5. Dr. biol. Cristian Aurori – member of research team: Analytical Laboratory Techniques, Molecular
analysis of the sericulture biological material, laboratory diagnosis, genetic transformation
4.6. Assist. Dr. Bogdan Vlaic – member of research team: Analysis of the genetic variability of the
silkworm by molecular techniques
4.7. Dr. biol. Adriana Aurori – member of research team: Analytical Laboratory Techniques, in vitro
micro propagation, cloning, genetic transformation
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4.8. Assist. Dr. Mihai Bentea – member of research team: Analytical Laboratory Techniques, Molecular
Analysis of the biological sericulture material
4.9. PhD student Eng. Anton Nagy – member of research team: Sericulture Biotechnologies
5.1. The use of new diagnosis techniques and identifying the molecular aspects of the mechanisms of
the immune system resistance to diseases specific to silkworm.
5.2. Using molecular techniques to characterize the breeds and hybrids of local silkworms.
5.3. Identification of bacterial species from the associated microflora, viruses and mycoses of
silkworms.
5.4. Use of hormonal supplements and food additives in feed of silkworms.
5.5. Growth of breeds belonging to the sericulture genetic fund under the conditions of the Sericulture
Family Mode.
No.
Equipment
Related activity
Acquisition
(year)
5.2.
2006
5.2., 5.3.
2005
5.3.
2008
5.1., 5.2., 5.3.
2009
5.3.
2008
5.1., 5.2., 5.3., 5.4.
2008
5.1.
2008
1.
Stereomicroscope Olympus SZX
2.
Biophotometer
3.
Real Time -QPCR analyser
4.
Bacteriological Hoods (BSL 2)
5.
Sequencer Beckman Coulter QIAxcel (Qiagen)
6.
Refrigerated centrifuges
7.
Ultra deep freezers, (-80o C)
8.
PCR Cyclers
5.1., 5.2., 5.3.
2009
9.
Nikon microscope
5.1., 5.2., 5.3.
2007
10
Electrophoresis equipment and UVP
5.1., 5.2., 5.3.
2007
11.
Spectrophotometer (for vats and Nanodrop)
5.1., 5.2., 5.3., 5.4.
2011
12.
MSF in the area of Transylvania
5.5.
2004
Director/Project
responsible
Period
No.
1.
Conservation of the genetic potential and of the
biodiversity of domestic sericulture resources; PN2,
51014, CO-SERISTECH (1356)
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Assoc. Prof. Dr.
Paşca Ioan
2007-2010
8.2. Patents - 1 (application for patent submitted)
8.3. Technologies - 4 methods of analysis in the accreditation process
8.4. Performed analysis - 38 for monitoring activity of disease incidence
NOTE: The Reference Center for Advanced Research in Sericulture and Silk Production Promotion
started its activity in 2012.
10.1. Prof. Dr. Liviu Mărghitaş:
-
Vice-President of the Animal Husbandry Department of the Academy of Agriculture and
Forestry Sciences.
-
Founding member of the Silk Producers Association of Transylvania.
-
Member of International Sericulture Commission.
-
Official delegate of Romania in the International Sericulture Commission.
10.2. Assoc. Prof. Dr. Daniel Dezmirean:
-
Founding member of the Silk Producers Association of Transylvania.
-
President of the section Bombyx mori within the International Sericulture Commission.
- XX – Conference of International Sericulture Commission, December 13-16, 2011, Chiang
Mai, Thailand (Mărghitaş L. /Dezmirean D.)
- XXI, Conference of International Commission, June 14-16, 2012, USAMV Cluj-Napoca,
Romania.
- EURBEE 5th Conference 3-7th September 2012 Halle an der Saale, Germany.
- XXII Conference of International Commission, February 23, 2013, New Delhi, India
(Mărghitaş L. / Dezmirean D.)
11.1. Analyzes on samples with the purpose of monitoring the incidence of silkworm diseases
throughout Romania.
11.2. Promotion of silk production.
11.3. Studies and strategy for sericiculture development at National level.
11.4. Feasibility studies and implementation of projects of silkworm family farm.
11.5. MSF for silkworm rearing and mulberry plantation establishment and exploitation.
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L.3.1. Zonal Laboratory for Animals Genotyping
1. Contact data
Acronym
Logo
Website
Director
Faculty
Phone
Fax
E-mail
Zonal Laboratory for Animals Genotyping
LZGA
www.usamvcluj.ro/cercetare
Prof. Dr. Vlaic Augustin
+40 264 596384 ext.160; +40755-117128
+40 264 593792
avlaic@usamvcluj.ro
2. Objectives
2.1. Genotyping of animal species at loci of some genes of economic interest associated with quantity
and quality of some products (milk, meat).
2.2. Identification and molecular characterization of new allele at loci of the 6 major proteins from
milk in Romanian buffalo, Steppe Gray, Carpathian goat breed and their use as genetic markers in
selection.
2.3. Use of genetic polymorphisms of proteins from animal milk as genetic markers to identify
authenticity and origin of milk and native milk products.
2.4. Native sheep genotyping for transmissible spongiform encephalopathy (scrapie) resistance/
susceptibility.
2.5. Embryos’ sex determination and sex detecting basis on DNA markers from meat/other tissue
samples, in litigations’ case.
2.6. Determination of karyotype for chromosomal mutations’ identification.
3.1. Molecular Genetics.
3.2. Selection assisted by genetic markers (MAS).
3.3. Traceability of animal origin products.
3.4. Phylogeny.
3.5. Hereditary diseases.
4. Research team
4.1. Prof. Dr. Vlaic Augustin - laboratory head: coordination of laboratory activity, results’ processing
and interpretation of effected genetic analyses, acquision of equipments and reagents
4.2. Assoc. Prof. Dr. Coşier Viorica - laboratory second head: use of genetics and molecular biology
techniques
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4.3. Prof. Dr. Oroian Teofil - member in research team: selection assisted by genetic markers
4.4. Assoc. Prof. Dr. Cighi Vasile - member in research team: selection assisted by genetic markers
4.5. Dr. Bălteanu Valentin - quality manager, charge of procedures: use of molecular techniques and
results’ interpretation
4.6. Dr. Carşai Crina Teodora - charge of procedures: use of molecular techniques in cattle and goats
4.7. Dr. Şuteu Mihai - charge of procedures: use of molecular techniques in pigs
4.8. Post-graduated Banyai Flavius - charge of procedures: use of molecular techniques in horses
5.1. Collecting and primary processing of samples destined for genetic analyses.
5.2. DNA and RNA extraction from different biological samples (blood, hair, meat, sperm, somatic
cells), quantification and purification.
5.3. DNA amplification by PCR and Real Time PCR and PCR technique variants (PCR-RFLP, RT-PCR,
RAPD, Multiplex PCR).
5.4. DNA, RNA and protein electrophoresis in specific gels (agarose, polyacrylamide).
5.5. Reading and interpretation of electrophoregrames in view to establish the genotypes.
5.6. Sheep genotyping at PrnP locus (prionic protein), which determines transmissible spongiform
encephalopathy (scrapie) (DNA extraction, PCR preSnapShot amplification, PCR product
purification, sequencing by Primer extension technique, capillarity electrophoresis, analysis and
interpretation SNP type profiles from electrophoregrames and genotypes’ establishing).
5.7. De novo sequencing of DNA fragments (ABI Prism 3130 xl).
5.8. Analysis of fragments (microsatellites, SNP) (ABI Prism 3130 xl) at loci of economic interest or with
purpose of identification in animal populations.
No.
Equipment
Related activity
Acquisition
(year)
1.
Thermo-cycler with gradient
5.3.
2006
2.
Real Time-PCR
5.3.
2007
3.
System of images’ taking and document (Geldoc)
5.5.
2006-2007
4.
Complete system of horizontal, vertical and isoelectric
focusing electrophoresis
5.4., 5.6.
2006
5.
Vertical autoclave
5.1.
2006
6.
Thermostat
5.2.
2006
7.
Analytic scale
5.1., 5.2., 5.4.
2006
8.
Cooling centrifuge
5.2., 5.6.
2006
9.
Vortex – 2 pieces
5.1., 5.2.
2006
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10.
System for pure water obtaining
5.3., 5.6., 5.7., 5.8.
2007
11.
Machine of ice cubes
5.2., 5.3., 5.6.
2007
12.
Deep freezer
5.2., 5.3., 5.6., 5.7.
2007
13.
Hood CARBO 150 FA
5.2., 5.6., 5.7., 5.8.
2011
14.
Spectrophotometer UV – VIS Nanodrop
5.2., 5.6.
2007
15.
Ultrasonic water bath
5.1., 5.2., 5.6.
2007
16.
Genetic analyzer ABI Prism 3130xl; Sequence Application,
Modules and Gene Mapper, Software
5.5., 5.6., 5.7., 5.8.
2007-2008
Director/Project
responsible
Period
No.
1.
Study of genetic variability to create straits in ciprinid
populations (Cyprinus carpio) from Northwest of
Transylvania by using genetic markers and associated
biotechnologies for durable genofound preservation;
CEEX, Module I, no. 45/2005
Prof. Dr. Oroian
Teofil
2005-2008
2.
Quality system making, development and
implementation and accreditation of a zonal laboratory of
farm animals’ genotyping; CEEX, Module IV, no.
7578/2006
Prof. Dr. Vlaic
Augustin
2006-2008
3.
Crossbreeds production by crossbreeding of Tsigai and
Suffolk breeds in view to increase the quantity and
quality of sheep meat; CNCSIS, type A, no. 1145/2006
Prof. Dr. Vlaic
Augustin
2006-2008
4.
Resistance increasing at transmissible spongiform
encephalopathy (scrapie) in sheep populations from
Romania by selection assisted at molecular level for
durable development of sheep breeding and exploitation,
alimentary security and human health insurance; CEEX,
M1, no. 2246/2006
Assoc. Prof. Dr.
Coşier Viorica
2006-2008
5.
Researches concerning Hinfl polymorphism inside Pit 1
gene and its use in selection assisted by molecular
markers (MAS) in Romanian cattle breeds; CNCSIS, type
A, no. 1125/2006
Assoc. Prof. Dr.
Coşier Viorica
2006-2008
6.
Study of polymorphism impact of casein alfa-s1 genetic
marker in Carpathian goat breed on milk quality, cheese
obtaining efficiency and sensory features; PN2, no.
52104/2008
Prof. Dr. Vlaic
Augustin
2008-2012
7.
Characterization of protein polymorphisms from milk of
farm species and their possible use study as genetic
markers to identify the testified authenticity of milky
products; PN2 PCE, ID 2545/2008
Prof. Dr. Vlaic
Augustin
2008-2012
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8.
Phenotypic appreciation and genetic characterization by
molecular techniques of some boar population Sus Scrofa
ferus with determination of impact factors on ecosystems
from area to avoid species genetic vulnerability; PN2, no.
52105/2008
Prof. Dr. Oroian
Teofil
2008-2012
9.
From rustic to improved: Polymorphism study of some
key genes involved in development and lactogenic
capacity of mammary gland in cattle and goats; TE PN2,
no. 113/2010
Dr. Carşai Crina
Teodora
2010-2013
8.2. Analyses for external beneficiaries - 7 beneficiaries (234 samples)
9.1. IDENTIFICATION OF AN INTRONIC REGULATORY MUTATION AT THE BUFFALO ALPHA(S1)-CASEIN
GENE THAT TRIGGERS THE SKIPPING OF EXON 6, Balteanu Valentin Adrian; Carsai Teodora
Crina; Vlaic Augustin, 2013, MOLECULAR BIOLOGY REPORTS, Volume: 40, Issue: 7, Pages: 43114316.
9.2. A SIGNATURE PROTEIN-BASED METHOD TO DISTINGUISH MEDITERRANEAN WATER BUFFALO AND
FOREIGN BREED MILK, Caira Simonetta; Pinto Gabriella; Balteanu Valentin A.; Chianese
Lina; Addeo Francesco, 2013, FOOD CHEMISTRY, Volume: 141, Issue: 1, Pages: 597-603.
9.3. A HIGH THROUGHPUT GENOTYPING APPROACH REVEALS DISTINCTIVE AUTOSOMAL GENETIC
SIGNATURES FOR EUROPEAN AND NEAR EASTERN WILD BOAR, Manunza Arianna; Zidi
Ali; Yeghoyan Seryozha; Balteanu Valentin Adrian; Carsai Teodora Crina; Scherbakov
Oleg; Ramirez Oscar; Eghbalsaied Shahin; Castello Anna; Mercade Anna; Amills Marcel, 2013,
PLOS ONE, Volume: 8, Issue: 2, Article Number: e55891.
9.4. EVIDENCE OF ALTERNATIVE SPLICING OF PORCINE BETA-CASEIN (CSN2), Şuteu M, Vlaic A.,
Bălteanu VA., Wavreille J., Renaville R., 2012, ANIMAL GENETICS, Volume: 43, Issue: 4, Pages: 474475.
9.5. THE GENETIC RESISTANCE OF RAMS FROM TURCANA BREED TO OVINE TRANSMISSIBLE
SPONGIFORM ENCEPHALOPATHY (SCRAPIE), V. Coşier, A. Vlaic, Vioara M., R. Constantinescu,
2011, ROMANIAN BIOTECHNOLOGICAL LETTERS, Volume: 16, Issue: 4, Pages: 6328-6335.
9.6. MOLECULAR MARKERS USED IN GENETIC BIO-CONSERVATION OF THE ROMANIAN GREY STEPPE
BREED, Creanga S, Maciuc V., Bălteanu V.A., 2011, CURRENT OPINION IN BIOTECHNOLOGY,
Volume: 22, Supplement: 1, Pages: S54-S54.
NOTE: Prof. PhD. Vlaic Augustin is a member of the Econogene Consortium and contributed to a
number of 3 ISI articles published by the Consortium during 2009-2012 (http://www.econogene.eu );
10.1. Prof. Dr. Vlaic Augustin:
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- Member in Editorial Committee of some scientific journals of specific profile:
- Bulletin of University of Agricultural Sciences and Veterinary Medicine Cluj-Napoca;
Series: Agriculture, Horticulture, Animal Science and Biotechnologies, Veterinary
Medicine, 2008-2011, Publisher.
- Journal of Animal Husbandry, 2008-2009, member in redaction team.
- Journal “Notulae Scientia Biologicae”, 2010-2012, editor.
10.2. Assoc. Prof. Dr. Coşier Viorica:
- Member in editorial/scientific committee of some scientific journals:
- Aacl Bioflux Aquaculture, Aquarium, Conservation&Legislation -International Journal of
the Bioflux Society, ISSN 1844-9166 http://www.bioflux.com.ro/aacl
- Hvm Bioflux, Human&Veterinary Medicine, http://www.hvm.bioflux.com.ro/
10.3. Participation in international and national scientific conferences:
- The 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, and 12th, International Symposium PROSPECTS FOR 3rd MILLENNIUM
AGRICULTURE, Cluj-Napoca, Romania (2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012).
- Symposium Animal Husbandry, Veterinary Medicine and Economics in rural development and
the healthy and food safety production, University of Novisad, June 20-27, 2010.
- Acvapedia 2012, The International Aquaculture and Aquatic Life Sciences Conference, Szarvas,
November 27-29, Hungary.
- International PhD Student Conference, Mendel University of Agriculture and Forestry in Brno,
Faculty of Agronomy, Czech, 25.11.2009.
- 3rd International Symposium “Safe food. Plant Production, Animal Production, Management”.
University of Technology and Life Sciences, Bydgoszcz, Poland. 18-20. 09, 2008.
- International Scientific Symposium: USAMVB, Timişoara, 2008-2012.
- International Scientific Symposium: USAMV Iaşi, Faculty of Animal Husbandry, 2008-2011.
- XI International Conference on Goats, Gran Canaria, Spain, 27.09.2012.
11.1. Genotyping analyses of cattle in loci of major milk proteins.
11.2. Genotyping analyses of goats at loci of milk major proteins.
11.3. Sex determination from meat samples in cattle.
11.4. DNA extraction, DNA quantification and purification from blood in Romanian buffalo.
11.5. Genotyping analyses in all animal species (DNA, RNA, proteins’ extraction, quantification and
purification, amplification, electrophoresis, sequencing, reading and interpretation of results.
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L.3.2. Laboratory for Certification and Cryopreservation of Animal Germplasm
1. Contact data
Acronym
Logo
Website
Director
Faculty
Phone
Fax
E-mail
Laboratory for Certification and Cryopreservation of Animal
Germplasm
CGA
www.usamvcluj.ro
Asisst. Prof. Dr. Marius Zăhan
+40 264 596384
+40 264 593792
criosuin@gmail.com
2. Objectives
2.1. Developing of germplasm banks in Mangalitsa and Tsigai aboriginal pig and sheep breeds.
2.2. Researches to optimize the biotechnology of in vitro embryo production.
2.3. Researches to optimize the sperm and oocyte cryopreservation.
2.4. Impact study on antioxidant activity of the influence of some substances on cryopreserved and in
vitro cultured gametes and embryos.
3.1. Semen, oocyte and pre-implanted embryo quality certification.
3.2. Sperm, oocyte, embryo and somatic cell cryopreservation.
3.3. Artificial insemination and embryo transfer in farm animals.
3.4. In vitro embryo production by IVF (in vitro fertilization) and ICSI (intracytoplasmic sperm
injection).
3.5. Testing the activity of some substances in animal cell culture.
4. Research team
4.1. Asisst. Prof. Dr. Marius Zăhan - laboratory head: cryopreservation, assisted reproduction (ICSI),
semen quality evaluation, animal cell culture
4.2. Prof. Dr. Vasile Miclea – member of the research team: doctorate coordinator, specialty
consultancy in animal reproduction and biotechnology of reproduction
4.3. Assist. Dr. Ileana Miclea – member of the research team: in vitro embryo production, oocyte and
embryo quality evaluation, animal cell culture
4.4. Biol. Carmen Mariotti – member of the research team: taking charge of biological material and
processing, cleaning and sterilization of glassware and instruments, aseptic conditions’
maintaining in laboratory
4.5. Post-graduate Iulian Roman – member of the research team: in vitro embryo production by ICSI
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4.6. Post-graduate Florin Ghiuru Varo – member of the research team: semen cryopreservation
4.7. Post-graduate Delia Orlovski – member of the research team: in vitro embryo production, animal
cell culture
5.1. Developing of sperm and oocyte bank in Mangalitsa breed.
5.2. Developing of sperm and oocyte bank in Tsigai breed.
5.3. Semen, oocyte and embryo quality evaluation.
5.4. Embryo in vitro production by FIV and ICSI in pig, cattle, sheep and horse.
5.5. Boar and ram sperm cryopreservation.
5.6. Sow and sheep oocyte vitrification.
5.7. Testing the antioxidant activity of C and E vitamins as well the luteine on oocyte in vitro
maturation, embryo in vitro culture and semen cryopreservation.
5.8. Nitrogen liquid storage of some cell lines.
5.9. Activity testing of some vegetal extracts on animal cell culture.
No.
Equipment
1.
Photometer SDM5
2.
Cell counter Beckman Coulter Z2 dual
3.
Heating plates HT 400 and 200
4.
Marine bath Memert and dry bath with Minitube
granules
5.
Stereomicroscopes with heating platforms Nikon and
Olympus SZ 51
6.
Microscope Olympus BX41 with heating plate, phase
contrast and dark field, computer with soft and monitor
TFT 17``
7.
Olympus IX51 inversed microscope with heating plate,
phase contrast, fluorescence and monitoring system
Colorview II, computer wit soft and monitor TFT 17``
8.
Inversed microscope Olympus IX51, with heating plate,
phase contrast, relief contrast, micromanipulation system
Narishige and monitoring system Colorview II, computer
with soft and monitor TFT 17``
9.
Incubator with CO2 Memmert INCO2 with external
analyzer for CO2
10.
Device for packing, sealing and inscriptioning of Minitube
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Related activity
Acquisition
(year)
Equipment used
for semen, oocyte
and embryo
quality analysis
2007-2011
Equipment for in
vitro embryo
production by IVF
and ICSI
2007-2011
Equipment used
2007-2009
straws
11.
Device for cryopreservation Cryostat C 35 P
12.
Deep freezer Sanyo
13.
Containers for cryopreservation with liquid nitrogen of
47L, 35L, 20L and 5L
14.
Machine for laboratory glassware washing Mielle
15.
Autoclave Raypa
16.
Drying oven Memmert UNP400
17.
Hoods with sterile laminary flux and II security level
Termo and April
18.
Device for air purification CodaAir Aero700
19.
Pure and ultrapure ware making system MilliQ (Elix and
Simplicity)
20.
Electronic scale AND GH 202
21.
pH-meter Hanna
22.
Micro-osmometer Minitube; spectrophotometer Spectro
UVS-2700
for
cryopreservation
Equipment used
for cleaning,
sterilization and
aseptic conditions’
maintaining
2007-2009
Equipment used
for analysis of
physical-chemical
parameters of
culture medium
and liquid
solutions
2007
No.
Director/Project
responsible
Period
1.
Laboratory for animal germplasm certification and
cryopreservation; CEEX, M4
Prof. Dr. Vasile
Miclea
2006-2008
2.
Certification and conservation of genetic potential of
Mangalitsa breed using biotechnology methods; PN2,
Cooperation
Asisst. Prof. Dr.
Marius Zăhan
2008-2011
3.
Researches concerning the effect of some antioxidants in
oocyte maturation and embryo culture media; CNCSIS, TD
Assist. Dr. Ileana
Miclea
2007-2009
4.
Ex situ preservation of genetic potential of Tsigai breed
bred in Transylvania; PN II, Cooperation
Prof. Dr. Vasile
Miclea
2008-2011
5.
Knowledge development concerning the
cryopreservation of sperm and oocytes belonging to the
Mangalitsa and Bazna breeds; PN II, Ideas
Prof. Dr. Vasile
Miclea
2008-2011
6.
Research on the “in situ” preservation of pigs belonging
to the Bazna and Mangalitsa breeds, with a minimal risk
of inbreeding; Plan sectorial, ADER 2020
Prof. Dr. Vasile
Miclea
2011-2014
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8.3. Dissertation projects – 8
8.4. Graduate projects - 19
8.5. Scientific papers published by students: 13
9.1. MODULATION OF MURINE MACROPHAGES PHAGOCYTIC ACTIVITY BY POLYSACCHARIDE EXTRACT
FROM CHENOPODIUM BONUS-HENRICUS, Zahan Marius; Miclea Ileana; Criste Adriana; Miclea
Vasile, 2013, CENTRAL EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF IMMUNOLOGY, Volume: 38, Issue: 2, Pages: 183186.
9.2. VITRIFICATION OF IMMATURE AND IN VITRO MATURED SWINE OOCYTES BY SOPS, Zahan
M.; Hettig A.; Miclea I.; Orlovski D.; Miclea V., 2013, REPRODUCTION IN DOMESTIC ANIMALS,
Volume: 48, Special Issue: SI, Supplement: 1, Pages: 105-105.
9.3. COMBINATIONS OF TROLOX AND ASCORBIC ACID IMPROVE CUMULUS EXPANSION AND NUCLEAR
MATURATION OF PIG OOCYTES, Miclea I.; Pacala N.; Zahan M.; Miclea V., 2013, REPRODUCTION
IN DOMESTIC ANIMALS, Volume: 48, Special Issue: SI, Supplement: 1, Pages: 108-108.
9.4. ANTIOXIDANTS HAVE A BENEFICIAL EFFECT ON CUMULUS EXPANSION AND VIABILITY OF
VITRIFIED PIG OOCYTES, Miclea I., A. Hettig, N. Pacala, M. Zahan, V. Miclea, 2012, REPRODUCTION
IN DOMESTIC ANIMALS, Volume: 47, Special Issue: SI, Supplement: 5, Pages: 98-98.
9.5. IMPROVING QUALITY OF FROZEN-THAWED MANGALITSA BOAR SEMEN USING DIFFERENT
ANTIOXIDANTS SUPPLEMENTATION, Zăhan Marius, F. Varo-Ghiuru, A. Hettig, I. Miclea, V.
Mireşan, I. Roman, V. Miclea, 2012, REPRODUCTION IN DOMESTIC ANIMALS, Volume: 47, Special
Issue: SI, Supplement: 5, Pages: 115-115.
9.6. EFFECT OF LUTEIN ON SWINE OOCYTE VIABILITY, CUMULUS EXPANSION AND EMBRYO CULTURE,
Ileana Miclea, Andrea Hettig, Marius Zahan, Iulian Roman, Vasile Miclea, 2011, CURRENT OPINION
IN BIOTECHNOLOGY Volume: 22 Supplement: 1 Pages: S52-S52.
10.1. Participation in international and national scientific conferences:
-
The International Symposium “Prospects for the 3rd Millennium Agriculture”, 2008-2012,
Cluj-Napoca, Romania.
-
International Scientific Meeting “Animal Breeding in the Context of Modern Agriculturefrom Science to Practice”, 2008-2012, Timişoara, Romania.
-
The International Scientific Symposium “Modern Animal Husbandry-science, creativity
innovation”, 2008-2009, Iasi, Romania.
-
The International Session of Scientific Communications "Animal science and biodiversity base of the durable agriculture and environmental protection", 2009-2010, Bucharest,
Romania.
-
The Annual International Conference of the Romanian Society of Biochemistry and
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Molecular Biology (RSBMB), USAMV Cluj-Napoca, 30th Sept.-3rd Oct. 2009, Cluj-Napoca,
Romania.
-
International Conference of DAGENE "Biodiversity is life-Agrobiodiversity is our life", 15-17
April 2010, Brazi, Romania.
-
International Scientific Symposium for PhD Students and Students of Agricultural Colleges,
16-18 February 2010, Zakopane, Poland.
-
International Scientific Symposium “Realizări şi Perspective în Zootehnie şi Biotehnologii”,
October 2010, Chişinău, Moldova.
-
International Scientific Conference “Zilele Academice Arădene” ed. XXI, 20-22 May 2011,
Arad, Romania.
-
CASEE-Conference “The EU Strategy for the Danube region–with specific emphasis on Land
and Water Management and the Environment” April 28–29, 2011, Gödöllö, Hungary.
-
European Biotechnology Congress, 28 September - 1 October 2011, Istanbul, Turkey.
-
16th ESDAR (European Society for Domestic Animal Reproduction), August 30-September
02, 2012, Dublin, Ireland.
11.1. Sperm production analysis of breeding stock.
11.2. Sperm cryopreservation of breeding stock.
11.3. Bovine, swine, ovine/goat artificial insemination.
11.4. Bovine and swine embryo transfer.
11.5. Sperm, oocyte and embryo quality evaluation.
11.6. In vitro embryo production.
11.7. Toxicity determination of some substances in animal cell culture.
11.8. Sperm, oocyte, embryo and cell line storage.
11.9. Specialty consultancy in management of reproduction and biotechnology of reproduction.
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L.3.3. Laboratory of Research and Feed Quality Control
1. Contact data
Acronym
Logo
Website
Director
Faculty
Phone
Fax
E-mail
Laboratory of Research and Feed Quality Control
LCCF
www.usamvcluj.ro/cercetare
Prof. Dr. Aurel Şara
+40 264 596 384 ext. 257; +40749021648
+40 264 593 792
aurel.sara@usamvcluj.ro
2. Objectives
2.1. Determination of crude chemical composition of fodders (crude protein, crude fat, crude
cellulose, cruse ash, no-nitrated extractive substances) and of biological samples (eggs, milk,
meat).
2.2. Identification of fatty acids and of vitamins from fodders and biological samples.
2.3. Determination of qualitative and quantitative content in aminoacids from fodders and biological
samples (eggs, milk, meat).
2.4. Identification of contaminants from fodders (mycotoxins, nitrates, heavy metals).
2.5. Determination of pesticide content from fodders.
3.1. Animal nutrition.
3.2. Control of fodders’ quality.
3.3. Biochemistry.
4. Research team
4.1. Prof. Dr. Sara Aurel - Laboratory Director - activity coordination in laboratory, processing and
interpretation of chemical analysis results of fodders and effected biological samples
4.2. Asisst. Prof. Dr. Odagiu Antonia - member of research team, Technical Manager and second
Quality Manager - charge of chemical analyses and laboratory procedures
4.3. Assoc. Prof. Dr. Bele Constantin - member of research team, Quality Manager - charge of quality
and metrology
4.4. Assist. Dr. Benţea Mihai - member of research team - charge of supply (acquisition of equipment
and reagents)
5.1. Collecting and primary processing of fodder 5.4. Determination of water and fodders’ pH,
samples and of biological samples destined
used in effected experiments.
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for chemical analyses.
5.5. Determination of calcium from fodders.
5.2. Weighting of samples destined for chemical 5.6. Determination
of
aminoacids
analyses.
mycotoxins’ content from fodders.
and
5.3. Determination of crude protein, fat, cellulose 5.7. Determination of fatty acids and pesticides
and ash from fodders and biological samples
from fodders.
(meat, eggs).
No.
Equipment
Related activity
Acquisition
(year)
1.
Laboratory Mill Retsch PM 100
5.1
2007
2.
Electronic analytic Scale Shimadzu AW 320 M
5.2
2007
3.
System for protein determination by Kjeldahl method
5.3
2007
4.
System for fat determination by Soxhlet Vel Ser 148/3
method
5.3
2007
5.
System of fibbers’ extraction Velp Fiwe3
5.3
2007
6.
pH meter WTW Inolab PH Set
5.4
2007
7.
Flanphotometer Kleinfeld Labortechnik 410
5.5
2007
8.
System liquid chromatograph (HPLC)
5.6
2007
9.
Gas-chromatograph Clarus 600
5.7
2007
Director/Project
responsible
Period
No.
1.
Development, implementation of quality system and
accreditation of a zonal laboratory of fodders’ quality
certification; CEEX/ Module IV, no. 166/10.08.2006
Prof. Dr. Şara
Aurel
2006-2008
2.
Nitrogen retention increase in ruminants by optimization of
rumen microbial proteosynthesis; PN2, Program 4, no. 51-
Prof. Dr. Şara
Aurel
2007-2010
038/2007
8.2. Analyses effected for external beneficiaries - 9 beneficiaries (100 samples)
9.1. TESTING MULTIREGRESSION MODEL IN PREDICTING PHYTOPHTORA INFESTANS L. ATTACK DEGREE
ON POTATO CULTURE DEVELOPED IN CLIMATIC CONDITIONS FROM TRANSYLVANIA, ROMANIA,
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Ioan Gh. Oroian, Antonia Odagiu, Ilie Covrig, Laura Paulette, Teodor Rusu, 2013, JOURNAL OF
FOOD AGRICULTURE & ENVIRONMENT, Volume: 11, Issue: 1, Pages: 449-453.
9.2. TOCOFEROL AND FATTY ACIDS CONTENTS OF SELECTED ROMANIAN CEREAL GRAINS, Matea,
Cristian Tudor, O. Negrea, I. Haş, Simona Ifrim, C. Bele, 2008, CHEMIKE LISTY, Vol.102, Issue 15
(Special Issue), pp. s726-s727.
9.3. QUANTITATIVE DETERMINATION OF SULFAMIDE RESIDUES IN CHICKEN MEAT BY A NEW SOLID
PHASE EXTRACTION AND HPLC- UV FOR DETECTION, Constantin Bele, Octavian Negrea, Adela
Pintea, Francisc Vasile Dulf, Dan Lupu and Alexandru R. Biris, 2008, CHEMIKE LISTY, Vol.102, Issue
15 (Special Issue), pp. s589.
10.1. Prof. Dr. Şara Aurel - member in the editorial committee of some journals with specific profile:
-
Archiva Zootehnica, Institute of Biology and Animal Nutrition Baloteşti, 2008-2011.
-
Journal of Animal Husbandry, 2008-2009.
-
The 8th, 9th, 10th, and 12th, International Symposium PROSPECTS FOR 3rd MILLENNIUM
AGRICULTURE, Cluj-Napoca, Romania (2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012).
-
International Scientific Symposium USAMVB Timişoara, 2008- 2012.
-
International Symposium of Biology and Animal Nutrition, IBNA Baloteşti, 2008-2009.
-
Alltech’s 25th International Animal Health and Nutritional Symposium, Lexington,
Kentucky, USA, May 17-20, 2009.
-
Symposium „Perspectives in prevention and fungi and mycotoxins’ control”. Sângeorgiu de
Mureş, September 17, 2010.
-
International Scientific Symposium: USAMV Iaşi, Faculty of Animal Husbandry, 2009.
11.1. Analyses of fodder and biological samples.
11.2. Studies regarding optimization of rumen microbial proteosynthesis.
11.3. Studies regarding bases of nutrition.
11.4. Studies regarding fodders’ production.
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L.3.4. Research Laboratory in Fisheries
1. Contact data
Acronym
Logo
Website
Director
Faculty
Phone
Fax
E-mail
Research Laboratory in Fisheries
L.C.P.
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ladosi Daniela
+40 264 596 384
daniela_ladosi@yahoo
2. Objectives
2.1. Physical-chemical studies of natural waters and from cyprinid and salmon farms from Cluj County.
2.2. Optimization of tools to equilibrate the physical-chemical and biological parameters as well the
identification and elimination of possible pollutant sources from fisheries.
2.3. Behaviour studies in different aquarium fish species.
2.4. Identification of natural waters with crayfish species and monitoring the environment parameters
in zones in which they are disappeared with a view to rehabilitate for genetic potential and
biodiversity preservation.
3.1. Cyprinid rearing.
3.2. Salmon rearing.
3.3. Special aquaculture.
3.4. Aquarium science.
4. Research team
4.1. Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ladosi Daniela - laboratory head - Cyprinid rearing, Salmon rearing, Special
aquaculture
4.2. Prof. Dr. Negrea Octavian - member of research team - Fish pathology, Water quality
4.3. Asisst. Prof. Dr. Raducu Camelia - responsible for quality - Water physical-chemical
determinations
4.4. Asisst. Elisabeta Maxim - member of research team - Cyprinid rearing, Salmon rearing, Special
aquaculture, laboratory inventory and supply
5.1. Physical, chemical and biological determinations of natural waters and from fisheries from Cluj
County.
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No.
Equipment
Related activity
Acquisition
(year)
1.
Micro-centrifuge
5.1.
2007
2.
Appliance system for stirring
5.1.
2007
3.
Complete system for observation and processing of micro
and macroscopic images
5.1.
2008
4.
Trans-luminator
5.1.
2008
5.
Electric boiler
5.1.
2008
6.
Stereomicroscope
5.1.
2007
7.
System for gel analysis
5.1.
2007
8.
Vat of de electrophoresis
5.1.
2007
9.
Autoclave
5.1.
2007
10.
Hood with laminar flux
5.1.
2007
11.
Analytical scale
5.1.
2006
12.
Distillate water equipment
5.1.
2007
13.
Spectrophotometer UV-VIS
5.1.
2007
14.
Thermo-cycler
5.1.
2007
15.
Refrigerator -20° C
5.1.
2007
16.
Freezer -96° C
5.1.
2007
17.
Multi-parameter for water analysis
5.1.
2008
Director/Project
responsible
Period
No.
1.
Development of organic aquaculture of salmonid in biosafety re-circulating systems; Contract 52/150/2008,
Project 2557, Partner University ”Dunărea de Jos “ Galaţi
Prof. Dr. Bud Ioan
2008
2.
Implementation of some reproduction biotechnologies in
pike-perch in view to increase the productive potential of
this species; Partner Banat UASVM Timişoara
Prof. Dr. Bud Ioan
2007-2010
9.1. FUNCTIONALIZED SINGLE-WALLED CARBON NANOTUBES FOR LIPASE IMMOBILIZATION, C. Bele,
A. Bunea, C. Matea, Stefan R., O. Negrea, 2011, CHEMIKE LISTY, Vol.105, Issue S6 (Special Issue), p.
s1008.
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9.2. TARTRAZINE DETERMINATION FROM MUSTARD SAMPLE BY HPLC, TLC-PHOTODENSITOMETRY
AND TLC- DIGITAL PROCESSING OF IMAGES, Simona Codruta Cobzac, C. T. Matea, C. Bele, O.
Negrea, 2011, CHEMIKE LISTY, Vol.105, Issue S6 (Special Issue), p. s1038.
9.3. HISTOLOGICAL EVIDENCE FOR INOCULATIVE ACTION OF IMMATURE LINGUATULA SERRATA IN
LYMPH NODES OF INTERMEDIATE HOST, Miclaus V.; Mihalca A. D.; Negrea O.; Oana L., 2008,
PARASITOLOGY RESEARCH, Volume: 102, Issue: 6, Pages: 1385-1387.
9.4. QUANTITATIVE DETERMINATION OF SULFAMIDE RESIDUES IN CHICKEN MEAT BY A NEW SOLID
PHASE EXTRACTION AND HPLC- UV FOR DETECTION, Constantin Bele, Octavian Negrea, Adela
Pintea, Francisc Vasile Dulf, Dan Lupu and Alexandru R. Biris, 2008, CHEMIKE LISTY, Vol.102, Issue
15 (Special Issue), pp. s589.
9.5. TOCOPHEROL AND FATTY ACIDS CONTENTS OF SELECTED ROMANIAN GRAINS, Cristian Tudor
Matea, Octavian Negrea, Ioan Has, Simona Ifrim and Constantin Bele, 2008, CHEMIKE LISTY,
Vol.102, Issue 15 (Special Issue), pp. s726-s727.
9.6. SEASONAL CHANGES OF BUFFALO COLOSTRUM: PHYSICOCHEMICAL PARAMETERS, FATTY ACIDS
AND CHOLESTEROL VARIATION, Coroian A., Erler S., Matea C., Miresan V., Raducu C., Bele C.,
Coroian C., 2013, CHEMISTRY CENTRAL JOURNAL, Volume: 7, Article Number: 40.
10.1. Participation in scientific conferences:
-
International Symposium “Prospects for the Agriculture of the 3rd Millennium”, USAMV ClujNapoca 2008 – 2012.
-
5th Meeting on Chemistry&Life, Brno, Czech Republic, 14-16 September 2011.
11.1. Physical-chemical and biological analyses of water from fisheries.
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Faculty of Animal Science and Biotechnologies - Research Infrastructure
The Research Infrastructure- Faculty of Animal Science and Biotechnologies
Atomic Absorption Spectrophotometer AAS
Gas-Chromatograph, Shimadzu GC 2010
Research Center for Apiculture and Sericiculture Productions
Liquid-Chromatograph with detector MS and PDA
Shimadzu
Spectrophotometer ND2000 Nanodrop UV-VIS
Research Center for Apiculture and Sericiculture Productions
Thermo-cycler My Gene MG96+/MG96G
Thermostate and Real Time-PCR
Regional Laboratory of Animal Genotyping
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Faculty of Animal Science and Biotechnologies - Research Infrastructure
Stereomicroscopes Nikon and Olympus SZ 51
Cell Counter Beckman Coulter Z 2 dual
Laboratory for Certification and Cryopreservation of Animal Germoplasm
Spectrophotometer UV and Water Bath
Research Laboratory in Fishery
System for protein determination by Kjeldahl
method
Laboratory of Interdisciplinary Research
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Device for packing, sealing and inscriptioning of
Minitube straws
Laboratory for Certification and Cryopreservation
of Animal Germoplasm
Incubator CO2 and Soxhlet device EV 16
Laboratory of Xenobiotic Propagation Evaluation
in Agricultural Environment
C.4.1. Research Center - Veterinary Biotechnologies
4. FACULTY OF VETERINARY MEDICINE
RESEARCH CENTERS
1. Contact data
Acronym
Logo
Website
Director
Faculty
Phone
Fax
E-mail
Research Center - Veterinary Biotechnologies
Prof. Dr.Ioan Groza
Veterinary Medicine
+40 264 596 384 ext. 254
+40 264 593 792
isgroza@yahoo.com
2. Objectives
2.1. Performing molecular analysis and flow cytometry (DNA, RNA, cell surface markers).
2.2. Performing complex analysis on milk (biochemistry, milk somatic cell count, detect subclinical
mastitis), blood (blood biochemistry, hormone dosage) and tissue.
2.3. Performing complex analysis on semen, semen cryopreservation.
2.4. Performing in vitro fertilization of oocytes from different species of domestic animals, embryo
sexing and their transfer to recipient females.
2.5. Research on embryonic and adult stem cells.
3.1. Flow cytometry.
3.2. PCR Analysis.
3.3. RT – PCR analysis.
3.4. ELISA reactions.
3.5. Milk Analysis.
3.6. Blood Analysis.
3.7. Tissues Analysis.
3.8. Performing macroscopic and microscopic examination of semen.
3.9. Semen dilution and preservation by refrigeration or freezing. Semen storing.
3.10. In vitro fertilization of oocytes obtained from slaughtered animals or by ultrasound guided
puncture.
3.11. Animal embryo cryopreservation.
3.12. Sexing and embryo transfer.
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3.13. Initiation of murine embryonic and adult stem cell lines.
3.14. Immunohistochemical characterization of stem cell lines.
3.15. Isolation of mesenchymal stem cells, their characterization and differentiation. Characterization
of differentiated cells. Isolation and maintenance of different cell cultures.
4. Research team
4.1. Prof. Dr. Groza Ioan Stefan - director of research Center, expertise in the field of animal
reproductive biotechnologies
4.2. Assist. Prof. Dr. Beteg Florin - member of research Center, expertise in the field of animal surgery
4.3. Assoc. Prof. Dr. Bogdan Marian Liviu - member of research Center, expertise in the field of animal
4.4. Assist. Prof. Dr. Campean Adrian - member of research Center, expertise in the field of animal
breeding
4.5. Assist. Prof. Dr. Cenariu Mihai Cosmin - member of research Center, expertise in the field of
animal reproductive biotechnologies
4.6. Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ciupe Maria Simona - member of research Center, expertise in the field of animal
4.7. Assist. Prof. Dr. Cristescu Mihai - member of research Center, expertise in the field of animal
internal diseases
4.8. Prof. Dr. Giurgiu Gavril - member of research Center, expertise in the field of animal internal
diseases
4.9. Assist. Prof. Dr. Macri Adrian - member of research Center, expertise in the field of animal
nutrition
4.10. Assoc. Prof. Dr. Morar Iancu Adrian - member of research Center, expertise in the field of animal
4.11. Prof. Dr. Muste Aurel - member of research Center, expertise in the field of animal surgery
4.12. Assist. Prof. Dr. Neagu Daniela - member of research Center, expertise in the field of animal
internal diseases
4.13. Prof. Dr. Ognean Laurent - member of research Center, expertise in the field of animal physiology
4.14. Assoc. Prof. Dr. Pasca Ioan - member of research Center, expertise in the field of animal breeding
4.15. Assist. Prof. Dr. Pop Alexandru Raul - member of research Center, expertise in the field of animal
4.16. Dr. Popovici Cristian - member of research Center, expertise in the field of animal internal
diseases
4.17. Assoc. Prof. Dr. Pusta Dana Liana - member of research Center, expertise in the field of animal
genetics
4.18. Assist. Prof. Dr. Scurtu Iuliu - member of research Center, expertise in the field of animal internal
diseases
4.19. Dr. Szakacs Andrei - member of research Center, expertise in the field of animal nutrition
4.20. Dr. Balaci Iulia - member of research Center, expertise in the field of animal reproductive
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biotechnologies
4.21. Dr. Berce Cristian - member of research Center, expertise in the field of animal reproductive
biotechnologies
4.22. Dr. Borzan Mihai - member of research Center, expertise in the field of animal reproductive
biotechnologies
4.23. Dr. Catana Laura - member of research Center, expertise in the field of animal reproductive
biotechnologies
4.24. Dr. Ilea Cristina - member of research Center, expertise in the field of animal reproductive
biotechnologies
4.25. Dr. Matei Sorana - member of research Center, expertise in the field of animal reproductive
biotechnologies
4.26. Dr. Pall Emoke - member of research Center, expertise in the field of animal reproductive
biotechnologies
4.27. Dr. Parlapan Laura - member of research Center, expertise in the field of animal reproductive
biotechnologies
4.28. Dr. Petrean Anamaria - member of research Center, expertise in the field of animal reproductive
biotechnologies
5.1. Characterization by flow cytometry of different heterogeneous cell populations, with regard to
surface markers expressed (blood, bone marrow, organs and tissues, cell cultures), immunophenotyping of different cell populations by flow cytometry; counting different cell populations.
5.2. PCR analysis: Genomic DNA isolation, amplification of DNA, agarose gel electrophoresis and
visualization of the amplified DNA bands, optimization techniques for the polymerase chain
reaction, extraction of DNA from the gel and preparation of samples for sequencing, RNA
isolation, complementary DNA biosynthesis, RT-PCR analysis, ELISA.
5.3. Milk analysis: Determination of the biochemical composition of milk (fat, protein, carbohydrates,
dry, free fatty acids, sterols), determination of the freezing point, identification of added water,
pH value, changes in pH). Determination of somatic cells in milk. Determination of electrical
conductivity changes of milk.
5.4. Blood Analysis: Hormone level, blood biochemistry (liver enzymes, amylase, urea nitrogen,
calcium, potassium, sodium, phosphorus, total protein, albumin, globulin, glucose, creatinine,
total bilirubin, cholesterol, bile acids, thyroxin, and total carbon dioxide).
5.5. Tissue analysis: hormonal dosage, biochemical analysis.
5.6. Performing macroscopic and microscopic examination of semen.
5.7. Dilution and semen preservation by refrigeration and freezing. Semen storing.
5.8. Harvesting of oocytes from ovaries from slaughtered animals or through ultrasound guided
puncture. Morphological assessment of oocytes. Growing oocytes for maturation. Preparation of
semen for in vitro fertilization - sperm capacitation. Induction of in vitro fertilization. Growing
embryos resulting from in vitro fertilization. Morphological assessment of the degree of
embryonic development after in vitro fertilization. Cryopreservation of embryos derived by in vivo
or in vitro fertilization. Sexing embryos. Embryo transfer from donor animals.
5.9. Initiation of murine embryonic and adult stem cell lines. Immunohistochemical characterization of
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stem cell lines. Isolation of mesenchymal stem cells, their characterization and differentiation.
Characterization of differentiated cells. Isolation and maintenance of different cell cultures.
Embryo harvesting, cultivation and use in order to obtain embryonic stem cells.
No.
Equipment
Related activity
Acquisition
(year)
5.1
2008
1.
FACS Canto II flow cytometer
2.
PCR thermocycler
5.2, 5.8
2008
3.
Electrophoresis line
5.2, 5.8
2008
4.
ELISA reader
5.2
2009
5.
Fluorescence microscope
5.8, 5.6, 5.3, 5.4
2009
6.
Vortex
5.1, 5.2, 5.3, 5.4,
5.5, 5.6, 5.7, 5.8,
5.9
2008
7.
Sterile hood
5.1, 5.2, 5.3, 5.4,
5.5, 5.6, 5.7, 5.8,
5.9
2009
8.
Ultrapure water device
5.1, 5.2, 5.3, 5.4,
5.5, 5.6, 5.7, 5.8,
5.9
2009
9.
Vertical Autoclave
5.1, 5.2, 5.3, 5.4,
5.5, 5.6, 5.7, 5.8,
5.9
2009
10.
Dishwasher
5.1, 5.2, 5.3, 5.4,
5.5, 5.6, 5.7, 5.8,
5.9
2009
11.
Gas chromatograph
5.3, 5.4, 5.5
2008
12.
EKOMILK
5.3
2008
13.
SOMATIC CELL COUNTER
5.3
2008
14.
WAIKATO mastitis indicator
5.3
2008
15.
VetScan VS2
5.4
2008
16.
Laboratory centrifuge with evaporator
5.1, 5.2, 5.3, 5.4,
5.5, 5.6, 5.7, 5.8,
5.9
2008
17.
Refrigerator
5.1, 5.2, 5.3, 5.4,
5.5, 5.6, 5.7, 5.8,
5.9
2008
18.
Microscope
5.1, 5.2, 5.3, 5.4,
5.5, 5.6, 5.7, 5.8,
5.9
2008
19.
SpermaCue device
5.6, 5.7
2007
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20.
Semiautomatic straw filler
5.6, 5.7
2007
21.
Semen straw printer
5.6, 5.7
2007
22.
Laboratory centrifuge
5.1, 5.2, 5.3, 5.4,
5.5, 5.6, 5.7, 5.8,
5.9
2007
23.
Water bath
5.1, 5.2, 5.3, 5.4,
5.5, 5.6, 5.7, 5.8,
5.9
2009
24.
Cryopreservation device
5.6, 5.7
2009
25.
Liquid nitrogen containers
5.7
2007
26.
Stationary ultrasound scanner
5.8
2009
27.
Sterile hood
5.1, 5.2, 5.3, 5.4,
5.5, 5.6, 5.7, 5.8,
5.9
2008
28.
Microscope
5.1, 5.2, 5.3, 5.4,
5.5, 5.6, 5.7, 5.8,
5.9
2008
29.
Micromanipulator
5.8
2008
30.
Incubator with CO2
5.1, 5.2, 5.3, 5.4,
5.5, 5.6, 5.7, 5.8,
5.9
2009
31.
pH meter
5.1, 5.2, 5.3, 5.4,
5.5, 5.6, 5.7, 5.8,
5.9
2007
32.
Inverted microscope wit video caption
5.6, 5.7, 5.8
2007
33.
Refrigerator with freezer
5.1, 5.2, 5.3, 5.4,
5.5, 5.6, 5.7, 5.8,
5.9
2007
34.
Stereomicroscope
5.6, 5.7, 5.8
2007
35.
Micro-centrifuge
5.1, 5.2, 5.3, 5.4,
5.5, 5.6, 5.7, 5.8,
5.9
2008
36.
Analytical scale
5.1, 5.2, 5.3, 5.4,
5.5, 5.6, 5.7, 5.8,
5.9
2008
No.
Director/Project
responsible
Period
1.
The stem cell: its implication in regeneration and tissue
healing processes; CEEX 2/2008
Prof. Dr.Ioan
Groza
2005-2008
2.
The animal steroids and their implication on genital
Prof. Dr. Ioan
2006-2008
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tumors in humans; CEEX 103/2006
3.
The bone-inductive potential of stag horns that can be
used for bone regeneration; CEEX 73/2006
4.
Screening, prophylaxis and correction of genito-urinary
malformations in children in the age of minimally invasive
therapeutic techniques (laparoscopy, endoscopy); CEEX
154/2006
5.
Groza
Prof. Dr. Ioan
Groza
2006-2008
Assoc. Prof. Dr.
Simona Ciupe
2006-2008
Modernization and extension of the germoplasm
laboratory; PN2, Capacities, Module 1, no.
107/cp/I/14092007
Prof. Dr. Ioan
Groza
2007-2009
6.
The autolog transplantation of neural tissue from the
olfactive mucosa and stem cells for the treatment of
spinal injuries in dog; PN2, Partnerships, no.
62085/01.10.2008
Prof. Dr. Ioan
Groza
2008-2011
7.
The evaluation of the combined therapeutic effect of
calpain inhibitors and trophic vascular factors in spinal
injuries; PN2, Partnerships, no. 42109/01.10.2008
Prof. Dr. Ioan
Groza
2008-2011
8.
The prophylaxis of the colo-rectal cancer by generating,
testing and modulation of undifferentiated stem cell
vaccines; PN2, Partnerships, no. 42111/01.10.2008
Assoc. Prof. Dr.
Simona Ciupe
2008-2011
9.
Implementation of modern bovine embryo and fetal
sexing methods; RU-PD, code CNCSIS 298
Assist. Prof. Dr.
Cenariu Mihai
2010-2012
10.
In vitro modulation of cardiac differentiation of murine
embryonic stem cells; RU-PD; code CNCSIS 299
Dr. Pall Emoke
2010-2012
11.
Influence of natural and synthetic hormone
administration on the gametogene function in males; RUPD, code CNCSIS 258
Assist. Prof. Dr.
Pop Raul
2010-2012
9.1. IMMUNE ONTOGENY AND ENGRAFTMENT RECEPTIVITY IN THE SHEEP FETUS, Jessica L. SkopalChase, Pixley J.S., Torabi A., Cenariu M.C., Bhat A., Thain D.S., Frederick N.M., Daria M. Groza,
Zanjani E.D., 2009, FETAL DIAGNOSIS AND THERAPY, Volume: 25, Issue: 1, Pages: 102-110.
9.2. THERAPEUTIC AND IMMUNOMODULATORY EFFECT OF TWO COMPLEX HOMEOPATHIC
PRODUCTS USED AGAINST CHRONIC ENDOMETRITIS IN SIMMENTAL COWS, Bogdan L., I. Groza,
Sanda Andrei, Adela Pintea, Simona Ciupe, M. Cenariu, Ileana Bogdan, I. Pașca, Sidonia Bogdan,
Anamaria Petrean, A. Macri, 2009, JOURNAL OF FOOD AGRICULTURE & ENVIRONMENT,
9.3. THERAPEUTIC AND IMMUNOMODULATORY EFFECTS OF TWO NATURAL PRODUCTS ON THE
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PUERPERAL ENDOMETRITIS OF DAIRY COWS, Bogdan L., I. Groza, I. Morar, Simona Ciupe, M.
Cenariu, Ileana Bogdan, Sidonia Bogdan, Anamaria Petrean, A. David, 2009, JOURNAL OF FOOD
9.4. THE IMPORTANCE OF PROBIOTICS ADMINISTRATION TO SUCKING PIGS, Paşca I, L. Al. Mărghitaş,
I. Groza, Dana Pusta, R. Morar, T. Oroian, A. Cîmpean, L. Bogdan, I. Morar, D. Dezmirean, M.
Cenariu, Ileana Bogdan, Sidonia Bogdan, R. Oroian, 2009, JOURNAL OF FOOD AGRICULTURE &
ENVIRONMENT, Volume: 7, Issue: 3-4, Pages: 485-491.
9.5. FLOW CYTOMETRICAL IDENTIFICATION AND CHARACTERIZATION OF HUMAN CORD BLOOD
DERIVED HEMATOPOIETIC STEM CELLS ENGRAFTED IN SHEEP BONE MARROW FOLLOWING IN
UTERO TRANSPLANTATION, Groza I., M. Cenariu, Daria Groza, Emoke Pall, C. Peștean, 2009,
ROMANIAN BIOTECHNOLOGICAL LETTERS, Volume: 14, Issue: 6, Pages: 4798-4803.
9.6. IN VIVO GENERATION OF BETA-CELL-LIKE CELLS FROM CD34(+) CELLS DIFFERENTIATED FROM
HUMAN EMBRYONIC STEM CELLS, Goodrich A.D., Ersek A., Varain N.M., Groza D., Cenariu M.,
Thain D.S., Almeida-Porada G., Porada C.D., Zanjani E.D., 2010, EXPERIMENTAL HEMATOLOGY,
9.7. SEXING OF BOVINE EMBRYOS USING POLYMERASE CHAIN REACTION (PCR) AND FLUORESCENT IN
SITU HYBRIDIZATION (FISH), Cenariu Mihai, Ioan Groza, Pall Emoke, Liviu Bogdan, Iancu Morar,
Simona Ciupe, Raul Pop, 2011, ROMANIAN BIOTECHNOLOGICAL LETTERS, Volume: 16, Issue: 2,
Pages: 6055-6061.
9.8. IN VITRO DIFFERENTIATION OF MOUSE EMBRYONIC STEM CELLS INTO CARDIAC CELLS, Pall
Emoke, Lichner Zsuzsanna, Gocza Elen, Groza I., Cenariu M., Olga Soritau, Tomuleasa C., 2011,
ROMANIAN BIOTECHNOLOGICAL LETTERS Volume: 16 Issue: 3 Pages: 6170-6180.
9.9. ESTABLISHMENT OF AN EMBRYONIC STEM CELL LINE FROM BLASTOCYST STAGE MOUSE
EMBRYOS, Pall Emoke, Groza I., Cenariu M., Olga Soritau, Gocza Elen, Tomuleasa C., 2011,
ROMANIAN JOURNAL OF MORPHOLOGY AND EMBRYOLOGY, Volume: 52, Issue: 3,
9.10. EVALUATION OF BOVINE EMBRYO BIOPSY TECHNIQUES ACCORDING TO THEIR ABILITY TO
PRESERVE EMBRYO VIABILITY, Cenariu M., Pall E., Cernea C., Groza I., 2012, JOURNAL OF
BIOMEDICINE AND BIOTECHNOLOGY, Article Number: 541384.
9.11. THE ROLE OF BMP-2 IN MOUSE EMBRYONIC STEM CELLS DIFFERENTIATION, Pall E., Cenariu M.,
Groza I.S., 2012, REVISTA ROMANA DE MEDICINA DE LABORATOR, Volume: 20, Issue: 1,
Pages: 39-44.
10.1. Prof. Dr. Groza Ioan:
-
Member of Romanian Academy.
-
Member of ASAS.
-
Director of Cluj Veterinary Journal.
-
Member in the editorial board of Bulletin USAMV CN.
-
Member of the editorial board of Journal of the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Spiru
Haret University.
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Member of the editorial board of Revista Română de Medicină Veterinară.
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Multiple participations in national and international conferences.
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Assist. Prof. Dr. Beteg Florin; Assoc. Prof. Dr. Bogdan Marian Liviu; Assist. Prof. Dr.
Campean Adrian; Assist. Prof. Dr. Cenariu Mihai Cosmin; Assist. Prof. Dr. Ciupe Maria
Simona; Assist. Prof. Dr. Cristescu Mihai; Prof. Dr. Giurgiu Gavril; Assist. Prof. Dr. Macri
Adrian ; Assoc. Prof. Dr. Morar Iancu Adrian ; Prof. Dr. Muste Aurel; Assist. Prof. Dr. Neagu
Daniela; Prof. Dr. Ognean Laurent; Assoc. Prof. Dr. Pasca Ioan; Assist. Prof. Dr. Pop
Alexandru Raul; Dr. Popovici Cristian; Assoc. Prof. Dr. Pusta Dana Liana; Assist. Prof. Dr.
Scurtu Iuliu; Dr. Szakacs Andrei ; Dr. Balaci Iulia; Dr. Berce Cristian; Dr. Borzan Mihai; Dr.
Catana Laura; Dr. Ilea Cristina; Dr. Matei Sorana; Dr. Parlapan Laura; Dr. Petrean Anamaria;
Dr. Ilea Cristina; Dr. Matei Sorana - multiple participations in national and international
conferences.
10.2. Assist. Prof. Dr. Cenariu Mihai Cosmin:
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External member of Hungarian Academy.
-
Editorial board member of Cluj Veterinary Journal.
10.3. Assist. Prof. Dr. Ciupe Maria Simona - editorial board member of Cluj Veterinary Journal.
10.4. Dr. Pall Emoke - external member of the Hungarian Academy.
11.1. Performing molecular analysis and flow cytometry (DNA, RNA, cell surface markers).
11.2. Performing complex analysis on milk (biochemistry milk somatic cell count, detect subclinical
mastitis), blood (blood biochemistry, hormone dosage) and tissues.
11.3. Performing complex analysis on semen, semen cryopreservation.
11.4. Performing in vitro fertilization of oocytes from different species of domestic animals, embryo
sexing and transfer to recipient females.
11.5. Isolation, characterization, cultivation and differentiation of embryonic and adult stem cells.
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C.4.2. Experimental and comparative pathology
1. Contact data
Acronym
Logo
Website
Director
Faculty
Phone
Fax
E-mail
Experimental and comparative pathology
PATCOMEX
Prof. dr. Cornel Cătoi
Veterinary Medicine
+40 264 596 384
+40 264 593 792
cornel.catoi@usamvcluj.ro
2. Objectives
2.1. Active engagement of groups of Romanian specialists in international organizations and consortia
of training and research.
2.2. Contribution to the increase of the quality of research and the exploitation of research results of
all specialists from home and abroad in the field of comparative and experimental pathology.
2.3. Contribution to the academic training of students, PhD students, postdoctoral fellows and
postgraduate training.
2.4. Increase of the international visibility of Romanian research in the field.
2.5. Setting professional standards in the field.
2.6. Blood analyzes on request of the clients.
2.7. Making a clear backup of the cases on the basis of laboratory data.
2.8. Biochemical analyzes of urine.
2.9. Serum biochemical analyzes.
2.10. Design of experimental models for toxicity, oncology and comparative pathology studies.
2.11. Interpretation of clinical and anatomical data of comparative pathology and experimental
studies.
2.12. Microbiological and Immunological diagnosis using high fidelity techniques.
2.13. Microbial sensitivity techniques approved by EUCAST and CLSI.
2.14. Testing of the antimicrobial effect of new antibiotics and other natural products with
antimicrobial effect.
3.1. Comparative anatomy.
3.2. Cell biology.
3.3. Histology, embryology.
3.4. Haematology.
3.5. Serology.
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3.6. Blood and urine biochemistry.
3.7. Anaesthesiology, surgical techniques and intensive therapy.
3.8. Veterinary toxicology.
3.9. Veterinary Pathology (Gross, Cytopatology, Histopathology,
Imunofluorescence, Confocal microscopy, in situ hybridization).
Imunohistochemistry,
3.10. Microbiology, Immunology, Epidemiology.
3.11. Forensic medicine.
3.12. Ultrasound.
3.13. Internal medicine.
3.14. Oncology.
3.15. Pharmacology.
3.16. Veterinary management.
3.17. Regenerative medicine.
4. Research team
4.1. Prof. Dr. Cornel Catoi – center coordinator - Comparative Pathology, oncology, regenerative
medicine
4.2. Dr. Bouari Cosmina – center secretary – Microbiology
4.3. Prof. Dr. Ioan Marcus – Oncology, Haematology
4.4. Prof. Dr. Liviu Oană - Anaesthesiology, Surgical techniques and Veterinary intensive therapy
4.5. Prof. Dr. Viorel Miclăuș - Cell biology, Histology, Embryology
4.6. Prof. Dr. Alecsandru Ioan Baba – Comparative pathology, comparative oncology
4.7. Assoc. Prof. Dr. Adrian Oros - Veterinary toxicology
4.8. Assoc. Prof. Dr. Mircea Mircean – Internal diseases, ultrasound, endoscopy, EKG
4.9. Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nicodim Fit – Microbiology, Immunology
4.10. Assoc. Prof. Dr. Răpuntean Sorin - Epidemiology
4.11. Assist. Prof. Dr. Mihai Cernea – Pharmacology
4.12. Assist. Prof. Dr. Alexandru Gudea – Comparative anatomy, Veterinary forensic medicine
4.13. Assist. Prof. Dr. Bogdan Sevastre – Haematology, Oncology
4.14. Assist. Prof. Dr. Anca Chereji – Pharmacology
4.15. Assist. Prof. Dr. George Nadăs - Microbiology, Immunology
4.16. Assist. Prof. Dr. Chirilă Flore - Microbiology, Immunology
4.17. Assist. Prof. Dr. Gal Adrian – Comparative pathology and oncology, Veterinary forensic medicine
4.18. Assist. Prof. Dr. Ober Ciprian – Veterinary surgery
4.19. Assist. Prof. Dr. Pestean Cosmin – Anaesthesiology, intensive therapy
4.20. Assist. Dr. Bolfă Pompei - Comparative pathology and oncology
4.21. Assist. Dr. Taulescu Marian - Comparative pathology and oncology, Veterinary forensic medicine
4.22. Assist. Dr. Ioan Vasile Rus - Cell biology, Histology, Embryology
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4.23. Researcher Tabaran Flaviu – Nanomedicine, Comparative pathology
4.24. Researcher Nagy Andras – Comparative pathology
4.25. PhD Students: Borza Gabriel - Comparative pathology; Fărcaş Laura - Comparative pathology,
Neuropathology; Vidrighinescu Raluca – Comparative pathology; Irimie Alexandra - Comparative
pathology; Sarpataki Orsolya – Clinical haematology; Bedecean Ioana - Clinical haematology,
emergency therapy; Stefan Andrei - Clinical haematology, medical informatics; Manalachioaie
Radu – urine analysis; Bel Lucia – Surgery, emergency therapy; Crecan Cristian - Surgery,
emergency therapy; Daniela Oros - Surgery, emergency therapy
Support Staff:
4.26. Eng. laborant Edith Bagameri - Pharmacology
4.27. Eng. Lab. Banyai Rozalia - Histopathology
4.28. Assist. Mihaly Csaba - necropsy
5.1. Veterinary Medical Diagnostic - clinical and post-mortem.
5.2. Veterinary forensic medicine.
5.3. Consulting in veterinary management.
5.4. Determination of drug residues.
5.5. Testing in vivo antitumor effects of new molecules.
5.6. Testing in vivo effects of carbon nanotubes.
5.7. Tests for bacterial and parasitic chemoresistant.
5.8. Biocompatibility testing of prosthetic materials.
5.9. Study of prevalence and pathogenesis of tumoral disease.
5.10. Studies on neuroprotection and nerve regeneration.
5.11. Study of the etiopathogenesis and treatment of nutrition and metabolic diseases in humans and
animals.
5.12. Study of the etiopathogenesis and treatment of chronic diseases (e.g. atherosclerosis,
osteochondritis dissecans, myopathies, gastritis, liver cirrhosis).
5.13. Study of the effectiveness of new surgical models in regenerative medicine.
5.14. Testing antimicrobial, antitumoral and regenerative effects of different molecules / natural
products - in vitro and in vivo.
5.15. Determination of metals in tissues (poisoning, forensic, research).
No.
Equipment
1.
Leica RM2135 Microtome
2.
Leica CM 1850 Cryotome
3.
Tissue Processor VIP 200
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Related activity
Pathology,
histopathology:
Acquisition
(year)
2002-2012
2002-2012
5.1 – 5.14
2002-2012
4.
Automatic histological staining apparatus DRS 601
2002-2012
5.
Leica Bond Max - automatic staining apparatus immunohistochemistry and in situ hybridization
2002-2012
6.
Paraffin embedding station GTE 3
2002-2012
7.
Chemical hood 5008C
2002-2012
8.
Sterile laminar flow hood Testel Bio II
2002-2012
9.
CO2 incubator for cell cultures
2002-2012
10.
Low Temperature Freezer Scientific 725 - 860C
2002-2012
11.
Research Microscopes Olympus BX40, BX51 (bright field,
dark contrast phase)
2002-2012
12.
C. Zeiss fluorescence microscope
2002-2012
13.
Automatic Olympus image analysis line
2002-2012
14.
Eppendorf 5702 R Refrigerated Laboratory Centrifuge
2002-2012
15.
ZEISS 710 confocal microscope
2002-2012
16.
BINDER Incubator
2002-2012
17.
Elix water purification system
2002-2012
18.
Memmert Incubator
19.
Olympus CX41 Optical Microscope IT
Pathophysiology,
Haematology:
5.1, 5.2, 5.5, 5.85.14
2007-2012
2007-2012
20.
Abacus Junior Vet Haematology Analyzer
21.
Stat Fax 1904 Plus Semi-automatic Biochemistry Analyzer
2007-2012
22.
Biohit Prouline Automatic pipettes with adjustable
volume
2007-2012
23.
Pipetus Pipettes
2007-2012
24.
Magnetic stirrer
2007-2012
25.
Vortex Mixer
2007-2012
26.
CONSORT C532 type pH meter
2007-2012
27.
Hettich Universal 320R Centrifuge table with cooling
2007-2012
28.
Semi-automatic biochemistry analyzer
29.
Tecan Elisa Line
30.
Server with drug resistance analysis software
31.
Kern model A analytical balance
2007-2010
32.
Kern EMB model 200-2 analytical balance
2007-2010
33.
Eko Pol oven - model SLN 53
2007-2010
34.
Wiggenhauser Vortex shaker
2007-2010
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2007-2012
Pharmacology:
2007-2010
5.1- 5.4, 5.7, 5.11,
5.12, 5.14
2007-2010
2007-2010
35.
Binocular Laboratory Microscope
2007-2010
36.
Ergoval GDR Microscope
2007-2010
37.
Stereomicroscope
2007-2010
38.
Panasonic Digital Camera
2007-2010
39.
MBL 2100 Binocular Microscope
2007-2010
40.
Centrifuge
2007-2010
41.
BA model 310 binocular microscope
2007-2010
42.
ML 4M Microscope
2007-2010
43.
Matrx VME 2 Midmark Small animal inhalation
anaesthesia machines
44.
Dräger Cato Small animal inhalation anaesthesia
apparatus
Surgical
techniques,
anaesthetics:
5.1, 5.2, 5.8, 5.10,
5.12-5.14
2005-2012
2005-2012
45.
Matrx VML Inhalation Anaesthesia machine for large
animals
46.
Drager Infinity Delta Multiparameter
2005-2012
47.
Braun infusion Fm
2005-2012
48.
Weinman Oxygen Concentrator
2005-2012
49.
Atomic Absorption Spectrophotometer
Toxicology:
2005-2012
2010
5.1-5.15
50.
Olympus CX22 microscopes
51.
Glarex Zeiss Microscope
Microbiology,
Immunology:
5.1, 5.2, 5.7, 5.14
2000-2012
2000-2012
52.
Incubator for aerobic bacteria I
53.
Incubator - TS 5151, Type EN 025
2000-2012
54.
Incubator with adjustment of the incubation temperature
and aeration for fungi
2000-2012
55.
Vertical laminar flow hood - Mini-V Telstar Spain
2000-2012
56.
Class II bacteriological hood - 900 Excelsior biohazard
Asalair Hood
2000-2012
57.
Colonies counting device - Colony Counter BOECO CC-1
model
2000-2012
58.
Hot Air Oven
2000-2012
59.
Electric Autoclave
2000-2012
60.
Digital Cameras - Epson PC 800 memory CADD 256,
Olympus SP-500, 6 MP and optics for taking pictures of
the microbial cultures.
2000-2012
61.
AQUAPUR deionised water apparatus
2000-2012
62.
Microplate Reader - Model Anthos 2010 ELISA Plus, ADAP
2000-2012
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2000-2012
basic software
63.
Power Gel Electrophoresis
2000-2012
64.
Electronic interpretation of biochemical reactions kits for
bacteria-API bioMérieux, France
2000-2012
65.
TREK Diagnostic Systems - Electronic identification of
microorganisms and antibiotic susceptibility
determination
2000-2012
66.
Ultrasound Logiq alpha 100
67.
ECG AT1 vet
68.
Pentax videoendoscopy
2004-2008
69.
Screen Master Plus Biochemical analyzer
2004-2008
Internal diseases:
2004-2008
5.1 – 5.14
2004-2008
Director/Project
responsible
Period
Obtaining and characterization of new targeted-nanodrugs
with naphtoquinonic active substance (NANOQMED); PN2,
Grant no. 61- 002/2007
Prof. Dr. I. Marcus
2007-2010
2.
Promoting of an integrated approach regarding cellular
pathology and tissue comparative research, for adjustment
of the local thematic areas to the European standards;
PATHCERO; CEEX, M3, Grant no. 105/2006
Prof. Dr. I. Marcus
2008-2011
3.
Clinical and Laboratory Studies concerning the influence of
some exogenous compounds (Deuterium Depleted Water)
on the development of the experimental laboratoty cancer
on laboratory animals; CNCSIS, No. 790
Prof. Dr. I. Marcus
2007-2010
4.
Clinical and Laboratory Studies; CNCSIS, No. 55/2002
Prof. Dr. I. Marcus
2002
5.
Influence of oxidative stress in increased tenascin synthesis
and its significance in melanoma in dogs, identification of
new phytotherapeutic opportunities; PN-II-ID-PCE, CNCSIS,
No. 1106/2009
Dr. Bogdan
Sevastre
2008-2009
6.
Morphological, biochemical and genetic evaluation of
Hypericum populations in Transylvania to identify and
preserve highly productive bioforms and their sustainable
use; CEEX; BIOTECH, No. 5/14.09.2007, Partner: Institute of
Biological Research Cluj-Napoca
Dr. Bogdan
Sevastre
2010-2013
7.
Evaluation of Genetic Resources of Peucedanum species
(Fam. Apiaceae) in Transylvania to their sustainable use in
phytotherapy; BIOTECH, No. 8/07.10.2005, Partner:
Institute of Biological Research Cluj-Napoca
Dr. Bogdan
Sevastre
2007-2010
8.
Implementation of biomathematic models for monitoring
and prediction of chemoresistance of digestive strongyls
and therapeutic alternatives without polluting component;
PN2
Assist. Prof. Dr.
Mihai Cernea
2007-2009
No.
1.
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9.
Anthelmintic resistance in equine Strongylidosis detection, control and evaluation of predictive indicators;
UASMV CN - RU
Assist. Prof. Dr.
Mihai Cernea
2008-2011
10.
The study of mammary tumors in the bitch and cat; PN2,
CNCSIS 39
Assist. Prof. Dr.
Gal Adrian Florin
2008-2011
11.
Study of mammary tumours: vasculogenic mimicry in
canine mammary tumours, tumour stem cells - a new
hypothetical model of tumourigenesis, the implication of
oxidative stress in chemical mammary carcinogenesis; PN2,
RU, No. 185/2010
Assist. Prof. Dr.
Gal Adrian Florin
2008-2011
12.
Control of intimal hyperplasia by modulating local
hemodynamics; CNCSIS, A, no. 40530/05.11.2003
Prof. Dr. Cornel
Catoi
2008-2011
13.
Investigations on cell therapy in vascular disease; CNCSIS,
A, No. 1123
Prof. Dr. Cornel
Catoi
2010-2012
14.
Helicobacter pylori infection in humans and animals possibilities of transmission, implications for human and
veterinary pathology, typing strains, antibiotic resistance
testing; HELICOPAT, CEEX, Viasan, 185/2006
Prof. Dr. Cornel
Catoi
2012-2015
15.
Use of tissue and micro-array technologies in determining
the molecular signature of epithelial ovarian tumours with
low and high malignancy potential. Identification of
candidate genes in borderline tumour angiogenesis; MTARRAY-SIGN, CEEX, Viasan, no. 147/2006
Prof. Dr. Cornel
Catoi
2012-2015
16.
Development through interdisciplinary research of new
drug therapies designed to ensure neuroprotection in
cerebral ischemia; NEUROPROTER, PN2, Partnerships, PC
41 - 072/2007
Prof. Dr. Cornel
Catoi
2010-2012
17.
Development of the research and expertise capacity of the
veterinary forensics lab by technical and methodological
upgrading, accreditation of the laboratory; MELVET, PCND
– Capacities, Modul1/106 CP-1/2007
Prof. Dr. Cornel
Catoi - Director
2012
18.
Postlesional vascular remodelling in an animal model;
CNCSIS, A
Prof. Dr. Cornel
Catoi
2010-2013
19.
CHEMOPROTECT -Photochemoprotection in photoinduced
cutaneous epithelial neoplasm by natural byproducts; PN II
42-104/01.10.2008
Prof. Dr. Cornel
Catoi
2008-2011
20.
HEMOSEP - Expert system for noninvasive prognosis of the
evolution of chronic liver disease by the analysis of the
biological parameters and portal hemodynamic evolution;
PN II 12-131/01.10.2008
Prof. Dr. Cornel
Catoi
2008-2011
21.
NANOCITOX - Evaluation and modulation of biodistribution
and citotoxicity of carbon nanotubes with bimolecular
applications; PN II 42-112/01.10.2008
Prof. Dr. Cornel
Catoi
2008-2011
22.
Investigations on the role of inflammation and endothelial
progenitor cells in neovascularization of the adipose tissue
in obesity; CNCSIS, IDEI, No. 1484/2008
Prof. Dr. Cornel
Catoi
2008-2010
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23.
Postdoctoral bursary - Analgesia with intraspinal
administered opioids in animals; POSDRU/89/1.5/S/62371
Assist. Prof. Dr.
Cosmin Peștean
2010-2012
8.1. Published articles - over 200 articles in BDI journals; 30 ISI articles
8.2. Patents - 2
- Anftalendionic loaden antiproliferative cytotoxic immunoconjugates ; Authors: Tamaian Radu,
Marcus Ioan, Niculescu-Violeta Carolina, Sevastre Bogdan, Prodan Iulia Luciana
- Naftalendionic derivative used to control tumour growth; Authors: Niculescu Violeta-Carolina,
Tamaian Radu, Marcus Ioan, Prodan Iulia Luciana, Sevastre Bogdan - Diploma and Gold Medal,
Brussels Eureka: The Belgian and International Trade Fair for Technological Innovation,
Brussels, 17th November 2012
8.3. Services:
- Clinical exam, diagnosis, treatment – over 2000 cases
- Post mortem diagnosis –over 3000 cases
- Microbiological analysis –over 1000 cases
- Haematology, Serology, Toxicology – over 1500 cases
- Drug testing – over 20 products
- Forensic medicine –over 100 cases
9.1. EFFECTS OF ASTAXANTHIN SUPPLEMENTATION ON CHEMICALLY INDUCED TUMORIGENESIS IN
WISTAR RATS, Gal Adrian F, Sanda Andrei, Cristina Cernea, Marian Taulescu, Cornel Catoi, 2012,
ACTA VETERINARIA SCANDINAVICA, Volume: 54, Article Number: 50.
9.2. ASPECTS REGARDING INTRATUMOR ANGIOGENESIS AND VASCULOGENIC MIMICRY IN CANINE
MAMMARY TUMORS, Gal Adrian F.; Baba Alecsandru I.; Miclaus Viorel; Titilincu Adriana; Cuc
Cosmina; Taulescu Marian; Catoi Cornel, 2011, REVISTA ROMANA DE MEDICINA DE LABORATOR,
9.3. THE FIRST DESCRIPTION OF A CONGENITAL RIGHT VENTRICULAR CARDIAC ANEURYSM IN A
PIGEON (COLUMBA LIVIA DOMESTICA, CLUJ BLUE TUMBLER PIGEON), Gal A.F., F. Tabaran, M.
Taulescu, C. Catoi, 2012, AVIAN DISEASES, Volume: 56, Issue: 4, Pages: 778-780.
9.4. THE INTERPLAY BETWEEN NSAIDS AND CANDIDA ALBICANS ON THE GASTROINTESTINAL TRACT
OF GUINEA PIGS, Nadăş G.C., Taulescu M.A., Ciobanu L., Fiţ N.I., Flore C., Răpuntean S., Bouari
C.M., Catoi C., 2013, MYCOPATHOLOGIA, Volume: 175, Issue: 3-4, Pages: 221-230.
9.5. EFFICACY OF SUBANTIMICROBIAL-DOSE DOXYCYCLINE AGAINST NITROSATIVE STRESS IN
CHRONIC PERIODONTITIS, Pârvu A.E., Alb S.F., Crăciun A., Taulescu M.A., 2013, ACTA
PHARMACOLOGICA SINICA, Volume: 34, Issue: 2, Pages: 247-254.
9.6. METASTATIC CHOLANGIOCARCINOMA IN A LLAMA (LAMA GLAMA), Taulescu M.A., Bolfa P.F.,
Buiga R., Gal A.F., Sevastre B., Morar I., Catoi C., 2012, JOURNAL OF VETERINARY DIAGNOSTIC
INVESTIGATION, Volume: 24, Issue: 5, Pages: 986-989.
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9.7. THE EFFECT OF CHRONIC TOXICITY OF PETHIDINE ON THE SPINAL CORD: AN EXPERIMENTAL
MODEL IN RABBITS, Peștean Cosmin, Marian Taulescu, Ciprian Ober, Cornel Cătoi, Viorel Miclăuș,
Liviu Oana, Constantin Bodolea, 2013, ROMANIAN JOURNAL OF MORPHOLOGY AND
EMBRYOLOGY, vol 54, 4.
LYMPH NODES OF INTERMEDIATE HOST, Miclauş V, Mihalca AD, Negrea O, Oana L., 2008,
9.9. EXPERIMENTAL STUDY ON HISTOLOGICAL CHANGES IN THE SINUS MEMBRANE FOLLOWING
SINUS LIFT, Onişor-Gligor F, Lucaciu O, Oana L, Gheban D, Florea A, 2011, ROMANIAN JOURNAL
OF MORPHOLOGY AND EMBRYOLOGY, Volume: 52, Issue: 4, Pages: 1293-1297.
9.10. SERUM CHANGES INDUCED BY INTRAMEDULLAR EXPERIMENTAL ADMINISTRATION OF
BISPHOSPHONATES, Almăşan H., Băciuţ G., Băciuţ M., Almăşan O., Bran S., Oana L., 2011,
ROMANIAN JOURNAL OF MORPHOLOGY AND EMBRYOLOGY, Volume: 52, Supplement: 1,
Pages: 435-442.
9.11. OXIDANT–ANTIOXIDANT IMBALANCE IN HORSES INFECTED WITH EQUINE INFECTIOUS ANAEMIA
VIRUS, Bolfa Pompei Florin, Caroline Leroux, Adela Pintea, Sanda Andrei, Cornel Catoi, Marian
Taulescu, Flaviu Tabaran, Marina Spinu, 2012, VETERINARY JOURNAL, Volume: 192, Issue: 3,
Pages: 449-454.
9.12. CHEMOPREVENTIVE EFFECTS OF CALLUNA VULGARIS AND VITIS VINIFERA EXTRACTS ON UVBINDUCED SKIN DAMAGE IN SKH-1 HAIRLESS MICE, Filip A., Clichici S., Daicoviciu D., Catoi C., Bolfa
P., Postescu I.D., Gal A., Baldea I., Gherman C., Muresan A., 2011, JOURNAL OF PHYSIOLOGY AND
PHARMACOLOGY, Volume: 62, Issue: 3, Pages: 385-392.
9.13. EVALUATION OF THE POSSIBLE ENDOCRINE DISRUPTIVE EFFECT OF BUTYLATED
HYDROXYANISOLE, BUTYLATED HYDROXYTOLUENE AND PROPYL GALLATE IN IMMATURE FEMALE
RATS, Pop Anca, Berce Cristian, Bolfa Pompei, Nagy Andras, Catoi Cornel, Dumitrescu IonBogdan, Silaghi-Dumitrescu Luminita, Loghin Felicia, 2013, FARMACIA, Volume: 61, Issue: 1,
Pages: 202-211.
9.14. INHIBITION OF UVB-INDUCED SKIN PHOTOTOXICITY BY A GRAPE SEED EXTRACT AS MODULATOR
OF NITROSATIVE STRESS, ERK/NF-KB SIGNALING PATHWAY AND APOPTOSIS, IN SKH-1 MICE, Filip
Gabriela Adriana, Ion Dan Postescu, Pompei Bolfa, Cornel Catoi, Maria Perde-Schrepler, Adriana
Muresan, Simona Clichici, 2013, FOOD AND CHEMICAL TOXICOLOGY, Volume: 57, Pages: 296306.
9.15. HEPATIC AND SYSTEMIC EFFECTS OF ROSUVASTATIN ON AN EXPERIMENTAL MODEL OF BILE DUCT
LIGATION IN RATS, Olteanu D., A. Nagy, M. Dudea, A. Filip, A. Muresan, C. Catoi, P.A. Mircea, S.
Clichici, 2012, JOURNAL OF PHYSIOLOGY AND PHARMACOLOGY, Volume: 63, Issue: 5, Pages: 483496.
9.16. THE EFFECTS OF CHITOSAN AND LOW DOSE DEXAMETHASONE ON EXTRAHEPATIC CHOLESTASIS
AFTER BILE DUCT LIGATION IN WISTAR RATS, Olteanu D., A. Filip, A. Mureşan, A. Nagy, F.
Tabaran, R. Moldovan, N. Decea, C. Catoi, S. Clichici, 2012, ACTA PHYSIOLOGICA HUNGARICA,
9.17. NON-INVASIVE OXIDATIVE STRESS MARKERS FOR LIVER FIBROSIS DEVELOPMENT IN THE
EVOLUTION OF TOXIC HEPATITIS, Clichici S.; Catoi C.; Mocan T.; Filip A.; Login C.; Nagy A.;
Daicoviciu D.; Decea N.; Gherman C.; Moldovan R.; Muresan A., 2011, ACTA PHYSIOLOGICA
HUNGARICA, Volume: 98, Issue: 2, Pages: 195-204.
9.18. SHORT-TERM SPLENIC IMPACT OF SINGLE-STRAND DNA FUNCTIONALIZED MULTI-WALLED
CARBON NANOTUBES INTRAPERITONEALLY INJECTED IN RATS, Clichici Simona, Alexandru Radu
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Biris, Cornel Catoi, Adriana Filip, Flaviu Tabaran, 2013, JOURNAL OF APPLIED TOXICOLOGY, Epub
ahead of print.
9.19. ANTIBACTERIAL EFFECT OF ESSENTIAL VEGETAL EXTRACTS ON STAPHYLOCOCCUS AUREUS
COMPARED TO ANTIBIOTICS, Fiţ Iosif Nicodim, Gheorghe Răpuntean, Sorin Răpuntean, Flore
Chirilă, George Cosmin Nadăş, 2009, NOTULAE BOTANICAE HORTI AGROBOTANICI CLUJ-NAPOCA,
9.20. MORPHOLOGICAL AND CULTURAL CHARACTERIZATION OF SOME STRAINS OF UNICELLULAR
ALGAE OF THE GENUS PROTOTHECA SAMPLED FROM MASTITIC COW MILK, Răpuntean Sorin,
Gheorghe Răpuntean , Nicodim Fiţ , Cosmina Cuc, George Nadăş, 2009, NOTULAE BOTANICAE HORTI
9.21. RESEARCHES REGARDING IN VITRO ANTIMICROBIAL EFFECT OF SOME TYPES OF HONEY FROM
TRANSYLVANIA ON STAPHYLOCOCCI ISOLATED FROM ANIMALS AND HUMANS, Fiţ N., F. Chirilă,
G. Nadăş, C. Bouari, S.L. Pantrea, E. Pall, B. Pompei, 2011, PLANTA MEDICA, Volume: 77,
Issue: 12, Pages: 1457-1458.
9.22. THE EFFECT OF DISTRACTION RATE ON BONE HISTOLOGICAL AND HISTOMORPHOMETRICAL
PROPERTIES IN AN OVINE MANDIBLE MODEL, Dinu C., W. Kretschmer, M Băciuţ, H. Rotaru, Sorana
Bolboacă, D. Gheban, A. Muste, C. Cătoi, C. Peştean, G. Băciuţ, 2011, ROMANIAN JOURNAL OF
MORPHOLOGY AND EMBRYOLOGY, Volume: 52, Issue: 3, Pages: 819-825.
9.23. DYNAMIC EFFECTS OVER PLASMA REDOX BALLANCE FOLLOWING SUBCUTANEOUS INJECTION OF
SINGLE WALLED CARBON NANOTUBES FUNCTIONALIZED WITH SINGLE STRAND DNA, Mocan T.,
S. Clichici, AR. Biris, S. Simon, C. Catoi, F. Tabaran, A. Filip, D. Daicoviciu, N. Decea, R. Moldovan,
L. Mocan, A. Muresan, 2011, DIGEST JOURNAL OF NANOMATERIALS AND BIOSTRUCTURES,
9.24. HISTOMORPHOMETRIC, FRACTAL AND LACUNARITY COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS OF SHEEP (OVIS
ARIES), GOAT (CAPRA HIRCUS) AND ROE DEER (CAPREOLLUS CAPREOLLUS) COMPACT BONE
SAMPLES, Gudea A., A.C. Ștefan, 2013, FOLIA MORPHOLOGICA, Vol 72, No 3, pp. 239-248.
-
Equine Parasite Drug Resistance - International Workshop, Copenhagen, Denmark, on August
1, 2008.
-
Congresso Nacional de Doencas Infecciosas e Microbiologia Clinica, SIDA e Parasitologia- XII
Congresso Portugues de Parasitologia, 8-11 Octobre 2008, Vilamoura, Portugal.
-
IV Congresso Ciências Veterinárias I Congresso Ibérico de Epidemiologia INRB, INIA Fonte Boa,
27-29 November 2008.
-
Symposium organized by the Equine Veterinary Association of Romania, USAMV Cluj-Napoca,
29 September 2011.
-
EMOP XI – European Multicolloquium of Parasitology, Cluj-Napoca, Romania, 25-29 July 2012.
-
XVI Congresso Português de Parasitologia Faculdade de Medicina Veterinaria Lisbao, Portugal,
29 e 30 de Novembro de 2012.
-
The Third Symposium of Etnopharmarmacology, July 19-22, 2008, Braşov, Romania.
-
3rd National Conference of the Romanian Society of Pathophysiology "Classic and Modern
conventional and unconventional exploration in Pathology”, 15-17 October, 2009, Oradea.
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The Second National Conference on gemotherapy, 20 – 21 May, 2011, Cluj.
-
International Conference of Animal Pathophysiology, 25-26 May, 2011, Saint Petersburg,
Russia.
-
The fourth Symposium of Etnopharmarmacology, 21-24 June, 2011, Braşov, Romania.
-
EMOP European Multicolloquium of Parasitology, 25-29 July, 2012, Cluj-Napoca, Romania.
-
Conference and Advanced Translational Research Workshop, “Chronic Dieses – From
Pathogenesis to Therapy” 25-27 October, 2012, Timisoara, Romania.
-
European Society of Veterinary Pathology annual meetings (2004-2012).
-
First International Conference of Comparative Medicine (October 18-20, Romanian Academy
Aula, Bucharest, 2012).
-
7th Central European gastroenterology Meeting CEURGEM (Cluj-Napoca, 27-29 Sep, 2012).
-
Annual participation in the international symposium of Veterinary Medicine Cluj-Napoca
(2007-2012) entitled “PROSPECTS FOR THE 3rd MILLENNIUM AGRICULTURE”.
-
59th International Congress and Annual Meeting of the Society for Medicinal Plant and Natural
Product Research (4-9 September, 2011, Antalya-Turkey).
-
Annual International Symposium of the Romanian Society for Cell Biology (SRBC), Cluj-Napoca
– years 2010, 2011, 2012.
-
Symposium of the Institute for Diagnosis and Animal Health Bucharest (“Al VI-lea Simpozion
Aniversar al IDSA Bucuresti”), 11-12 October, 2012.
-
International Symposium on Veterinary Medicine, USAMV Iași, 2010 and 2011.
11.1. Drug testing.
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C.4.3. Surveillance, Diagnosis and Control of Zoonoses
1. Contact data
Acronym
Logo
Surveillance, Diagnosis and Control of Zoonoses
Zooparazlab
Website
Director
Faculty
Phone
Fax
E-mail
http://www.zooparaz.net/centrul.html
Prof. Dr. Cozma Vasile
Veterinary Medicine
+40 264 596 384, ext. 165
+40 264-593 792
cozmavasile@yahoo.com
2. Objectives
2.1. Parasitology and Parasitic Diseases:
- Conducting and coordinating research activity into the surveillance, diagnosis and control of
zoonoses;
- Human resource training (Master’s degree, PhD, postdoctoral studies);
- Developing institutional partnerships at regional, national and international level;
- Providing consultancy and technology transfer;
- Monitoring of zoonoses;
- Organizing symposiums, conferences, national and international congresses;
- Editing of Scientia Parasitologica journal;
- Testing of drug efficacy in animals (antiparasitic, chemotherapy and antibiotics);
- Determination of drug residues from animal products and subproducts;
- Assessing of drug influence on the intestinal microflora.
2.2. Infectious Diseases and Preventive Medicine:
- Development of new diagnostic techniques;
- Monitoring of effects of various diseases on host organisms;
- Selection of new therapy products;
- Increasing research skills of young teachers, researchers and students;
- Valorisation of results through scientific papers;
- Compliance with research ethics and European experimental bioethics.
2.3. Food Hygiene and Public Health:
- Developing of research infrastructure in the field of food safety and security, prioritary
research domain established through RDI national strategy to provide “controlled food chain”
in the relationship between consumer protection and food safety;
- Increasing the use of existing research infrastructures;
- Development of informational infrastructures and scientific documentation;
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- Finalizing development strategy and directing innovative laboratory research activities of the
department of livestock production and food safety;
- Obtaining funding and requesting offers for purchased equipment and selection of those
proper for research needs;
- Developing the knowledge base associated to analysis methods, food-induced prevention;
- Development of highly-skilled human resources.
3.1. Parazitology and Parasitic Diseases.
3.2. Infectious Diseases and Preventive Medicine.
3.3. Microbiological exams for the purpose of diagnostic and establishing adequate therapy.
3.4. Immunological exams for the diagnostic and characterization of immunophysiological/
immunopathological prophile.
3.5. Consulting in the management of episodes of disease due to microbial agents.
3.6. Microbiology.
3.7. Food Hygiene and Public Health.
3.8. Pharmacology and Pharmacy.
3.9. Testing of veterinary products and preparing the registration file (preclinical and clinical studies,
tolerance, efficacy and resistance).
3.10. Testing for drug resistance to chemotherapics and antibiotics.
3.11. Determination of drug residue in food products of animal origin.
3.12. Phytotherapy.
3.13. Veterinary Management Consulting.
3.14. Physiology.
4. Research team
Parasitology and Parasitic Diseases
4.1. Prof. Dr. Vasile Cozma – Director
4.2. Prof. Dr. H.C. Eronim Şuteu
4.3. Prof. Dr. Călin Gherman - Trichinelosis
4.4. Assoc. Prof. Dr. Viorica Mircean - Dermatology
4.5. Assoc. Prof. Dr. Andrei Mihalca – Vector-borne diseases
4.6. Assist. Prof. Dr. Cristian Magdaş - Mycology
4.7. Assist. Dr. Adriana Györke - Protozoology
4.8. Assist. Prof. Dr. Cristina Laura Ştefănuţ - Physiology
4.9. Assist. Prof. Dr. Mihai Cernea - Pharmacology and Pharmacy
4.10. Dr. Anamaria Paştiu - Protozoology
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4.11. Dr. Diana Onac - Tapeworm diseases
4.12. Dr. Mirabela Dumitrache – Vector-borne diseases
4.13. PhD Students: Anamaria Balea – Protozoology; Zsuzsa Kalmar – Molecular biology; Daniel
Marcutan – Vector-borne diseases; Gianluca d’Amico – Vector-borne diseases.
Infectious Diseases and Preventive Medicine
4.14. Prof. Dr. Marina Spinu
4.15. Prof. Dr. Constantin Vasiu
4.16. Prof. Dr. Gheorghe Brudaşcă
4.17. Assoc. Prof. Dr. Dana Şandru
4.18. Assist. Prof. Dr. Mihaela Niculae
Microbiology
4.19. Prof. Dr. Gheorghe Răpuntean
4.20. Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nicodim Fiţ
4.21. Assist. Prof. Dr. Flore Chirilă
4.22. Assist. Prof. Dr. George Nadăş
Food Hygiene and Public Health
4.23. Prof. Dr. Marian Mihaiu
4.24. Assist. Prof. Dr. Sorin Dan
4.25. Dr. Alexandra Lăpuşan
4.26. Dr. Carmen Jecan
5.1. Scientific research activities – related to the research projects in progress:
1. Studies of eco-epidemiology, biology and molecular genetics of the Lyme disease vectors.
2. Genetic variation of some key zoonotic pathogens: Borrelia spp., Toxoplasma gondii,
Sarcocystis spp. Echinococcus spp. and Trichinella spp.
3. Molecular identification of Trichinella species circulating in Romania.
4. Molecular epidemiology of echinococcosis / hydatidosis in humans and animals.
5. Screening of Toxoplasma gondii infection in some animal species and in humans.
6. Assessment of chemoresistance of parasites.
7. Antibioresitance tests.
8. Determination of drug residue in animals.
9. Consulting services in antihelminthic medication.
10. Consulting in veterinary management.
11. Blood tests.
12. Bacterioscopical exam: special staining for bacteria, digital processing of microscope images.
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13. Bacteriological exam: inoculation on special culture media for potentially pathogenic aerobic
and anerobic bacteria, inoculation on special selective and/or differentiation media,
biochemical tests on API systems, complete antibiograms.
14. Serological exams, serotyping for E. coli and Salmonella spp., hemagglutination inhibition
reaction in Newcastle’s disease, CBC, tests for identifying and quantifying nonspecific and
specific immune effectors, special exams/tests with high sensitivity and specificity:
immunfluorescence (IF), estimation of functional capacity of nonspecific cellular effectors –
phagocytosis activity, investigation of functional level of specific cellular effectors (blastic
transformation test, inhibition of leucocyte migration reaction, in vivo hypersensitivity tests),
PCR and RT-PCR - molecular identifying and genotyping of some microorganisms.
15. Conducting a complex of investigations in case of an infectious disease, to establish: sources
of infection, focus extention, infected species, degree of zoonotic risk, diagnostics in farm
animal raising units, diagnostics in infectious diseases of pets.
16. Dry matter and water content analysis: gravimetric analysis.
17. pH analysis and electrical conductivity: electronics.
18. Chemical analysis of food: proteins, fats, raw ashes, non-nitrogenic extractive substances,
gravimetry, volumetry, extraction, hydrolysis, distillation.
19. Determination of freshness (acidity) of food products: volumetric analysis.
20. Determination of chloride: volumetric analysis.
21. Identifying and determining microbial contaminants from food through classical methods
(selective culture media and API kits) and automated modern ones (PCR).
22. Determining of the total number of somatic cells and the total number of germs from milk:
through classical and automated methods.
23. Screening of Trichinella spiralis larvae in meat: artificial digestion (reference method).
24. Identifying the origin of food products through molecular methods.
5.2. ERASMUS-MUNDUS master program – in order to train PhD students in international laboratories.
5.3. Symposiums, conferences, round tables - organized to present the results obtained by members
of the Research Center.
5.4. Journal Club – weekly meeting to present the results obtained and the knowledge of topics of
interest.
5.5. Scientific circles – prospective PhD students training and presentation of results obtained by those
for the completion of their degree and dissertation.
No.
Equipment
Related activity
Acquisition
(year)
1.
BioRad ELISA line
Imunology:
2008 - 2013
5.1.1., 5.1.2.,
5.1.3, 5.1.4., 5.1.5.
2.
Olympus BX61 microscope
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Microscopic
2008 - 2013
3.
Olympus DP72 digital camera
4.
Olympus SZX16 stereomicroscope
5.
Olympus BX41 - microscope dark light
2008 - 2013
6.
Desktop computers
2008 - 2013
7.
Olympus SZ60 - stereomicroscope
2008 - 2013
8.
Video digital camera XC30 Olympus
2008 - 2013
9.
Software Cell-F
2008 - 2013
10.
Olympus SZ 53
2008 - 2013
11.
Olympus SZ 51
2008 - 2013
12.
Molecular biology module (Conventional PCR Bioneer
System, MyGenie 96 Gradient Thermal Block, RT (real
time) System –PCR Bioneer, Exicycler 96, Environmental
Shaker Incubator ES-20/60 BioSan)
13.
Spectrophotometry module (ECM 830 Electro Square
Porator –BTX Harvard device, Picodrop
Spectrophotometer model PICOPET01)
14.
Bio Rad electrophoresis
imaging: 5.1.1.,
5.1.2., 5.1.3,
5.1.4., 5.1.5.
DNA extraction,
DNA
amplification:
2008 - 2013
2008 - 2013
2008 - 2013
5.1.1., 5.1.2.,
5.1.3, 5.1.4., 5.1.5.
Cell
electroporation,
determination of
proteine/DNA
concentration:
2008 - 2013
2008 - 2013
5.1.1., 5.1.2.,
5.1.3, 5.1.4., 5.1.5.
15.
iPrep Invitrogen microarray scanner
Extraction of
nucleic acids and
proteins
2008 - 2013
16.
Bio-analyzer and IPGphor GE Healthcare
Perform
electrophoresis,
staining, blotting
by SDS-PAGE,
native-PAGE, 2DPAGE, IEF and
DNA
electrophoresis
2008 - 2013
17.
ADN/ARN Hybridization oven Agilent Technologies, model
G2545A.
Incubator for
hybridization
DNA/RNA
2008 - 2013
18.
Autolab Toyota Hylux
Field trips to
collect samples:
2008 - 2013
5.1.1., 5.1.2.,
5.1.3, 5.1.4., 5.1.5.
19.
Autolab Volkswagen Amarok
Field trips to
collect samples:
2008 - 2013
5.1.1., 5.1.2.,
5.1.3, 5.1.4., 5.1.5.
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20.
Tranquilizer gun
Tranquilization of
wild animals for
ectoparasites and
blood collection:
2008 - 2013
5.1.1., 5.1.2.,
5.1.3, 5.1.4., 5.1.5.
21.
22.
TecanELISA line
23.
Server software for the analysis of drug resistance
24.
Kern balance model A
25.
Kern balance model EMB 200-2
26.
Incubator Pol Eko – model SLN 53
27.
Vortex Wiggenhauser
28.
Microscope
29.
Microscope Ergoval RDG
30.
Stereomicroscope
31.
32.
Microscope MBL 2100
33.
Centrifuge
34.
Microscope BA 310
35.
Microscope ML 4M
Tests of parasites
chemoresistant
2007-2010
Tests for antibiotic
resistance
Determination of
drug residues in
animals
1.
Pure air enclosure
2.
Hood
3.
Vortex mixer
4.
Multiple vortex
5.
Water bath
6.
Centrifuge
7.
Refrigerated centrifuge
8.
Zeiss Microscope
9.
UV lamp
10.
Automatic pipettes 200-1000 microliter
11.
Automatic pipettes 2-20 microliter
12.
Ultrafreezer
13.
Printer
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Immunoassay:
2008 - 2013
5.2
2008 - 2013
Serology:
2008 - 2013
5.2
2008 - 2013
2008 - 2013
5.1., 5.2.
2008 - 2013
2008 - 2013
5.1, 5.2, 5.3
2008 - 2013
2008 - 2013
Immunoassay,
serology,
microbiology
2008 - 2013
Keeping samples
at -°80C
2008 - 2013
2008 - 2013
2008 - 2013
14.
RT-PCR
15.
Sterile air enclosure
16.
Hood
DNA amplification
2008 - 2013
Immunoassay,
serology,
microbiology:
2008 - 2013
2008 - 2013
5.1, 5.2
17.
CO2 incubator
Microbiology:
2008 - 2013
18.
Incubator
5.1
2008 - 2013
19.
Laboratory autoclave
Sterilization
2008 - 2013
20.
CO2Incubator
Microbiology:
2008 - 2013
21.
Incubator
5.1
2008 - 2013
22.
PCR termocycler
5.1
2008 - 2013
23.
Electrophoresis
24.
Zeiss Microscope
25.
Refrigerator
26.
ELISA line
27.
Microwave
2008 - 2013
5.1, 5.2
2008 - 2013
2008 - 2013
5.1, 5.2, 5.3
2008 - 2013
5.1, 5.2
2008 - 2013
Microbiology
1.
Deionized water system
2008 - 2013
2.
Water distilling system
2008 - 2013
3.
Electric vertical autoclave
2008 - 2013
4.
Horizontal electrophoresis
2008 - 2013
5.
Ultrasonicator
2008 - 2013
6.
Thermostatic baths - between 3-6 litters capacity,
temperature control, thermostat for 120 minutes
2008 - 2013
7.
Balance, Centrifuge
2008 - 2013
8.
Hot air incubator
2008 - 2013
9.
Microwave incubator - 20 litters capacity with digital
control power (100-1000W) and working time
2008 - 2013
10.
Vertical laminar flow hood - 99.99% Hepa filters, gas
burner, adjustable flow, gas lamp, UV lamp
2008 - 2013
11.
Binocular loupe
2008 - 2013
12.
Laboratory Glassware Washer - 6 wash programs and
prewash
2008 - 2013
13.
Microscope MC5 - dark light, phase contrast and UV
2008 - 2013
14.
UV microscope and photography
2008 - 2013
15.
Thermostats
2008 - 2013
16.
Optic microscopes
2008 - 2013
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1.
Kjelahl Installation
5.1.17.
2009
2.
Soxhlet Installation
5.1.17.
2009
3.
Calcinatory
5.1.17.
2001
4.
C 532 electronic pH meter with temperature sensor
5.1.16., 5.1.18.
2008
5.
Electronic Conductivity Hanna
5.1.16.
2009
6.
Electric autoclave
5.1.20.
2011
7.
Electronic balance
5.1.20.
2010
8.
Thermostat and incubator Memmert
5.1.15, 5.1.20
2010
9.
Bioflux, Class II Hood
5.1.20
2010
10.
Stomacher 400 homogenizer
5.1.20
2010
11.
Olympus microscope with digital camera
5.1.20.
2010
12.
Eppendorf Minispin PLUS – PCR centrifuge
5.1.20., 5.1.23.
2011
13.
Vortex
5.1.20, 5.1.23.
2010
14.
Water bath AISI-310
5.1.20, 5.1.23.
2011
15.
Termocycler PCR
5.1.20, 5.1.23.
2011
16.
Electrophoresis
5.1.20, 5.1.23.
2011
17.
Artificial digestion system
5.1.22.
2010
Director/Project
responsible
Period
No.
1.
Optimization of the control of Toxoplasma gondii infection
in some animal species and in human, as a public health
problem in the Central and Western Romania; PN2, PC
Prof. Dr. Vasile
Cozma
2007-2010
2.
Potential epidemiological connections and control
modalities in the cryptosporidiosis of animals and human;
PN2, PC
Prof. Dr. Vasile
Cozma
2007-2010
3.
Epidemiological investigations, diagnosis, pathogenesis and
immunology in neosporosis in cattle and dogs in northwest,
central and southern Romania; PN2, PC
Prof. Dr. Vasile
Cozma
2008-2011
4.
Molecular epidemiology studies in echinococcosis/
hydatidosis in humans and animals in southern and northwestern Romania, strategic and management program of
the disease; PN2, PC
Prof. Dr. Vasile
Cozma
2008-2011
5.
Development of a research center and a reference
laboratory in the diagnosis and control of parasitic
zoonoses in Transylvania; PN2, Capacit. Module I
Prof. Dr. Vasile
Cozma
2008-2009
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6.
Comparative epidemiological survey on the prevalence of
Toxoplasma gondii infection in sheep livestock in Romania
and France; PN2, Capacit. Module III – bilateral
Prof. Dr. Vasile
Cozma
2009-2010
7.
Implementation and application of an immunological test
for diagnosis in sheep Cestoda contamination; PN2,
Capacit. Module III – bilateral
Prof. Dr. Vasile
Cozma
2009-2010
8.
Biomolecular identification and genetic variation of
Trichinella species; PN2, Capacit. Module III – bilateral
Prof. Dr. Vasile
Cozma
2009-2010
9.
Neosporosis in Romania - diagnostic and epidemiological
studies in cattle, goats and dogs; POSDRU, „Postdoctoral
School in agriculture and veterinary medicine”
Prof. Dr. Vasile
Cozma
2010-2013
10.
Gene variation of key zoonotic pathogens (Borrelia spp.,
Toxoplasma gondii, Echinococcus spp. and Trichinella spp.)
in and between Romania and China; PN2, Capacit. Module
III - bilateral
Prof. Dr. Vasile
Cozma
2013-2014
11.
Study of helmintofauna in wild carnivores from sylvatic
ecosystems in Transylvania: epidemiological aspects,
ecopoluation and human contamination; CNCSIS, A, code
198
Assoc. Prof. Dr.
Călin Gherman
2007-2009
12.
Molecular identification of Trichinella spp. circulating
among wild and domestic animals in Romania; PN2, CNCSIS
RU-MC, No. 20/1.10.2007
Assoc. Prof. Dr.
Călin Gherman
2007-2009
13.
Development of modern methods for determining the dyes
in beverages for quality assurance and food security; PN2,
PC, No. 51-072/18.09.2007
Assoc. Prof. Dr.
Călin Gherman
2007-2010
14.
Fundamental and applied studies of eco epidemiology,
biology and molecular genetics of the Lyme disease vectors;
PN2, IDEI - PCCE, No. 7/2010
Assoc. Prof. Dr.
Călin Gherman
2010-2013
15.
Geospatial approach to the ecology, distribution and
vectorial role of parasitic Arthropoda; PN2, IDEI, PCCE, No.
236/2011
Assist. Prof. Dr.
Andrei Mihalca
2010-2013
16.
Development of a prophylaxis program for coccidiosis
control based on the use of Artemisia annua in chickens;
PN-II-PTPCCA-2011-3.2-0274
Assist. Dr. Adriana
Györke
2011-2014
17.
Analysis of genetic diversity of populations of
Trichinella in Romania and the identification of specific
genetic markers for species; PNCDI HR - RP
CS Dr. Radu Blaga
2013-2016
18.
Implementation and application of an immunological test in
the diagnosis tapeworm diseases in sheep; PN2, Module III
– bilateral
CS Dr. Radu Blaga
2007-2009
19.
Identification of bimolecular and genetic variation of
Trichinella species; PN2, Capacit. Module III – bilateral
CS Dr. Radu Blaga
2009-2010
20.
Genetic diversity and epidemiology of Toxoplasma gondii
infection in goat-kids in Romania; Grant USAMV Cluj-
Dr. Pastiu
Anamaria
2009-2010
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Napoca, RU
21.
Rhipicephalus
saguineus:
geographic
distribution,
ecobiology and vectorial role; Grant USAMV Cluj-Napoca,
RU
Dr. Dumitrache
Mirabela
2013
22.
Study of dermatophytes pathogenesis; Bilateral
cooperation project Romania-Belgium, UEFISCDI –
594/2012
Dr. Bagut Tatiana member
2013
23.
Implementation of biomathematics models of monitoring
and prediction of digestive strongyls chemoresistance and
therapeutic alternatives without polluting component; PN2,
Idei, No. 412/2007
Assist. Prof. Dr.
Dr. Mihai Cernea
2012-2014
24.
Preclinical and clinical studies regarding the tolerance,
efficacy and safety of Parakill product – antiparasitic
suspension in target species; Funded by S.C. Romvac S.A.
Assist. Prof. Dr.
Mihai Cernea
25.
efficacy and safety of Romoxibendazol product – 15% powder in target species; Funded by S.C. Romvac S.A.
Assist. Prof. Dr.
Mihai Cernea
26.
efficacy and safety of Romoxibendazol product – tablets in
target species; Funded by S.C. Romvac S.A.
Assist. Prof. Dr.
Mihai Cernea
27.
Antihelminthic resistance in equine Strongylidosis –
detection, control and evaluation predictive indicators;
Funded by USAMV-Iaşi
Assist. Prof. Dr.
Mihai Cernea
2007-2010
28.
Development of a paradigm for assessment of heavy metal
and microbial pollution in wild birds and fish and its
implementation for conservation of biodiversity in the
Danube Delta Biosphere Reserve –Research project
PN2, PCCA 61/2012
Prof. Dr. Marina
Spînu
2012-2015
Microbiology
29.
Romanian High Competence Scientific Center in Bee
Biotechnology– RoBeeTech; POS CCE, Operation 2.1.2., No.
207/20.07.2010, ID. 618, SMIS-CSNR 12460
Assist. Prof. Dr.
Chirilă Flore,
member
2010-2013
30.
Investigations on the transmission, pathogeniticy and
phytotherapy in protothecal infections in humans and
animals; PD-RU 175/2010.
Dr. Bouari (Cuc)
Cosmina Maria
2010-2012
31.
Identification of some Candida spp. strains isolated from
humans and animals using comparatively Chromagar
candida, API 20C multitest system and respectively PCR;
Grant USAMV Cluj-Napoca, RU
Assist. Prof. Dr.
Nadăş George
Cosmin
2012
32.
The influence of Candida spp. yeast in the development of
gastro-intestinal lesions caused by non steroidal antiinflammatory drugs; POSDRU, Postdoc, No. 62371
Assist. Prof. Dr.
Nadăş George
Cosmin
2010-2013
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33.
Safety of traditional cheeses – functional model for quality
and traceability testing; CNCSIS, code 857
Prof. Dr. Mihaiu
Marian
2007-2009
34.
Functional food model for cardio-vascular and
atherosclerotic diseases' prevention through an intelligent
system of risk analysis; MACSIM, PN2, No. 52135/1/2008
Prof. Dr. Mihaiu
Marian
2008-2011
35.
Researches concerning quality and traceability markers in
the buffalo milk chain; PN2, Exploratory research program,
CNCSIS 1495/2008
Prof. Dr. Mihaiu
Marian
2008-2011
8.2. ISI articles published - 51
8.3. Services - 6 contracts
8.4. BDI articles as first author - 51
8.1. ISI and BDI articles published - 77
8.3. Services - 5 contracts;
8.4. Analyzes performed for external beneficiaries - 2 contracts;
Microbiology
8.1. ISI articles published - 13
8.1. ISI and BDI articles published - 42
9.1. IN ROMANIA, EXPOSURE TO TOXOPLASMA GONDII OCCURS TWICE AS OFTEN IN SWINE RAISED
FOR FAMILIAL CONSUMPTION AS IN HUNTED WILD BOAR, BUT OCCURS RARELY, IF EVER, AMONG
FATTENING PIGS RAISED IN CONFINEMENT, Paştiu A.I., Györke A., Blaga R., Mircean V., Rosenthal
B.M., Cozma V., 2013, PARASITOLOGY RESEARCH, Volume: 112, Issue: 6, Pages: 2403-2407.
9.2. NORTHERN WHITE-BREASTED HEDGEHOGS ERINACEUS ROUMANICUS AS HOSTS FOR TICKS
INFECTED WITH BORRELIA BURGDORFERI SENSU LATO AND ANAPLASMA PHAGOCYTOPHILUM IN
ROMANIA, Dumitrache M.O., Paștiu A.I., Kalmár Z., Mircean V., Sándor A.D., Gherman C.M.,
Peștean C., Mihalca A.D., Cozma V., 2013, TICKS AND TICK-BORNE DISEASES, Volume: 4, Issue: 3,
Pages: 214-217.
9.3. FIRST DETECTION OF ECHINOCOCCUS GRANULOSUS G1 AND G7 IN WILD BOARS (SUS SCROFA)
AND RED DEER (CERVUS ELAPHUS) IN ROMANIA USING PCR AND PCR-RFLP TECHNIQUES,
Onac D., Győrke A., Oltean M., Gavrea R., Cozma V., 2013, VETERINARY PARASITOLOGY,
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Volume: 193, Issue: 1-3, Pages: 289-291.
9.4. MULTIDISCIPLINARY ANALYSIS OF KNEMIDOCOPTES JAMAICENSIS PARASITISING THE COMMON
CHAFFINCH, FRINGILLA COELEBS: PROOFS FOR A MULTISPECIES COMPLEX?, Dabert J., Dabert M.,
Gal A.F., Miclăuș V., Mihalca A.D., Sándor A.D., 2013, PARASITOLOGY RESEARCH, Volume 112,
Issue 6, Pages 2373-2380.
9.5. REVIEW OF "ECOLOGY OF PARASITE-VECTOR INTERACTIONS" BY WILLEM TAKKEN AND
CONSTANTIANUS J.M. KOENRAADT, Mihalca A.D., 2013, PARASITES & VECTORS, Vol.: 6, Art.
Number: 72.
9.6. EPIDEMIOLOGICAL SURVEY OF NEOSPORA CANINUM INFECTION IN DOGS FROM ROMANIA,
Gavrea R., Mircean V., Pastiu A., Cozma V., 2012, VETERINARY PARASITOLOGY, Volume: 188,
Issue: 3-4, Pages: 382-385.
9.7. CO2 FLAGGING - AN IMPROVED METHOD FOR THE COLLECTION OF QUESTING TICKS, Gherman
C.M., Mihalca A.D., Dumitrache M.O., Györke A., Oroian I., Sandor M., Cozma V., 2012, PARASITES
& VECTORS, Volume: 5, Article Number: 125.
9.8. FIRST REPORT OF BORRELIA BURGDORFERI SENSU LATO IN TWO THREATENED CARNIVORES: THE
MARBLED POLECAT, VORMELA PEREGUSNA AND EUROPEAN MINK, MUSTELA LUTREOLA
(MAMMALIA: MUSTELIDAE), Gherman C.M., Sándor A.D., Kalmár Z., Marinov M., Mihalca A.D.,
2012, BMC VETERINARY RESEARCH, Volume: 8, Article Number: 137.
9.9. TICK PARASITES OF RODENTS IN ROMANIA: HOST PREFERENCES, COMMUNITY STRUCTURE AND
GEOGRAPHICAL DISTRIBUTION, Mihalca A.D., Dumitrache M.O., Sándor A.D., Magdaş C., Oltean
M., Györke A., Matei I.A., Ionică A., D’Amico G., Cozma V., Gherman C.M., 2012, PARASITES &
VECTORS, Volume: 5, Article Number: 266.
WISTAR RATS, Gal A.F., Andrei S., Cernea C., Taulescu M., Catoi C., 2012, ACTA VETERINARIA
SCANDINAVICA, Volume: 54, Article Number: 50.
9.11. EVALUATION OF BOVINE EMBRYO BIOPSY TECHNIQUES ACCORDING TO THEIR ABILITY TO
PRESERVE EMBRYO VIABILITY, Cenariu M., Pall E., Cernea C., Groza I., 2012, JOURNAL OF
BIOMEDICINE AND BIOTECHNOLOGY, Article Number: 541384.
9.12. ZOONOTIC PATHOGENS ASSOCIATED WITH HYALOMMA AEGYPTIUM IN ENDANGERED
TORTOISES: EVIDENCE FOR HOST-SWITCHING BEHAVIOUR IN TICKS?, Paştiu A.I., Matei I.A.,
Mihalca A.D., D’Amico G., Dumitrache M.O., Kalmár Z., Sándor A.D., Gherman C.M., Cozma V.,
2012, PARASITES & VECTORS, Volume: 5, Article Number: 301.
9.13. PREVALENCE AND MOLECULAR IDENTIFICATION OF CRYPTOSPORIDIUM ISOLATES FROM PET
LIZARDS AND SNAKES IN ITALY, Rinaldi L., Capasso M., Mihalca A.D., CirilloR. Cringoli G., Cacciò S.,
2012, PARASITE-JOURNAL DE LA SOCIETE FRANCAISE DE PARASITOLOGIE, Volume: 19, Issue: 4,
Pages: 437-440.
9.14. SUBCONJUNCTIVAL INFESTATION WITH SETARIA, Ţălu S.D., Ştefănuț A.C., Mihalca A.D., Coroiu Z.,
2012, HELMINTHOLOGIA, Volume: 49, Issue: 2, Pages: 119-121.
9.15. SEROPREVALENCE AND GEOGRAPHIC DISTRIBUTION OF DIROFILARIA IMMITIS AND TICK-BORNE
INFECTIONS (ANAPLASMA PHAGOCYTOPHILUM, BORRELIA BURGDORFERI SENSU LATO, AND
EHRLICHIA CANIS) IN DOGS FROM ROMANIA, Mircean V., Dumitrache M.O., Györke A., Pantchev
N., Jodies R., Mihalca A.D., Cozma V., 2012, VECTOR-BORNE AND ZOONOTIC DISEASES,
9.16. MECHANISMS OF SKIN ADHERENCE AND INVASION BY DERMATOPHYTES, Baldo A., Monod M.,
Mathy A., Cambier L., Băguţ E.T., Defaweux V., Symoens F., Antoine N., Mignon B., 2012,
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MYCOSES, Volume: 55, Issue: 3, Pages: 218-223.
9.17. SUBTILISIN SUB3 IS INVOLVED IN ADHERENCE OF MICROSPORUM CANIS TO HUMAN AND ANIMAL
EPIDERMIS, Băguţ E.T., Baldo A., Mathy A., Cambier L., Antoine N., Cozma V., Mignon B., 2012,
VETERINARY MICROBIOLOGY, Volume: 160, Issue: 3-4, Pages: 413-419.
9.18. FELINE POLYMORPHONUCLEAR NEUTROPHILS PRODUCE PRO-INFLAMMATORY CYTOKINES
FOLLOWING EXPOSURE TO MICROSPORUM CANIS, Cambier L., Mathy A., Baldo A., Băguţ E.T.,
Tabart J., Antoine N., Mignon B., 2013, VETERINARY MICROBIOLOGY, Volume: 162, Issue: 2-4,
Pages: 800-805.
9.19. IXODES RICINUS IS THE DOMINANT QUESTING TICK IN FOREST HABITATS IN ROMANIA: THE
RESULTS FROM A COUNTRYWIDE DRAGGING CAMPAIGN, Mihalca A.D., Gherman C.M., Magdaş
C., Dumitrache M.O., Györke A., Sándor A.D., Domşa C., Oltean M., Mircean V., Mărcuţan D.I.,
D'Amico G., Păduraru A.O., Cozma V., 2012, EXPERIMENTAL AND APPLIED ACAROLOGY,
9.20. SYNOPSIS OF THE HARD TICKS (ACARI: IXODIDAE) OF ROMANIA WITH UPDATE ON HOST
ASSOCIATIONS AND GEOGRAPHICAL DISTRIBUTION, Mihalca A.D., Dumitrache M.O., Magdaş C.,
Gherman C.M., Domşa C., Mircean V., Ghira I.V., Pocora V., Ionescu D.T., Sikó Barabási S., Cozma
V., Sándor A.D., 2012, EXPERIMENTAL AND APPLIED ACAROLOGY, Volume: 58, Issue: 2,
Pages: 183-206.
9.21. PREVALENCE AND RISK FACTORS OF GIARDIA DUODENALIS IN DOGS FROM ROMANIA, Mircean V.,
Györke A., Cozma V., 2012, VETERINARY PARASITOLOGY, Volume: 184, Issue: 2-4, Pages: 325-329.
9.22. SEROPREVALENCE OF TOXOPLASMA GONDII AND NEOSPORA CANINUM IN DAIRY GOATS FROM
ROMANIA, Iovu A., Györke A., Mircean V., Gavrea R., Cozma V., 2012, VETERINARY
PARASITOLOGY, Volume: 186, Issue: 3-4, Pages: 470-474.
9.23. FLOTAC CAN DETECT PARASITIC AND PSEUDOPARASITIC ELEMENTS IN REPTILES, Rinaldi L.,
Mihalca A.D., Cirillo R., Maurelli M.P., Montesano M., Capasso M., Cringoli G., 2012,
EXPERIMENTAL PARASITOLOGY, Volume: 130, Issue: 3, Pages: 282-284.
9.24. CHARACTERIZATION OF HOST-PARASITE INTERACTIONS DURING THE EXPERIMENTAL TRICHINELLA
SPIRALIS INFECTION IN PIGS, Oltean M., Gavrea R., Dumitrache M., Băguţ T., Gherman C.M.,
Cozma V., Györke A., 2012, HELMINTHOLOGIA, Volume: 49, Issue: 3, Pages: 139-146.
9.25. PREVALENCE OF GIARDIA SPECIES IN STOOL SAMPLES BY ELISA IN HOUSEHOLD CATS FROM
ROMANIA AND RISK FACTORS, Mircean V., Györke A., Jarca A., Cozma V., 2011, JOURNAL OF
FELINE MEDICINE AND SURGERY, Volume: 13, Issue: 6, Pages: 479-482.
9.26. HARD TICKS (IXODIDAE) IN ROMANIA: SURVEILLANCE, HOST ASSOCIATIONS, AND POSSIBLE RISKS
FOR TICK-BORNE DISEASES, Dumitrache M.O., Gherman C.M., Cozma V., Mircean V., Györke A.,
Sándor A.D., Mihalca A.D., 2011, PARASITOLOGY RESEARCH, Volume: 110, Issue: 5, Pages: 20672070.
9.27. COENDANGERED HARD-TICKS: THREATENED OR THREATENING?, Mihalca A.D., Gherman C.M.,
Cozma V., 2011, PARASITES & VECTORS, Volume: 4, Article Number: 71.
9.28. TOXOPLASMA GONDII IN ROMANIAN HOUSEHOLD CATS: EVALUATION OF SEROLOGICAL TESTS,
EPIDEMIOLOGY AND RISK FACTORS, Györke A., Opsteegh M., Mircean V., Iovu A., Cozma V., 2011,
PREVENTIVE VETERINARY MEDICINE, Volume: 102, Issue: 4, Pages: 321-328.
9.29. SEROPREVALENCE OF NEOSPORA CANINUM IN DAIRY CATTLE FROM NORTH-WEST AND CENTER
OF ROMANIA., Gavrea R.R., Iovu A., Losson B., Cozma V., 2011., PARASITE-JOURNAL DE LA
SOCIETE FRANCAISE DE PARASITOLOGIE, Volume: 18, Issue: 4, Pages: 349-351.
9.30. OCCURRENCE OF FILARIA IN DOMESTIC DOGS OF SAMBURU PASTORALISTS IN NORTHERN KENYA
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AND ITS ASSOCIATIONS WITH CANINE DISTEMPER, Albrechtová K., Sedlák K., Petrželková K.J.,
Hlaváč J., Mihalca A.D., Lesingirian A., Kanyari P.W., Modrý D., 2011, VETERINARY PARASITOLOGY,
9.31. SEROLOGICAL REACTIVITY TO BORRELIA BURGDORFERI SENSU LATO IN DOGS AND HORSES FROM
DISTINCT AREAS IN ROMANIA, Kiss T., Cadar D., Krupaci A.F., Bordeanu A., Brudaşcă G.F., Mihalca
A.D., Mircean V., Gliga L., Dumitrache M.O., Spînu M., 2011, VECTOR-BORNE AND ZOONOTIC
DISEASES, Volume: 11, Issue: 9, Pages: 1259-1262.
9.32. THE FIRST REPORT OF KNEMIDOCOPTES INTERMEDIUS FAIN ET MACFARLANE, 1967 (ACARI:
ASTIGMATA) IN NATURALLY INFECTED EUROPEAN BIRDS, Dabert J., Mihalca A.D., Sándor A.D.,
2011, PARASITOLOGY RESEARCH, Volume: 109, Issue: 1, Pages: 237-240.
9.33. FIRST SURVEY ON HARD TICKS (IXODIDAE) COLLECTED FROM HUMANS IN ROMANIA: POSSIBLE
RISKS FOR TICK-BORNE DISEASES, Briciu V.T., Titilincu A., Tăţulescu D.F., Cârstina D., Lefkaditis M.,
Mihalca A.D., 2011, EXPERIMENTAL AND APPLIED ACAROLOGY, Volume: 54, Issue: 2, Pages: 199204.
9.34. ARE GOBIID FISH MORE SUSCEPTIBLE TO PREDATION IF PARASITIZED BY EUSTRONGYLIDES EXCISU
S? AN ANSWER FROM ROBBED SNAKES, Sloboda M., Mihalca A.D., Falka I., Petrzelková K.J.,
Carlsson M., Ghira I., Modrý D., 2010, ECOLOGICAL RESEARCH, Volume: 25, Issue: 2, Pages: 469473.
9.35. PULMONARY LESIONS CAUSED BY THE NEMATODE RHABDIAS FUSCOVENOSA IN A GRASS SNAKE,
NATRIX NATRIX, Mihalca A.D., Miclaus V., Lefkaditis M., 2010, JOURNAL OF WILDLIFE DISEASES,
9.36. FIRST IDENTIFICATION OF NEOSPORA CANINUM BY PCR IN ABORTED BOVINE FOETUSES IN
ROMANIA, Suteu O, Titilincu A, Modrý D, Mihalca A, Mircean V, Cozma V., 2010, PARASITOLOGY
RESEARCH, Volume: 106, Issue: 3, Pages: 719-722.
9.37. EPIDEMIOLOGICAL STUDIES CONCERNING CRYPTOSPORIDIOSIS SPECIES IN CALVES IN THE CENTER
AND NORTHWEST REGIONS OF ROMANIA, Bejan A., Iovu A., Mircean V., Magdaş C., Cozma V.,
2010, INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR MEDICINE, Volume: 26, Supplement: 1,
Pages: S71-S71.
9.38. PREVALENCE OF ENDOPARASITES IN HOUSEHOLD CAT (FELIS CATUS) POPULATIONS FROM
TRANSYLVANIA (ROMANIA) AND ASSOCIATION WITH RISK FACTORS, Mircean V., Titilincu A., Vasile
C., 2010, VETERINARY PARASITOLOGY, Volume: 171, Issue: 1-2, Pages: 163-166.
9.39. A NEW SPECIES OF ISOSPORA SCHNEIDER, 1881 (APICOMPLEXA: EIMERIIDAE) IN RUPPELL'S
AGAMA AGAMA RUEPPELLI (VAILLANT) (SAURIA: AGAMIDAE) FROM EAST AFRICA, WITH A
REVIEW OF THIS GENUS IN AGAMID LIZARDS, Mihalca A.D., Jirků M., Malonza P.K., Modrý D.,
2009, SYSTEMATIC PARASITOLOGY, Volume: 74, Issue: 3, Pages: 219-223.
9.40. TRICHINELLA SPP. INFECTION IN HORSES OF ROMANIA: SEROLOGICAL AND PARASITOLOGICAL
SURVEY, Blaga R., Cretu C.M., Gherman C., Draghici A., Pozio E., Noeckler K., Kapel C.M., Dida I.,
Cozma V., Boireau P., 2009, VETERINARY PARASITOLOGY, Volume: 159, Issue: 3-4, Pages: 285-289.
9.41. ANIMAL TRICHINELLA INFECTION IN ROMANIA: GEOGRAPHICAL HETEROGENEITY FOR THE LAST 8
YEARS, Blaga R., Durand B., Stoichici A., Gherman C., Stefan N., Cozma V., Boireau P., 2009,
VETERINARY PARASITOLOGY, Volume: 159, Issue: 3-4, Pages: 290-294.
9.42. CO-DISTRIBUTION PATTERN OF A HAEMOGREGARINE HEMOLIVIA MAURITANICA (APICOMPLEXA:
HAEMOGREGARINIDAE) AND ITS VECTOR HYALOMMA AEGYPTIUM (METASTIGMATA: IXODIDAE),
Siroký P., Mikulícek P., Jandzík D., Kami H., Mihalca A.D., Rouag R., Kamler M., Schneider C.,
Záruba M., Modrý D., 2009, JOURNAL OF PARASITOLOGY, Volume: 95, Issue: 3, Pages: 728-733.
9.43. TRICHINELLA SPECIES CIRCULATING AMONG WILD AND DOMESTIC ANIMALS IN ROMANIA, Blaga
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R., Gherman C., Cozma V., Zocevic A., Pozio E., Boireau P., 2009, VETERINARY PARASITOLOGY,
9.44. PREVALENCE AND INTENSITY OF OTODECTES CYNOTIS IN KITTENS FROM THESSALONIKI AREA,
GREECE, Lefkaditis M.A., Koukeri S.E., Mihalca A.D., 2009, VETERINARY PARASITOLOGY,
9.45. FIRST IDENTIFICATION OF TRICHINELLA SP. IN GOLDEN JACKAL (CANIS AUREUS) IN ROMANIA,
Blaga R., Gherman C., Seucom D., Cozma V., Boireau P., 2008, JOURNAL OF WILDLIFE DISEASES,
LYMPH NODES OF INTERMEDIATE HOST, Miclăuş V., Mihalca A.D., Negrea O., Oană L., 2008,
9.47. COPROMICROSCOPIC AND MOLECULAR ASSAYS FOR THE DETECTION OF CANCER-CAUSING
PARASITIC NEMATODE SPIROCERCA LUPI, Traversa D., Avolio S., Modrý D., Otranto D., Iorio R.,
Aroch I., Cringoli G., Milillo P., Albrechtová K., Mihalca A.D., Lavy E., 2008, VETERINARY
9.48. PREVALENCE AND INTENSITY OF BLOOD APICOMPLEXAN INFECTIONS IN REPTILES FROM
ROMANIA, Mihalca A.D., Racka K., Gherman C., Ionescu D.T., 2008, PARASITOLOGY RESEARCH,
9.49. THE ROLE OF THE SAND LIZARD (LACERTA AGILIS) IN THE TRANSMISSION CYCLE OF BORRELIA
BURGDORFERI SENSU LATO, Majláthová V., Majláth I., Hromada M., Tryjanowski P., Bona M.,
Antczak M., Víchová B., Dzimko S., Mihalca A., Peťko B., 2008, INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF
MEDICAL MICROBIOLOGY, Volume: 298, Supplement: 44, Pages: 161-167.
9.50. IN VITRO ANTIMICROBIAL EFFICACY OF HONEYDEW AND CALENDULA OFFICINALIS L. AGAINST
PSEUDOMONAS AERUGINOSA, Niculae M., Spînu M., Şandru C., Chirilă F., 2011, PLANTA MEDICA,
9.51. PREVALENCE OF ANAPLASMA PHAGOCYTOPHILUM INFECTION IN EUROPEAN WILD BOAR (SUS
SCROFA) POPULATIONS, Kiss T., Cadar D., Krupaci F.A., Bordeanu A., Spînu M., 2013, EPIDEMIOL
INFECT, Epub ahead of print.
9.52. CAPSID PROTEIN EVOLUTION AND COMPARATIVE PHYLOGENY OF NOVEL PORCINE
PARVOVIRUSES, Cadar D., Cságola A., Kiss T., Tuboly T., 2013, MOLECULAR PHYLOGENETICS AND
EVOLUTION, Volume: 66, Issue: 1, Pages: 243-253.
9.53. TICK PREVENTION AT A CROSSROAD: NEW AND RENEWED SOLUTIONS, Kiss T., Cadar D., Spînu M.,
2012, VETERINARY PARASITOLOGY, Volume: 187, Issue: 3-4, Pages: 357-366.
DISTINCT AREAS IN ROMANIA, Kiss T., Cadar D., Krupaci A.F., Bordeanu A., Brudaşcă Gh.F.,
Mihalca A.D., Mircean V., Gliga L., Dumitrache M.O., Spînu M., 2011, VECTOR-BORNE AND
ZOONOTIC DISEASES, Volume: 11, Issue: 9, Pages: 1259-1262.
9.55. PHYLOGENY AND EVOLUTIONARY GENETICS OF PORCINE PARVOVIRUS IN WILD BOARS, Cadar D.,
Dán Á., Tombácz K., Lőrincz M., Kiss T., Becskei Z., Spînu M., Tuboly T., Cságola A., 2012,
INFECTION GENETICS AND EVOLUTION, Volume: 12, Issue: 6, Pages: 1163-1171.
9.56. DETECTION OF NATURAL INTER- AND INTRA-GENOTYPE RECOMBINATION EVENTS REVEALED BY
CAP GENE ANALYSIS AND DECREASING PREVALENCE OF PCV2 IN WILD BOARS, Cadar D., Cságola
A., Lőrincz M., Tombácz K., Spînu M., Tuboly T., 2012, INFECTION GENETICS AND EVOLUTION,
9.57. DISTRIBUTION AND GENETIC DIVERSITY OF PORCINE HOKOVIRUS IN WILD BOARS, Cadar D.,
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Cságola A., Lőrincz M., Tombácz K., Spînu M., Tuboly T., 2011, ARCHIVES OF VIROLOGY,
9.58. GENETIC DETECTION AND ANALYSIS OF PORCINE BOCAVIRUS TYPE 1 (POBOV1) IN EUROPEAN
WILD BOAR (SUS SCROFA), Cadar D., Cságola A., Lőrincz M., Tombácz K., Kiss T., Spînu M., Tuboly
T., 2011, VIRUS GENES, Volume: 43, Issue: 3, Pages: 376-379.
9.59. OXIDANT-ANTIOXIDANT IMBALANCE IN HORSES INFECTED WITH EQUINE INFECTIOUS ANAEMIA
VIRUS, Bolfă P.F., Leroux C., Pintea A., Andrei S., Catoi C., Taulescu M., Tabaran F., Spînu M., 2012,
VETERINARY JOURNAL, Volume: 192, Issue: 3, Pages: 449-454.
9.60. THE EFFECTS OF ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSIOLOGICAL CYCLICITY ON THE IMMUNE SYSTEM OF
VIPERINAE, Köbölkuti L., Cadar D., Czirják G., Niculae M., Kiss T., Şandru C., Spînu M., 2012,
SCIENTIFIC WORLD JOURNAL, Pages: 1-6, Article Number: 574867.
9.61. ANTIBACTERIAL EFFECT OF ROMANIAN PROPOLIS ON PSEUDOMONAS AERUGINOSA AND
STAPHYLOCOCCUS INTERMIDIUS, Stan L., Niculae M., Mărghitaş Al. L., Spînu M., Dezmirean D.,
2012, 2012, PLANTA MEDICA, Volume: 78, Issue: 11, Pages: 1094-1094.
9.62. PREVALENCE OF PORCINE CIRCOVIRUSES IN TRANSYLVANIAN WILD BOARS, DETECTED BY REALTIME PCR, Cadar D., Csagola A., Spinu M., et al., 2010, ACTA VETERINARIA HUNGARICA,
9.63. ANTIBACTERIAL ACTION OF AN AQUEOUS GRAPE SEED POLYPHENOLIC EXTRACT, Veronica Sanda
Chedea, Cornelia Braicu, Flore Chirilă, Ciprian Ober and Carmen Socaciu, 2011, AFRICAN JOURNAL
OF BIOTECHNOLOGY, Volume: 10, Issue: 33, Pages: 6276-6280.
TRANSYLVANIA ON STAPHYLOCOCCI ISOLATED FROM ANIMALS AND HUMANS, N. Fiţ, F. Chirilă, G.
Nadăş, C. Bouari, S.L. Pantrea, E. Pall, B. Pompei, 2011, PLANTA MEDICA, Volume: 77, Issue: 12,
Pages: 1457-1458.
THE HONEYBEE PATHOGEN PAENIBACILLUS LARVAE, Cristina Manuela Mihai, Liviu Al. Mărghitaş,
Daniel S. Dezmirean, Flore Chirilă, Robin F.A. Moritz, Helge Schlüns, 2012, JOURNAL OF
INVERTEBRATE PATHOLOGY, Volume: 110, Issue: 1, Pages: 68-72.
9.66. RECOMBINANT ANOXYBACILLUS FLAVITHERMUS T1 ESTERASE/LIPASE: OPTIMISATION OF
EXPRESSION AND RECOVERY, Chiş Laura-Mihaela; Hrişcu Monica; Chirilă Flore; Lupău Iulia; Toşa
Monica; Irimie Florin Dan, 2012, ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING AND MANAGEMENT JOURNAL,
9.67. IN VITRO EFFECT OF OZONATED SALINE ON MICROORGANISMS INVOLVED IN PANCREATIC AND
PERIPANCREATIC NECROSIS INFECTION IN SEVERE ACUTE PANCREATITIS, Al Hajjar N., Fl. Pitu, E.
Pall, F. Pitu, I. Suarasan, C. Popa and N. Fiţ, 2012, AFRICAN JOURNAL OF MICROBIOLOGY
9.68. SCREENING OF FIVE ALCOHOLIC PLANTS EXTRACTS EFFECTS ON THE IMMUNE STATUS OF
ROMANIAN EIAV INFECTED HORSES, P.Bolfă, C. Cătoi, A. Gal, M. Taulescu, N. Fiţ, G. Nadaş, M.
Niculae, M. Tămaş, C. Cuc, M. Spînu, 2011, ROMANIAN BIOTECHNOLOGICAL LETTERS, Volume: 16,
Issue: 6, Pages: 6730-6739.
9.69. GRANULOMATOUS LESIONS EXPERIMENTALLY INDUCED BY PROTOTHECA IN MICE, C. Bouari, A.
Gal, M. Taulescu, P. Bolfa and C. Catoi, 2012, JOURNAL OF COMPARATIVE PATHOLOGY,
9.70. PROTECTIVE MECHANISMS OF GRAPE SEED EXTRACT (BURGUND MARE VARIETY) ON CHRONIC
ULTRAVIOLET B IRRADIATION-INDUCED SKIN DAMAGE IN SKH-1 HAIRLESS MICE, P. Bolfa, C. Catoi,
A. Filip, A. Gal, M. Taulescu, A. Nagy, F. Tabaran, G. Borza, R. Moussa and C. Cuc, 2012, JOURNAL
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OF COMPARATIVE PATHOLOGY, Volume: 146, Issue: 1, Pages: 64-64.
9.71. PRENEOPLASTIC AND NEOPLASTIC MAMMARY AND NON-MAMMARY LESIONS ASSOCIATED WITH
INFLAMMATION IN CHEMICALLY INDUCED CARCINOGENESIS IN WISTAR RATS, A.F. Gal, S. Andrei,
C. Bouari, M. Taulescu, P. Bolfa and C. Catoi, 2012, JOURNAL OF COMPARATIVE PATHOLOGY,
9.72. HEPATIC CIRRHOSIS IN TWELVE DOGS AFTER EXPOSURE TO INAPPROPRIATE COMMERCIAL DOG
FOOD, L. Nagy, C. Cuc, F. Tabaran, A. Gal, M. Taulescu, P. Bolfa, G. Borza and C. Catoi, 2012,
JOURNAL OF COMPARATIVE PATHOLOGY, Volume: 146, Issue: 1, Pages: 77-77.
9.73. METASTATIC CHOLANGIOCARCINOMA IN LLAMA (LAMA GLAMA), M. Taulescu, P.F. Bolfa, R.
Buiga, A. Gal, B. Sevastre, Morar Iancu, C. Catoi, 2012, JOURNAL OF VETERINARY DIAGNOSTIC
9.74. SEASONAL VARIATIONS IN THE BIOCHEMICAL COMPOSITION OF BUFFALO MILK, Mihaiu M., C.
Bele, Alexandra Lapusan, Romolica Mihaiu, S. D. Dan, Carmen Taulescu, Cristian Matea, 2010,
9.75. THE ASSESSMENT OF THE QUALITY AND TRACEABILITY BIOMARKERS IN THE BUFFALO MILK
PRIMARY PRODUCTION, Mihaiu M., Alexandra Lapusan, C. Bele, Romolica Mihaiu, S. D. Dan,
Carmen Taulescu, Cristian Matea, 2011, ROMANIAN BIOTECHNOLOGICAL LETTERS, Volume: 16,
Issue: 5, Pages: 6548-6555.
9.76. PROTEIN CHARACTERIZATION OF ROMANIAN BUFFALO MILK COMPARED TO COW MILK, Marian
Mihaiu, Alexandra Lapusan, Romolica Mihaiu, Sorin Daniel Dan, Carmen Jecan, Anamaria Cozma,
2012, STUDIA UNIVERSITATIS BABES-BOLYAI CHEMIA, Volume: 57, Issue: 1, Pages: 205-212.
10.1.
Prof. Dr. Vasile Cozma:
- Member of Academy of Agricultural Forestry Sciences “Gheorghe Ionescu-Siseşti”.
- Member of the editorial board of the journals: Scientia Parasitologica; European
Multicolloquium of parasitology; Notulae Scientia Biologicae.
- Participation in international conferences:
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Cozma V., Györke A., Ashash U., Ruca M., Magdaş C., Cernea C.L., Immunoprophylactic
efficiency against coccidiosis in broilers by transmission of maternal antibodies from
CoxAbic® vaccinated hens; Apicomplexa in farm animals, Escola Superior de Tecnologia
da Saude de Lisboa, 25-28 October, 2012, Lisbon, Portugal.
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Cozma V., Parasitology Journals in Romania: past, present and future; EMOP XI,
Universitatea de Științe Agricole si Medicină Veterinară Cluj-Napoca, 25-29 July, 2012,
Cluj-Napoca, România.
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Cozma V., Paştiu A., Gavrea R.R.: Epioemiological study in Toxoplasma gondii and
Neospora caninum, EMOP XI, Universitatea de Științe Agricole si Medicină Veterinară
Cluj-Napoca, 25-29 July, 2012, Cluj-Napoca, Romania.
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Cozma V., Pastiu A., Gherman C., Mircean V., Mihalca A., Magdas C., Gyorke A., Oltean
M., Zagon D, Gavrea R.: “Epidemiologia si factorii de risc in zoonoze parazitare
transmise prin consumul de carne”; The Anniversary of 20 Years from the foundation of
the Free Internationl University of Moldavia; Universitatea Libera din Moldova; 15-17
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October, Chisinau, Moldavia.
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10.2.
Cozma V., Bejan A., Gyorke A., Bolfa P., Gavrea R., Mircean V.: Recording of an outbreak
of goat cryptosporidiosis in Cluj country, 3rd CAPARA WGs Workshop & MC Meeting,
10-12.11.2011 Limasol – Cyprus.
Prof. Dr. Călin Gherman:
- Member of the editorial board of the journals: Scientia Parasitologica.
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10.3.
Gherman C., Oltean M., 2012. Trichinella in wild carnivores in Romania.
Program&Abstract Book, pg. 172 (EMOP XI, 25-29.07.2012 – Cluj-Napoca, Romania).
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Viorica Mircean - Participation in international conferences:
- Viorica Mircean, Mircea V. Mircean, Cornel Cătoi, Adrian F. Gal, Mirabela O. Dumitrache,
Andras Nagy, Marian Taulescu, Vasile Cozma. Superficial necrolytic dermatitis in a dog. A
case report. Poster Published in Journal of Gastrointestinal and Liver Diseases, 21(suppl.
3):2327-29, September 2012: 7th Central European Gastroenterology Meeting – ClujNapoca, România.
- Mircean V., Chivu R., Jurj R., Dumitrache M.O., Cozma V., 2012. Prevalence of endoparasites
in brown bears (Ursus arctos) from natural habitats in Romania. Program&Abstract Book,
pg. 470 (EMOP XI, 25-29.07.2012 – Cluj-Napoca, Romania).
- Mircean Viorica, Dumitrache Mirabela; Pantchev Nikola; Jodies Robert; Cozma Vasile,
Mihalca Andrei. Seroprevalence and epidemiological aspects of Borrelia burgdorferi,
Ehrlichia canis and Anaplasma phagocytophilum in dogs in Romania – poster. Published in
TTP7 Proceedings, 2011. 28 August-20 September 2011: Seventh Ticks and Tick-borne
Pathogens, International Conference – Zaragoza, Spain.
- Mircean Viorica - Do we treat correct endoparasitic diseases in dogs and cats? – Oral
presentation. 11-12 November, 2011:The 6th Edition of the Romanian Small Animal
Veterinary Association Congress; The 3rd Edition of the East European Veterinary
Conference, AMVAC.
- Mircean Viorica - Diagnostic approach to prurit in dogs– Oral presentation. 11-12
November, 2011: The 6th Edition of the Romanian Small Animal Veterinary Association
Congress; The 3rd Edition of the East European Veterinary Conference, AMVAC.
- Mircean V, Titilincu A, Cozma V.; The prevalence of Toxoplasma gondii infection in cats in
Romania – poster, 20-24 September 2008:Toxoplasma Centennial Congress, Buzios, Rio de
Janeiro, Brazil.
- Mircean V., Titilincu A., Cozma V.; Prevalence of parasite in cats from Transylvania
(Romania)- poster, 24- 28 August 2008: Xth European Multicolloquium of Parasitology –
Paris, France.
10.4.
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Andrei Mihalca:
- Member of the editorial board of the journals: Scientia Parasitologica; North-Western
Journal of Zoology; International Journal for Parasitology: Parasites and Wildlife.
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Mihalca A.D., 2012. Arthropod parasites of endangered vertebrates: threatened or
threatening? Program&Abstract Book, pg. 199 (EMOP XI, 25-29.07.2012 – Cluj-Napoca,
Romania).
10.5.
Assist. Dr. Adriana Györke - Participation in international conferences:
- Györke A., Pop L., Balea A., Pastiu A., Cozma V., 2012. Drug-resistance to anticoccidials of
Eimeria spp. field isolates collected in 2010 from broiler chickens farms in Romania.
Program&Abstract Book, pg. 85 (Apicomplexa in farm animals; International meeting Lisbon, 25-28 October 2012).
- Györke A., Mircean V., Pastiu A., Banu T., Blaga R., Onac D., CozmaV., 2012. Seroprevalence
of Toxoplasma gondii infection in sheep from Romania. Program& Abstract Book, pg. 67
(Apicomplexa in farm animals; International meeting - Lisbon, 25-28 October 2012).
10.6.
Assist. Prof. Dr. Cristina Laura Ştefănuţ - Participation in international conferences:
- Equine Parasite Drug Resistance- International Workshop, Copenhagen, Denmark, on
August 1, 2008.
- Congresso Nacional de Doencas Infecciosas e Microbiologia Clinica, SIDA e Parasitologia- XII
Congresso Portugues de Parasitologia, 8-11 Octomber 2008, Vilamoura, Portugal.
- IV Congresso Ciências Veterinárias I Congresso Ibérico de Epidemiologia INRB, INIA Fonte
Boa, 27-29 Novembro 2008.
- Romanian Equine Veterinary Association, USAMV Cluj-Napoca, 29 septembrie 2011.
- EMOP XI – European Multicolloquium of Parasitology, Cluj-Napoca, Romania, 25-29 July
2012.
- XVI Congresso Português de Parasitologia Faculdade de Medicina Veterinaria Lisbao,
Portugal, 29 e 30 de Novembro de 2012.
10.7.
Assist. Prof. Dr. Mihai Cernea - Participation in international conferences:
August 1, 2008.
- Congresso Nacional de Doencas Infecciosas e Microbiologia Clinica, SIDA e Parasitologia- XII
Congresso Portugues de Parasitologia, 8-11 Octomber 2008, Vilamoura, Portugal.
Boa, 27-29 Novembro 2008.
- Romanian Equine Veterinary Association, USAMV Cluj-Napoca, 29 September, 2011.
2012.
10.8.
Dr. Gavrea Raluca - Participation in international conferences:
- Gavrea R. R., Pastiu A., Cozma V., 2012. First data regarding the seroprevalence of Neospora
spp. infection in horses from Transylvania, Romania. Program&Abstract Book, pg. 75
(Apicomplexa in farm animals; International meeting - Lisbon, 25-28 October, 2012).
- Gavrea R., Iovu A., Mircean V., Titilincu A., Cozma V., 2010, Neospora caninum and
Toxoplasma gondii infection in goats from Romania, Abstract Book, pg. 2-3 (2nd Working
Groups Workshop & Management Committee Meeting, 29.09-1.10.2010 - Stara Lesna, High
Tatras, Slovakia).
- 6-8th November 2008 – Participation to The 17th National Conference of Parasitology, ClujNapoca Romania.
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- COST Action FA: 1st Working groups Workshop and Management Committee meeting.
2009.
- COST Action FA: 1st Working groups Workshop and Management Committee meeting.
2010, StaraLesna, Slovakia.
- COST-TS-ECOST-Training School-FA0805. 2010, Napoli, Italy.
- 3rd CAPARA WGs Workshop & MC Meeting. Cost action FA 0805. 10-12 Nov 2011, Limassol
Cyprus.
- Apicomplexa in Farm Animals. 25-28 Oct. 2012, Lisbon, Portugal.
10.9.
Dr. Oltean Miruna - Participation in international conferences:
- Oltean M., Mircean V., Gyorke A., Paştiu A., Gherman M., Cozma V., 2012.
Seroepidemiological investigation on Trichinella spp. antibodies in cats from Romania.
Program &Abstract Book, pg. 361 (EMOP XI, 25-29.07.2012 – Cluj-Napoca, Romania).
- Oltean M., Sevastre B., Gyorke A., Gherman CM, Irimie A, Cozma V, Tăbăran F. The antitumour potential of Trichinella experimental infection. European Multicolloquim of
parasitology XI, Universitatea de Științe Agricole si Medicină Veterinară Cluj-Napoca, 25-29
July, 2012, Cluj-Napoca, România.
- Oltean Miruna, Zsuzsa Kalmar, B. J. Kiss, M. Marinov, A. Vasile, A.D. Sandor, C.M. Gherman,
M.A. Lefkaditis, A.D. Mihalca, V. Cozma. Trichinella infection in mustelidae (Mammalia
Carnivora) from Romania: New host-parasite associations in a highly endemic country. XIII
International Conference on Trichinellosis, China, 1-6 August 2011.
- Oltean Miruna, Adriana Gyorke, Raluca Gavrea, Mirabela Dumitrache, Tatiana Băguţ, C.
Bratu, Corina Nicola, C. M. Gherman, V. Cozma. Some aspects of humoral and cellular
immune responses in swine experimental Trichinella spiralis infection. XIII International
Conference on Trichinellosis, China, 1-6 August 2011.
10.10. Dr. Paştiu Anamaria - Participation in international conferences:
- Paştiu. A., Suteu O., Gyorke A., Balea A., Cozma V., 2012. The prevalence of Toxoplasma
gondii in diaphragm tissues from goat kids in Romania. Program&Abstract Book, pg. 24(4th
Working Groups Workshop & Management Committee Meeting, 19-21.09.2012 – Las
Palmas de Gran Canaria, Spain).
- Paştiu A., Gyorke A., Balea A., Onac D., Oltean M., Cozma V.,2012. Toxoplasma gondii
infection in wild boars from north-west of Romania. Program&Abstract Book, pg. 391
(EMOP XI, 25-29.07.2012 – Cluj-Napoca, Romania).
- Iovu A., Györke A., Gavrea R., Cozma V., 2011. Efficacy of toltrazuril against experimental
infection with Toxoplasma gondii in mice, Abstract Book, pg. 44 (3rd Working Groups
Workshop & Management Committee Meeting, 10-12.11.2011 – Limassol, Cyprus).
- Iovu A., Titilincu A., Gavrea R., Magdaş C., Cozma V., 2010, Molecular investigation of goat
abortions for the detection of Toxoplasma gondii and Neospora caninum, Abstract Book, 2021 (2nd Working Groups Workshop & Management Committee Meeting, 29.09-1.10.2010 Stara Lesna, High Tatras, Slovakia).
- Iovu A., Titilincu A., Mircean V., Junie M., Cozma V., 2010, Identification of Toxoplasma
gondii and Hammondia hammondi in sow abortions, International Journal of Molecular
Medicine, Vol. 6, Supplement 1, S 71.(15th World Congress on Advances in Oncology & 13th
International Symposium on Molecular Medicine – 7-9.10.2010 Loutraki, Greece).
10.11. Dr. Onac Diana - Participation in international conferences:
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- Onac, D., Oltean, M., Gyorke, A., Cozma, V. Genetic variation of Echinococcus granulosus in
wild boars from Romania. Program &Abstract Book, pg. 310 (EMOP XI, 25-29.07.2012 –
Cluj-Napoca, Romania).
10.12. Dr. Mirabela Dumitrache - Participation in international conferences:
- Dumitrache M.O., Kálmar Z., Sándor A.D., Paştiu A., Mircean V.,Gavrea R.R., Oltean M.,
Gherman M., Mihalca A., Cozma V.,2012. Molecular prevalence and genetic diversity of
Borrelia burgdorferi sensu lato in wild canids and felids from Romania. Program &Abstract
Book, pg. 371 (EMOP XI, 25-29.07.2012 – Cluj-Napoca, Romania).
10.13. Dr. Tatiana Bagut - Participation in international conferences:
- Băguţ E.T., Baldo A., Mathy A., Cambier L., Cozma V., Mignon B. Involvement of subtilisinlike serine proteases Sub3 in the adherence of Microsporumcanis to human and different
animal species epidermis(EMOP XI, 25-29.07.2012 – Cluj-Napoca, Romania).
- Cambier L., Mathy A., Băguţ E.T., Baldo A., Antoine N., Mignon B. Feline polymorphonuclear
neutrophils produce pro-inflammatory cytokines in response to Microsporum canis – poster.
Abstract published in Mycoses, 54(suppl. 4):154. 11-15 June, 2012: 18th Congress of the
International Society for Human and Animal Mycology – Berlin, Germany.
- Mathy A., Baldo A., Salamin K., Cambier L., Defaweux V., Băguţ E.T., Weatherspoon A.,
Zimmermann C., Monod M., Mignon B. Characterization of a new potential virulence factor
of Microsporumcanis, the secreted subtilisin Sub6 – poster. Abstract published in Mycoses,
54(suppl 2):112-113; 25-30 September, 2011: European Confederation of Medical Mycology
(ECMM) & EORTC Infectious Diseases Group – Valencia, Spain.
- Băguţ E.T., Baldo A., Mathy A., Cambier L., Weatherspoon A., Leclercq M., Defaweux V.,
Zimmermann C., Mignon B. Implication de la protéase a sérine de type subtilisine Sub3 dans
l’adhérence de Microsporum canis a l’épiderme de differentes especes animales et
l’epiderme humain. 18-20 Mai 2011: Reunion Conjointe de la Société Française de la
Parasitologie (SFP), de la Société Française de Mycologie Médicale (SFMM), du Groupement
des Prostistologues de Langue Française (GPLF), Facultatea de Medicină Strasbourg –
Strasbourg, France.
- Weatherspoon A., Cambier L., Defaweux V., Băguţ E.T., Baldo A., Mathy A., Zimmermann C.,
Antoine N., Hubert P., Tabart J., Mignon B. Réponse cytokinique et expression du complexe
majeur d’histocompatibilité de type II par les cellules dendritique félines exposées à
différentes constituants de Microsporum canis. 18-20 Mai 2011: Reunion Conjointe de la
Société Française de la Parasitologie (SFP), de la Société Française de Mycologie Médicale
(SFMM), du Groupement des Prostistologues de Langue Française (GPLF), Facultatea de
Medicină Strasbourg – Strasbourg, France.
- Zimmermann C., Mathy A., Baldo A., Cmbier L Băguţ E.T., Defaweux V., Weatherspoon A.,
Antoine N., Mignon B. Developpement d’un nouveau modele ex vivo pour l’etude de
l’invasion de l’épiderme felin par Microsporum canis. 18-20 Mai 2011: Reunion Conjointe de
la Société Française de la Parasitologie (SFP), de la Société Française de Mycologie Médicale
(SFMM), du Groupement des Prostistologues de Langue Française (GPLF), Facultatea de
Medicină Strasbourg – Strasbourg, France.
10.14. Prof. Dr. Marina Spânu:
- Associate member of ASAS from 2010.
- Member of College doctors of Hungarian Academy of Sciences, from 2002.
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- EFSA expert.
- EAEVE expert -Clinical sciences.
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Octavian Negrea, Vioara Mireşan, Camelia Răducu, Flore Chirilă, Iulia Feştilă, Zamfir
Marchiş; Investigations on the Incidence of Pod Dermatitis in sheep, Scientific Papers:
Animal Science and Biotechnologies, 2012, 45 (2), 459. (Symposium Program
Bioengineering of Animal Resources Timişoara May 24-25, 2012).
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Răpuntean, Gh. Răpuntean, N. Fiţ, F. Chirilă, G. Nadăş, Cosmina Cuc (2011) “Investigaţii
privind dezvoltarea algelor din genul Prototheca pe unele medii de cultură”; Lucrări
ştiinţifice medicină veterinară Timişoara 2012, vol. XLV (2), Al XI-lea Congres Naţional de
Medicină Veterinară Bucureşti, 8-10 May.
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Mihaela Niculae, Marina Spînu, Carmen Dana Şandru, F. Chirilă, F. Bolfă (2011) “Studii
asupra utilizării unor bioproduse în controlul infecţiilor determinate de tulpini
rezistente de E. coli”, Institutul de Diagnostic şi Sănătate Animală, Cel de-al VI-lea
Simpozion aniversar 45 de ani de la înfiinţare 1966 – 2011 Bucureşti, 11-12 October,
2011.
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Spinu, M., Niculae, M., Cadar, D., Sandru, C., Popescu, S.(2012). The dynamics of losses
caused by Marek’s disease on a closed circuit intensive poultry farm. Proceedings of the
19th Scientific Conference with International Participation “Animal Protection and
Welfare“, 3 October 2012, Brno, Czech Republic, pp. 157- 162.
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Spinu, M., Niculae, M., Cadar, D., Popescu, S., Gheorghita, D (2012). Stress levels and
adaptive cell-mediated immunity in Hypopphae rhamnoides treated, antigen primed
farmed rabbits. Proceedings of the 19th Scientific Conference with International
Participation “Animal Protection and Welfare“, 3 October 2012, Brno, Czech Republic,
pp.150- 156.
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Popescu S., C. Borda, C.I. Hegedus, E.A. Diugan, M. Spînu, C.D. Sandru, R. Ştefan (2011).
Microbiologic water quality for dairy cows in rural households and farms from
Transylvania, In Proceedings The 46th Croatian & 6th International Symposium on
Agriculture, Feb. 14-18, Opatija, Croatia, p. 876-879.
-
Popescu S., E.A. Diugan, C.Borda, M. Spînu, C.D. Sandru (2011). Exercise effect on
lameness prevalence in tied dairy cows. XVth ISAH Congress 2011, July 3-7, Vienna,
Austria. Proceedings Volume III, International Society for Animal Hygiene, p.1089-1092.
10.15. Participation in international conferences:
- International Symposium “Prospects for the Agriculture of the 3rd Millennium”, U.S.A.M.V.
Cluj-Napoca;
- Simpozion Internaţional “Contribution of the Scientific Research to Veterinary Medicine”,
USAMV Bucureşti;
- XI European Multicolloquium of Parasitology, Cluj-Napoca, Romania;
- The 3rd CASEE Conference “Sustainable Agriculture and Food Production in the Danube
Region” Cluj-Napoca
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11.1. Coproparasitological exams – using habitual enrichment methods to highlight parasitic elements
(ovohelminthoscopic methods, larvohelminthoscopic methods, coprocultures, successive
washing, intestinal scrapings).
11.2. Examination of muscular masses – through artificial digestion methods and trichinelloscopic
methods to highlight the presence of Trichinella spp. and Sarcocystis spp.
11.3. Serological exams – to highlight the presence of antiparasitic antibodies in serum, plasma, meat
juice or lactoserum (Toxoplasma gondii, Neospora caninum, Giardia spp., Eimeria spp.,
Cryptospordium parvum, Echinococcus granulosus, Trichinella spp., Fasciola hepatica, Borrelia
spp., Anaplasma spp., Ehrlichia spp., Dyrofilaria spp.).
11.4. Molecular biology exams – PCR, RFLP-PCR, to highlight the presence of parasite’s genomic DNA
(Toxoplasma gondii, Neospora caninum, Hammondia hammondi, Eimeria spp., Cryptospordium
spp., Echinococcus granulosus, Trichinella spp., Borrelia spp., Anaplasma spp., Ehrlichia spp.,
Coxiella spp., Babesia spp.)
11.5. Microbiological exams for the purpose of diagnostic and establishing adequate therapy:
-
Bacterioscopical exams.
-
Special staining for bacteria (Ziehl-Neelsen, OMS, Tribondeau-Fontana, Giemsa, Stamp etc).
-
Establishing bacterial shape and size.
-
Digital processing of microscope images.
-
Bacteriological exam.
-
Inoculation on special culture media for potentially pathogenic aerobic and anaerobic
bacteria.
-
Inoculation on special selective and/or differentiation media.
-
Establishing cultural characteristics of the bacteria.
-
Biochemical tests on API systems.
-
Complete antibiograms.
11.6. Immunological exams for the diagnostic and characterization of immunophysiological/
immunopathological prophile:
-
Serological exams.
-
Serological typification for E. coli and Salmonella spp.
-
Hemagglutination inhibition reaction in Newcastle’s disease.
-
CBC.
-
Tests for identifying and quantifying non-specific immune effectors (lysozyme, complement,
total Ig, circulating immune complexes-CIC).
-
Tests for identifying and quantifying specific immune effectors (antibodies): RAR, RAL, RFC,
RHA, RIHA, DID, Mancini test, immunelectrophoresis.
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Special exams/tests with high sensitivity and specificity: immunfluorescence (IF).
-
Estimation of functional capacity of non-specific cellular effectors – phagocytosis activity.
-
Investigation of functional level of specific cellular effectors (blastic transformation test,
inhibition of leucocyte migration reaction, in vivo hypersensitivity tests).
-
PCR- molecular identifying and genotyping of some microorganisms.
11.7. Consulting in the management of episodes of disease due to microbial or parasitic agents:
-
Investigation complex, in case of an infectious disease, to establish: sources of infection,
focus extention, infected species, degree of zoonotic risk (epidemiological investigation).
-
Diagnostic in farm animal raising units.
-
Diagnostic in infectious diseases of pets.
-
Ways of making plans for supervision, prophylaxis and control of infectious diseases.
-
Ways of interpreting and implementing legislation harmonized with Community.
-
Education in order to make necessary documentation for veterinary activities (concession,
private practice, etc.).
11.8. Analytical determinations in order to evaluate the quality of food products.
11.9. Identifying and determining microbial contaminants from food through classical methods
(selective culture media and API kits) and modern ones (automated PCR).
11.10. Determination of the total number of somatic cells and the total number of germs from milk:
through classical and automated methods.
11.11. Screening of Trichinella spiralis larvae in meat: artificial digestion (reference method).
11.12. Identifying the origin of food products through molecular methods.
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L.4.1. Physico-chemical techniques applied to the analysis of animal origin products
1. Contact data
Acronym
Logo
Website
Director
Faculty
Phone
Fax
E-mail
Physico-chemical techniques applied to the analysis of
animal origin products
CHIMVET
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Sanda Andrei
Veterinary Medicine
+40 264 596 384 ext. 126
sandrei@usamvcluj.ro; sanda_m_andrei@yahoo.com
2. Objectives
2.1. Analysis of lipophilic compounds by chromatographic techniques (GC, HPLC, TLC): profile of fatty
acids, cholesterol, fat-soluble vitamins (retinols, tocopherols).
2.2. Enzymatic determination (antioxidant enzymes, metabolic enzyme profile) in blood, milk, animal
tissues (normal and pathological) and cells culture.
2.3. Determinations of oxidative stress markers in animal tissue (normal and pathological).
2.4. Analysis of the proteins profile in milk from different species by SDS-PAGE and RP-HPLC
chromatography.
2.5. Determination of sulphonamides in animal products.
2.6. Determination of steroid compounds of different matrices by GC.
2.7. Using spectroscopic techniques in the analysis of animal products.
3.1. Medical Biochemistry.
3.2. Analytical chemistry techniques: chromatography (TLC, HPLC, GC); spectrophotometry (UV-Vis,
IR); SDS-PAGE electrophoresis.
3.3. Biophysics.
3.4. Cells culture techniques.
4. Research team
4.1. Assoc. Prof. Dr. Sanda Andrei - Head of Laboratory: Medical biochemistry, analytical chemistry
techniques
4.2. Prof. Dr. Constantin Bele - Medical Biochemistry, analytical chemistry techniques
4.3. Prof. Dr. Adela Pintea - Medical Biochemistry, analytical chemistry techniques, cell culture
techniques
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4.4. Assoc. Prof. Dr. Razvan Stefan - Biophysics, spectroscopic techniques
4.5. Assist. Dr. Dumitrita Rugina - Analytical chemistry techniques, cell culture techniques
4.6. Dr. Cristian Matea - Analytical chemistry techniques
4.7. PhD student Maria Bindea - Biophysics
5.1. In vitro testing of natural antioxidants (carotenoids, tocopherols, polyphenols) in normal and
tumour cell lines.
5.2. Quantification of sulphonamide residues in animal products.
5.3. Evaluation of the profile of lipids (fatty acids, cholesterol, fat-soluble vitamins); proteins and
enzymatic and non-enzymatic antioxidant systems in milk from different species.
5.4. The impact of subclinical mastitis infections on the chemical profile of cow milk.
5.5. In vivo testing of natural antioxidants (carotenoids, tocopherols, polyphenols) in rats treated with
carcinogenic and toxic agents.
5.6. Evaluation of blood metabolic profile of various species.
5.7. Testing of phosphatidic biomaterials with antibacterial potential and stimulator of tissues
regeneration.
No.
Equipment
Related activity
Acquisition
(year)
1.
HPLC system with UV-Vis and fluorescence detection
5.1., 5.2.
2008
2.
GC with FID detector and gas generators
5.3., 5.4.
2008
3.
UV-Vis and FT-IR Spectrometers
5.1., 5.3., 5.4.,
5.5., 5.7.
2009 - 2012
4.
Electrophoresis system and mini gels dryer
5.3.
2011
5.
Spectrofluorimeter
5.7.
2011
6.
Semi-automatic Biochemistry Analyzer
5.1., 5.3., 5.6.
2010
7.
Eppendorf vacuum concentrator
5.3., 5.4., 5.5.
2008
8.
Centrifuges
all activities
2010 - 2011
9.
Polarimeter
5.4.
2010
10.
Digital refractometer
5.4., 5.6.
2009
11.
Rota vapour
all activities
2010
12.
pH-meters
all activities
2009 - 2010
13.
Ovens, thermoblocks
all activities
2008 - 2010
14.
Analytical balances
all activities
2009 - 2010
15.
Vortex, agitators
all activities
2008 - 2011
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No.
Director/Project
responsible
1.
Advanced techniques for the determination of residues in
animal origin food; TECHIM
Prof. Dr.
Constantin Bele
2006 - 2008
2.
Biomarkers use in diagnosis and control research;
BiomarkDiag
Prof. Dr. Adela
Pintea
2006 - 2008
3.
Evaluation of potential antioxidant effect of some natural
compounds (carotenoids and polyphenols) in cultured
RPE cell; PN2, IDEI
Prof. Dr. Adela
Pintea
2007 - 2010
4.
Identification of new markers of oxidative stress used in
the diagnosis of subclinical mastitis in cows; PN2, IDEI
Assoc. Prof. Dr.
Sanda Andrei
2009 - 2011
5.
The antibacterial character and stimulator of tissues
regeneration of phosphate biomaterials; PN2, IDEI
Assoc. Prof. Dr.
Razvan Stefan
2009 - 2011
Period
8.1. Articles published in ISI journals - 19
8.2. Patents - 1 (OSIM patent no.125476 A2/28.05.2010; Sulphamide extraction method in solid phase
reaction mediated by multiwalled carbon nanotubes, Authors: Bele C., Matea C. T., Lupu D, Biriş A,
Iancu C., Mocan L.
9.1. PROTECTIVE EFFECT OF LYCOPENE FROM TOMATOES POWDER IN OXIDATIVE STRES INDUCED BY
ADMINISTRATION OF L-THYROXIN IN RATS, Andrei S., Joanta A., Pintea A., Sarlea M.M., 2008,
CHEMIKE LISTY, Vol.102, Issue S3 (Special Issue), pp. s579.
9.2. QUANTITATIVE DETERMINATION OF SULFONAMIDE RESIDUES IN CHICKEN MEAT BY A NEW
SOLID PHASE EXTRACTION AND HPLC-UV FOR DETECTION, Bele C., Negrea O., Pintea A., Dulf F.,
Lupu D., Biriş A., 2008, CHEMIKE LISTY, Vol.102, Issue S3 (Special Issue), pp. s589.
PRODUCTS USED AGAINST CHRONICENDOMETRITIS IN SIMMENTAL COWS, Bogdan L., Groza I.,
Andrei S., Pintea A., Ciupe S., Cenariu M., Pasca I., Bogdan S., Petrean A., Macri A., 2009,
9.4. THE MAJOR PROTEIN FRACTION OF MOUSE MILK REVISITED USING PROVEN PROTEOMIC TOOLS,
Boumahrou N., Andrei S., G. Miranda, C. Henry, J.J. Panthier, P. Martin, And S. Bellier, 2009,
JOURNAL OF PHYSIOLOGY AND PHARMACOLOGY, Volume: 60, Pages: 113-118.
9.5. CAROTENOIDS MODULATE THE EFFECT OF COCCIDIAN INFECTION ON THE CONDITION AND
IMMUNE RESPONSE IN MOULTING HOUSE SPARROWS, P.L. Pap, C.I. Vagasi, G.A. Czirjak, A.
Titilincu, A. Pintea, Z. Barta, 2009, JOURNAL OF EXPERIMENTAL BIOLOGY, Volume: 212, Issue: 20,
Pages: 3228-3235.
9.6. CHEESE AMINO ACIDS CHARACTERIZATION BY ISOTOPIC DILUTION GC-MS, A. Iordache, M. Culea,
M. Jimborean, A. Pintea, M. Chiriac, 2009, JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AND
ECOLOGY, Volume: 10, Issue: 1, Pages: 149-155.
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9.7. THE ASSESMENT OF QUALITY AND TRACEABILITY BIOMARKERS IN THE BUFFALO MILK PRIMARY
PRODUCTION, M.Mihaiu, A.Lapusan, C. Bele, R. Mihaiu, S.Dan, C. Taulescu, C. Matea, C.Carsai,
2011, ROMANIAN BIOTECHNOLOGICAL LETTERS, Volume: 16, Issue: 5, Pages: 6548-6555.
9.8. GLUTATHIONE PEROXIDASE ACTIVITY AND ITS RELATIONSHIP WITH SOMATIC CELL COUNT,
NUMBER OF COLONY FORMING UNITS AND PROTEIN CONTENT IN SUBCLINICAL MASTITIS COWS
MILK, Andrei S., Matei S., Fit N., Cernea C., Ciupe S., Bogdan S., Groza I. S., 2011, ROMANIAN
9.9. EVOLUTION OF MAJOR MILK PROTEINS IN MUS MUSCULUS AND MUS SPRETUS MOUSE SPECIES:
A GENOPROTEOMIC ANALYSIS, N.Boumahrou, C. Bevilacqua, C.Beauvallet, Guy Miranda, Andrei
S. , E.Rebours., S.Bellier, P. Martin, 2011, BMC GENOMICS, Volume: 12, Article Number: 80.
9.10. THE EFFECT OF COCCIDIANS ON THE CONDITION AND IMMUNE PROFILE OF MOLTING HOUSE
SPARROWS (PASSER DOMESTICUS), Pap, P.L., Vagasi, C.I., Czirjak, G.A., Titilincu, A, Pintea A.,
Osvath, G., Fulop, A., Barta A Z., 2011, AUK, Volume: 128, Issue: 2, Pages: 330-339.
WISTAR RATS, Gal A., Andrei S., Cernea C., Taulescu M., Catoi C., 2012, ACTA VETERINARIA
SCANDINAVICA, Volume: 54, Article Number: 50.
VIRUS, Bolfa P., Leroux C., Andrei S.A, Pintea A., Catoi C., Taulescu M., Tabaran F., Spînu M, 2012,
VETERINARY JOURNAL, Volume: 192, Issue: 3, Pages: 449-454.
9.13. COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS OF LIPOPHILIC COMPOUNDS IN EGGS OF ORGANICALLY RAISED ISA
BROWN AND ARAUCANA HENS, A. Pintea, F.Dulf, A. Bunea, C. Matea, S.Andrei, 2012, CHEMICAL
PAPERS, Volume: 66, Issue: 10, Pages: 955-963.
9.14. STRUCTURAL INVESTIGATIONS OF V2O5–P2O5–CAO GLASS SYSTEM BY FT-IR AND EPR
SPECTROSCOPIES, R. Stefan, D. Simedru, A. Popa, I. Ardelean, 2012, JOURNAL OF MATERIALS
SCIENCE, Volume: 47, Issue: 8, Pages: 3746-3751.
9.15. PRENEOPLASTIC AND NEOPLASTIC MAMMARY AND NON-MAMMARY LESIONS ASSOCIATED
WITH INFLAMMATION IN CHEMICALLY INDUCED CARCINOGENESIS IN WISTAR RATS, Gal A. F.,
S.Andrei, C. Bouari, M. Taulescu, P. Bolfa, C. Catoi, 2012, JOURNAL OF COMPARATIVE
-
Symposium “Prospects for the Third Millennium Agriculture”, USAMV Cluj-Napoca, 2008 –
2012.
-
Symposium “Progress and perspectives in veterinary medicine”, Iasi, 2009 – 2011.
-
Annual International Conference of SRBBM 2008 – 2011.
-
16th International Symposium on Carotenoids – Towards a Brighter Side of Life, Krakow,
Poland, July, 2011.
-
5th Meeting on Chemistry&Life, Brno, Czech Republic, 14-16 September 2011.
-
EuroFed Lipid, September 2008, Athens, Greece.
-
EuroFed Lipid, September 2012, Krakow, Poland.
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L.4.2. Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory
1. Contact data
Acronym
Logo
Website
Director
Faculty
Phone
Fax
E-mail
Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory
Prof. Dr. Marina Spînu
Veterinary Medicine
+40 264 596 384 ext.173
+40 264 593 792
marinaspinu@yahoo.com
2. Objectives
2.1. Development of new diagnostic techniques.
2.2. Monitoring the effects of various diseases on the host.
2.3. Selecting new therapeutic products.
2.4. Increasing research competencies of young teaching staff, doctoral students and undergraduate
students.
2.5. Validation of the research through scientific publications.
2.6. Rigorous implementation of ethical rules in research and biological experiments experimental.
3.1. Microbiological examinations for diagnostic purposes and application of the most suitable
therapy.
3.2. Immunological investigations for diagnosis, defining the immunological/immunopathological
profile of the individuals.
3.3. Consultancy in morbid episodes generated by microbial agents.
4. Research team
4.1. Prof. Dr. Spînu Marina – director, main laboratory veterinarian, Infectious diseases, Immunology,
Epidemiology, cell mediated immunity tests
4.2. Prof. Dr. Brudaşcă Gh. F. – team member - Infectious diseases, Exotic and game animal
pathology, Companion animal pathology
4.3. Assist. Prof. Dr. Şandru Carmen Dana – team member, Preventive medicine, Veterinary
legislation
4.4. Dr. Niculae Mihaela – team member, Infectious diseases, evaluation of antimicrobial,
therapeutical and immune modulating capacities of vegetal extracts, ELISA
4.5. Prof. Dr. Vasiu Constantin – team member, Infectious diseases, Epidemiology, consultancy in
specific preventive schemes for infectious diseases in farmed animals
4.6. Dr. Vasiu Aurel - team member, Infectious diseases, screening of infectious diseases in farmed
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animals
4.7. Assoc. Prof. Dr. Popescu Silvana - team member, hygiene and animal welfare, animal protection
4.8. Assoc. Prof. Dr. Chirilă Flore – team member, diagnosis of fish diseases and useful insects,
isolation and identification of Enterobacteriaceae
4.9. Prof. Dr. Ognean Laurenţ - team member, Animal physiology, Haematology
4.10. Prof. Dr. Cozma Vasile - team member, Parasitic diseases, evaluation of chemo-resistance in
parasites
4.11. PhD Students: Bordeanu Armela – ecoimmunology, humoral immune tests; Nagy Alexandru resistance to antibiotics; Lazar Eva - laboratory diagnosis in equine diseases
5.1. Bacterioscopy: Special bacterial stains. Digital processing of microspcopical images. Bacteriology:
Insemination on specific culture media for potentially pathogenic aerobic and anaerobic bacteria,
insemination on selective and/or differentiation media, chromogenic media, biochemical tests
(API and variants), complete antibiogram.
5.2. Serological examinations: E. coli and Salmonella spp. typing, hemagglutination inhibition in
Newcastle disease, Hemoleucogram, Tests for identification and quantification of innate humoral
immune effectors, Tests for identification and quantification specific humoral effectors
(antibodies of IgG and IgM classes), Examinations/tests with high specificity and sensitivity:
imunofluorescence, ELISA, FTIR, estimation of the functional capacities of innate cellular immune
effectors (phagocytosis), estimation of the functional capacities of adaptive cellular immune
effectors (blast transformation of lymphocytes, leukocyte migration inhibition, in vivo
hypersensitivity tests), PCR and RT-PCR – molecular identification and genotyping of
microorganisms.
5.3. Complex investigations, for the establishment in the case of infectious diseases’ outbreaks of:
infectious sources, spreading area, infected species, zoonotic risk.
5.4. On-farm diagnosis, Diagnosis of infectious diseases in companion animals.
No.
Equipment
1.
Laminar box
2.
Simple hood
Related activity
Immunological
tests:
Acquisition
(year)
2008 - 2013
2008 - 2013
5.2
3
Vortex mixer
4
Multiple Vortex
5
Water bath
6
Centrifuge
7
Centrifuge +4C
8
Zeiss microscope
9
UV Lamp with holder
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Serology:
2008 - 2013
5.2
2008 - 2013
2008 - 2013
5.1., 5.2.
2008 - 2013
2008 - 2013
5.1, 5.2, 5.3
2008 - 2013
2008 - 2013
10
Automatic pipettes 200-1000
Immunology,
serology,
microbiology
2008 - 2013
11
Automatic pipettes 2-20 microlitri
12
Deep freezer -80
Preservation of
the samples
2008 - 2013
13
Printers
Printing result
sheets
2008 - 2013
14
RT-PCR device
Amplification
2008 - 2013
15
Sterile hood
2008 - 2013
16
Simple hood
Immunology,
serology,
microbiology:
2008 - 2013
2008 - 2013
5.1, 5.2
17
CO2 Incubator
Microbiological
tests:
2008 - 2013
5.1
18
Incubator
5.1
2008 - 2013
19
Autoclave
Sterilization
2008 - 2013
20
PCR termocycler
5.1
2008 - 2013
21
Horizontal electrophoresis
Electrophoresis
2008 - 2013
22
Microscope Zeiss x2
5.1, 5.2
2008 - 2013
23
Freezers
24
ELISA line
25
Microwave oven
26
Multiwavelenght spectrophotometer
2008 - 2013
5.1, 5.2, 5.3
2008 - 2013
5.1, 5.2
2008 - 2013
2008 - 2013
No.
1.
Fundamental and applied studies in ecoepidemiology,
biology and molecular genetics of Lyme disease vectors;
PN2, Ideas, Complex exploratory research projects,
84/2010
2.
Director/Project
responsible
Period
Prof. Dr. Călin
Gherman
2010-2013
Development of a paradigm for assessment of heavy
metal and microbial pollution in wild birds and fish and its
implementation for conservation of biodiversity in the
Danube Delta Biosphere Reserve; PN2, Partnerships in
priority fields, PCCA 61/2012
Prof. Dr. Marina
Spînu
2012-2015
3.
Romanian High Competence Scientific Center in Bee
Biotechnology– RoBeeTech; POS CCE, Operation 2.1.2.,
No. 207/2010, ID. 618, SMIS-CSNR12460,
Assist. Prof. Dr.
Dr. Chirilă Flore
member
2010-2013
4.
Epidemiological, diagnostic, pathogentical and
Prof. Dr. Vasile
2008-2011
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immunological investigations in bovine and canine
neosporosis in NW, center and South of Romania; PN2,
PC
Cozma
5.
Molecular epidemiology studies in human and animal
echinococcosis in S and NW of Romania Strategic
program of disease; PN2, PC
Prof. Dr. Vasile
Cozma
2008-2011
6.
A research Center and reference laboratory in diagnosis
and control of parasitic zoonoses in Transylvania; PN2,
Capacities, Module I
Prof. Dr. Vasile
Cozma
2008-2009
7.
A comparative epidemiological investigation on
Toxoplasma gondii infection prevalence in ovine of
Romania and France; PN2, Capacities Module III –
bilateral cooperation
Prof. Dr. Vasile
Cozma
2009-2010
8.
MOLECZOOPAR - Gene variation of key zoonotic
pathogens (Borrelia spp., Toxoplasma gondii,
Echinococcus spp. and Trichinella spp.) in Romania and
China (2013-2014); PN2, Capacities Module III, bilateral
cooperation
Prof. Dr. Vasile
Cozma
2013-2014
8.1. Publications - 93
8.3. Services - 5 contracts
8.4. Analyses for third parties – 2 contracts
9.1. STRUCTURAL INVESTIGATION OF xFE(2)O(3)center dot(70-x)B2O3 center dot 15ZNO center dot
15CAOGLASSES BY INFRARED SPECTROSCOPY AND DFT CALCULATIONS, Ştefan Răzvan, E.
Vinţeler, A. Marcu, G. Ţarălungă, S. Popescu, I. Bratu, 2011, STUDIA UNIVERSITATIS BABESBOLYAI CHEMIA, Volume: 56, Issue: 1, Pages: 189-198.
9.2. THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN BEHAVIORAL AND OTHER WELFARE INDICATORS OF WORKING
HORSES, Silvana Popescu, Eva-Andrea Diugan, 2013, JOURNAL OF EQUINE VETERINARY SCIENCE,
Chedea, Cornelia Braicu, Flore Chirilă, Ciprian Ober and Carmen Socaciu, 2011, AFRICAN
JOURNAL OF BIOTECHNOLOGY, Volume: 10, Issue: 33, Pages: 6276-6280.
TRANSYLVANIA ON STAPHYLOCOCCI ISOLATED FROM ANIMALS AND HUMANS, N. Fiţ, F. Chirilă,
G. Nadăş, C. Bouari, S.L. Pantrea, E. Pall, B. Pompei, PLANTA MEDICA, Volume: 77, Issue: 12,
Pages: 1457-1458.
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THE HONEYBEE PATHOGEN PAENIBACILLUS LARVAE, Cristina Mihai, Liviu Mărghitaş, Daniel
Dezmirean, Flore Chirilă, Robin Moritz, Helge Schluns, 2012, JOURNAL OF INVERTEBRATE
9.7. RECOMBINANT ANOXYBACILLUS FLAVITHERMUS T1 ESTERASE/LIPASE: OPTIMISATION OF
EXPRESSION AND RECOVERY, Chiş Laura-Mihaela; Hrişcu Monica; Chirilă Flore; Lupău Iulia; Toşa
Monica; Irimie Florin Dan, 2012, ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING AND MANAGEMENT JOURNAL,
9.8. IN VITRO ANTIMICROBIAL EFFICACY OF HONEYDEW AND CALENDULA OFFICINALIS L. AGAINST
PSEUDOMONAS AERUGINOSA, Niculae M., Spînu M., Şandru C., Chirilă F., 2011, PLANTA MEDICA,
9.9. PREVALENCE OF ANAPLASMA PHAGOCYTOPHILUM INFECTION IN EUROPEAN WILD BOAR (SUS
SCROFA) POPULATIONS, Kiss T., Cadar D., Krupaci F.A., Bordeanu A., Spînu M., 2013, EPIDEMIOL
INFECT, Epub ahead of print.
9.10. CAPSID PROTEIN EVOLUTION AND COMPARATIVE PHYLOGENY OF NOVEL PORCINE
PARVOVIRUSES, Cadar D, Cságola A, Kiss T, Tuboly T, 2013, MOLECULAR PHYLOGENETICS AND
EVOLUTION, Volume: 66, Issue: 1, Pages: 243-253.
9.11. TICK PREVENTION AT A CROSSROAD: NEW AND RENEWED SOLUTIONS, Kiss T., Cadar D., Spînu
M., 2012, VETERINARY PARASITOLOGY, Volume: 187, Issue: 3-4, Pages: 357-366.
DISTINCT AREAS IN ROMANIA, Kiss T., Cadar D., Krupaci A.F., Bordeanu A., Brudaşcă G.F., Mihalca
A.D., Mircean V., Gliga L., Dumitrache M.O., Spînu M., 2011, VECTOR-BORNE AND ZOONOTIC
DISEASES, Volume: 11, Issue: 9, Pages: 1259-1262.
9.13. PHYLOGENY AND EVOLUTIONARY GENETICS OF PORCINE PARVOVIRUS IN WILD BOARS, Cadar D.,
Dán Á., Tombácz K., Lőrincz M., Kiss T., Becskei Z., Spînu M., Tuboly T., Cságola A., 2012,
INFECTION GENETICS AND EVOLUTION, Volume: 12, Issue: 6, Pages: 1163-1171.
9.14. DETECTION OF NATURAL INTER- AND INTRA-GENOTYPE RECOMBINATION EVENTS REVEALED BY
CAP GENE ANALYSIS AND DECREASING PREVALENCE OF PCV2 IN WILD BOARS, Cadar D., Cságola
A., Lőrincz M., Tombácz K., Spînu M., Tuboly T., 2012, INFECTION GENETICS AND EVOLUTION,
9.15. DISTRIBUTION AND GENETIC DIVERSITY OF PORCINE HOKOVIRUS IN WILD BOARS, Cadar D,
Cságola A, Lőrincz M, Tombácz K, Spînu M, Tuboly T., 2011, ARCHIVES OF VIROLOGY,
9.16. GENETIC DETECTION AND ANALYSIS OF PORCINE BOCAVIRUS TYPE 1 (POBOV1) IN EUROPEAN
WILD BOAR (SUS SCROFA), Cadar D., Cságola A., Lőrincz M., Tombácz K., Kiss T., Spînu M., Tuboly
T., 2011, VIRUS GENES, Volume: 43, Issue: 3, Pages: 376-379.
9.17. OXIDANT-ANTIOXIDANT IMBALANCE IN HORSES INFECTED WITH EQUINE INFECTIOUS ANAEMIA
VIRUS, Bolfă P.F., Leroux C., Pintea A., Andrei S., Catoi C., Taulescu M., Tabaran F., Spînu M.,
2012, VETERINARY JOURNAL, Volume: 192, Issue: 3, Pages: 449-454.
9.18. THE EFFECTS OF ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSIOLOGICAL CYCLICITY ON THE IMMUNE SYSTEM OF
VIPERINAE, Köbölkuti L., Cadar D., Czirják G., Niculae M., Kiss T., Şandru C., Spînu M., 2012,
SCIENTIFIC WORLD JOURNAL, Pages: 1-6, Article Number: 574867.
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9.20. IN ROMANIA, EXPOSURE TO TOXOPLASMA GONDII OCCURS TWICE AS OFTEN IN SWINE RAISED
FOR FAMILIAL CONSUMPTION AS IN HUNTED WILD BOAR, BUT OCCURS RARELY, IF EVER,
AMONG FATTENING PIGS RAISED IN CONFINEMENT, Paştiu A.I., Györke A., Blaga R., Mircean
V., Rosenthal B.M., Cozma V., 2013, PARASITOLOGY RESEARCH, Volume: 112, Issue: 6,
Pages: 2403-2407.
9.21. NORTHERN WHITE-BREASTED HEDGEHOGS ERINACEUS ROUMANICUS AS HOSTS FOR TICKS
INFECTED WITH BORRELIA BURGDORFERI SENSU LATO AND ANAPLASMA PHAGOCYTOPHILUM IN
ROMANIA, Dumitrache MO, Paştiu AI, Kalmár Z, Mircean V, Sándor AD, Gherman CM, Peştean
C, Mihalca AD, Cozma V., 2013, TICKS AND TICK-BORNE DISEASES, Volume: 4, Issue: 3,
Pages: 214-217.
9.22. ZOONOTIC PATHOGENS ASSOCIATED WITH HYALOMMA AEGYPTIUM IN ENDANGERED
TORTOISES: EVIDENCE FOR HOST-SWITCHING BEHAVIOUR IN TICKS?, Paştiu A.I., Matei I.A.,
Mihalca A.D., D’Amico G., Dumitrache M.O., Kalmár Z., Sándor A.D., Gherman C.M., Cozma V.,
2012, PARASITES & VECTORS, Volume: 5, Article Number: 301.
9.23. FIRST DETECTION OF ECHINOCOCCUS GRANULOSUS G1 AND G7 IN WILD BOARS (SUS SCROFA)
AND RED DEER (CERVUS ELAPHUS) IN ROMANIA USING PCR AND PCR-RFLP TECHNIQUES,
Onac D., Győrke A., Oltean M., Gavrea R., Cozma V., 2013, VETERINARY PARASITOLOGY,
9.24. EPIDEMIOLOGICAL SURVEY OF NEOSPORA CANINUM INFECTION IN DOGS FROM ROMANIA,
Gavrea R., Mircean V., Pastiu A., Cozma V., 2012, VETERINARY PARASITOLOGY, Volume: 188,
Issue: 3-4, Pages: 382-385.
Gherman, Andrei D Mihalca, Mirabela O Dumitrache, Adriana Györke, Ioan Oroian, Mignon
9.26. SEROPREVALENCE AND GEOGRAPHIC DISTRIBUTION OF DIROFILARIA IMMITIS AND TICK-BORNE
INFECTIONS (ANAPLASMA PHAGOCYTOPHILUM, BORRELIA BURGDORFERI SENSU LATO, AND
EHRLICHIA CANIS) IN DOGS FROM ROMANIA, Mircean V., Dumitrache M.O., Györke A., Pantchev
N., Jodies R., Mihalca A.D., Cozma V., 2012, VECTOR-BORNE AND ZOONOTIC DISEASES,
9.27. IXODES RICINUS IS THE DOMINANT QUESTING TICK IN FOREST HABITATS IN ROMANIA: THE
RESULTS FROM A COUNTRYWIDE DRAGGING CAMPAIGN, Mihalca A.D., Gherman C.M., Magdaş
C., Dumitrache M.O., Györke A., Sándor A.D., Domşa C., Oltean M., Mircean V., Mărcuţan D.I.,
D'Amico G., Păduraru A.O., Cozma V., 2012, EXPERIMENTAL AND APPLIED ACAROLOGY,
9.28. SYNOPSIS OF THE HARD TICKS (ACARI: IXODIDAE) OF ROMANIA WITH UPDATE ON HOST
ASSOCIATIONS AND GEOGRAPHICAL DISTRIBUTION, Mihalca A.D., Dumitrache M.O., Magdaş C.,
Gherman C.M., Domşa C., Mircean V., Ghira I.V., Pocora V., Ionescu D.T., Sikó Barabási S., Cozma
V., Sándor A.D., 2012, EXPERIMENTAL AND APPLIED ACAROLOGY, Volume: 58, Issue: 2,
Pages: 183-206.
9.29. PREVALENCE AND RISK FACTORS OF GIARDIA DUODENALIS IN DOGS FROM ROMANIA, Mircean
V., Györke A., Cozma V., 2012, VETERINARY PARASITOLOGY, Volume: 184, Issue: 2-4, Pages: 325329.
9.30. SEROPREVALENCE OF TOXOPLASMA GONDII AND NEOSPORA CANINUM IN DAIRY GOATS FROM
ROMANIA, Iovu A., Györke A., Mircean V., Gavrea R., Cozma V., 2012, VETERINARY
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9.31. CHARACTERIZATION OF HOST-PARASITE INTERACTIONS DURING THE EXPERIMENTAL
TRICHINELLA SPIRALIS INFECTION IN PIGS, Oltean M., Gavrea R., Dumitrache M., Băguţ T.,
Gherman C.M., Cozma V., Györke A., 2012, HELMINTHOLOGIA, Volume: 49, Issue: 3, Pages: 139146.
9.32. PREVALENCE OF GIARDIA SPECIES IN STOOL SAMPLES BY ELISA IN HOUSEHOLD CATS FROM
ROMANIA AND RISK FACTORS, Mircean V., Györke A., Jarca A., Cozma V., 2011, JOURNAL OF
FELINE MEDICINE AND SURGERY, Volume: 13, Issue: 6, Pages: 479-482.
9.33. HARD TICKS (IXODIDAE) IN ROMANIA: SURVEILLANCE, HOST ASSOCIATIONS, AND POSSIBLE RISKS
FOR TICK-BORNE DISEASES, Dumitrache M.O., Gherman C.M., Cozma V., Mircean V., Györke A.,
Sándor A.D., Mihalca A.D., 2011, PARASITOLOGY RESEARCH, Volume: 110, Issue: 5, Pages: 20672070.
9.34. COENDANGERED HARD-TICKS: THREATENED OR THREATENING?, Mihalca A.D., Gherman C.M.,
Cozma V., 2011, PARASITES & VECTORS, Volume: 4, Article Number: 71.
9.35. TOXOPLASMA GONDII IN ROMANIAN HOUSEHOLD CATS: EVALUATION OF SEROLOGICAL TESTS,
EPIDEMIOLOGY AND RISK FACTORS, Györke A., Opsteegh M., Mircean V., Iovu A., Cozma V.,
2011, PREVENTIVE VETERINARY MEDICINE, Volume: 102, Issue: 4, Pages: 321-328.
9.36. SEROPREVALENCE OF NEOSPORA CANINUM IN DAIRY CATTLE FROM NORTH-WEST AND CENTER
OF ROMANIA., Gavrea R.R., Iovu A., Losson B., Cozma V., 2011., PARASITE-JOURNAL DE LA
SOCIETE FRANCAISE DE PARASITOLOGIE, Volume: 18, Issue: 4, Pages: 349-351.
10.1. Director of the laboratory - Associate member of ASAS since 2010, member of the College of
Doctors within the Hungarian Academy of Sciences since 2002, EFSA and EAEVE (clinical sciences)
expert.
10.2. Prof. Dr. Vasile Cozma - ASAS full member, EAEVE expert Public health.
11.1. Microbiological examinations for diagnostic and therapeutical purposes:
- Bacteriscopy:
- Special bacterial strains (Ziehl-Neelsen, OMS, Tribondeau-Fontana, Giemsa, Stamp
etc).
- Shape and size of bacteria.
- Digital processing of microscopic images.
- Bacteriology:
- Insemination of potentially pathogenic bacteria on special culture media for aerobic
and anaerobic germa.
- Insemination on selective/differentiation media.
- Cultural traits of the bacteria.
- API tests for biochemical typing.
- Complete antibiogram.
11.2. Immunological tests for immune profile, pathological changes and diagnostic purposes
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- Serology:
- Seroptyping for E. coli and Salmonella spp.
- HI in Newcastle disease.
- Hemoleukogram.
- Identification and quantification of humoral immune effectors.
- Identification of specific humoral immune effectors (antibodies): RAT, SAT, CFT, HA,
HAI, AGID, Mancini test, imunoelectrophoresis.
- Specific and sensitive tests: ELISA; IF.
- Phagocytosis.
- Specific cell mediated immunity tests: blast transformation, leukocyte migration
inhibition, in vivo hypersensitivity test.
- PCR- RT PCR – molecular diagnosis.
11.3. Consultancy in morbid episodes generated by microbial and parasitic agents (risk assessment,
management and control):
- Epidemiological surveys.
- On farm diagnosis.
- Companion animals’ diseases diagnosis.
- Drawing up and management of surveillance and contingency plans, prophylaxis and control
of infectious diseases.
- Interpretation and implementation of harmonized and EU legislation.
- Training on establishment of documentation concerning the management of accession and
private practices.
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L.4.3. Animal production and food safety
1. Contact data
Acronym
Logo
Website
Director
Faculty
Phone
Fax
E-mail
Animal production and food safety
PRODSIGALIM
www.usamvcluj.ro/index.php/Center-si-laboratoare-decercetare
Prof. Dr. Mihaiu Marian, DVM
Veterinary Medicine
+40 264 596 384, ext. 252
+40 264 592 793
m. mihaiufmv@yahoo.com
2. Objectives
2.1. Development of the research infrastructure in animal breeding, nutrition, hygiene and food
safety in order to realize controlled food chain in relation with consumer protection and food
safety.
2.2. Increasing use of the existing infrastructure through a better accessibility to national and
international grant competition.
2.3. Finalize development strategy and directing of the innovative laboratory research activities of the
department of animal production and food safety.
2.4. Development of highly skilled human resources.
2.5. Expanding the supply of consultancy services to various beneficiaries (farms, food processing
units, individuals).
3.1. Monitoring of microclimate factors level in shelters for different species and categories of
animals (temperature, humidity, pressure, air flow speed, lighting, noise, noxious gases, dust and
microorganisms).
3.2. Air quality monitoring in the vicinity of farms: harmful gases, dust, microorganisms.
3.3. Natural environmental factors level monitoring: temperature, humidity, pressure, wind speed,
lighting, noise, noxious gases, dust and microorganisms.
3.4. Determination of odour and noise pollution of the environment in the vicinity of breeding and
exploitation of animals.
3.5. Complete examination of water quality consumed by animals and humans: determination of
indicator parameters, chemical and microbiological through standardized methods.
3.6. Examination of wastewater from abattoirs and slaughter points.
3.7. Milk quality examination.
3.8. Consultancy for the location and construction of livestock farms.
3.9. Control of efficiency of air disinfection, surfaces in animal shelters and animal products
processing units.
3.10. Assessment of farm animal and pets welfare by the most modern methods (according to
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European requirements).
3.11. Determination of chemical composition and quality of feed.
3.12. Mycological, bacteriological and mycotoxicological examination of feed.
3.13. The analysis of floristic structure of feed.
3.14. Assessment of nutritional and energy value of food and feed.
3.15. Food rations and diets for pets.
3.16. Development of recipes and formulations of mixed feed for farm animals.
3.17. Laboratory tests for assessing the integrity and hygienic quality of milk and milk products, meat
and meat products.
3.18. Identification of pathogens, sanitary indicators from animal origin food and antibiotic resistance
testing.
3.19. Identification of fraud from animal origin foods by molecular techniques.
3.20. Trichineloscopic examination for pork and wild boar meat.
3.21. Consulting for design and implementation of HACCP and prerequisite programs in food
processing units and animal exploitation.
3.22. Consultancy for setting up factory laboratories in animal origin food processing units.
3.23. Cytotoxicity and genotoxicity studies of antiparasitic drugs.
3.24. Influence of mutagens on workers exposed to environmental pollutants conditions.
3.25. In vitro culture of cattle, sheep, pigs and mice embryos.
3.26. Leukocyte cultures of cattle, sheep, swine, horses, study of optimized factors, physical, chemical
and biological.
3.27. Study of numerical and structural chromosomal abnormalities at the main farm animal species.
3.28. Cytogenetic study of aboriginal and imported sheep and goats, which present reproductive
function disorders.
3.29. Obtaining mitotic preparations from bone marrow.
3.30. Techniques for obtaining leukocyte micronucleus.
3.31. Growth and preservation of mulberry silkworm genetic background in sericulture modules.
4. Research team
4.1. Prof. Dr. Marian Mihaiu, DVM - coordinator. Area of expertise: food technology and sanitary
veterinary expertise; food hygiene and public health; food safety
4.2. Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ioan Paşca - member. Area of expertise: Consultancy in local genetic fund of
various endangered species; reproduction livestock evaluation; testing; age evaluation in cattle,
sheep, horses after teething; eggs incubation in poultry breeding; husbandry and conservation
genetic fund of mulberry silkworms in sericulture modules
4.3. Assoc. Prof. Dr. Dana Pusta, DVM - member. Area of expertise: genetics and heredopatology,
animal physiology
4.4. Assist. Dr. Silvana Popescu, DVM - member. Area of expertise: animal hygiene, welfare and
protection; environmental protection; ethology
4.5. Assist. Prof. Dr. Sorin Daniel Dan, DVM - member. Area of expertise: food technology; food
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hygiene and public health; food microbiology
4.6. Assist. Prof. Dr. Cristin Borda, DVM - member. Area of expertise: animal hygiene, welfare and
protection; environmental protection; ethology
4.7. Assist. Prof. Dr. Adrian Cîmpean, DVM - member. Area of expertise: Consultancy in reproduction
livestock evaluation; testing; improvement, planning and genetic improvement activities by
matching pairs and crosses types differentiated by species; optimization farms with industrial
production; eggs incubation in poultry breeding
4.8. Assist. Prof. Dr. Adrian Macri, DVM - member. Area of expertise: animal nutrition; clinical
nutrition, mycotoxins identification in feed/food
4.9. Assist. Dr. Andrei Szakacs, DVM - member. Area of expertise: animal nutrition; clinical nutrition,
mycotoxins identification in feed/food; parasitological diagnose in pigs
5.1. Analysis of water content and dry substance: gravimetric, automated;
5.2. The analysis of pH and electrical conductivity: electronic;
5.3. Chemical analysis of food (protein, fat, crude ash, non-nitrogenous extractable substances),
gravimetric, volumetric, extraction, hydrolysis, distillation, automated methods;
5.4. Determination of food freshness (acidity): volumetric;
5.5. Determination of chloride: volumetric;
5.6. Identification and determination of microbiological contaminants in food by classical methods
(selective culture media and API kits) and modern (PCR) automated;
5.7. Determination of somatic cell load and the total number of bacteria in milk: classical and
automated methods;
5.8. Detection of Trichinella spiralis larvae in meat: artificial digestion (reference method);
5.9. Identification of food origin by molecular methods;
5.10. Identification of antibiotic residues in milk and mastitis milk;
5.11. Consulting for local gene pool conservation of various endangered species;
5.12. Consulting for appreciation of breeding animals: Testing;
5.13. Consulting for age determination in cattle, sheep, horses by teething;
5.14. Consultants for genetic improvement planning, by matching pairs and differentiated crosses
types on species;
5.15. Optimization of farms with industrial production;
5.16. Consulting for eggs incubates in poultry;
5.17. Growth and preservation of mulberry silkworm genetic background in sericulture modules
5.18. Consulting for biotechnology in breeding;
5.19. Consulting for pets breeding;
5.20. Analysis of gross chemical composition of feed (moisture, crude protein, crude fat, crude fibre,
SEN, crude ash);
5.21. Measurement of quality of feed (fat acidity, freshness protein, pH salt);
5.22. Mycological and bacteriological examinations of feed;
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5.23. Identification of mycotoxins in feed and food (aflatoxins, trichothecenes, zearalenone) using
ELISA technique;
5.24. Establishment of rations and diets with Futter HYBRIMIN program;
5.25. Assessment of nutritional and energy value of feed and food;
5.26. Determination of microclimate factors level in shelters for different species and categories of
animals: temperature, humidity, air flow rate, pressure, light, noise, noxious gases, dust and
microorganisms;
5.27. Determination of air quality in the vicinity of farms with milk cows, pigs for fattening, laying hens,
broiler chickens;
5.28. Determination of hygienic quality of various water sources used for watering livestock;
5.29. Determination of water quality consumed by the animals in farms and households;
5.30. Determination of raw cow milk quality (TNG, number of somatic cells, protein, fat);
5.31. Determination of the efficiency of air decontamination with classical and modern disinfectants in
shelters for farm animals;
5.32. Examination of manure slurry from pig farms;
5.33. Examination of wastewater quality from small slaughterhouses and slaughter points;
5.34. Identification of welfare problems in dairy cows from bound and unbound system;
5.35. Identification of problems in horses welfare;
5.36. Identification of rabbit welfare issues in different housing systems.
No.
Equipment
Related activity
Acquisition
(year)
1.
Kjelahl device
5.3.
2009
2.
Soxhlet device
5.3.
2009
3.
Calciner
5.3.
2001
4.
Electronic pH-meter C 532 with temperature sensor
5.2., 5.4, 5.10
2008
5.
Ekomilk
5.3.
2010
6.
Ekotest
5.10
2011
7.
Somatos M
5.10.
2010
8.
Electronic conductometer Hanna
5.2.
2009
9.
Electric autoclave
5.6.
2011
10.
Electronic scale with two decimal, weighs up to 400 g
5.6.
2010
11.
Thermostat and adjustable oven Memmert
5.1, 5.6
2010
12.
Bioflux microflow class II laminar flow cabinet
5.6
2010
13.
Stomacher blender 400
5.6
2010
14.
Olympus optic microscope, provided with a 10 megapixel
digital camera
5.6.
2010
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15.
PCR centrifuge - Eppendorf Minispin PLUS
5.6., 5.9.
2011
16.
Vortex
5.6, 5.9.
2010
17.
Water bath AISI-310
5.6, 5.9.
2011
18.
Thermocycler PCR
5.6, 5.9.
2011
19.
Electrophoresis chambers
5.6, 5.9.
2011
20.
Artificial digestion system
5.8.
2010
21.
Bx41Olympus Microscope
5.17
2008
22.
Zoometer h=150 cm
5.12
2008
23.
3 Measuring sticks for animals
5.12
2008
24.
Lab oven ESAC 100
5.17
2008
25.
Mobile milking device
5.12
2005
26.
Kruss Microscope
5.17
2007
27.
Calciner oven
5.20
2012
28.
Electronic scale with four decimal, weighs up to 200 g
5.20, 5.21, 5.22
2012
29.
Computers and laptops with development of rations softs
5.24
2009
30.
Motic Optic microscope
5.21
2009
31.
Portable electronic pH-meter, with temperature probe
5.25
2009
32.
Electronic thermometer
5.26, 5.28, 5.29,
5.32, 5.33
2009
33.
Thermometer with IR
5.26
2007
34.
Thermohygrometer
5.26, 5.27
2009
35.
Hygrometer
5.26, 5.27
2003
36.
Humidity tester
5.26
2003
37.
Barometer
5.26
2002
38.
Light meter
5.26, 5.27
2008
39.
Anemometer
5.27
2009
40.
Catermometer Hill
5.26
2002
41.
Sonometer
5.26, 5.27
2008
42.
Gas analyser Drager
5.26, 5.27
2008
43.
Colonies counter
5.26, 5.27, 5.28,
5.29, 5,30, 5.31,
5.32, 5.33
2008
44.
System for air monitoring MAS 100
5.26, 5.27, 5.31
2008
45.
System for microbiological monitoring of water
5.28, 5.29, 5.33
2008
46.
Photo colorimeter
5.28, 5.29, 5.33
2010
47.
Turbidimeter
5.28, 5.29, 5.32,
5.33
2008
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48.
Tester pH/conductivity
5.28, 5.29, 5.32,
5.33
2012
49.
Scale
5.26, 5.28, 5.29,
5.30, 5.32, 5.33
2005
50.
Autoclave
5.26, 5.28, 5.29,
5.30, 5.31, 5.32,
5.33
2010
51.
Incubator
5.26, 5.28, 5.29,
5.30, 5.31, 5.32,
5.33
2009
52.
Ekomilk
5.30
2009
Director/Project
responsible
Period
No.
1.
Informatic system in assuring traceability and food
quality; CEEX, Module 1, code 33
Prof. Dr. Mihaiu
Marian, DVM
2006-2008
2.
Traditional cheese safety, functional model for assessing
the quality and traceability; CNCSIS, A, Code 857
Prof. Dr. Mihaiu
Marian, DVM
2007-2009
3.
Functional Feeding Model for Atherosclerotic CardioVascular Diseases Prevention, through an Intelligent
Hazard Analysis System – MACSIM; PN2, no.
52135/1/2008.
Prof. Dr. Mihaiu
Marian, DVM
2008-2011
4.
Researches concerning traceability and quality markers
on the buffalo milk chain; PN2, IDEI, CNCSIS, No.
1083/2009
Prof. Dr. Mihaiu
Marian, DVM
2008-2011
5.
Conservation of biodiversity and genetic potential of
domestic sericulture resources; PNCDI 2, no. 51014/2007
Assoc. Prof. Dr.
Ioan Paşca
2007-2010
6.
Study of the influence of the housing and management
practices on the welfare of dairy cows; PN –II- ID-PCE, No.
1095/2009
Assist. Prof. Dr.
Popescu Silvana,
DVM
2008-2011
8.1. Articles published in ISI and BDI journals - 180
8.2. Finalized PhD thesis - 4
8.3. Patents - 4
8.4. Award Academy of Agricultural and Forestry Sciences "Gheorghe Ionescu-Siseşti" - Award
"Gheorghe Constantinescu K. 2009," for article " Nutritional and hormonal supplements in
silkworm nutrition", Author: Al. Liviu Mărghitaş, Daniel Dezmirean, Cristina Bojan, Ioan Pasca
Gabriel Lenghel.
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9.1. SEASONAL VARIATIONS IN THE BIOCHEMICAL COMPOSITION OF BUFFALO MILK, Mihaiu M., C.
Bele, Alexandra Lapusan, Romolica Mihaiu, S. D. Dan, Carmen Taulescu, Cristian Matea, 2010,
9.2. THE WELFARE ASSESSMENT OF TIED DAIRY COWS IN 52 SMALL FARMS IN NORTH-EASTERN
TRANSYLVANIA USING ANIMAL-BASED MEASUREMENTS, Silvana Popescu, Cristin Borda, Carmen
Dana Sandru, Razvan Stefan, Eva Lazar, 2010, SLOVENIAN VETERINARY RESEARCH, Volume: 47,
9.3. THE PREVALENCE OF LOSER COWS IN EXTENSIVE BREEDING SYSTEMS IN TRANSYLVANIA, Silvana
Popescu, Cristin Borda, Dana C. Sandru, Cristina I. Hegedus, 2010, TURKISH JOURNAL OF
VETERINARY & ANIMAL SCIENCES, Volume: 34, Issue: 6, Pages: 519-524.
9.4. MICROBIOLOGICAL AIR QUALITY IN TIE-STALL DAIRY BARNS AND SOME FACTORS THAT
INFLUENCE IT, Popescu S., C. Borda, E. A. Diugan, 2011, AFRICAN JOURNAL OF AGRICULTURAL
9.5. THE ASSESSMENT OF THE QUALITY AND TRACEABILITY BIOMARKERS IN THE BUFFALO MILK
PRIMARY PRODUCTION, Mihaiu M., Alexandra Lapusan, C. Bele, Romolica Mihaiu, S. D. Dan,
Carmen Taulescu, Cristian Matea, 2011, ROMANIAN BIOTECHNOLOGICAL LETTERS, Volume: 16,
Issue: 5, Pages: 6548-6555.
9.6. STRUCTURAL INVESTIGATION OF xFE(2)O(3)center dot(70-x)B2O3 center dot 15ZNO center dot
15CAOGLASSES BY INFRARED SPECTROSCOPY AND DFT CALCULATIONS, Ştefan Răzvan, E.
Vinţeler, A. Marcu, G. Ţarălungă, S. Popescu, I. Bratu, 2011, STUDIA UNIVERSITATIS BABESBOLYAI CHEMIA, Volume: 56, Issue: 1, Pages: 189-198.
9.7. PROTEIN CHARACTERIZATION OF ROMANIAN BUFFALO MILK COMPARED TO COW MILK, Marian
Mihaiu, Alexandra Lapusan, Romolica Mihaiu, Sorin Daniel Dan, Carmen Jecan, Anamaria Cozma,
2012, STUDIA UNIVERSITATIS BABES-BOLYAI CHEMIA, Volume: 57, Issue: 1, Pages: 205-212.
9.8. THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN BEHAVIORAL AND OTHER WELFARE INDICATORS OF WORKING
HORSES, Silvana Popescu, Eva-Andrea Diugan, 2013, JOURNAL OF EQUINE VETERINARY SCIENCE,
9.9. THE IMPORTANCE OF PROBIOTICS ADMINISTRATION TO SUCKING PIGS, Pasca Ioan; Marghitas
Liviu Alexandru; Groza Ioan; Pusta Dana; Morar Roman; Oroian Teofil; Cimpean Adrian; Bogdan
Liviu; Morar Iancu; Dezmirean Dan; Cenariu Mihai; Bogdan Ileana; Bogdan Sidonia; Oroian Rares,
2009, JOURNAL OF FOOD AGRICULTURE & ENVIRONMENT, Volume: 7, Issue: 3-4, Pages: 485-491.
PRODUCTS USED AGAINST CHRONIC ENDOMETRITIS IN SIMMENTAL COWS, Bogdan L., I. Groza,
Sanda Andrei, Adela Pintea, Simona Ciupe, M. Cenariu, Ileana Bogdan, I. Pașca, Sidonia Bogdan,
Anamaria Petrean, A. Macri, 2009, JOURNAL OF FOOD AGRICULTURE & ENVIRONMENT,
9.11. THE QUALITY OF THE FIRST COLOSTRUM AND THE PROPHYLAXY OF THE NEONATAL DIARRHOEA
IN CALVES, Morar R., Dana Pusta, I. Paşca, Rodica Sobolu, 2008, MAGYAR ALLATORVOSOK LAPJA,
Vol. 130, Supplement II, p. 65.
9.12. VARIATIONS OF THE ANTIOXIDANT SYSTEMS IN BLOOD OF THE LACTATING DAIRY COWS
EXPOSED TO SOLAR RADIATION, Pusta D., 2008, MAGYAR ALLATORVOSOK LAPJA, Vol. 130,
Supplement II, p. 290.
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International Symposium “Prospects for the Agriculture of the 3rd Millennium”, U.S.A.M.V.
Cluj-Napoca.
-
International Symposium “Contribution of the Scientific Research to Veterinary Medicine”,
USAMV Bucharest.
-
XI European Multi colloquium of Parasitology, Cluj-Napoca, Romania.
-
The 3rd CASEE Conference “Sustainable Agriculture and Food Production in the Danube
Region” Cluj-Napoca.
-
48-th Croatian & 8th International Symposium on Agriculture, February 18 - 22, 2013,
Lacroma Hotel, Dubrovnik, Croatia.
-
47-th Croatian & 7th International Symposium on Agriculture, February 13 - 17, 2012. Grand
Hotel Adriatic. Opatija. Croatia.
-
20th International Colloquium on Animal Cytogenetics and Gene Mapping, Cordoba, Spain,
April, 25-18, 2012.
-
International Conference Competitiveness and European Integration, 12-17 April 2011, BBU,
FSEGA, Cluj-Napoca, Romania.
-
XIth National Congress of Veterinary Medicine, May 8 to 11, 2011, Bucharest, Romania.
-
The Third National Congress of Medical Genetics with International Participation, Timisoara,
September 22 to 25, 2010.
-
Lecture „Interdisciplinary approach of Rare Diseases” 20-22 September, Timişoara.
-
Workshop „ Agricultural biotechnology and their regulation”, 9 Dec. 2009, USAMV Cluj –
Napoca.
-
19th International Congress of the Hungarian Association for Buiatrics, 14-17 October 2009,
Debrecen, Hungary.
-
III International Symposium: Safe food. Plant production, animal production, management,
18-20 September, Bydgoszcz, Poland.
-
XXV Jubilee World Buiatrics Congress, July 6-11, 2008, Budapest, Hungary.
-
Integrative Medicine Seminar, Veterinary Medicine Cluj-Napoca, March 21 to 22, Romania.
-
43rd Croatian and 3-rd International Symposium on Agriculture, February 18-23, Opatija,
Croatia.
-
The XIVth ISAH Congress, International Society for Animal Hygiene, Vechta, Germany.
-
The 14th Ramiran International Conference, Lisbon, Portugal.
-
The third International Conference on Sustainable Animal Agriculture for Developing
Countries, Nakhon Ratchasima, Thailand.
-
The third International Conference, Research people and actual tasks on multidisciplinary
sciences, Bulgaria.
-
The XVth ISAH Congress, Vienna, Austria.
-
The 46th Croatian & 6th International Symposium on Agriculture, Opatija, Croatia.
-
Bioengineering International Symposium on Animal Resources, Faculty of Animal Sciences
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and Biotechnologies Timisoara.
-
19th International Conference on Animal Protection and Welfare, University of Veterinary and
Pharmaceutical Sciences Brno, Brno, Czech Republic.
-
International Symposium Prospects for the 3rd Millennium Agriculture, USAMV Cluj-Napoca,
Romania.
-
Annual Scientific Session, Animal Breeding and pathology today, FMV Timisoara.
-
International Symposium “Progresses and perspectives in veterinary medicine”, FMV Iaşi.
-
Symposium “Contribution of scientific research to the progress of Veterinary Medicine, FMV
Bucharest.
-
XXVIIth Annual Scientific Session of the Romanian Society for Cell Biology.
11.1. Analytical determination for quality evaluation of food products.
11.2. Identification and determination of microbiological contaminants in food by classical methods
(selective culture media and API kits) and modern (PCR) automated.
11.3. Determination of somatic cell load and the total number of bacteria in milk: classical and
automated methods.
11.4. Detection of Trichinella spiralis larvae in meat: artificial digestion (reference method).
11.5. Identification of food origin by molecular methods.
11.6. Analytical determination for quality evaluation of feed.
11.7. Establishment of rations and diets for farm animals.
11.8. Consulting for local gene pool conservation of various endangered species.
11.9. Consulting for appreciation of breeding animals: Testing.
11.10. Consulting for age determination in cattle, sheep, and horses by teething.
11.11. Consultants for genetic improvement planning, by matching pairs and differentiated crosses
types on species.
11.12. Optimization of farms with industrial production.
11.13. Consulting for eggs incubates in poultry.
11.14. Growth and preservation of mulberry silkworm genetic background in sericulture modules.
11.15. Consulting for biotechnology in breeding.
11.16. Consulting for pets breeding.
11.17. Determination of microclimate factors level in shelters for different species and categories of
animals: temperature, humidity, air flow rate, pressure, light, noise, noxious gases, dust and
microorganisms.
11.18. Determination of air quality in the vicinity of farms with milk cows, pigs for fattening, laying
hens, broiler chickens.
11.19. Determination of hygienic quality of various water sources used for watering livestock.
11.20. Determination of water quality consumed by the animals in farms and households.
11.21. Determination of raw cow milk quality (TNG, number of somatic cells, protein, fat).
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11.22. Determination of the efficiency of air decontamination with classical and modern disinfectants
in shelters for farm animals.
11.23. Examination of manure slurry from pig farms.
11.24. Examination of wastewater quality from small slaughterhouses and slaughter points.
11.25. Evaluation of farm and pet animal welfare problems using the modern methods
(according to European requirements).
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L.4.4. Pharmacovigilance Laboratory
1. Contact data
Acronym
Logo
Website
Director
Faculty
Phone
Fax
E-mail
Pharmacovigilance Laboratory
www.pharma-logic.ro
Assist. Prof. Dr. Mihai Cernea
Veterinary medicine
+ 40 264 589 284, ext.186
mihai.cernea@usamvcluj.ro / mscernea@yahoo.com
2. Objectives
2.1. Testing the effectiveness of medications used in animals (antiparasitic, chemotherapic and
antibiotics).
2.2. Residue testing of medicinal products from and animal products.
3.1. Testing veterinary products and prepare the registration dossier (preclinical, clinical, tolerance,
efficacy and resistance).
3.2. Tests of chemo-resistance and antibiotic resistance.
3.3. Determination of drug residues in animal products.
3.4. Phytotherapy.
3.5. Management consulting.
3.6. Monitoring of heavy metal poisoning in soil, plants, animals and animal products.
3.7. Experimental Oncology.
3.8. Evaluation of tumour markers of malignancy.
4. Research team
Manager of Pharmacovigilnce laboratory:
4.1. Assist. Prof. Dr. Mihai Cernea
Permanent members:
4.2. Prof. Dr. Ioan Marcus
4.3. Prof. Adrian Oros, PhD
4.4. Assist. Prof. Dr. Anca Chereji
4.5. Assist. Prof. Dr. Bogdan Sevastre
Temporary members:
4.6. Dr. Orsolya Sarpataki
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4.7. Dr. Radu Mănălăchioaie
Auxiliary personnel:
4.8. Eng. Edith Bagameri
5.1. Tests of resistance of parasites.
5.2. Tests of antibiotic resistance.
5.3. Determination of drug residues in animals.
5.4. Consulting services in the field of anthelmintic drug.
5.5. Veterinary management consultancy.
5.6. Haematology.
5.7. Biochemical Serum analyses.
5.8. Urine analyses.
5.9. Immunohistochemical coloration.
5.10. Toxicity studies in laboratory animals.
No.
Equipment
Related activity
Acquisition
(year)
Tests of resistance
of parasites
2007-2010
Tests for antibiotic
resistance
2007-2010
1.
2.
Tecan Elisa Line
3.
Server software for the analysis of drug resistance
4.
Analytical balance Kern model A
5.
Analytical balance Kern EMB model 200-2
6.
Thermostat oven Eko - SLN model 53
7.
Vortex shaker Wiggenhauser
8.
Binocular Microscope Laboratory
2007-2010
9.
Microscope Ergoval GDR
2007-2010
10.
Stereomicroscope
2007-2010
11.
2007-2010
12.
MBL 2100 Binocular Microscope
2007-2010
13.
Centrifuge
2007-2010
14.
BA model 310 binocular microscope
2007-2010
15.
ML Microscope 4M
2007-2010
16.
ML Microscope 4M
17.
Acer P5270 Projector
18.
HP Compaq 8510 Laptop
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Determination of
drug residues in
animals
Haematology
Serological
2007-2010
2007-2010
2007-2010
2007-2010
2007-2010
2007 - 2010
2007 - 2010
2007 - 2010
19.
Refrigerator
investigation
20.
Microwave Sterilizer
21.
Memmert Incubator
22.
Optical Microscope Olympus CX41 him
2007 - 2010
23.
Optical microscope IOR 0006
2007 - 2010
24.
Haematology Analyzer Abacus Junior
2007 - 2010
25.
Semi-automatic Biochemistry Analyzer Stat Fax 1904 Plus
2007 - 2010
26.
Automatic pipettes with adjustable volume
2007 - 2010
27.
Biohit Prouline-4 pcs
2007 - 2010
28.
Magnetic stirrer
2007 - 2010
29.
Monodistilator GFL
2007 - 2010
30.
PH meter type CONSORT C532
2007 - 2010
31.
Electrolux refrigerator
2007 - 2010
32.
Scout Pro Balance scale
2007 - 2010
33.
Centrifuge, Hettich Universal 320R with refrigerated
system
2007 - 2010
Biochemical urine
exam
2007 - 2010
2007 - 2010
2007 - 2010
No.
Director/Project
responsible
Period
1.
Implementation of digestive strongyls chemoresistance
monitoring and prediction biomathematical models and
therapeutic nonpoluant alternatives; PN2, IDEI
Assist. Prof. Dr.
Mihai Cernea
2007 -2010
2.
Preclinical and clinical evaluation of dosage and
therapeutic efficacy of the product Paracan - tablets for
dogs and cats; Funded by S.C. Romvac S.A.
Assist. Prof. Dr.
Anca Chereji
2010-2012
3.
Preclinical and clinical studies on tolerance, resistance,
effectiveness and safety of Parakill - Suspension
antiparasitic on target species; Funded by S.C. Romvac
S.A.
Assist. Prof. Dr.
Mihai Cernea
2007 – 2010
4.
effectiveness and safety of Romoxibendazol 15% powder, in the target species; Funded by S.C. Romvac S.A.
Assist. Prof. Dr.
Mihai Cernea
2007 – 2010
5.
effectiveness and safety of Romoxibendazol - tablets, in
the target species; Funded by S.C. Romvac S.A.
Assist. Prof. Dr.
Mihai Cernea
2007 – 2010
6.
Anthelmintic resistance in equine Strongylidosis detection, predictive control and evaluation indicators;
Funded by USAMV-Iaşi
Assist. Prof. Dr.
Mihai Cernea
2007 – 2010
7.
Preparation and characterization of new nano-drugs
target the active substance naphthoquinone;
NANOQMED, PN2, No. 61-002/2007
Prof. Dr. Ioan
Marcus
2007-2010
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8.
Promoting an integrated approach to the investigation of
cellular pathology cellular and tissue compared to native
themes adjustment to European standards; PATHCERO,
CEEX, M3, Grant no. 105/2006
Prof. Dr. Ioan
Marcus
2008-2011
9.
The influence of oxidative stress and its significance
increased tenascin synthesis in melanoma in dog’s herbal
identifying opportunities; PN-II-ID-PCE, CNCSIS, no.
1106/2009
Assist. Prof. Dr.
Bogdan Sevastre
2009-2011
10.
Evaluation of morphological and biochemical and genetic
populations of Hypericum in Transylvania to identify and
highly productive bioforms conservation and their
sustainable use in phytotherapy; CEEX, Biotech, No.
5/2007; Coordinator: Institute of Biological Research ClujNapoca
Assist. Prof. Dr.
Bogdan Sevastre
2007-2010
8.2. Patents – 2
- Naftalendionic antiproliferative cytotoxic immunoconjugate load, published in Official Bulletin of
Industrial Property, Patent Section, 6/2012 p 29
- Derived Naftalendionic use features in controlling tumour growth, published in Official Bulletin
of Industrial Property, Patent Section, 7/2012 p. 17
9.1. VISCUM ALBUM L. ALCOHOLIC EXTRACT ENHANCE THE EFFECT OF DOXORUBICIN IN EHRLICH
CARCINOMA TUMOR CELLS, Sevastre B., N.K. Olah, D. Hanganu, O. Sarpataki, M. Taulescu, R.
Manalachioaie, I. Marcus, C. Catoi, 2012, ROMANIAN BIOTECHNOLOGICAL LETTERS, Volume: 17,
Issue: 1, Pages: 6975-6981.
9.2. METASTATIC CHOLANGIOCARCINOMA IN A LLAMA (LAMA GLAMA), Taulescu M.A., Bolfă P.F.,
Buiga R., Gal A.F., Sevastre B., Morar I., Cătoi C., 2012, JOURNAL OF VETERINARY DIAGNOSTIC
9.3. METASTATIC CHOLANGIOCARCINOMA IN A LLAMA (LAMA GLAMA), Taulescu M.A., Cătoi C., Buiga
R., Bolfa P., Gal A., Cuc C., Moussa R., 2012, JOURNAL OF COMPARATIVE PATHOLOGY,
9.4. COMPARATIVE STUDY CONCERNING MISTLETOE VISCOTOXINS ANTITUMOR ACTIVITY, Stan R.L.,
A.C. Hangan, L. Dican, B. Sevastre, D. Hanganu, C. Catoi, O. Sarpataki and C.M. Ionescu, 2013,
ACTA BIOLOGICA HUNGARICA, Volume: 64, Issue: 3, Pages: 279-288.
10.1. Participation in international conferences:
- Dr. Mihai Cernea:
August 1, 2008.
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- Congresso Nacional de Doencas Infecciosas e Microbiologia Clinica, SIDA e ParasitologiaXII Congresso Portugues de Parasitologia, 8-11 Octobre 2008, Vilamoura, Portugal.
Boa, 27-29 November 2008.
- Symposium organized by Romania Equine Veterinary Association, Veterinary Medicine
Cluj-Napoca, September 29, 2011.
2012.
10.2. Dr. Mihai Cernea - 3 workshop, 23 License studies, 7 dissertation, 19 articles for students
symposium, published three books as sole or first author in publishing houses recognize by
CNCSIS, on the subject of the parasitic resistance phenomenon. One was awarded by the ASAS
and Romanian Academia.
10.3. Dr. Anca Chereji - 6 License studies, one dissertation.
10.4. Prof. Dr. Ioan Marcus - 12 License studies and one PhD theses, completed.
10.5. Dr. Bogdan. Sevastre - Participation in scientific conferences:
- Sevastre B., O. Vostinaru, Iulia Prodan, Elena Morogan, I. Marcus, Cristina Mogosan, M.
Tamas, C. Deliu, Peucedanum protective effect in experimental menopausal syndrome, The
Third Symposium of Ethnopharmacology, 19-22, July 2008, Braşov, Romania.
- Sevastre B., Tenascin, a question for future cancer research, The Third National Conference of
the Romanian Society of Pathophysiology, 15-17 October, 2009, Oradea, Romania.
- Sevastre B., Hanganu Daniela Olah Neli Kinga, Prodan Iulia, Taulescu M., Mănălăchioae R.,
Marcus I., C. Puică, Comparative study on pharmacological activity of two Viscum album L.
extracts (Loranthacee), The second National Conference of Gemmotherapy, 20 – 21 May,
2011, Cluj-Napoca Romania.
- Sevastre B., Olah Neli Kinga, Hanganu Daniela, Sárpataki Orsolya, Taulescu M., Mănălăchioae
R., Marcus I., C. Catoi. Evaluation of Viscum album L. alcoholic extract, in combination
chemotherapy, International Conference of Animal Pathophysiology, 25-26 May, 2011, Saint
Petersburg, Russia.
- Oltean M. , Sevastre B. , Györke A., Gherman C., Irimie A., Cozma V., Tăbăran F., The antitumour potential of Trichinella experimental infection, EMOP European Multicolloquium of
Parasitology, 25-29 July, 2012, Cluj-Napoca, Romania.
- Sevastre B., Sárpataki Orsolya, Ioana Bedecean, Olah Neli Kinga, Roxana L. Stan, Taulescu M.,
C. Catoi, I Marcus, Euonymus Europeans ethanolic extract inhibits the development of Ehrlich
tumour cells in vivo, Conference and Advanced Translational Research Workshop, “Chronic
Dieses – From Pathogenesis to Therapy”, 25-27 October, 2012, Timisoara, Romania.
11.1. Preclinical and clinical studies regarding drug tolerance, efficacy and safety – antiparasitic
suspension in target species.
11.2. Implementation of biomatematics models of monitoring and prediction of digestive strongyls
chemoresistance and therapeutic alternatives without polluting component.
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Faculty of Veterinary Medicine - Research Infrastructure
The Research Infrastructure - Faculty of Veterinary Medicine
Olympus Microscope BX 41
Surveillance and zoonoses control Center
ELISA Reader, Incubator and Washer
Surveillance and zoonoses control Center
Automatized Cryopreservation of animal semen
and embryos
Veterinary Medical Biotechnology Center
Flow cyotmeter
Gas chromatograph
Sterile hood with laminar flow
Comparative and Experimental Pathology Center
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Faculty of Veterinary Medicine - Research Infrastructure
Confocal microscope ZEISS L
Comparative and Experimental Pathology Center
Ekomilk - Ekotest and Somatoscop
Laboratory - livestock production and animal safety
Electrophoresis System
Consort E4200 modular with accessories
Laboratory of Applied physico-chemical techniques
ELISA Reader, Incubator and Washer
Laboratory of Veterinary Medical Laboratory
Diagnostic
ELISA flux – Tecan – determination of medicinal
products residues and by-products
Laboratory Research - Pharmacovigilance
Anaesthesia device for pets
Laboratory of Imaging diagnosis in pathological and
surgical diseases, internal and reproductive
diseases
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C.5.1. Research Center of Biochemistry and Agrofood Biotechnology
5. FACULTY OF OF FOOD SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
RESEARCH CENTERS
1. Contact data
Acronym
Logo
Research Center of Biochemistry and Agrofood Biotechnology
CCBBA
Website
Director
Faculty
Phone
Fax
E-mail
www.usamvcluj.ro
Prof. dr. Carmen Socaciu
Food science and technology
+40 264 595 825, ext.213
+40 264 593 792
carmen.socaciu@usamvcluj.ro
2. Objectives
2.1. Food metabolomics: metabolic profile and fingerprint of secondary metabolites from plants and
food, with applications in chemotaxonomy and biodiversity, authentication and traceability of
food products.
2.2. Food biotechnology: products and bioprocesses assisted by enzymes and microorganisms.
2.3. Biorefining: valorification of active principles from agricultural and forest residues.
2.4. Technologies of microencapsulation with natural matrix for obtaining controlled release systems.
2.5. In vitro experimental systems (normal / tumour cell) to investigate the mechanisms of metabolic
control and intra-and intercellular signalling.
2.6. Obtaining, characterization and testing of functionalized nanostructures with applications in
biomedicine.
3.1. Chemistry of natural compounds: primary and secondary plant metabolites (pigments, phenolic
compounds, phytosterols, glucosinolates).
3.2. Vegetal, food, animal and medical biochemistry: bioactive compounds with impact in life sciences
and associated technologies.
3.3. Food metabolomics: advanced UV-Vis, IR, Raman spectrometry, and chromatography coupled
with mass spectrometry (LC-DAD-MS, GC-MS).
3.4. Food biotechnology: fermentative processes on a vegetable support, enzyme-assisted extraction
(biorefining).
3.5. In vitro test systems of biologically active natural compounds.
3.6. Evaporation, microencapsulation and granular, controlled release in abiotic and biological systems
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technologies.
3.7. Technologies for obtaining and use of nanobiostructures (nanoparticles, nanoubes, quantum dots,
metal complexes with amino acids) with applications in biomedicine.
4. Research team
4.1. Prof. Dr. Carmen Socaciu - director (dom. 3.1. - 3.6.)
4.2. Prof. Dr. Constantin Bele (dom. 3.2., 3.7.)
4.3. Prof. Dr. Adela Pintea (dom. 3.1. - 3.3., 3.5.)
4.4. Assoc. Prof. Dr. Sanda Andrei (dom. 3.2., 3.3.)
4.5. Assoc. Prof. Dr. Andreea Stănilă (dom. 3.1., 3.2., 3.7.)
4.6. Assist. Prof. Dr. Andreea Bunea (dom. 3.1. - 3.3., 3.5.)
4.7. Assist. Prof. Dr. Francisc Dulf (dom. 3.1. - 3.3.)
4.8. Assist. Dr. Dumitrita Rugina (dom. 3.1. - 3.3., 3.5.)
4.9. Assist. Dr. Loredana Leopold (dom. 3.1. - 3.3.)
4.10. Assist. Dr. Dan Vodnar (dom. 3.2. - 3.4., 3.6.)
4.11. Dr. Cristian Matea (dom. 3.3., 3.7.)
4.12. Simona VICAS – Assoc. Prof. Dr., University of Oradea (dom. 3.2., 3.3.)
Postdoc. researchers:
4.13. Dr. Cristina Coman (dom. 3.3., 3.7.)
4.14. Dr. Zorita Sconta (dom. 3.1. - 3.3., 3.5.)
4.15. PhD students: Oana Lelia Pop (dom. 3.5., 3.6.); Cosmin POP (dom. 3.5., 3.6.)
Research Assist.:
4.16. Chem. Floricuta Ranga (dom. 3.1. - 3.6.)
4.17. Chem. Florinela Fetea (dom. 3.1. - 3.6.)
5.1. Profile and fingerprint of secondary metabolites from plants and food (pigments, phenolic
compounds, phytosterols, glucosinolates).
5.2. Extraction, characterization and testing of new bioactive compounds from plants, forestry
sources, agricultural residues: carotenoids, phenolic compounds, fatty acids, anthocyanins,
phytosterols, glucosinolates.
5.3. Fermentative processes on vegetable support, enzyme assisted extraction (biorefining).
5.4. In vitro testing of natural antioxidants (anthocyanins pigments, carotenoids, polyphenols) on
normal and tumour cell cultures.
5.5. In vivo testing of natural antioxidants (carotenoids, tocopherol) in rats treated with carcinogens.
5.6. Preparation and characterization of microcapsules / microspheres / beads and controlled release
in vitro testing (probiotics, pigments, biodesinfectants).
5.7. Obtaining, spectral characterization and use of nanostructures (nanogold, carbon nanotubes,
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quantum dots) functionalized with applications in biomedicine.
5.8. Implications of metal complexes with amino acids in biological systems.
5.9. Determination of oxidative stress indices in animal tissue (normal and pathological) and various
types of cell cultures.
No.
Equipment
Related activity
Acquisition
(year)
1.
High performance liquid chromatograph with UV
detection, Agilent 1100
5.1, 5.2, 5.3, 5.4
2008
2.
High performance liquid chromatograph with DAD
detection Shimatsu
5.1, 5.2, 5.3, 5.4
2007
3.
High performance liquid chromatograph with DAD and
MS detection (LC-MS) Agilent 1200
5.1, 5.2, 5.3, 5.4
2009
4.
Spectrometers UV-Vis: T70+, Perkin Elmer
5.1, 5.2, 5.3, 5.4
2006-2009
5.
Multianalyser Biotek (UV-Vis, fluorescence,
chemiluminescence)
5.1, 5.2, 5.3, 5.4
2009
6.
Spectrometer Nanodrop (UV-Vis)
5.1, 5.2, 5.3, 5.4
2009
7.
Infrared spectrometer (FTIR) Shimatsu Prestige 21
5.1.-5.5
2006
8.
Spectrometer Raman – Bruker GmbH
5.1, 5.2, 5.5, 5.6
2008
9.
Gas chromatograph with mass spectrometry detector
(GC-MS)
5.1, 5.2
2009
10.
Installation of micro-encapsulation
5.1, 5.2, 5.3, 5.4
2009
11.
Laboratory Bioreactor capacity 2 l
5.3, 5.4
2009
12.
Pilot Bioreactor, capacity 12 l
5.3, 5.4
2009
13.
CO2 Incubator - Memmert - Microbiology
5.4
2009
14.
CO2 Incubator – Memmert – cell cultures
5.4
2009, 2013
15.
Laminar flow hood for cell culture
5.4
2008
16.
Horizontal electrophoresis system
5.4
2006
17.
Zeiss optical microscopes
5.3, 5.4
2006
18.
Fluorescence microscope with reverse
5.3, 5.4
2010
19.
Cryogenic lyophilizor (Freeze drier) ALPHA 1-2 LD Plus
5.1, 5.3, 5.5, 5.6
2010
20.
Deep freezer - 80 C
5.1-5.6
2009
21.
Fluid bed dryer Glatt (pilot scale)
5.5
2007
22.
Niro Minor spray dryer
5.5
2007
23.
Microbiological hood - Gemi Steril
5.1-5.9
2006
24.
Ultrasonic – Elmasonic
5.1-5.9
2007
25.
Soxhlet Lipid extraction apparatus
5.1-5.9
2006
26.
Centrifuge - MPW350
5.1-5.9
2007
27.
Centrifuge - Sigma 113
5.1-5.9
2008
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28.
Centrifuge – Eppendorf 5804R
5.1-5.9
2006
29.
Rotary evaporator - Buchi
5.1-5.9
2007
30.
Calcining kiln - Habertherm
5.1-5.9
2006
31.
Ultrapure water system - Millipore UV DirectQ
5.1-5.9
2008
32.
pH-meter – Inolab710, Hanna
5.1-5.9
2005-2008
33.
Magnetic Stirrers - 1010 + UNIMAX Heidolph + Incubator
5.1-5.9
2005-2008
34.
Oven - Binder
5.1-5.9
2006
Director/Project
responsible
Period
No.
1.
Vegetal Metabolomics and functional food authenticity:
advanced investigation (GC, LC- with spectroscopy IR /
NIR / MS) and phytochemical fingerprint
characterization); CNCSIS Grant
Prof. Dr. Carmen
Socaciu
2007-2008
2.
Synergistic bioactivity study of functional antioxidant
foods in reversal of metabolic syndrome MET-ANTIOX;
CEEX
Prof. Dr. Carmen
Socaciu
2006-2008
3.
Impact of mycotoxins produced by fungi of the genus
Fusarium on the food chain; counteract investigation
methods of their toxicity; CEEX
Prof. Dr. Carmen
Socaciu
2006-2008
4.
Photothermal methods and complementary techniques
for the study of quality, authenticity, counterfeiting and
degradation of vegetable oils
Prof. Dr. Carmen
Socaciu
2006-2008
5.
Nanostructures and nanoparticles of noble metals with
Multifunctional plasmonic properties for relevant
applications in nanophotonics, biodetection and laser
spectroscopy - NANOBIOSPEC
Prof. Dr. Carmen
Socaciu
2006-2008
6.
Sustainable recovery of medicinal herbs and hops by
obtaining bioactive preparations (VADUPLAMED)
Prof. Dr. Carmen
Socaciu
2006-2008
7.
Impact of multicomponent functional food in obesity and
atherosclerosis combating (ANTIATERO ALIM)
Prof. Dr. Carmen
Socaciu
2006-2008
8.
Project, thematic network to promote European
Partnership in microtechnologies for bioencapsulation;
CEEX Module III, No. 195
Prof. Dr. Carmen
Socaciu
2006-2008
9.
Extending the competence of laboratories for evaluation
and authenticity certification of the quality and
compliance of some functional foods, under EU rules;
CEEX, M4, No. 109
Prof. Dr. Carmen
Socaciu
2006-2008
10.
Advanced methodologies (instrumental and
chemometric) applied to evaluate the specific quality and
authenticity fingerprint of functional foods; No.
51049/2007
Prof. Dr. Carmen
Socaciu
2007-2009
11.
Innovative technologies for the vegetable functional
foods production with impact on human health
Prof. Dr. Carmen
2007-2009
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PHYTOMED - 61008/2007
Socaciu
12.
Obtaining medicinal candy with functional ingredients);
DROPSAN, PN2, Innovation, No. 73/2007
Prof. Dr. Carmen
Socaciu
2007-2009
13.
Identification of new markers of oxidative stress used in
diagnosis of subclinical mastitis in cows; PN2, IDEAS, No.
1482
Assoc. Prof. Dr. S.
Andrei
2009 - 2011
14.
Evaluation of potential antioxidant effect of some natural
compounds in cultured RPE cells; PN2, Idei, ID 854
Prof. Dr. A. Pintea
2007-2010
15.
Testing antiproliferative, antioxidant and proapoptotic
properties of blueberry polyphenolic extract on tumoral
cultures cell, PN2, TE, No. 168
Assist. Prof. Dr.
A.Bunea
2010-2013
16.
Impact of esterification on the stability and antioxidant
capacity of xanthophylls – from model systems to food
systems; PN-II-ID, PCE-2011-3-0721
Prof. Dr. A. Pintea
2011-2014
17.
Bioencapsulation multiscale interaction analysis; EUCOST, No. 865
Prof. Dr. Carmen
Socaciu
2007-2011
18.
Plant metabolic engineering for high value products; EUCOST; FA1006
Prof. Dr. Carmen
Socaciu
2011-2014
19.
Biological applications in agriculture and medicine of
some complexes of amino acids with biometals; PN2,
IDEI, CNCSIS
Assoc. Prof. Dr. A.
Stănilă
2008-2011
20.
Photothermal selective nanotherapy of hepatocarcinoma
by internalization and intracellular activation mechanism
of carbon nanotubes Laser functionalized bio-ligand, PN2
Prof. Dr. Bele C.
2008-2011
21.
Photothermal Nanotherapy to eradicate methicillinresistant Staphylococcus aureus using gold
biofunctionalized nanoparticles; PN-II-PT-PCCA-2011-3.21289
Prof. Dr. Bele C.
2012-2015
22.
Advanced techniques for the determination of chemical
residues in food of animal origin; CEEX Module I
Prof. Dr. Bele C.
2006-2008
23.
Influence of microwaves on the bioactive compounds
present in indigenous plants; PN-CD no.2488
Prof. Dr. Bele C.
2007-2010
24.
Obtaining a magnetic bio-nanocomposite decorated with
Ag nanoparticles having bactericid potential; Grant
USAMV Cluj-Napoca, RU 1283
Assist. Prof. Dr.
Matea C.
2013
25.
Probiotics microencapsulation in different natural
matrices and in vitro viability testing; PN2, Innovation
Assist. Dr. Vodnar
D.
2012
26.
Safety management and food safety system, applied in
microencapsulated probiotic jellies technology; PN2,
Innovation
Assist. Dr. Vodnar
D.
2012
27.
Improving food security through the use of smart labels
with antimicrobial role applied on the surface of fruits;
PN2, Innovation
Assist. Dr. Vodnar
D.
2012-2013
28.
Safety management and food safety system applied in
the development of bioactive antimicrobial packaging of
Assist. Dr. Vodnar
D.
2013
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biofilm type; PN2, Innovation
29.
Fatty acid composition of major lipid fractions - neutral
and polar – from sea buckthorn (Hippophae rhamnoides
L.) ssp Carpathian; Grant USAMV Cluj-Napoca, RU
1215/4/2012
Assist. Prof. Dr.
Dulf F.
2012
30.
Evaluation of antioxidant potential of the water-and
lipophilic compounds recovered from stone fruit
residues; Grant USAMV Cluj-Napoca, RU 1346/8.02.2013
Assist. Prof. Dr.
Dulf F.
2013
31.
Determining the authenticity and antioxidant capacity of
oils based on spectral fingerprint of phytochemical
compounds (chlorophylls and carotenoids) using
spectroscopic-optical methods; Grant USAMV ClujNapoca, RU
Assist. Dr. Leopold
L.
2012
32.
New approaches for the detection of chemical residues in
complex matrices using TLC-SERS coupling: detection of
melamine, antibiotics and pesticides in milk and milk
powder; PN2, TE, No. 323
Assist. Dr. Leopold
L.
2010-2013
33.
Nanobiotechnological tools with applications in molecular
medicine: Synthesis, characterization, “in vitro" studies;
PN-II-RU-TE-2011-3-0154
Dr. Coman C.
2012-2014
8.1. ISI (Web of Science) published articles – 95
8.2. BDI articles - 285
8.3. Finalized or purposed patents - 6
8.4. Products - 5
8.5. Realized technologies - 3
8.6. Services (laboratory analysis for external beneficiaries) - 15
8.8. PhD students who have conducted experimental studies in the laboratory center: 20
8.9. Postdoctoral researchers who have conducted experimental studies - 8
9.1. CORRELATIONS OF THE PHENOLIC COMPOUNDS AND THE PHENOLIC CONTENT IN SOME
SPANISH AND FRENCH OLIVE OILS, Andjelkovic M, J Van Camp, M Pedra, K Renders, C. Socaciu,
and R Verhe, 2008, JOURNAL OF AGRICULTURAL AND FOOD CHEMISTRY, Volume: 56, Issue: 13,
Pages: 5181-5187.
9.2. GLUTATHIONE PEROXIDASE ACTIVITY AND ITS RELATIONSHIP WITH SOMATIC CELL COUNT
NUMBER OF COLONY FORMING UNITS AND PROTEIN CONTENT IN SUBCLINICAL MASTITIS COWS
MILK, Andrei S., Matei S., Fit N., Cernea C., Ciupe S., Bogdan S., 2011, ROMANIAN
9.3. PROTECTIVE EFFECT OF LYCOPENE FROM TOMATOES POWDER IN OXIDATIVE STRES INDUCED BY
ADMINISTRATION OF L-THYROXIN IN RATS, Andrei S., Joanta A., Pintea A., Sarlea M.M., 2008,
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CHEMIKE LISTY, Vol.102, Issue S3 (Special Issue), pp. s579.
9.4. MODIFICATION OF THE SIZE OF SUPPORTED CLUSTERS BY COADSORPTION OF AN ORGANIC
COMPOUND: GOLD AND L-CYSTEINE ON RUTILE TIO2(110), Ataman E., C. Isvoranu, J. Knudsen, K.
Schulye, J. N. Andersen, J. Schnadt, 2011, LANGMUIR, Volume: 27, Issue: 18, Pages: 1146611474.
9.5. UNCONVENTIONAL ZWITTERIONIC STATE OF CYSTEINE, Ataman E., C. Isvoranu, J. N. Andersen,
J.Schnadt, K. Schulte, JOURNAL OF PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY LETTERS, Volume: 2, Issue: 14,
Pages: 1677-1681.
9.6. EFFICIENT SIRNA DELIVERY SYSTEM USING CARBOXILATED SINGLE-WALL CARBON NANOTUBES IN
CANCER TREATMENT, Berindan Neagoe I., C. Braicu, C. Matea, C.Bele, Graur F., Katona G.,
Chedea V., and Al. Irimie, 2012, JOURNAL OF BIOMEDICAL NANOTECHNOLOGY, Volume: 8,
9.7. FLOWER-SHAPED GOLD NANOPARTICLES: SYNTHESIS, CHARACTERIZATION AND THEIR
APPLICATION AS SERS-ACTIVE TAGS INSIDE LIVING CELLS, Boca S., D. Rugină, A. Pintea, L. BarbuTudoran, S. Aştilean, 2011, NANOTECHNOLOGY, Volume: 22, Issue: 5, Article Number: 055702.
PRODUCTS USED AGAINST CHRONIC ENDOMETRITIS IN SIMMENTAL COWS, Bogdan L., Groza I.,
Andrei S., Pintea A., Ciupe S., Cenariu M., ., Pasca I., Bogdan S., Petrean A., Macri A., 2009,
VIRUS, Bolfa Pompei Florin, Caroline Leroux, Adela Pintea, Sanda Andrei, Cornel Catoi, Marian
Taulescu, Flaviu Tabaran, Marina Spinu, 2012, VETERINARY JOURNAL, Volume: 192, Issue: 3,
Pages: 449-454.
9.10. THE MAJOR PROTEIN FRACTION OF MOUSE MILK REVISITED USING PROVEN PROTEOMIC TOOLS,
Boumahrou N., Andrei S., G. Miranda, C. Henry, J.J. Panthier, P. Martin, And S. Bellier, 2009,
JOURNAL OF PHYSIOLOGY AND PHARMACOLOGY, Volume: 60, Pages: 113-118.
9.11. EVOLUTION OF MAJOR MILK PROTEINS IN MUS MUSCULUS AND MUS SPRETUS MOUSE SPECIES:
A GENOPROTEOMIC ANALYSIS, N.Boumahrou, C. Bevilacqua, C.Beauvallet, Guy Miranda, Andrei
S. , E.Rebours., S.Bellier, P. Martin, 2011, BMC GENOMICS, Volume: 12, Article Number: 80.
9.12. PROTECTIVE ACTION OF DIFFERENT NATURAL FLAVAN-3-OLS AGAINST AFLATOXIN B-1-RELATED
CYTOTOXICITY, Braicu C., D. Rugina,V. Chedea, O.Tudoran, O. Balacescu, I. Neagoe, C. Socaciu,
2010, JOURNAL OF FOOD BIOCHEMISTRY, Volume: 34, Issue: 3, Pages: 595-610.
9.13. INDIVIDUAL AND COMBINED CYTOTOXIC EFFECTS OF THE MAJOR FOUR AFLATOXINS IN
DIFFERENT IN VITRO STABILIZED SYSTEMS, Braicu C., I.Berindan-Neagoe,V. S. Chedea, L.
Balacescu, I. Brie, O. Soritau,, C. Socaciu, A.Irimie, 2010, JOURNAL OF FOOD BIOCHEMISTRY,
Pages: 108-120.
9.15. CAROTENOID AND FATTY ACIDS PROFILE OF BILBERRIES AND CULTIVATED BLUEBERRIES FROM
ROMANIA, Bunea A., D. Rugină, A. Pintea, S. Andrei, R. Pop, C.Bunea, C. Bele, 2012, CHEMICAL
9.16. COMPARATIVE POLYPHENOLIC CONTENT AND ANTIOXIDANT ACTIVITIES OF SOME WILD AND
CULTIVATED BLUEBERRIES FROM ROMANIA, Bunea A., D.Rugină, A.Pintea, Z. Sconta, C. I. Bunea,
C. Socaciu, 2011, NOTULAE BOTANICAE HORTI AGROBOTANICI CLUJ-NAPOCA, Volume: 39,
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9.17. TOTAL AND INDIVIDUAL CAROTENOIDS AND PHENOLIC ACIDS CONTENT IN FRESH,
REFRIGERATED AND PROCESSED SPINACH (SPINACIA OLERACEA L.), Bunea Andrea; Andjelkovic
Mirjana; Socaciu Carmen; Bobis Otilia; Neacsu Madalina; Verhe Roland; Van Camp John, 2008,
FOOD CHEMISTRY, Volume: 108, Issue: 2, Pages: 649-656.
9.18. CAROTENOIDS, TOTAL POLYPHENOLS AND ANTIOXIDANT ACTIVITY OF GRAPES (VITIS VINIFERA)
CULTIVATED IN ORGANIC AND CONVENTIONAL SYSTEMS, Bunea C., N. Pop, A. .Babeş, C. Matea,
F. . Dulf, A. Bunea, 2012, CHEMISTRY CENTRAL JOURNAL, Volume: 6, Article Number: 66.
9.19. ANTIOXIDANT/PROOXIDANT ACTIVITY OF A POLYPHENOLIC GRAPE SEED EXTRACT, Chedea V. ,
Braicu C., C.Socaciu, 2010, FOOD CHEMISTRY, Volume: 121, Issue: 1, Pages: 132-139.
9.21. COMPOSITION IN POLYPHENOLS AND STABILITY OF THE AQUEOUS GRAPE SEED EXTRACT FROM
THEROMANIAN VARIETY "MERLOT RECAS", Chedea V., Echim C., Socaciu C., 2011, JOURNAL OF
FOOD BIOCHEMISTRY, Volume: 35, Issue: 1, Pages: 92-108.
9.22. KINETICS OF SOYBEAN LIPOXYGENASES ARE RELATED TO PH, SUBSTRATE AVAILABILITY AND
EXTRACTION PROCEDURES, Chedea V., Vicas S and Socaciu C., 2008, JOURNAL OF FOOD
BIOCHEMISTRY, Volume: 32, Issue: 2, Pages: 153-172.
9.23. PATTERNS OF CAROTENOID PIGMENTS EXTRACTED FROM TWO ORANGE PEEL WASTES
(VALENCIA & NAVEL VAR.), Chedea V.S., Kefalas P., Socaciu C., 2010, JOURNAL OF FOOD
BIOCHEMISTRY, Volume: 34, Issue: 1, Pages: 101-110.
9.24. APPLICATION OF FTIR SPECTROSCOPY FOR A RAPID DETERMINATION OF SOME HYDROLYTIC
ENZYMES ACTIVITY ON SEA BUCKTHORN SUBSTRATE, Chis A., F.Fetea, A. Taoutaou and C.
Socaciu, 2011, ROMANIAN BIOTECHNOLOGICAL LETTERS, Volume: 15, Issue: 6, Pages: 57385744.
9.25. EVALUATION OF HYDROLYTIC ACTIVITY OF DIFFERENT PECTINASES ON SUGAR BEET (BETA
VULGARIS) SUBSTRATE USING FT-MIR SPECTROSCOPY, Chis A., Fetea F., Matei H., Socaciu C.,
Pages: 99-104.
9.26. PLANTS AND NATURAL COMPOUNDS WITH ANTIDIABETIC ACTION, Coman C., D. Rugină, C.
Socaciu, 2012, NOTULAE BOTANICAE HORTI AGROBOTANICI CLUJ-NAPOCA, Volume: 40, Issue: 1,
Pages: 314-325.
9.28. HIGHLY ACCURATE PHOTOPYROELECTRIC MEASUREMENT OF THERMAL DIFFUSIVITY OF
VEGETABLE OILS, Dadarlat D., C. Neamtu, M. Streza, C. Socaciu, C.Bele, F. Dulf, 2009, EUROPEAN
JOURNAL OF LIPID SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY, Volume: 111, Issue: 2, Pages: 148-154.
9.29. THE ANTIATERO ALIM STUDY: EFFECTS OF FUNCTIONAL FOODS WITH VEGETAL BIOACTIVE
INGREDIENTS IN THE METABOLIC SYNDROME, Dragan, S; Ursoniu, S; Kaycsa, D, Samoila C., Rada
M., C. Socaciu, 2008, PLANTA MEDICA, Volume: 74, Issue: 9, Pages: 1181-1182.
9.30. FATTY ACIDS IN BERRY LIPIDS OF SIX SEA BUCKTHORN (HIPPOPHAE RHAMNOIDES L., SUBSPECIES
CARPATICA) CULTIVARS GROWN IN ROMANIA, Dulf F. V. , 2012, CHEMISTRY CENTRAL JOURNAL,
Volume: 6, Article Number: 106.
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9.31. FREE AND ESTERIFIED STEROL DISTRIBUTION IN FOUR ROMANIAN VEGETABLE OIL, Dulf F. V. , M.L. Unguresan, Dan Cristian Vodnar, C. Socaciu,. Francisc V. Dulf, 2010, NOTULAE BOTANICAE
HORTI AGROBOTANICI CLUJ-NAPOCA, Volume: 38, Issue: 2, Special Issue: SI, Pages: 91-97.
9.32. FATTY ACID AND PHYTOSTEROL CONTENTS OF SOME ROMANIAN WILD AND CULTIVATED BERRY
POMACES, Dulf F. V. , S. Andrei, A. Bunea, C. Socaciu,2012, CHEMICAL PAPERS, Volume: 66,
Issue: 10, Pages: 925-934.
9.33. FATTY ACID COMPOSITION OF LIPIDS IN POT MARIGOLD (CALENDULA OFFICINALIS L.) SEED
GENOTYPES, Dulf F.V. Doru Pamfil, A. D. Baciu, A. Pintea, 2013, CHEMISTRY CENTRAL JOURNAL,
Volume: 7, Article Number: 8.
9.34. PHYTOSTEROLAND FATTYACID PROFILE OF FOUR EDIBLE OILS PROCESSED IN ROMANIA, Dulf F.,
C. Socaciu, Bele C., Pintea A., Unguresan M., 2008, CHEMIKE LISTY, Vol.102, Issue 15 (Special
Issue), pp. s265–s1311.
WISTAR RATS, Gal Adrian F, Sanda Andrei, Cristina Cernea, Marian Taulescu, Cornel Catoi, 2012,
ACTA VETERINARIA SCANDINAVICA, Volume: 54, Article Number: 50.
9.36. DETERMINATION OF CAROTENOIDS AND THEIR ESTERS IN FRUITS OF SEA BUCKTHORN
(HIPPOPHAE RHAMNOIDES L.) BY HPLC-DAD-APCI-MS, Giuffrida D., Pintea A., Dugo P., Torre G.,
Pop R., Mondello L., 2012, PHYTOCHEMICAL ANALYSIS, Volume: 23, Issue: 3, Pages: 267-273.
9.37. CHEMICAL RESEARCH OF CAROTENOIDS FROM ANTHEMIS TINCTORIA L. (ASTERACEAE),
HANGANU D., A. PINTEA, A. MARCULESCU, C. TOMA, S. MIREL, 2008, Farmacia, VOL. LVI(3),
P.344-351.
9.38. CHEMICAL RESEARCH OF CAROTENOIDS FROM CHENOPODIUM
BONUS
HENRICUS
L.
(CHENOPODIACEAE), Hanganu D., N. Olah, L. Vlase, A. Mărculescu, A. Pintea, 2012, FARMACIA,
9.39. IN SITU LASER-INDUCED PHOTOCHEMICAL SILVER SUBSTRATE SYNTHESIS AND SEQUENTIAL SERS
DETECTION IN A FLOW CELL, Herman K, Szabó L, Leopold LF, Chiş V, Leopold N., 2011,
ANALYTICAL AND BIOANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY, Volume: 400, Issue: 3, Pages: 815-820.
9.40. EVALUATION OF BETULIN AND BETULINIC ACID CONTENT IN BIRCH BARK FROM DIFFERENT
FORESTRY AREAS OF WESTERN CARPATHIANS, Liviu Holonec, Floricuța Ranga, Diana Crainic, Alina
Truţa, Carmen Socaciu, 2012, NOTULAE BOTANICAE HORTI AGROBOTANICI CLUJ-NAPOCA,
9.41. ENHANCED LASER THERMAL ABLATION FOR THE IN VITRO TREATMENT OF LIVER CANCER BY
SPECIFIC DELIVERY OF MULTIWALLED CARBON NANOTUBES FUNCTIONALIZED WITH HUMAN
SERUM ALBUMIN, Iancu ., L. Mocan, C. Bele, A. I. Orza, F. A Tabaran, C. Catoi, R. Stiufiuc, A.Stir, C.
Matea, D. Iancu, L.Agoston-Coldea, Florin Zaharie, Teodora Mocan, 2011, INTERNATIONAL
JOURNAL OF NANOMEDICINE, Volume: 6, Pages: 129-141.
9.42. AMMONIA ADSORPTION ON IRON PHTHALOCYANINE ON AU(111): INFLUENCE ON ADSORBATESUBSTRATE COUPLING AND MOLECULAR SPIN, Isvoranu C., Bin Wang, Evren Ataman, Karina
Schulte, Jan Knudsen, Jesper N. Andersen, Marie-Laure Bocquet, Joachim Schnadt, 2011,
JOURNAL OF CHEMICAL PHYSICS, Volume: 134, Issue: 11, Article Number: 114710.
9.43. QUANTIFICATION OF CARBOHYDRATES IN FRUIT JUICES USING FTIR SPECTROSCOPY AND
MULTIVARIATE ANALYSIS, Leopold L.F., N.Leopold, H.A. Diehl, C.Socaciu, 2011, SPECTROSCOPYBIOMEDICAL APPLICATIONS, Volume: 26, Issue: 2, Pages: 93-104.
9.44. RAMAN SPECTROSCOPIC AND DFT THEORETICAL STUDY OF 4-(2-PYRIDYLAZO)RESORCINOL AND
ITS COMPLEXES WITH ZINC(II) AND COPPER(II), Leopold N., Szabo Laszlo, Pirnau A., Aluas M.,
Leopold
L.
F.,
Chis
V.,
Cozar
O.,
2009,
JOURNAL
OF
MOLECULAR
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STRUCTURE, Volume: 919, Issue: 1-3, Pages: 94-99.
9.45. PREDICTION OF TOTAL ANTIOXIDANT CAPACITY OF FRUIT JUICES USING FTIR SPECTROSCOPY
AND PLS REGRESSION, Leopold, L.F., N. Leopold, H.A. Diehl, and C. Socaciu, 2012, FOOD
ANALYTICAL METHODS, Volume: 5, Issue: 3, Pages: 405-407.
9.46. TOCOPHEROL
AND FATTY ACIDS CONTENTS OF SELECTED ROMANIAN CEREAL GRAINS,
Matea C. T., O.Negrea, I. Has, S. Ifrim, C. Bele, Tocopherol and fatty acids content in selected
Romanian cereal grains, 2008, CHEMIKE LISTY, Vol.102, Issue 15 (Special Issue), pp. s726-s727.
9.47. SELECTIVE EX-VIVO PHOTOTHERMAL ABLATION OF HUMAN PANCREATIC CANCER WITH
ALBUMIN FUNCTIONALIZED MULTIWALLED CARBON NANOTUBES, Mocan L , Tabaran F, Mocan
T, Bele C, Orza A, Lucan C, Stiufiuc R, Manaila I, Iulia F, Dana I, Zaharie F, Osian G, Vlad L, Iancu C,
2011, INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF NANOMEDICINE, Volume: 6, Pages: 915-928.
9.48. HPLC ANALYSIS OF CAROTENOIDS FROM SENECIO VERNALIS AND S. JACOBAEA (ASTERACEAE),
Mogoşanu G.D., A. Pintea, L.E. Bejenaru, C. Bejenaru, G.Rău, H. Popescu, 2009, FARMACIA,
9.49. HPLC ANALYSIS OF CAROTENOIDS FROM INULA HELENIUM L. FLOWERS AND LEAVES, Nan M., A.
Pintea, A. Bunea, S. Eşianu, M. Tămaş, 2012, FARMACIA, Volume: 60, Issue: 4, Pages: 501-509.
9.50. ABSORPTION SPECTRA OF PTCDI: A COMBINED UV-VIS AND TD-DFT STUDY, Oltean, M., A.
Calborean, G. Mile, M. Vidrighin, M. Iosin, L. Leopold, D. Maniu, N. Leopold, and V. Chiş, 2012,
SPECTROCHIMICA ACTA PART A-MOLECULAR AND BIOMOLECULAR SPECTROSCOPY, Volume: 97,
Pages: 703-710.
9.51. MOLECULAR TARGETS OF (-)-EPIGALLOCATECHIN-3-GALLATE (EGCG):
SPECIFICITY
AND
INTERACTION WITH MEMBRANE LIPID RAFTS, Patra S., F. Rizzi, Silva A., D. Rugină, S. Bettuzzi,
2008, JOURNAL OF PHYSIOLOGY AND PHARMACOLOGY, Volume: 59, Pages: 217-235.
9.52. A NEW FUNCTIONAL DAIRY PRODUCT CONTAINING AN OPTIMIZED MIXTURE OF LACTOCOCCUS
BACTERIA, KEFIR AND BREWER’S YEASTS, Paucean, A. Socaciu C., D. Vodnar, E. Mudura, 2010,
9.53. FATTY ACIDS DISTRIBUTION IN THE LIPID FRACTIONS OF CALENDULA OFFICINALIS L. SEEDS OIL,
Pintea A., Dulf F.V., Bele C., Andrei S., 2008, CHEMIKE LISTY, Vol.102, Issue 15 (Special Issue), pp.
s749-s750.
9.54. COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS OF LIPOPHILIC COMPOUNDS IN EGGS OF ORGANICALLY RAISED ISA
BROWN AND ARAUCANA HENS, A. Pintea, F.Dulf, A. Bunea, C. Matea, S.Andrei, 2012, CHEMICAL
9.55. CATECHIN-RICH GREEN TEA EXTRACT MODULATES THE OXIDATIVE STATUS OF HUMAN RETINAL
PIGMENT EPITHELIAL CELLS, Pintea A., Rugina D. , Parlog R., Socaciu C., 2010, ROMANIAN
9.56. XANTHOPHYLLS PROTECT AGAINST INDUCED OXIDATION IN CULTURED HUMAN RETINAL
PIGMENT EPITHELIAL CELLS, Pintea A., Rugină D., Pârlog R., A. Bunea, Socaciu C., 2011, JOURNAL
OF FOOD COMPOSITION AND ANALYSIS, Volume: 24, Issue: 6, Special Issue: SI, Pages: 830-836.
9.57. ANTIOXIDANT EFFECT OF TRANS-RESVERATROL IN CULTURED HUMAN RETINAL PIGMENT
EPITHELIAL CELLS, Pintea A., Rugina D., Pop R., Bunea A., Socaciu C., Diehl H., 2011, JOURNAL OF
OCULAR PHARMACOLOGY AND THERAPEUTICS, Volume: 27, Issue: 4, Pages: 315-321.
9.58. ANTIOXIDANT ACTIVITY OF FLAVANOLS FROM GRAPESEED EXTRACTS, Rugina D., S. Vicas, C.
Momeu, C. Socaciu, 2008, CHEMIKE LISTY, Vol.102, Issue 15 (Special Issue), pp. s1234-s1235.
9.59. ANTIOXIDANT ACTIVITIES OF CHOKEBERRY EXTRACTS AND THE CYTOTOXIC ACTION OF THEIR
ANTHOCYANIN FRACTION ON HELA HUMAN CERVICAL TUMOR CELLS, Rugină D., Z. Sconţa, L.
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Leopold, A. Pintea, A. Bunea, C. Socaciu, 2012, JOURNAL OF MEDICINAL FOOD, Volume: 15,
9.60. GAS- CHROMATOGRAPHIC ANALYSIS OF MAJOR VOLATILE COMPOUNDS FOUND IN TRADITIONAL
FRUIT BRANDIES FROM TRANSYLVANIA, ROMANIA, Rusu Coldea T., Socaciu C., Parv M., Vodnar
D., 2011, NOTULAE BOTANICAE HORTI AGROBOTANICI CLUJ-NAPOCA, Volume: 39, Issue: 2,
Pages: 109-116.
9.61. SYNTHESIS AND CHARACTERIZATION OF SOME COBALT(II) COMPLEXES WITH AMINO ACIDS
HAVING BIOLOGICAL ACTIVITIES, Rusu D., A. Stanila, Marian I., M. Rusu, R. Lucaciu, 2009,
REVISTA DE CHIMIE, Volume: 60, Issue: 9, Pages: 939-943.
9.62. IN-TUBE EXTRACTION AND GC–MS ANALYSIS OF VOLATILE COMPONENTS FROM WILD AND
CULTIVATED SEA BUCKTHORN (HIPPOPHAE RHAMNOIDES L. SSP. CARPATICA) BERRY VARIETIES
AND JUICE, Socaci, S. , C. Socaciu, M. Tofană, I. Raţi, A. Pintea, 2013, PHYTOCHEMICAL ANALYSIS,
9.63. COMPLEMENTARY ADVANCED TECHNIQUES APPLIED FOR PLANT AND FOOD AUTHENTICATION,
Socaciu C., Ranga F., Fetea F., Leopold D., Dulf F., Parlog R., 2009, CZECH JOURNAL OF FOOD
SCIENCES, Volume: 27, Special Issue: SI, Pages: S70-S75.
9.64. ADVANCES IN NATURAL FOOD COLORANT CHEMISTRY. PART 1. CURRENT TECHNOLOGIES
APPLIED FOR PIGMENTS’ EXTRACTION, Socaciu C., 2009, AGRO FOOD INDUSTRY HI-TECH,
9.65. ADVANCES IN NATURAL FOOD COLORANT CHEMISTRY. PART 2. PURIFICATION AND
FORMULATION VERSUS LEGAL SPECIFICATIONS, Socaciu C., 2009, AGRO FOOD INDUSTRY HITECH, Volume: 20, Issue: 4, Pages: 4-+.
9.66. STRUCTURAL INVESTIGATIONS OF SOME METALLIC COMPLEXES WITH THREONINE AS LIGAND,
Stanilă A., Marcu A., Cozar O., David L; JOURNAL OF OPTOELECTRONICS AND ADVANCED
MATERIALS, Volume: 10, Issue: 4, Pages: 830-833.
9.67. ANTIBACTERIAL ACTIVITY OF COPPER AND COBALT AMINO ACIDS COMPLEXES, Stănilă A., C.
Braicu, S.Stănilă, R. M. Pop, 2011, NOTULAE BOTANICAE HORTI AGROBOTANICI CLUJ-NAPOCA,
9.68. SPECTROSCOPIC INVESTIGATIONS OF NEW METALLIC COMPLEXES WITH LEUCINE AS LIGAND,
Stănilă A., Cs. Nagy, A.Marcu, D.Cozma, D.Rusu; 2009, NUCLEAR INSTRUMENTS & METHODS IN
PHYSICS RESEARCH SECTION B-BEAM INTERACTIONS WITH MATERIALS AND ATOMS,
9.69. STRUCTURAL INVESTIGATION OF SOME TRANSITIONAL METALS WITH HYSTIDINE AS LIGAND,
Stanilă A., Marcu A., Rusu D., Rusu M.,David L., 2008, JOURNAL OF OPTOELECTRONICS AND
ADVANCED MATERIALS, Volume: 10, Issue: 9, Pages: 2351-2354.
9.70. PHOTOPYROELECTRIC DETECTION OF VEGETABLE OILS' ADULTERATION, Streza M., D. Dadarlat,
C. Socaciu, C. Bele, F. Dulf, V. Simon, 2009, FOOD BIOPHYSICS Volume: 4, Issue: 3, Pages: 147150.
9.71. SERS APPROACH FOR ZN(II) DETECTION IN CONTAMINATED SOIL, Szabó L., L. F. Leopold, B. I.
Cozar, N. Leopold, K. Herman, V. Chiş, , 2011, CENTRAL EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF CHEMISTRY,
9.72. SERS AND DFT INVESTIGATION OF 1-(2-PYRIDYLAZO)-2-NAPHTHOL AND ITS METAL COMPLEXES
WITH AL(III), MN(II), FE(III), CU(II), ZN(II) AND PB(II), Szabó, L., K. Herman, N.E. Mircescu, A.
Fasmaş, L.F. Leopold, N. Leopold, C. Buzumurgă, V. Chiş, 2012, SPECTROCHIMICA ACTA PART AMOLECULAR AND BIOMOLECULAR SPECTROSCOPY, Volume: 93, Pages: 266-273.
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9.73. FOURIER TRANSFORMED INFRARED SPECTROSCOPY APPLIED FOR STUDYING COMPATIBLE
INTERACTION IN THE PATHOSYSTEM PHYTOPHTORA INFESTANS-SOLANUM TUBEROSUM,
Taoutaou A., Socaciu C., D.Pamfil, F. Fetea, E. Balasz, C. Botez, A. Chis, D. Briciu, A. Briciu, 2010,
9.75. CHARACTERIZATION OF NEUTRAL LIPID COMPOSITION OF NIGELLA SATIVA L. SEEDS OIL, Toma C.,
A. Pintea, C. Bele, F. Dulf, 2008, CHEMIKE LISTY, Vol.102, Issue 15 (Special Issue), pp. s803-s804.
9.76. EVALUATION OF EFFIENCY, RELEASE AND OXIDATION STABILITY OF SEABUCKTHORN
MICROENCAPSULATED OIL
USING FOURIER TRANSFORMED INFRARED SPECTROSCOPY,
Trif M., Socaciu C., 2008, CHEMIKE LISTY, Vol.102, Issue 15 (Special Issue), pp. s1198-s1199.
9.77. INHIBITORY EFFECTS OF ISOFLAVONES ON SOYBEAN LIPOXYGENASE-1 ACTIVITY, Vicas S., Chedea
V., C.Socaciu, 2011, JOURNAL OF FOOD BIOCHEMISTRY, Volume: 35, Issue: 2, Pages: 613-627.
9.78. HYDROPHILIC AND LIPOPHILIC ANTIOXIDANT ACTIVITIES OF MISTLETOE (VISCUM ALBUM) AS
DETERMINED BY FRAP METHOD, Vicas S., Prokisch J., Rugina D., Socaciu C., 2009, NOTULAE
9.79. HPLC FINGERPRINT OF BIOACTIVE COMPOUNDS AND ANTIOXIDANT ACTIVITIES OF VISCUM
ALBUM FROM DIFFERENT HOST TREES, Vicaş S., Rugină D., Leopold D., Pintea A., Socaciu C.,
9.80. COMPARATIVE STUDY ABOUT ANTIOXIDANT ACTIVITIES OF VISCUM ALBUM FROM DIFFERENT
HOST TREES, HARVESTED IN DIFFERENT SEASONS, Vicaş S., Rugina D., Socaciu C., 2011, JOURNAL
OF MEDICINAL PLANTS RESEARCH, Volume: 5, Issue: 11, Pages: 2237-2244.
9.81. MONITORING LACTIC ACID FERMENTATION IN MEDIA CONTAINING DANDELION (TARAXACUM
OFFICINALE) BY FTIR SPECTROSCOPY, Vodnar D. C, O.L. Pop, C. Socaciu, 2012, NOTULAE
9.82. HPLC CHARACTERIZATION OF LACTIC ACID FORMATION AND FTIR FINGERPRINT OF PROBIOTIC
BACTERIA DURING FERMENTATION PROCESSES, Vodnar D., A. Paucean, F. Dulf, C. Socaciu, 2010,
NOTULAE BOTANICAE HORTI AGROBOTANICI CLUJ-NAPOCA, Volume: 38, Issue: 2, Special
Issue: SI, Pages: 109-113.
9.83. LACTIC ACID PRODUCTION BY LACTOBACILLUS PARACASEI 168 IN DISCONTINUOUS
FERMENTATION USING LUCERNE GREEN JUICE AS NUTRIENT SUBSTITUTE, Vodnar D., J. Venus , R.
Schneider , C. Socaciu, 2010, CHEMICAL ENGINEERING & TECHNOLOGY, Volume: 33, Issue: 3,
Pages: 468-474.
9.84. GREEN TEA INCREASES THE SURVIVAL YIELD OF BIFIDOBACTERIA IN SIMULATED
GASTROINTESTINAL ENVIRONMENT AND DURING REFRIGERATED CONDITIONS, Vodnar D.,
Socaciu C., 2012, CHEMISTRY CENTRAL JOURNAL, Volume: 6, Article Number: 61.
9.85. MORPHOLOGY, FTIR FINGERPRINT AND SURVIVABILITY OF ENCAPSULATED LACTIC BACTERIA (ST
REPTOCOCCUS THERMOPHILUS AND LACTOBACILLUS DELBRUECKII SUBSP BULGARICUS) IN
SIMULATED GASTRIC JUICE AND INTESTINAL JUICE, Vodnar D., Socaciu C., Rotar A., Stanila A.,
2010, INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF FOOD SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY, Volume: 45, Issue: 11,
Pages: 2345-2351.
9.86. INHIBITION OF LISTERIA MONOCYTOGENES ATCC 19115 ON HAM STEAK BY TEA BIOACTIVE
COMPOUNDS INCORPORATED INTO CHITOSAN-COATED PLASTIC FILMS, Vodnar, D.C., 2012,
CHEMISTRY CENTRAL JOURNAL, Volume: 6, Article Number: 74.
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9.87. COMPARATIVE FINGERPRINT AND EXTRACTION YIELD OF MEDICINAL HERB PHENOLICS WITH
HEPATOPROTECTIVE POTENTIAL, AS DETERMINED BY UV-VIS AND FT-MIR SPECTROSCOPY, Zavoi
S., Fetea F., Ranga F., Pop R., Baciu A., Socaciu C., 2011, NOTULAE BOTANICAE HORTI
10.1. Members of Academies:
- Socaciu C., associate member ASAS.
10.2. Members of the journals editorial scientific Committee:
- Dulf F. - Editorial Committee ProEnvironment - USAMV CN.
- Socaciu C. - Editorial collective Bul. USAMV.
- Vodnar D. - Editorial collective, Center of Excellence J.
10.3. Members of representative scientific societies:
- Socaciu C. - reprez.RO to EUCheMS, HLPE-UN-FAO, Committee Member Carotenoids Int.
Society, Committee Member RMN Biomedicina Int. Society.
-
Bele C. – Honorary Member of SCIA.
10.4. Participation at international conferences:
- First Eur. Food Congress, 2008, Ljubljana, Slovenia.
- Int. MetaboMeeting, 2008, Lyon, France.
- COST Meeting 865 Bioencapsulation Res. Group, 2008, Dublin, Ireland.
- 7th Joint Meeting of AFERP, ASP, GA, PSE and SIF, 2008, Athena, Greece.
- Int. Conf.Agr.Engineering, 2008 Iguassu, Brazil.
- 43th Croatian and 3rd International Symposium on Agriculture, 2008, Opatja.
- Adv.Spectr. on Biomed. & Nanostruct. Sys., 2008, Cluj-Napoca.
- 5th Int. Conf. on Pigments in Food, 2008, Helsinki, Finland.
- 3rd Int.Conf.on Polyphenols and Health, 2008, Kyoto, Japan.
- XXIV Int.Conf. Polyphenols, 2008, Salamanca, Spain.
- Int. Conf. Physiology, 2008, Cluj-Napoca.
- COST 865 Meeting on Bioencapsulation, 2008, Luxemburg.
- 5th Black Sea Conf. Anal.Chem. 2009, Fatsa, Turkey.
- 6th Int. Conf. Chemical reactions in Food, 2009, Prague, Czech Republic.
- EUROANALYSIS, Int Conf, 2009, Innsbruck, Austria.
- Euro Food Chem XV Congress, 2009, Copenhagen, Denmark.
- XVIIth Int.Conf. on Bioencapsulation, 2009, Groningen, Holland.
- Int Symp. Metabolomics, 2010 Amsterdam, Holland.
- Int. Symp. BIOVEG, 2010, Cluj-Napoca, Romania.
- 6th Int.Conf.on Pigments in Food, June 2010, Budapest, Hungary.
- RSBMB International Conference, 2010, Cluj-Napoca.
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- Int.Symp. Seabuckthorn, ISA, Dec. 2010, Potsdam, Germany.
- Int.Symp. Anal. and Nanoanal. Meth. for Biomed. and Environ. Sci., 2010, Brasov.
- EUROFOOD CHEM XVI - 2011, Gdansk, Poland.
- 16th Int. Carotenoid Symp., 2011, Cracovia, Poland.
- Int. Meeting- Current Challenges in Gastroint.Health Res., Febr. 2011, Braga, Portugal.
- 5th Meeting on Chemistry & Life, 2011, Brno, Czech Republic.
- Eur.Conf. Spectroscopy of Biological Molecules, 2011, Coimbra, Portugal.
- 1st Symp. Thermal Analysis and Calorimetry conference, Sept.2011- Craiova.
- 34th FEBS Congress, 2011, Prague.
- XIX Int.Conf.on Bioencapsulation, 2011, Amboise, France.
- 4th and 5th Meeting Chemistry & Life’ 2009, 2011 – Brno, Czech Republic.
- 13th DKMT Integrative Medicine, Nutrition and Health, 2011, Timisoara.
- COST 865 Meeting, 2011, Murcia, Spain.
- Int. Conf.PIM 2011, Cluj-Napoca, Romania.
- 7th Int. Conf. "IMA 2011-Instrumental Methods of Analysis" 2011, Chania, Greece.
- 2nd Conf.Plant Natural Products, COST FA 1006, Sept.2012, Cluj, Romania.
- EuroFed Lipid, Sept. 2012, Cracovia, Poland.
- NANO 2012 XI 2012, Rhodes, Greece.
- 31st EUCMOS 2012, Cluj-Napoca, Romania.
- IFT Annual Meeting & Food Expo, 2012, Las Vegas, USA.
- 7th Int.Conf.on Pigments in Food, 2013, Novarra, Italy.
- EUROFOOD CHEM XVII - 2013, Istanbul, Turkey.
11.1. HPLC pesticide determination in plant and soil samples.
11.2. Spectrophotometry.
11.3. HPLC determination in vegetable samples.
11.4. HPLC, TLC determination in teas and medicinal plants.
11.5. HPLC-MS determination in supplements.
11.6. Synthesis of gold, silver, silica, magnetic and quantum dots nanoparticles.
11.7. Functionalization of nanostructures for various biomedical, biotechnology and analytical
applications.
11.8. Identification of metabolic biomarkers in plants and food.
11.9. Verification of the authenticity and quality of botanical and food supplements.
11.10. Obtaining and characterization of microcapsules and microspheres made from natural matrices.
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C.5.2. Food Quality and Safety Research Center
1. Contact data
Food Quality And Safety Research Center
Acronym
Logo
CASIGAL
Website
http://www.usamvcluj.ro/index.php/Center-si-laboratoare-decercetare
Prof. Dr. Maria Tofană
Food Science And Technology
+40 264 596 384
+40 264 593 792
maria.tofana@usamvcluj.ro
Director
Faculty
Phone
Fax
E-mail
2. Objectives
2.1. Obtaining, characterization and certification of products derived by innovative technologies and
biotechnologies.
2.2. Research regarding the characterization of traditional products.
2.3. Obtaining and characterization of natural food additives and biologically active compounds.
2.4. Recovery of the food industry by-products.
2.5. Obtaining and characterization of probiotic and prebiotic functional foods.
2.6. Food quality and safety analysis in agri-food chain using modern high-performance.
2.7. Food nutritional characterization and labelling.
2.8. Food authentication.
2.9. Implementation of food safety and security standards to ensure the health, welfare and consumer
protection.
3.1. Food technology and biotechnology.
3.2. Food quality and safety control in the agro-food traceability.
3.3. Food Authentication.
3.4. Implementation and auditing of food safety and quality management systems according to ISO
22000:1995.
3.5. Implementation and auditing of quality management systems in control laboratories according to
ISO 17025:2005.
3.6. Design, organization, implementation and technological processes management specific to the
food industry.
3.7. Integrated management of agro-food production.
3.8. Marketing of agro-food products and services.
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3.9. Business Management.
3.10. New food product design and testing on the market.
3.11. Entrepreneurship.
4. Research team
4.1. Prof. Dr. Tofană Maria– Director ( 3.2. 3.3, 3.4, 3.5, 3.7, 3.8, 3.9, 3.11)
4.2. Prof. Dr. Muste Sevastiţa (3.2. 3.3, 3.4, 3.5, 3.7, 3.8, 3.9, 3.11)
4.3. Assist. Prof. Dr. Elena Mudura (3.1- 3.10)
4.4. Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ţibulcă Dorin (3.1, 3.4, 3.6, 3.7, 3.8, 3.9, 3.10, 3.11)
4.5. Assist. Prof. Dr. Păucean Adriana (3.1- 3.10)
4.6. Prof. Dr. Apostu Sorin (3.2, 3.3, 3.4, 3.53.7, 3.8, 3.9, 3.11)
4.7. Assoc. Prof. Dr. Muntean Edward (3.2, 3.3, 3.11)
4.8. Assoc. Prof. Dr. Racolţa Emil (3.1, 3.4, 3.6, 3.7, 3.8, 3.9, 3.10, 3.11)
4.9. Assist. Prof. Dr. Rotar Mihaela Ancuţa (3.2, 3.3, 3.4, 3.53.7, 3.8, 3.9, 3.11)
4.10. Assist. Prof. Dr. Suharoschi Ramona (3.2, 3.3, 3.4, 3.53.7, 3.8, 3.9, 3.11)
4.11. Assist. Prof. Dr. Mureşan Crina Carmen (3.2, 3.3, 3.4, 3.53.7, 3.8, 3.9, 3.11)
4.12. Assist. Dr. Socaci Sonia Ancuţa (3.2, 3.3, 3.4, 3.53.7, 3.8, 3.9, 3.11
4.13. Assist. Dr. Jimborean Mirela (3.1, 3.4, 3.6, 3.7, 3.8, 3.9, 3.10, 3.11)
4.14. Assist. Dr. Semeniuc Cristina (3.2, 3.3, 3.4, 3.5, 3.6, 3.7, 3.10)
4.15. Assist. Prof. Dr. Sălăgean Dan (3.1, 3.4, 3.6, 3.7, 3.8, 3.9, 3.10, 3.11)
4.16. Assist. Dr. Man Simona (3.1, 3.4, 3.6, 3.7, 3.8, 3.9, 3.10, 3.11)
4.17. Assist. Dr. Stan Laura (3.2, 3.3, 3.4, 3.5, 3.7, 3.8, 3.9, 3.10)
4.18. Assist. Dr. Cătunescu Giorgiana (3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.6)
4.19. PhD Students: Mureşan Vlad (3.1. - 3.11.); Pop Carmen (3.1. - 3.11.); Borşa Andrei (3.1. - 3.11.);
Salanţă Liana (3.1. - 3.11.); Mureşan Andruţa (3.1. - 3.11.); Fărcaş Anca (3.1. - 3.11.); Scrob
Stăncuţa (3.1. - 3.11.); Borş Doiniţa (3.1. - 3.11.); Vlaic Romina (3.1. - 3.11.); Moldovan Ovidiu
(3.1. - 3.11.)
5.1. Determination of mycotoxins in food.
5.2. Determination of bitter substances from hops and hop products.
5.3. Determination of volatile oils, with their composition from aromatic and medicinal plants, and
food flavours.
5.4. Determination of pesticides and chlorinated compounds.
5.5. Determination of antioxidant capacity.
5.6. Determination of polyphenols.
5.7. Determination of food quality (protein, crude fat, water, ash, NaCl, nitrites / nitrates, SO2,
vitamin C).
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5.8. Obtaining and characterization of new types beer.
5.9. Obtaining of traditional preparations and meat products.
5.10. Obtaining and characterization of some probiotic products.
No.
Equipment
Related activity
Acquisition
(year)
1.
Photodensitometer
5.1
2005
2.
Automatic titrator
5.2
2005
3.
Liquid chromatograph HPLC with UV detector and
fluorescence
5.2, 5.1, 5.6
2005
4.
Gas-chromatograph GC-ECD, NPD
5.4
2004
5.
Gas- chromatograph coupled with mass spectrometer
and Head Space Combi Pal System
5.3, 5.6
2005-2009
6.
UV-Vis Spetrofotometer
5.5, 5.7
2005
7.
Soxhlet extractor
5.7, 5.4
2007
8.
Kjeldhal system
5.7
2007
7.
Brewing pilot station
5.8
2007-2008
8.
Meat processing pilot station
5.9
2005-2008
9.
Dairy pilot station
5.10
2005-2008
10.
Preliminary sample preparation systems (rotary
evaporator, oven, microwave calcining, SFE system
extraction, TLC sample applicator, analytical balances,
shaker, conductometer, refractometer.
5.1, 5.2, 5.3, 5.4,
5.5, 5.6, 5.7, 5.8
2006-2009
Director/Project
responsible
No.
1.
Food Safety Control by developing an integrated
modelling, simulation and management system of
advanced fermentative bioprocess in food industry; PN2,
Partnerships Program
Assist. Prof. Dr.
Elena Mudura
2008-2009
2.
Optimization of GC-MS systems to determine the
fingerprint of volatile oils from aromatic and medicinal
plants; PN2, TD, No. 160/2008
Assist. Dr. Socaci
Sonia Ancuţa
2008-2009
3.
Reducing mycotoxin contamination of cereals to obtain
breads with high fiber content, safe for consumption;
FIBRESIG, PN2, Partnerships Program
Prof. Dr. Tofană
Maria
2008 - 2011
4.
Validated methods applied for quality assessment of
Romanian propolis; PN2, PD, No. 106/2010
Assist. Dr. Stan
Laura
2010-2012
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Period
5.
Characterization of tomato flavour profiles using different
extraction techniques and gas chromatography coupled
with mass spectrometry analysis; Grant USAMV ClujNapoca, RU, No. 1215/2012
Assist. Dr. Socaci
Sonia Ancuţa
2012
6.
Proteomic profile of the bacteria Escherichia coli,
Salmonella group C, D and Staphylococcus aureus
involved in food contamination; Grant USAMV ClujNapoca, RU, No. 1215/15/2012
Assist. Prof. Dr.
Rotar Mihaela
Ancuţa
2012
7.
Propolis - steps towards standardization; Grant USAMV
Cluj-Napoca; Grant USAMV Cluj-Napoca, RU, No.
1215/2/2012
Assist. Dr. Stan
Laura
2012
8.
The effect of gamma ionizing radiation type on the main
quality characteristics of parsley; Grant USAMV ClujNapoca, RU, No. 1215/25/2012
Assist. Dr.
Cătunescu
Giorgiana
2012
9.
Dynamics of carbohydrate metabolism in acidic doughs
obtained by co-cultivation of lactobacilli and
Saccharomyces yeast species; Grant USAMV ClujNapoca, RU, No. 1215/22/2012
Assist. Prof. Dr.
Păucean Adriana
2012
10.
Research on the technology of a home brewing kit; PN-IIIN-CI-2012-1-0010
PhD Student
Borşa Andrei
2012
11.
The increasing of productivity, competitiveness and
products quality made at Mag Comimpex'94; PN-II-IN-CI2012-1-0047
Assoc. Prof. Dr.
Racolţa Emil
2012
12.
Energizing jellies; PN2, No. 12CI/2012
Assoc. Prof. Dr.
Racolţa Emil
2012
8.2. Patents – 3
8.3. Patent applications - 2
8.4. Realized technologies - 1
8.5. Analysis - 180
9.1. CHEESE AMINO ACIDS CHARACTERISATION BY ISOTOPIC DILUTION GC-MS, Culea M., M.
Jimborean, A. Pintea, M. Chiriac, A. Iordache, 2009, JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
AND ECOLOGY, Volume: 10, Issue: 1, Pages: 149-155.
9.2. PHARMACOGNOSTIC RESEARCH ON VIOLA DECLINATA WALDST. ET KIT. (VIOLACEAE), Toiu Anca,
Edward Muntean, Ilioara Oniga, Mircea Tămaş, 2009, FARMACIA, Volume: 57, Issue: 2,
Pages: 218-222.
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9.5. HPLC CHARACTERIZATION OF LACTIC ACID FORMATION AND FTIR FINGERPRINT OF PROBIOTIC
BACTERIA DURING FERMENTATION PROCESSES, Vodnar D., A. Paucean, F. Dulf, C. Socaciu, 2010,
NOTULAE BOTANICAE HORTI AGROBOTANICI CLUJ-NAPOCA, Volume: 38, Issue: 2, Special
Issue: SI, Pages: 109-113.
9.6. MORPHOLOGY, FTIR FINGERPRINT AND SURVIVABILITY OF ENCAPSULATED LACTIC BACTERIA
(STREPTOCOCCUS THERMOPHILUS AND LACTOBACILLUS DELBRUECKII SUBSP BULGARICUS) IN
Pages: 2345-2351.
9.7. ADVANTAGES OF "HEADSPACE" TECHNIQUE FOR GC/MS ANALISYS OF ESSENTIAL OILS, Serban
Elena S.; Socaci Sonia A.; Tofana Maria; Maier Simona C.; Bojita Marius T., 2012, FARMACIA,
9.8. PHYSICO-CHEMICAL CHARACTERISTICS OF THE KARST LAKE IGHIU (ROMANIA), Mihaiescu Radu;
Pop Andreea Ioana; Mihaiescu Tania; Muntean Edward; Beldean Simion; Muntean Nicoleta;
Alhafez Livia; Ozunu Alexandru, 2012, ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING AND MANAGEMENT
Pages: 1458-1458.
10.1. Members of the journals editorial scientific Committee in the national field:
- Tofana Maria, Muste Sevastita, Mudura Elena, Socaci Sonia, Salanţă Liana, Stan Laura Bulletin UASVM series Agricultura (2009-2012).
- Tofană Maria, Muste Sevastiţa, Mudura Elena - Romanian Journal of Food Science (20102012).
- Tofană Maria, Muste Sevastiţa – The Journal “Hameiul şi plantele medicinale”.
10.2. Members of the journals editorial scientific Committee in the international field:
- Muntean Edward - American Journal of Analytical Chemistry (ISSN print: 2156-8251 / online:
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2156-8278).
- Muntean Edward- African Journal of Food Science (ISSN 1996-0794).
- Muntean Edward -European Scientific Journal, ISSN: 1857 - 7881 (Print) ISSN: 1857 – 7431.
- Muntean Edward -Journal of Environmental Science and Engineering (hard copy ISSN 21625263):
- Prospects for the 3rd Millennium Agriculture” (2008-2012), Cluj-Napoca, Romania.
- The International Conference on Food Chemistry, Engineering & Technology, (2008-2012),
Timişoara.
- Scientific symposium with international participation "65 years of higher agronomic
education and 50 years of higher horticulture education in Craiova", 15-16 November, 2012,
Craiova.
- The Annual International Conference of RSBBM, 2010, USAMV Cluj-Napoca.
- The International Symposium "HPTLC 2011" Berna, Switzerland.
- 1st International Workshop on “Ambient Mass Spectrometry and Related Mass SpectrometryBased Techniques In Food / Natural Products Control: Safety, Authentication, Forensics,
Metabolomics, 2012, Prague.
- 14th International Symposium on Advances in Extraction Technologies, Chromaleont spin-off
of the University of Messina, 24-26 September 2012, Messina, Italy.
- Belgrade Food International Conference "Food, Health and Well Being", Belgrade University,
26 - 28 November 2012, Belgrade, Serbia.
- International Congress of Natural Products Research, July 28 to August 1, 2012, New York,
USA.
- The 6th Congress on Polyphenols Applications, 2012, Paris.
- The 4th Leipzig Symposium "Rapeseed - Tremendous Potential for added Value
Generation?" 20 – 21, March 2013, Leipzig, Germany.
11.1. Analysis regarding the hop bitter acids determination.
11.2. The establishment of optimal manufacturing recipes for bakery and pastry products using
different types of additives containing soy derivatives.
11.3. Microbiological analysis on risk factors and microbiological control of the products, for quality
assurance and compliance.
11.4. Optimizing food technologies.
11.5. Food quality control.
11.6. Food safety consulting.
.
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L.5.1. Lab Testing For Food Quality and Safety
1. Contact data
Acronym
Logo
Lab Testing For Food Quality And Safety
LICSA
Website
Prof. Dr. Maria Tofană
+40 264 596 384
+40 264 593 792
maria.tofana@usamvcluj.ro
Director
Faculty
Phone
Fax
E-mail
2. Objectives
2.1. Food quality and safety analysis in agri-food chain using modern high-performance equipments.
2.2. Characterization of natural food additives and biologically active compounds.
2.3. 2.3. Food authentication.
3.1. Food quality and safety control in the agro-food chain traceability.
3.3. Analysis of chemical and microbiological contaminants.
3.4. Analysis of biologically active natural compounds (volatile oils, polyphenols, natural pigments,
vitamins, bitter substances in hops).
4. Research team
4.1. Prof. Dr. Tofană Maria – Director; (3.1; 3.2; 3.3; 3.4)
4.2. Prof. Dr. Muste Sevastiţa – Quality responsible; (3.1; 3.2; 3.3; 3.4)
4.3. Assoc. Prof. Dr. Tibulca Dorin – IT responsible; (3.1; 3.2; 3.3; 3.4)
4.4. Assoc. Prof. Dr. Mudura Elena – Equipments responsible; (3.1; 3.2; 3.3; 3.4)
4.5. Assoc. Prof. Dr. Muntean Edward – Analytical methods responsible; (3.1; 3.2; 3.3; 3.4)
4.6. Assist. Prof. Dr. Rotar Mihaela Ancuţa – Supply chain responsible; (3.1; 3.2; 3.3; 3.4)
4.7. Assist. Prof. Dr. Mureşan Crina Carmen – Analyst (3.1; 3.2; 3.3; 3.4)
4.8. Assist. Dr. Socaci Sonia Ancuţa – (3.1; 3.2; 3.3; 3.4)
4.9. Assist. Dr. Semeniuc Cristina - Analyst (3.1; 3.2; 3.3; 3.4)
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4.10. Assist. Dr. Man Simona – Analyst (3.1; 3.2; 3.3; 3.4)
4.11. Assist. Dr. Stan Laura – Analyst (3.1; 3.2; 3.3; 3.4)
4.12. Assist. Dr. Cătunescu Giorgiana - Analyst (3.1; 3.2; 3.3; 3.4)
4.13. PhD students (carrying out analyst activity): Mureşan Vlad (3.1., 3.2., 3.3., 3.4.); Pop Carmen
(3.1., 3.2., 3.3., 3.4.); Borşa Andrei (3.1., 3.2., 3.3., 3.4.); Salanţă Liana (3.1., 3.2., 3.3., 3.4.);
Mureşan Andruţa (3.1., 3.2., 3.3., 3.4.); Fărcaş Anca (3.1., 3.2., 3.3., 3.4.); Scrob Stăncuţa (3.1.,
3.2., 3.3., 3.4.); Borş Doiniţa (3.1., 3.2., 3.3., 3.4.); Vlaic Romina (3.1., 3.2., 3.3., 3.4.); Moldovan
Ovidiu (3.1., 3.2., 3.3., 3.4.)
5.1. Determination of mycotoxins in food.
5.2. Determination of bitter substances from hops and hop products.
5.3. Determination of volatile oils, with their composition from aromatic and medicinal plants, and
food flavours by applying different high-performance gas-chromatographic techniques.
5.4. Determination of pesticides and chlorinated compounds.
5.5. Highlighting the antimicrobial and antioxidant capacity.
5.6. Determination of polyphenols.
5.7. Determination of food quality (protein, aminoacids, fat, fatty acids, water, ash, NaCl,
nitrites/nitrates, SO2, vitamins).
5.8. Highlighting the biological and pharmacological properties of some food, extracts and medicinal
plants.
5.9. Characterization of functional foods.
5.10. Determination of physico-chemical and microbiological contaminants in food and water.
No.
Equipment
1.
Photodensitometer
2.
Automatic titrate
3.
Related activity
Acquisition
(year)
5.1, 5.2, 5.5, 5.6,
5.7
2005
5.2, 5.10
2005
Liquid chromatograph HPLC
5.2, 5.4, 5.5, 5.6,
5.7
2005
4.
Gas- chromatograph GC-ECD, NPD
5.4, 5.6, 5.7, 5.10
2004
5.
Gas- chromatograph coupled with mass spectrometer
and Head Space Combi Pal System, ITEX
5.3, 5.6, 5.7, 5.10
2005-2009
6.
UV-Vis Spectrophotometer
5.5, 5.6, 5.7
2005
7.
Soxhlet extractor
5.4, 5.7, 5.10
2007
8.
Kjeldhal system
5.7, 5.10
2007
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No.
Director/Project
responsible
Period
1.
Propolis - steps towards standardization; Grant USAMV
Cluj-Napoca, RU No. 1215/2/2012
Assist. Dr. Stan
Laura
2012
2.
The effect of gamma ionizing radiation type on the main
quality characteristics of parsley; Grant USAMV ClujNapoca, RU No. 1215/25/2012
Assist. Dr.
Catunescu
Giorgiana
2012
3.
Research on the technology of a home brewing kit; PN-IIIN-CI-2012-1-0010
PhD Student Borşa
Andrei
2012
4.
Validated methods applied for quality assessment of
Romanian propolis; PN2, PD, No. 106/2010
Assist. Dr. Stan
Laura
2010-2012
5.
Reducing mycotoxin contamination of cereals to obtain
breads with high fiber content, safe for consumption;
FIBRESIG, PN2, Partnerships Program
Prof. Dr. Tofana
Maria
2008 - 2011
6.
Food Safety Control by developing an integrated
modelling, simulation and management system of
advanced fermentative bioprocess in food industry; PN2,
Partnerships Program
Assist. Prof. Dr.
Mudura Elena
2008-2009
7.
Optimization of GC-MS systems to determine the
fingerprint of volatile oils from aromatic and medicinal
plants; PN2, TD, No. 160/2008
Assist. Dr. Socaci
Sonia Ancuţa
2008-2009
8.2. Analysis - 180
9.1. CHEESE AMINO ACIDS CHARACTERIZATION BY ISOTOPIC DILUTION GC-MS, A. Iordache, M. Culea,
M. Jimborean, A. Pintea, M. Chiriac, 2009, JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AND
ECOLOGY, Volume: 10, Issue: 1, Pages: 149-155.
9.2. PHARMACOGNOSTIC RESEARCH ON VIOLA DECLINATA WALDST. ET KIT. (VIOLACEAE), Toiu Anca,
Edward Muntean, Ilioara Oniga, Mircea Tămaş, 2009, FARMACIA, Volume: 57, Issue: 2,
Pages: 218-222.
9.5. MORPHOLOGY, FTIR FINGERPRINT AND SURVIVABILITY OF ENCAPSULATED LACTIC BACTERIA
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(STREPTOCOCCUS THERMOPHILUS AND LACTOBACILLUS DELBRUECKII SUBSP BULGARICUS) IN
Pages: 2345-2351.
Pages: 1458-1458.
9.7. ADVANTAGES OF "HEADSPACE" TECHNIQUE FOR GC/MS ANALISYS OF ESSENTIAL OILS, Serban
Elena S.; Socaci Sonia A.; Tofana Maria; Maier Simona C.; Bojita Marius T., 2012, FARMACIA,
9.8. PHYSICO-CHEMICAL CHARACTERISTICS OF THE KARST LAKE IGHIU (ROMANIA), Mihaiescu Radu;
Pop Andreea Ioana; Mihaiescu Tania; Muntean Edward; Beldean Simion; Muntean Nicoleta;
Alhafez Livia; Ozunu Alexandru, 2012, ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING AND MANAGEMENT
10.1. Members of the journal’s editorial scientific Committee in the national field:
- Tofană Maria, Muste Sevastiţa, Mudura Elena, Socaci Sonia, Salanţă Liana, Stan Laura Bulletin UASVM series Agriculture (2009-2012).
- Tofană Maria, Muste Sevastiţa, Mudura Elena - Romanian Journal of Food Science (20102012).
- Tofană Maria, Muste Sevastiţa – The Journal “Hameiul şi plantele medicinale”.
10.2. Members of the journal’s editorial scientific Committee in the international field:
- Muntean Edward - American Journal of Analytical Chemistry (ISSN print: 2156-8251 / online:
2156-8278).
- Muntean Edward- African Journal of Food Science (ISSN 1996-0794).
- Muntean Edward -European Scientific Journal, ISSN: 1857 - 7881 (Print) ISSN: 1857 - 7431
(Online).
- Muntean Edward -Journal of Environmental Science and Engineering (hard copy ISSN 21625263).
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- Prospects for the 3rd Millennium Agriculture” (2008-2012), Cluj-Napoca, Romania.
- The International Conference on Food Chemistry, Engineering & Technology, (2008-2012),
Timişoara.
- Scientific symposium with international participation "65 years of higher agronomic
education and 50 years of higher horticulture education in Craiova", 15-16 November, 2012,
Craiova.
- The Annual International Conference of RSBBM, 2010, USAMV Cluj-Napoca.
- The International Symposium "HPTLC 2011" Berna, Switzerland.
- 1st International Workshop on “Ambient Mass Spectrometry And Related Mass
Spectrometry-Based Techniques In Food / Natural Products Control: Safety, Authentication,
Forensics, Metabolomics, 2012, Prague.
- 14th International Symposium on Advances in Extraction Technologies, Chromaleont spin-off
of the University of Messina, 24-26 September 2012, Messina, Italy.
- Belgrade Food International Conference "Food, Health and Well Being", Belgrade University,
26-28 November, 2012, Belgrade, Serbia.
- International Congress of Natural Products Research, July 28 to August 1, 2012, New York,
USA.
- The 6th Congress on Polyphenols Applications, 2012, Paris.
- The 4th Leipzig Symposium "Rapeseed - Tremendous Potential for added Value
Generation?" 20 – 21, March 2013, Leipzig, Germany.
11.1. Analysis regarding the hop bitter acids determination.
11.2. The establishment of optimal manufacturing recipes for bakery and pastry products using
different types of additives containing soy derivatives.
11.3. Physico-chemical analysis of food samples.
11.4. Microbiological analysis on risk factors and microbiological control of the products for quality
assurance and compliance.
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L.5.2. Molecular Nutrition and Proteomics Research Laboratory
1. Contact data
Acronym
Logo
Website
Director
Faculty
+40 264 596 384
+40 264 593 792
E-mail
Molecular Nutrition and Proteomics Research Laboratory
PRONUTRITIONlab
http://pronutritionlab.wordpress.com/
Assist. Prof. Dr. Ramona Suharoschi
+40 264 596 384
+40 264 593 792
ramona.suharoschi@usamvcluj.ro
2. Objectives
2.1. Implementation of omics technologies to study molecular nutrition, toxicology, food
biotechnologies, diagnostic.
2.2. BioGenProtOMICS platform development (collaboration with Dr. I.L. Muntean – ACAL, UTCN; Dr.
Cristina Iuga - Drug Analysis, UMFCN). Integration of omics data (genomics and proteomics).
2.3. Production, purification and structural and functional characterization of bioactive peptides from
food and food waste.
2.4. Design of innovative drugs / nutraceuticals and functional foods based on biopeptides properties.
2.5. Evaluation in vitro and in silico of antitumor effect, antihypertensive, immunomodulatory, antimicrobial, anti-oxidant, anti-thrombotic of biopeptides.
2.6. Omics analytical methods applications in the study of bioactive peptides.
3.1. Proteomics (gel-based proteomics):
microorganisms), pharmacoproteomics.
applications
(milk,
meat,
vegetable
matrices,
3.2. Microarray (transcriptomic, proteomic) - cancer, dermatological diagnosis, allergies, nutrition /
obesity, toxicogenomics, nutrigenomics.
3.3. Cell cultures.
3.4. Omics technology data integration (Applied bioinformatics).
3.5. Discovery and validation in silico of biomarkers candidates (diagnostic, prognostic, predictive response / lack of response to therapy?); identifying therapeutic targets - key proteins.
3.6. Production, purification, structural and functional characterization of bioactive peptides.
3.7. Design of drugs / nutraceuticals and functional foods based on biopeptides properties.
3.8. Molecular diagnostics - Development kit screening for molecular diagnostic.
4. Research team
4.1. Assist. Prof. Dr. Ramona Suharoschi – 3.1; 3.2; 3.3; 3.4; 3.5; 3.6; 3.8
4.2. Assist. Prof. Dr. Ancuta M. Rotar – 3.1; 3.2; 3.6
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4.3. Assist. Dr. Cristina Semeniuc – 3.1; 3.6
4.4. PhD Alina Uifalean, Drug analysis, UMF – 3.1; 3.3; 3.6; 3.7
4.5. PhD Irina Ielciu, Pharmaceutical botany, UMF - 3.1; 3.3; 3.6; 3.7
4.6. PhD Cristina Pop, Pharmacology, Physiology, Pathophysiology, UMF - 3.1; 3.3; 3.6; 3.7
4.7. Master student Husar Manuela Lavinia - 3.3; 3.8
Students:
4.8. Andreea Gheghes - 3.1; 3.6
4.9. Anton Maria - 3.1; 3.6
4.10. Gujan Raluca - 3.1; 3.6
4.11. Gusa Livia - 3.1; 3.6
4.12. Hosciuc Adriana - 3.1; 3.6
4.13. Catinean Roxana Maria - 3.1; 3.6
4.14. Corodea Mihaela - 3.1; 3.6
4.15. Moldovan Ancuta - 3.1; 3.6
4.16. Fostoc Giorgiana - 3.1; 3.6
4.17. Moldovan Andreea - 3.1; 3.6
4.18. Precup Gabriela - 3.1; 3.6
4.19. Razec Roxana - 3.1; 3.6
4.20. Rus Valentina - 3.1; 3.6
4.21. Sintejudean Simina - 3.1; 3.6
4.22. Stetco Ileana - 3.1; 3.6
4.23. Silasi Evelina - 3.1; 3.6
4.24. Todor Alexandra - 3.1; 3.6
4.25. Nadia Pinzari - 3.1; 3.6
5.1. Serum / plasma proteomics - serum / plasma protein expression in diagnosing prostate cancer
(gel-based).
5.2. LCR Proteomics - Postoperative cognitive dysfunction (gel-based).
5.3. Microbiology proteomics (gel-based).
5.4. Milk proteomics (gel-based).
5.5. Meat proteomics (gel-based).
5.6. Vegetable matrices proteomics (gel-based).
5.7. Protein allergens (food matrix) (gel-based).
5.8. In silico discovery and validation of biomarkers candidate from public data bases (ArrayExpress,
geo, cibex).
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5.9. Omics data integration.
5.10. Proteomics circle (open lab for Cluj scientific community USAMV, UBB, UMF, IOCN).
5.11. Cell cultures.
5.12. In vitro and in silico design of drugs and functional foods.
5.13. Production, purification, isolation, and functional characterization of bioactive peptides.
5.14. In silico discovery and validation of biomarkers.
No.
Equipment
Related activity
Acquisition
(year)
1.
Hettich centrifuge, Micro 22 R
5.1-5.12
2007
2.
Sanyo incubator with CO2, MCO-17AI
5.1-5.12
2007
3.
Magnetic stirrer Ika, Mini MR standard
5.1-5.12
2007
4.
Freezer Sanyo, MDF-U5186S
5.1-5.12
2007
5.
Thermostatic water bath Raypa, Digibath-2 BAD-6
5.1-5.12
2007
6.
Autoclave Raypa, AES-75 vertical, class II, module A1
5.1-5.12
2007
7.
Inversion microscope Motic, AE30/31
5.1-5.12
2007
8.
Analytical balance Kern, ABJ 120-4M
5.1-5.12
2007
9.
Calculator ATV Promo
5.1-5.12
2007
10.
Calibrating Imaging Densitometer, GS-800
5.1-5.12
2007
11.
PowerPac HC Power Supply
5.1-5.12
2007
12.
Mini-Protean 3 Cell
5.1-5.12
2007
13.
Microbiological laminar flow hood, HF safe-1200
5.1-5.12
2008
14.
MicroRoto for Liquid-Pahse IEF Cell
5.1-5.12
2008
15.
Power Pac HV Power Supply
5.1-5.12
2008
16.
PROTEAN IEF Cell
5.1-5.12
2008
17.
Mini-Protean 3 Dodeca Cell
5.1-5.12
2008
18.
Mini Trans-Blot Electrophoretic Transfer Cell
5.1-5.12
2008
19.
Mini Rocker-Shaker Biosan, MR-1
5.1-5.12
2012
20.
Vortex Biosan, model V-1 plus
5.1-5.12
2012
21.
Arctic refrigerator, model AK366 NFS+
5.1-5.12
2012
22.
Mini-Protean 3 Multi-Casting Chamber
5.1-5.12
2008
23.
Motic Camera, 480
5.1-5.12
2007
Director/Project
responsible
Period
No.
1.
Development of a biological system for understanding
the molecular models Involved in Prostate Cancer –
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Assist. Prof. Dr.
Ramona
2006-2008
MOLPAT; VIASAN, No. 180/2006
Suharoschi
2.
In silico discovery of potential biomarkers, Grant USAMV
Cluj-Napoca, RU, No. 1215/6/2012
Assist. Prof. Dr.
Ramona
Suharoschi
2012
3.
Proteomic profile of the bacteria Escherichia coli,
Salmonella group C, D and Staphylococcus aureus
involved in food contamination; Grant USAMV ClujNapoca, RU, No. 1215/15/2012
Assist. Prof. Dr.
Rotar Mihaela
Ancuţa
2012
4.
Identification by microarray reaction of tumour
biomarkers with non-invasive predictive value in prostate
cancer; PN2, IDEAS, No. 314/2007
Dr. Ovidiu
Bălăcescu (IOCN)
2007-2010
5.
Analytical and proteomic exploratory research in plasma
and cerebrospinal fluid in elderly patients with
postoperative cognitive dysfunction; PN2, IDEAS, No.
2631/2009
Dr. Constantin
Bodolea (UMF
Cluj-Napoca)
2009-2011
8.2. Products – 1 (BioGenProtOMICS – (prototype) omics data integration software platform with
searching services for discovery and validation of biomarkers-cloud applications, grid computing)
- differentiated protein extraction (membrane proteins, cytoplasmic / nuclear proteins, signalling
protein, soluble / insoluble protein); fractionation (gel based / gel free), electrophoresis (SDSPAGE, urea-page, native-page: BN-page, CN-page, QPNC-page, tris-tricina electrophoresis) isolation metal acidic alkaline and neutral protein, determination of enzyme activity, isoforms
isolation, native protein, low molecular weight proteins (LMW), proteins with high molecular
weight (HMW), less abundant proteins (LAP)
- IEF (gel-based, gel-free liquid phase), 2D-GE (profile protein, PTM, protein function, cellular
localization, expression, PPI)
- microarray (transcriptomic, proteomic)
- WB (clinical immunodiagnostic)
- nutritional journals for personalized nutrition
8.4. Services - 4
8.5. Analysis for external beneficiaries - 60
9.1. NORMALIZATION FOR CDNA MICROARRAY DATA OF GENE EXPRESSION PROFILES FROM THE
HUMAN PROSTATE CANCER CELL LINES (PC3) BY PRE-PROCESSING TWO-COLOR DATA, Bratfalean
Dorina, Suharoschi Ramona, Muresan Crina, Agachi S. P., Cristea M. V., Cormos Ana-Maria, Gomez
Garrido Alex., Hernandez Sanchez Miguel, 2009, COMPUTER-AIDED CHEMICAL ENGINEERING,
Volume: 26, Pages: 1033-1038.
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10.1. Members of scientific journal’s editorial Committee:
- Ramona Suharoschi - Member of the journal editorial scientific Committee Bulletin UASVM,
2012.
- FEBS Congress 2008: Artificial neural networks to discover new differentially expressed genes
into cDNA microarrays of genistein treated prostate cancer PC3 cells; Genistein promotes
apoptosis and cell cycle arrest via mitochondrial pathways and Akt signaling pathways through
nuclear receptor family in prostate cancer cells PC3.
- 12-17 July 2008, International Congress of Genetics - Genistein modulation of intricate
signalling pathways underlying PC3 cells treatment.
- IEEE 12th International Conference on BioInformatics and BioEngineering, November 11-13,
2012, Larnaca, Cyprus.
- 1st FCUB ERA Workshop, Proteomics analysis and protein structure identification of
Escherichia coli, SDS-PAGE analysis of whey proteins from different heat-treated commercial
bovine milk, 2011, Belgrade.
- SRBBM 2010 - The Annual International Conference of Romanian Society of Biochemistry and
Molecular Proteomics in development of a system biology to understand genistein-based
inhibition of prostate cancer, Profile of apoptosis, ageing, and inflammation proteins in
postoperative cognitive syndrome, 2010, Bucharest.
- OECI Pathobiology Workshop: Structure and Genetics, the new Paradigm, OECI (Organisation
of European Cancer Institute) – European Economic Interest Grouping, 2008, Cluj-Napoca.
- International Congress for Anticancer Treatment (ICACT), A good correlation between
DD3PCA, hTERT, GDF15 and PSME gene expression for prostate cancer diagnosis, 5-8 February
2008, Paris, France.
10.3. Participation at national symposium:
- VIASAN CEEX National Symposium (Module I), QRT-PCR Application in molecular diagnosis of
prostate cancer, Sept. 2008, Bucharest.
10.4. Student scientific sessions:
- 2010 SCSS Alma Mater, Sibiu:
-
R. F. Petrut - Prize I (E coli proteomic profile).
-
C. I. Bartalici - Prize II (Less abundant protein expression of different heat-treated cow's
milk, using electrophoretic methods).
-
M. D. Bors - Prize III (The beneficial effects of phenols from vegetal oil assortments).
11.1. Two-dimensional gel electrophoresis; SDS-PGE, native-PAGE.
11.2. Immunodiagnostic (WB, ELISA array).
11.3. Microarray (transcriptomics: gene expression array, array RNA interference, microRNA array;
proteomics: protein array, peptide array, antibody array, ELISA array, RP array).
11.4. Personalized nutrition assessment.
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11.5. Design of innovative drugs / nutraceuticals / functional foods in vitro and in silico.
11.6. In vitro screening of food peptides bioactive properties (antitumor, antimicrobial, antioxidant,
immunomodulatory, antihypertensive, antithrombotic, etc).
11.7. In vitro omics studies about production and metabolism of food peptides.
11.8. Production, purification and structural and functional characterization of bioactive peptides
from food and food waste (blood, internal organs, cartilage, bananas peel, coconut shell,
sunflower seeds shell, etc).
11.9. Developing of diagnostic kits.
11.10. BDV (omics data integration).
11.11. Evaluations in silico, in vitro (nutri[prote]omics, toxico[gen]omics, food-omics).
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Faculty of Food Science and Technology - Research Infrastructure
The Research Infrastructure – Faculty of Food Science and Technology
Bioreactor Electrolab 360
Fluorescence Microscope
Research Center for Food Biochemistry and Biotechnology
Raman – Bruker Spectrometer
Installation for Microencapsulation
Gaz chromatograph with mass spectrometry
detection (GC-MS)
Multianalyser Biotek ( UV-Vis, fluorescence,
chemiluminescence)
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Faculty of Food Science and Technology - Research Infrastructure
High Performance Liquid Cromatograph with DAD and
MS detection (LC-MS Agilent 1200)
High Performance Liquid Cromatograph with UV and
fluorescence detection
Gaz-Chromatograph – Mass Spectrometer with Head
Space Combi Pal System
Photodensitometer Camag TLC Scanner 3
Research Center for Food Quality and Safety
Axonmicrorray (Genepixpro 4200 A) and
densitometer
Electrophoretic system (IEF cell) and 2D gel
electrophoresis
Research Laboratory Molecular Nutrion and Proteomics
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