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PRESENTATIONS OF THE LECTURES IN THE FIELD OF HORTICULTURE

11.MAY.2023 – 10:00 a.m. (Sofia GMT +03.00)
Location:
Maritsa Vegetable Crops Research Institute (MVCRI), Conference Hall /32 Brezovsko shosse Str., Plovdiv/ (online)

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Two lectures were held concerning the following themes:

Theme 1: „Composting – technology and quality of compost. Application in seeding production.”

Lecturer: Dr. Tsvetanka Dincheva

The lecture presented the basic technological elements involved in producing quality compost, including materials, their preparation for composting, process control, and analysis of the final product. The aim was to provide guidance to farmers on how to utilize plant waste from agriculture and produce compost. The results of experiments conducted at the “Maritsa” Institute and the application of the organic product in seedling production of major vegetable crops were also presented.

Theme 2: „Pests – Vectors of virus diseases in vegetable crops.”

Lecturers: Dr. Vinelina Yankova, Dr. Gancho Pasev

The lecture addressed the role of sucking insects, such as aphids, thrips, and whiteflies, as vectors of viral diseases in vegetable crops, in addition to the direct damage they caused to plants. These polyphagous pests represented a significant threat to vegetable production. The viruses they transmitted often led to considerably greater losses than those resulting from direct pest damage. It was emphasized that virus-infected plants could not be cured. However, specific preventive measures were discussed, including removing or avoiding sources of infection and minimizing the spread of sucking pests. The importance of implementing integrated plant protection measures and conducting regular monitoring to reduce the risk of viral diseases was also highlighted.

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05.10.2022

PRESENTATIONS OF THE LECTURES IN THE FIELD OF HORTICULTURE

Something else we should know about organic farming

Dr. Vinelina Yankova and Dr. Tsvetanka Dincheva, both from the Maritsa Vegetable Crops Research Institute (MVCRI), were invited lecturers at the School of Advanced Horticulture, an initiative within the PlantaSYST project. The subjects of the two lectures were dedicated to organic farming.

The lectures were designed to help gardeners, farmers, vegetable producers, and growers become familiar with alternative and environmentally friendly methods for plant protection and soil fertility improvement.

The main topics covered the risks associated with chemical pesticides and ways to avoid them by using natural products, such as plant extracts, minerals, and essential oils. Other subjects included methods for improving soil fertility, preventing plant diseases and pests, composting and compost application, and implementing appropriate crop rotations.

Two lectures were held concerning the following themes:

Lecture 1:

Theme: „Botanical plant protection products as green pesticides – an alternative option for pest control in vegetable crops”

Presented by Dr. Vinelina Yankova (Maritsa Vegetable Crops Research Institute)

Place: Conference Hall, “Maritsa” Vegetable Crops Research Institute

Lecture 2:

Theme: “Ways in gardening to improve soil fertility and prevent plants from diseases and pests”

Presented by Dr. Tsvetanka Dincheva (Maritsa Vegetable Crops Research Institute)

Place: Conference Hall, Maritsa Vegetable Crops Research Institute

The lectures attracted a diverse audience of scientists, agronomists, and students, who expressed their interest by asking questions and sharing opinions.

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29.04.2022

PRESENTATIONS OF THE LECTURES “INTERCROPPING OF VEGETABLES CROPS AND SPICES – BASIS FOR SUCCESSFUL ORGANIC PRODUCTION”

Theme: “Intercropping of vegetables crops and spices – basis for successful organic production”

The lecture was presented by Dr. Tsvetanka Dincheva (Assist. Prof., Maritsa Vegetable Crops Research Institute).

The presentation was made available at the following link:

Intercropping of vegetables crops and spices

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16.11.2021

PRESENTATIONS OF THE LECTURES IN THE FIELD OF HORTICULTURE

Two lectures were held virtually concerning the following themes:

Theme: “Enhancement the diversity of non-traditional vegetable species in our healthy diet and as a factor for sustainable horticulture”

The lecture was presented by Dr. Tsvetanka Dincheva (Assist. Prof., Maritsa Vegetable Crops Research Institute).

The presentation was made available at the following link:

Inovative methods for biological control

Theme: “Innovative methods for biological control in greenhouse vegetables; pests and their natural enemies”

The lecture was presented by Dr. Vinelina Yankova (Assoc. Prof., Maritsa Vegetable Crops Research Institute).

The lectures attracted a diverse audience of scientists, agronomists, and students, who expressed their interest by asking questions and sharing opinions.

The presentation was made available at the following link:

Enhancement the diversity of non traditional vegetable species

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28.10.2021

LECTURES OF THE SCHOOL OF ADVANCED HORTICULTURE

Theme: “Enhancement the diversity of non-traditional vegetable species in our healthy diet and as a factor for sustainable horticulture”

The lecture was presented by Dr. Tsvetanka Dincheva (Assist. Prof., Maritsa Vegetable Crops Research Institute).

• Date: 16 November 2021
• Time: 10:00
• Format: Online – Zoom meeting

Theme: “Innovative methods for biological control in greenhouse vegetables; pests and their natural enemies”

The lecture was presented by Dr. Vinelina Yankova (Assoc. Prof., Maritsa Vegetable Crops Research Institute).

• Date: 16 November 2021
• Time: 11:00
• Format: Online – Zoom meeting

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19.12.2019

The official opening of the School of Advanced Horticulture took place on 17 December 2019 in the Conference Hall of the Maritsa Vegetable Crops Research Institute (MVCRI). The school was established as a joint initiative of the Center of Plant Systems Biology and Biotechnology (CPSBB) and MVCRI within the framework of the PlantaSYST project.

Dr. T. Gechev, coordinator of PlantaSYST and director of CPSBB, welcomed approximately 25 undergraduate students majoring in plant protection at the Agricultural University in Plovdiv. He introduced them to the development, progress, and future perspectives of the Centre.

The school began with a lecture entitled “Virus diseases on main vegetable crops – contemporary methods of diagnosis and identification”, presented by Dr. G. Pasev. The lecture was part of the broader topic “Resistance to biotic stress”. Particular emphasis was placed on serological and molecular methods for the diagnosis and control of viral diseases.

The course on “Resistance to biotic stress” was scheduled to continue in February with a workshop entitled “Application of serological and molecular techniques for identification of viral pathogens – Double-antibody-, triple-antibody- and plate-trapped antigen-ELISA; PCR-based methods”.