COLLEAGUES

Zsuzsanna Kolbert

Zsuzsanna Kolbert Ördögné

Associate Professor, Group Leader, Department of Plant Biology, University of Szeged (SZTE)

Zsuzsanna Kolbert

My research focuses on nitrogen oxide (NO) and the nitrogen-containing reactive molecules derived from it. In recent years, I have investigated their relationship with hormones and reactive oxygen species, studying their generation and signal transduction in economically important and model plants exposed to elemental excess and treated with nanomaterials.

email: [email protected]

Kinga Kutasi

Kinga Kutasi

Physicist, Senior Scientific Researcher, HUN-REN Wigner Research Centre for Physics

Kinga Kutasi

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Andrea Rónavári

Andrea Rónavári

Scientific Researcher, Department of Applied and Environmental Chemistry, University of Szeged (SZTE)

Andrea Rónavári

In my research, I am involved in the development of sustainable, environmentally friendly synthesis methods for various metal and metal oxide-based nanoparticles. Additionally, I study the behavior of these materials in biological systems. In recent years, I have investigated the applicability of various metal nanoparticles in nanomedicine and environmental remediation.

email: [email protected]

Ádám Solti

Ádám Solti

Associate Professor, Department of Plant Physiology and Molecular Plant Biology, Eötvös Loránd University (ELTE)

Ádám Solti

My research focuses on unraveling cellular transition metal homeostasis, with a particular emphasis on understanding the iron and manganese homeostasis in plastids. I study the fine-tuning of redox-active metal homeostasis, exploring the regulatory processes induced by oxidative stress, nitrogen monoxide, and the role of autophagy. In addition to my main research, I also investigate the background mechanisms of plant drought tolerance.

email: [email protected]

Tibor Janda

Tibor Janda

Scientific Advisor, HUN-REN Agricultural Institute

Tibor Janda

The main focus of my research is to better understand the adaptive processes of plants to abiotic stress conditions. Specifically, we concentrate on photosynthetic processes, antioxidant systems, and certain specific substance groups (such as salicylic acid and its derivatives, polyamines, etc.). Due to our equipment capabilities, we also place particular emphasis on metabolomic studies.

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László Szabados

László Szabados

Scientific Advisor, HUN-REN Szeged Biological Research Institute

László Szabados

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Réka Szőllősi

Réka Szőllősi

Assistant Professor, Department of Plant Biology, University of Szeged (SZTE)

Szőllősi Réka

My research primarily focuses on the anatomical changes occurring in the roots of plants exposed to various stress factors (e.g., Zn deficiency, drought, salt stress). My goal is to detect changes in the composition of cell walls in root cross-sections using various histochemical stains. These changes may contribute to the stress tolerance of plants.

email: [email protected]

Eszter Széles

Eszter Széles

Scientific Associate

Eszter Széles

My research aims the optimization of a screening system of 40,000 transgenic Arabidopsis thaliana lines. Using this system, my aim is to select lines showing morphological differences as the effect of nitric oxide (NO) treatment thus identifying new NO-related genes associated with the osmotic stress response. In a later phase, the effects of nanomaterials will be investigated, with expectations of increasing the drought tolerance of the selected lines.

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Dóra Oláh

Dóra Oláh

Biologist, PhD Candidate, Scientific Assistant, Department of Plant Biology, University of Szeged (SZTE)

Dóra Oláh

In my doctoral work, I studied S-nitrosoglutathione reductase-regulated nitric oxide (NO) signaling under unstressed conditions and in the roots of model plants exposed to abiotic stress. In the former case, I investigated NO signaling in connection with strigolactone and karrikin signaling, while in the latter case, I explored NO signaling under limited access to zinc as an essential micronutrient.

email: [email protected]

Selahattin Kondak

Selahattin Kondak

Biologist, PhD Student, Department of Plant Biology, University of Szeged (SZTE)

Selahattin Kondak

In my doctoral research, I examine the effects of nickel oxide nanoparticles on NO metabolism and signaling in hyperaccumulating Odontarrhena lesbiaca ecotypes. Additionally, I am involved in studying the impact of zinc deficiency on NO metabolism and signaling in maize and peas.

email: [email protected]

Tamás Bodor

Tamás Bodor

Biology-Chemistry Teacher, PhD Student, Department of Plant Biology, University of Szeged (SZTE)

Tamás Bodor

In my doctoral research, I am involved in the synthesis and characterization of nanokarrikin and nano NO donors. I am testing the priming effect of the produced nanomaterials on model plants exposed to drought stress and peas.

email: [email protected]

Gábor Fejes

Gábor Fejes

Biology-Environmental Science Teacher, PhD Student, Department of Plant Biology, University of Szeged (SZTE)

Gábor Fejes

In my doctoral research, I am testing the priming effect of plasma-activated liquids supplemented with nanoparticles on wheat exposed to drought stress. For peas, I am examining changes in the root system due to osmotic stress and priming effects.

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