Laboratory for seed testing
About
LABORATORY SERVICES
The Laboratory for Seed Testing participates in the implementation of research projects and provides individuals, state owned institutions and private companies with comprehensive laboratory services, using modern equipment in the analyses of seed quality of field and vegetable crops, grasses and medicinal plants.
The Laboratory for Seed Testing conducts analyses of the following parameters of seed quality:
- Physical and physiological seed traits – seed purity, seed germination, seed moisture content, 1000 seed weight, seed viability.
- Seed health – detection of fungi, bacteria and viruses
- Verification of cultivars and hybrids – identification and determination of genetic uniformity of seeds of maize, sunflower, soybean, wheat, barley and other crops, based on reserve proteins and functional proteins – isoenzymes.
- GMO detection – quantitative and qualitative detection of genetic modification (GM) in plant materials and foods using Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR). Qualitative analysis of GM enables detection of genetic modification in a sample, as well as determining the type of genetic modification in soybean, maize, rapeseed, sugar beet, and rice.
ACCREDITATION AND AUTHORIZATION
The Laboratory for Seed Testing was accredited in 2003 by the Yugoslav Accreditation Body (JUAT), according to the standard ISO/IEC 17025 and the Decision No.01-071. The Accreditation Body of Serbia (ATS) approves reaccreditation for a four-year period. The laboratory was accredited by the International Seed Testing Association (ISTA) in 2000, and has been reaccredited for a period of three years since. The most recent ISTA reaccreditation was approved to the Laboratory for Seed Testing in 2021.
Organization of laboratory activity and competence of each staff member has significantly improved after the ISTA accreditation. The laboratory participates in ISTA interlaboratory comparisons with other accredited laboratories regarding the methods within its scope of accreditation. Quality system thereby promotes laboratory development as the key to maintain its competitive advantage in the fierce international market.
The Plant Protection Directorate, Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Water Management granted the Laboratory for Seed Testing authorization to issue OECD certificates which are, as well as ISTA certificates, the important export documents in international seed trade.
STAFF
The Laboratory for Seed Testing employs 24 staff members: 5 PhDs, 6 BScs, 3 technical assistants, 9 laboratory analysts and one administrative assistant. Between 7,000 and 9,000 samples are tested every year.
Seed testing methods change according to the advancement of scientific knowledge. Our researchers monitor the global trends, introduce new seed testing methods, and provide the service that guarantees high quality seed production and protection.
Researchers
Dr. Zorica Nikolić, Head of Laboratory for seed testing
Principal Research Fellow. Her work at the Institute started in 1994 as a Research Assistant on determining genetic purity and identification of hybrids. She received her MSc degree in 2000, and her PhD degree in 2002. She was appointed Research Associate in 2004, Senior Research Associate in 2008 and Principal Research Fellow in 2011. She actively participated in the establishment and equipment of the Laboratory for modern molecular methods and their practical application in seed quality testing, the introduction and development of various methods for determining the presence of genetically modified organisms, and research on application of molecular methods in breeding programs and phytopathology. In 2010 she was appointed Head of Seed Testing Laboratory. She authored and co-authored over 200 papers and 8 technical solutions. She is a member of International Seed Testing Association (ISTA), and workgroup for molecular markers application of International Seed Federation, National Council for Biological Safety of the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Water Management.
She was a member of the Board of Directors of the Institute for Plant Protection and Environment, in Belgrade (2010-2018), and a member of the Council of the Faculty of Agriculture Novi Sad (2012-2015). In the period 2014-2018, she was a member of the Appointment and Promotion Committee of the Ministry of Education, Science and Technological Development of RS, and Chairman of the Scientific Council of Institute of Field and Vegetable Crops (2015-2018).
She had a number of study trips and trainings in the country and abroad.
Dr. Zorica Nikolić, Head of Laboratory for seed testing
- Bjelić, D., Marinković, J., Ignjatov, M., Nikolić, Z., Balešević-Tubić, S., Milošević, D., Ninkov, J. (2018): Bacillus subtilis primer set probe B-5_BACSUB for strain B5 16S ribosomal RNA gene (KU953925.1). NCBI Gene Probe Pr032826413.
- Marinković J., Bjelić, D., Ignjatov, M., Balešević-Tubić, S., Nikolić, Z., Milošević, D., Ninkov, J. (2018): Bradyrhizobium japonicum primer set probe BJ-16_BRAJAP for strain Bj16 16S ribosomal RNA gene (KY000643.1). NCBI Gene Probe Pr032826414.
- Ignjatov M., Nikolić Z., Bjelić D., Milošević D, Petrović G., Jovičić D., Gvozdanović-Varga J. (2017): Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. cepae primer set probe BL7_FUSOCP for isolate B7 translation elongation factor 1-alpha (tef1) gene (KX092466.1). NCBI Gene Probe Pr032825950.
- Ignjatov M., Nikolić Z., Bjelić D., Milošević D, Petrović G., Jovičić D., Gvozdanović-Varga J. (2017): Fusarium verticillioides primer set probe BL4_FUSVER for UNVERIFIED: Fusarium verticillioides isolate B4 translation elongation factor 1-alpha-like (tef1) gene (KX092464.1). NCBI Gene Probe Pr032825949.
- Ignjatov M., Nikolić Z., Bjelić D., Milošević D, Petrović G., Jovičić D., Gvozdanović-Varga J. (2017): Fusarium proliferatum primer set probe BL2_FUSPROLF for isolate B2 translation elongation factor 1-alpha (tef1) gene (KX092462.1). NCBI Gene Probe Pr032825948.
- Ignjatov M., Nikolić Z., Bjelić D., Milošević D, Petrović G., Jovičić D., Gvozdanović-Varga J. (2017): Fusarium acuminatum primer set probe BL20-JBL539_FUSAC for strain JBL539 translation elongation factor 1-alpha (tef1) gene (KX752419.1). NCBI Gene Probe Pr032825845.
- Ignjatov M., Nikolić Z., Bjelić D., Milošević D, Petrović G., Jovičić D., Gvozdanović-Varga J. (2017): Fusarium tricinctum primer set probe BL12-5_FUSTR for strain BL12 translation elongation factor 1-alpha gene (KX611146.1). NCBI Gene Probe Pr032825844.
- Marinković J., Bjelić D., Balešević – Tubić S., Nikolić Z., Ignjatov M., Tintor B. (2017): Primena efektivnih sojeva azotofiksirajućih bakterija Bradyrhizobium japonicum u proizvodnji soje.
Milada Isakov, BSc
Technical Assistant, National Institute of the Republic of Serbia
Milada Isakov, BSc, Technical Assistant, National Institute of the Republic of Serbia
She graduated from University of Novi Sad, Faculty of Sciences, Department for Chemistry. She has been working at the Institute of Field and Vegetable Crops since 2007, first at the Laboratory for Soil and Agroecology and since 2012 at the Laboratory for biotechnology, where she is involved in research activities within national and international projects. She became technical assistant in 2023.
Dr. Dušica Jovičić
Senior Research Associate, National Institute of the Republic of Serbia
Dr. Dušica Jovičić, Senior Research Associate, National Institute of the Republic of Serbia
Positions:
- Since 2020 senior research associate, Laboratory for Seed Testing, Institute of Field and Vegetables Crops, Novi Sad, Serbia
- 2015-2020 research associate, Laboratory for Seed Testing, Institute of Field and Vegetables Crops, Novi Sad, Serbia
- 2010-2015 research assistant, Laboratory for Seed Testing, Institute of Field and Vegetables Crops, Novi Sad, Serbia
- 2008-2010 junior research associate, Laboratory for Seed Testing, Institute of Field and Vegetables Crops, Novi Sad, Serbia
Research interests:
- Seed testing, seed and plant physiology, seed aging, abiotic stress
Major responsibilities:
- Investigation of the influence of abiotic factors on germination process and seed quality, evaluation of seed viability; activities related to the functioning and reconsideration of quality management: monitoring of changes in the ISTA Rules and their application in daily work
Education:
- 2008-2014 PhD in Biotechnology, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Novi Sad, Serbia
- 2007-2008 MSc in Horticulture, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Novi Sad, Serbia
- 2003-2007 BSc in Horticulture, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Novi Sad, Serbia
Post-doc, research visits, professional trainings:
- 21 May 2019 Joint workshop Twin it to win it, 29th Focal Point meeting, EFSA, Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina
- 12 April 2018 VDLUFA Workshop on the biochemical test for viability – the topographical tetrazolium test, Gatersleben, Germany
- 27-29 November 2017 ISTA ATC Workshop on Seed Image Analysis in Slagelse, Denmark
- 4 January – 4 March 2015 Meeting agricultural challenges in a changing world: biotechnology and bioinformatics at the Faculty of Agriculture Food and Environment, Rehovot, Izrael
- 4-6 June 2013 ISTA Vigour Testing Workshop in Izmir, Turkey
- 15-29 November 2009 Regional Training Course on Stardardizing Methods for Anti-Oxidants in Solanceous Food Crops organized by International Atomic Energy Agency in Budapest, Hungary
International projects:
- 2022-2026 Carinata and camelina to boost the sustainable diversification in EU farming systems (CARINA, 101081839), participant
- 2015-2017 Monitoring of GMOs in honey (451-03-01765/2014-09/07), bilateral cooperation Serbia – Portugal, participant
- 2015-2016 Interdisciplinary research on the past and present of legumes for a higher and sustainable protein production to the benefit of both Pannonian and European farmers in the future (PEASEMAKERS, HUSRB/1203/214/123), IPA cross-border cooperation Serbia – Hungary, participant
National projects:
- 2022-2023 Monitoring the presence of gluten in food products of plant origin (104-401-7364/2022-01), financed by Provincial Secretariat for Agriculture, Water Management, and Forestry, AP Vojvodina, participant
- 2011-2019 Increasing the market significance of fodder plants by refining and optimizing seed technology (TR 31024), financed by Ministry of Education, Science and Technological Development of the Republic of Serbia, participant
- 2011-2019 Development of new varieties and improvement of new technologies for the production of oil plant species for different purposes (TR 31025), financed by Ministry of Education, Science and Technological Development of the Republic of Serbia, participant
- 2008-2010 Multidisciplinary approach to breeding and production of fodder plant seeds for conventional and new uses (TR 20090), financed by Ministry of Education, Science and Technological Development of the Republic of Serbia, participant
Memberships:
- Serbian Genetic Society
- Serbian Plant Physiology Society
- Federation of European Societies of Plant Biology (FESPB)
Journal editorial board member:
- Selekcija i semenarstvo
Profile links:
ORCID IDLanguages:
- English
Dr. Dušica Jovičić, Senior Research Associate, National Institute of the Republic of Serbia
- Ignjatov M., Milošević D., Bjelić D., Tamindžić G., Nikolić Z., Jovičić D., Gvozdanović Varga J. (2019): NCBI Pr032825948 Gene probe: Optimizacija metode za identifikaciju Fusarium proliferatum BL2_FUSPROLF (seq. KX092462.1)
- Ignjatov M., Nikolić Z., Bjelić D., Milošević D, Petrović G., Jovičić D., Gvozdanović-Varga J. (2017): Fusarium tricinctum primer set probe BL12-5_FUSTR for strain BL12 translation elongation factor 1-alpha gene (KX611146.1) NCBI Gene Probe Pr032825844
- Ignjatov M., Nikolić Z., Bjelić D., Milošević D, Petrović G., Jovičić D., Gvozdanović-Varga J. (2017): Fusarium acuminatum primer set probe BL20-JBL539_FUSAC for strain JBL539 translation elongation factor 1-alpha (tef1) gene (KX752419.1) NCBI Gene Probe Pr032825845
- Ignjatov M., Nikolić Z., Bjelić D., Milošević D, Petrović G., Jovičić D., Gvozdanović-Varga J. (2017): Fusarium proliferatum primer set probe BL2_FUSPROLF for isolate B2 translation elongation factor 1-alpha (tef1) gene (KX092462.1) NCBI Gene Probe Pr032825948
- Ignjatov M., Nikolić Z., Bjelić D., Milošević D, Petrović G., Jovičić D., Gvozdanović-Varga J. (2017): Fusarium verticillioides primer set probe BL4_FUSVER for UNVERIFIED: Fusarium verticillioides isolate B4 translation elongation factor 1-alpha-like (tef1) gene (KX092464.1) NCBI Gene Probe Pr032825949
- Ignjatov M., Nikolić Z., Bjelić D., Milošević D, Petrović G., Jovičić D., Gvozdanović-Varga J. (2017): Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. cepae primer set probe BL7_FUSOCP for isolate B7 translation elongation factor 1-alpha (tef1) gene (KX092466.1). NCBI Gene Probe Pr032825950
Dragana Marinković, BSc
Senior Technical Assistant, National Institute of the Republic of Serbia
BSc Dragana Marinković, Senior Technical Assistant, National Institute of the Republic of Serbia
She graduated from the Faculty of Technology in Novi Sad, Department of Food Engineering. She started working in the Laboratory for Seed Testing in 2004. She was elected technical assistant in 2017. She is involved in organizing and conducting analyzes in the biotechnology laboratory, maintaining and reviewing the quality system, as well as the realization of scientific research in the field of seed production.
Dr. Dragana Milošević
Senior Research Associate, National Institute of the Republic of Serbia
Dr. Dragana Milošević, Senior Research Associate, National Institute of the Republic of Serbia
Positions:
- Since 2024 principal research fellow, Laboratory for seed testing, Institute of Field and Vegetable Crops, Novi Sad, Serbia
- 2019-2024 senior research associate, Laboratory for seed testing, Institute of Field and Vegetable Crops, Novi Sad, Serbia
- 2014-2019 research associate, Laboratory for seed testing, Institute of Field and Vegetable Crops, Novi Sad, Serbia
- 2008-2014 research assistant, Laboratory for seed testing, Institute of Field and Vegetable Crops, Novi Sad, Serbia
- 2005-2008 research trainee, Laboratory for seed testing, Institute of Field and Vegetable Crops, Novi Sad, Serbia
Research interests:
- Seed health testing, phytopathology, molecular identification of pathogens, biotechnology
Major responsibilities:
- Seed health testing for the presence of harmful organisms (fungi, bacteria and viruses), serological and molecular identification of pathogens
Education:
- 2008-2013 PhD in Agriculture, Faculty of Agriculture, Department of Phytomedicine, University of Belgrade
- 2005-2008 MSc in Agriculture, Faculty of Agriculture, Department of Phytomedicine, University of Novi Sad
- 1999-2004 BSc in Agriculture, Faculty of Agriculture, Department of Field and Vegetable Crops, University of Novi Sad, Serbia
Post-doc, research visits, professional trainings:
- 18-21 September 2017 Seed health testing sunflower, soybean and flax, training in seed health testing organized by ISTA (International Seed Testing Association), GEVES (Groupe d’Etude et de contrôle des Variétés Et des Semences), Angiers, France
- 3-8 September 2014 ISTA Seed health testing workshop, training in application of ISTA methods for testing species of the genera Fusarium spp., Alternaria spp, Botrytis sp. Phoma sp. Phomopsis spp., Colletotrichum spp. Univerity of Poznan, Poland
International projects:
- 2022-2024 Molecular diagnostics of phytopathogens from the genus Fusarium and selection of bacterial antagonists for their biological control (337-00-00230/2022-09/07), Bilateral cooperation between Republic of Serbia and Republic of Belarus, participant
- 2015-2017 Tracing genetically modified organisms in honey (451-03-01765/2014-09/07), Bilateral project Portugal-Serbia, participant
- 2009-2010 Integrated operating system (POI) Campaign-Basilicata in Serbia (the law 84/01) Italia (Progetto n.1 denominato Cooperazione Tecnico Scientifica Nel Settore Agricolo del Programma Operativo Integrato (POI) Campania – Basilicata in Serbia), participant
National projects:
- 2023 Improving the effectiveness of bacteriological preparations for the biological control of phytopathogenic microorganisms in the agroecological conditions of AP Vojvodina, Competition for the allocation of funds for the development of technical-technological, applied, developmental and innovative projects in agriculture and rural development in 2023, participant
- 2022 Monitoring the presence of gluten in food products of plant origin, Competition for the allocation of funds for the development of technical-technological, applied, developmental and innovative projects in agriculture and rural development in 2022, participant
- 2011-2019 Development of new vegetable varieties and hybrids for outdoor growing and greenhouses (ТR 31030), Project Funded by the Ministry of Education, Science and Technological Development of the Republic of Serbia, project task coordinator
- 2011-2019 The development of new varieties and improving production technology oil plant species for different purposes (ТR 31025), Project Funded by the Ministry of Education, Science and Technological Development of the Republic of Serbia, project task coordinator
- 2008-2010 The creation and use of varieties and hybrids of vegetables in open field (TR 20077-B), Project Funded by the Ministry of Education, Science and Technological Development of the Republic of Serbia, participant
- 2007-2008 Establishment of bank of plant pathogens (451-01-02960/2006-01/104), innovation project, participant
- 2007-2008 Application of molecular methods for plant pathogen identification (451-01-02960/2006/103), innovation project, participant
- 2006-2007 Formation of a plant pathogen bank (114-451-00219/2006-01), Provincial Secretariat for Science and Technological Development Project, participant
- 2005-2007 Breeding and development of grain legume and onion production technologies according to quality standards (T6892B), Project Funded by the Ministry of Education, Science and Technological Development of the Republic of Serbia, participant
Memberships:
- Plant Protection Society of Serbia
- Serbian Plant Physiology Society
- Serbian Genetic Society
- American Phytopathological Society
Journal editorial board member:
- Member of editorial board, Name of Journals: “Tobacco”, Scientific Tobacco Institute, Prilep, University “St. Kliment Ohridski”, Bitola, Republic of Macedonia, ISSN 0494-3244
Teaching activities:
- She is engaged as a professor by invitation at the Faculty of Agriculture, University of Novi Sad, on the study program of undergraduate studies in Phytomedicine, on the subject: Plant Bacteriosis and Basics of Phytopathology.
- Doctoral dissertation ”Identification, genetic diversity and control of potato pathogens from Pectobacterium genus”, Marta Loc, 2023, Faculty of agriculture, University of Novi Sad, member of the PhD committee.
- Doctoral dissertation “Population genetic structure of Tomato spotted wilt tospovirus originating from different hosts in Serbia”, Branka Petrović, 2022, Faculty of agriculture, University of Belgrade, member of the PhD committee.
- Doctoral dissertation “Species diversity and molecular characterization of prevalent viruses infecting Allium species in Serbia”, Ivan Vučurović, 2019, Faculty of agriculture, University of Belgrade, member of the PhD committee.
- Master’s Thesis “Mycopopulation of sunflower seeds (Helianthus annuus)”, BSc Negoslav Sović, Faculty of Sciences, Department of Biology and Ecology, University of Novi Sad.
Profile links:
Languages:
- English
Dr. Dragana Milošević, Senior Research Associate, National Institute of the Republic of Serbia
- Ignjatov M., Milošević D., Bjelić D., Tamindžić G., Mikić S., Popović V., Gvozdanović Varga J. (2019): NCBI Pr032825844 Gene probe: Optimizacija metode za identifikaciju Fusarium tricinctum BL12-5_FUSTR (seq. KX611146.1)
- Ignjatov M., Milošević D., Bjelić D., Tamindžić G., Mikić S., Popović V., Gvozdanović Varga J. (2019): NCBI Pr032825845 Gene probe: Optimizacija metode za identifikaciju Fusarium acuminatum BL20-JBL539_FUSAC (seq. KX752419.1)
- Ignjatov M., Milošević D., Bjelić D., Tamindžić G., Nikolić Z., Marinković J., Gvozdanović Varga J. (2019): NCBI Pr032825950 Gene probe: Optimizacija metode za identifikaciju Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. cepae BL7_ FUSOCP (seq. KX092466.1)
- Ignjatov M., Milošević D., Bjelić D., Tamindžić G., Nikolić Z., Jovičić D., Gvozdanović Varga J. (2019): NCBI Pr032825948 Gene probe: Optimizacija metode za identifikaciju Fusarium proliferatum BL2_FUSPROLF (seq. KX092462.1)
- Ignjatov M., Milošević D., Tamindžić G., Nikolić Z., Bjelić D., Marinković J., Gvozdanović Varga J. (2019): NCBI Pr032825949 Gene probe: Optimizacija metode za identifikaciju Fusarium verticillioides BL4_FUSVER (seq. KX092464.1)
- Marjanović Jeromela A., Terzić S., Ovuka J., Milošević D. 2019. NS LANA, sorta šafranike, priznata od strane Ministarstva poljoprivrede, šumarstva i vodoprivrede, Uprava za zaštitu bilja, rešenje broj 320-09-2799/2017-11 od 27.02.2019. godine, Beograd, Republika Srbija.
- Marinković J., Bjelić, D., Ignjatov, M., Balešević-Tubić, S., Nikolić, Z., Milošević, D., Ninkov, J. (2018): Bradyrhizobium japonicum primer set probe BJ-16_BRAJAP for strain Bj16 16S ribosomal RNA gene (KY000643.1) NCBI Gene Probe Pr032826414
- Bjelić, D. Marinković, J. Ignjatov, M. Nikolić, Z. Balešević-Tubić, S., Milošević, D. Ninkov, J. (2018): Bacillus subtilis primer set probe B-5_BACSUB for strain B5 16S ribosomal RNA gene (KU953925.1) NCBI Gene Probe Pr032826413
- Ignjatov M., Nikolić Z., Bjelić D., Milošević D, Petrović G., Jovičić D., Gvozdanović-Varga J. (2017): Fusarium tricinctum primer set probe BL12-5_FUSTR for strain BL12 translation elongation factor 1-alpha gene (KX611146.1) NCBI Gene Probe Pr032825844
- Ignjatov M., Nikolić Z., Bjelić D., Milošević D, Petrović G., Jovičić D., Gvozdanović-Varga J. (2017): Fusarium acuminatum primer set probe BL20-JBL539_FUSAC for strain JBL539 translation elongation factor 1-alpha (tef1) gene (KX752419.1) NCBI Gene Probe Pr032825845
- Ignjatov M., Nikolić Z., Bjelić D., Milošević D, Petrović G., Jovičić D., Gvozdanović-Varga J. (2017): Fusarium proliferatum primer set probe BL2_FUSPROLF for isolate B2 translation elongation factor 1-alpha (tef1) gene (KX092462.1) NCBI Gene Probe Pr032825948
- Ignjatov M., Nikolić Z., Bjelić D., Milošević D, Petrović G., Jovičić D., Gvozdanović-Varga J. (2017): Fusarium verticillioides primer set probe BL4_FUSVER for UNVERIFIED: Fusarium verticillioides isolate B4 translation elongation factor 1-alpha-like (tef1) gene (KX092464.1) NCBI Gene Probe Pr032825949
- Ignjatov M., Nikolić Z., Bjelić D., Milošević D, Petrović G., Jovičić D., Gvozdanović-Varga J. (2017): Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. cepae primer set probe BL7_FUSOCP for isolate B7 translation elongation factor 1-alpha (tef1) gene (KX092466.1). NCBI Gene Probe Pr032825950
Dr. Gordana Petrović
Senior Research Associate, National Institute of the Republic of Serbia
Dr. Gordana Petrović, Senior Research Associate, National Institute of the Republic of Serbia
Positions:
- Since 2022 senior research associate, Laboratory for Seed Testing, Institute of Field and Vegetable Crops, Novi Sad, Serbia
- 2017-2022 research associate, Laboratory for Seed Testing, Institute of Field and Vegetable Crops, Novi Sad, Serbia
- 2012-2017 research assistant, Laboratory for Seed Testing, Institute of Field and Vegetable Crops, Novi Sad, Serbia
- 2011-2012 research trainee, Laboratory for Seed Testing, Institute of Field and Vegetable Crops, Novi Sad, Serbia
Research interests:
- Genetics, genetically modified organisms, biotechnology, plant physiology, abiotic stress
Major responsibilities:
- Responsible for genetic testing at the Seed Testing Laboratory: qualitative and quantitative analysis for the presence of genetic modifications (GM) – PCR, electrophoresis, Real Time PCR; testing for genetic purity and variety detection of seeds – starch gel (isoenzymes), vertical electrophoresis on polyacrylamide gel (storage proteins); effect of the abiotic stress on annual forage legumes.
Education:
- 2013-2017 PhD in Genetics and Plant Breeding, University of Belgrade, Faculty of Agriculture
- 1999-2003 MSc in Genetics and Plant Breeding, University of Novi Sad, Faculty of Agriculture
- 1994-1999 BSc in Biology, University of Novi Sad, Faculty of Science
Post-doc, research visits, professional trainings:
- 30-31 May 2019 European enforcement project on contained use and deliberate release of genetically modified organisms (GMOs), Ministry of Health of the Republic of Croatia, Zagreb, Croatia
- 8-11 October 2018 Workshop on implementation of Official Controls in the Field of GMO, TAIEX, Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Water Management, Belgrade, Serbia
- 20-22 May 2014 Implementation of quality systems/ISO 17025 accreditation, Joint Research Centre (JRC) European Commission, Ispra, Italy
- 6-9 June 2012 ISTA Workshop on Variety Testing, Roelofarendsveen, Netherland
- 5-07 December 2011 Workshop on Field Trials and Post-Release Monitoring of GMOs, International Centre for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology (ICGEB), Croatian Ministry of Culture, Zagreb, Croatia
- 16-17 March 2011 Workshop on Harmonization of GMO detection and analysis, TAIEX, Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Water Management, Belgrade, Serbia
- 24-25 February 2011 Workshop o GMOs Food and Feed, TAIEX, Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Water Management, Belgrade, Serbia
- 27 September – 2 October 2010 Biosafety Workshop – An Introduction to the Risk Analysis of Current Genetically Modified Organisms (GMOs) and their Products, and to Possible Issues Raised by Novel GMOs in the Future, International Centre for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology (ICGEB), Trieste, Italy
- 12-16 April 2010 Training course on The Analysis of Food and Feed samples for Presence of Genetically modified Organisms, Joint Research Centre (JRC) European Commission, Tubitak Marmara, Istanbul, Turkey
- 27-28 April 2009 International workshop on harmonisation of GMO detection and analysis, TAIEX, Joint Research Centre (JRC) European Commission, Istanbul, Turkey
International projects:
- 2024-2026 Study of the genetic diversity of Aegilops species in the flora of Bulgaria (BG-175467353-2023-13-0018, КП-06 ПН76/3, type 1 ), Ministry of Education and Science, Bulgarian National Research Fund, Ministry of Education and Science, participant
- 2015-2017 Tracing genetically modified organisms in honey (451-03-01765/2014-09/07), bilateral project between Republic of Serbia and Portugal, participant
National projects:
- 2022-2023 Monitoring the presence of gluten in plant-based food products, funded by the Provincial Secretariat of Science and Technological Development, AP Vojvodina, project manager
- 2014-2019 Increasing the market significance of forage crops by breeding and optimizing seed production technology (TR 31024), funded by the Ministry of Education, Science and Technological Development of the Republic of Serbia, participant
- 2012 For the farmers of Vojvodina, funded by Provincial Secretariat for Science and Technological Development, participant
Memberships:
- Serbian Genetic Society
- Serbian Plant Physiology Society
- Federation of European Societies of Plant Biology
Profile links:
Teaching activities:
- Mentor for PhD dissertation of Marta Loc at the University of Novi Sad, Faculty of Agriculture
Languages:
- English
- Hungarian
Dr. Gordana Petrović, Senior Research Associate, National Institute of the Republic of Serbia
- Nagl N., Živanov D., Taški-Ajduković K., Zdjelar G. (2019): Didymella pinodella isolate K17 translation elongation factor gene, partial cds. GenBank: MK258021.1 www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/nuccore/MK258021.1
- Nagl N., Živanov D., Taški-Ajduković, K., Zdjelar G. (2019): Didymella pinodella isolate K171 translation elongation factor gene, partial cds. GenBank: MK258019.1 www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/nuccore/MK258019.1
- Nagl N., Živanov D., Taški-Ajduković K., Zdjelar G. (2019): Unverified: Didymella pinodella isolate K170 translation elongation factor-like gene, partial sequence. GenBank: MK258020.1 www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/nuccore/MK258020.1
- Ignjatov M., Nikolić Z., Bjelić D., Milošević D, Petrović G., Jovičić D., Gvozdanović-Varga J. (2017): Fusarium tricinctum primer set probe BL12-5_FUSTR for strain BL12 translation elongation factor 1-alpha gene (KX611146.1). NCBI Gene Probe Pr032825844
- Ignjatov M., Nikolić Z., Bjelić D., Milošević D, Petrović G., Jovičić D., Gvozdanović-Varga J. (2017): Fusarium acuminatum primer set probe BL20-JBL539_FUSAC for strain JBL539 translation elongation factor 1-alpha (tef1) gene (KX752419.1). NCBI Gene Probe Pr032825845
- Ignjatov M., Nikolić Z., Bjelić D., Milošević D, Petrović G., Jovičić D., Gvozdanović-Varga J. (2017): Fusarium proliferatum primer set probe BL2_FUSPROLF for isolate B2 translation elongation factor 1-alpha (tef1) gene (KX092462.1). NCBI Gene Probe Pr032825948
- Ignjatov M., Nikolić Z., Bjelić D., Milošević D, Petrović G., Jovičić D., Gvozdanović-Varga J. (2017): Fusarium verticillioides primer set probe BL4_FUSVER for UNVERIFIED: Fusarium verticillioides isolate B4 translation elongation factor 1-alpha-like (tef1) gene (KX092464.1). NCBI Gene Probe Pr032825949
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MSc Milan Stojanović
Technical Assistant, National Institute of the Republic of Serbia
MSc Milan Stojanović, Technical Assistant, National Institute of the Republic of Serbia
Dr. Gordana Tamindžić
Senior Research Associate, National Institute of the Republic of Serbia
Dr. Gordana Tamindžić, Senior Research Associate, National Institute of the Republic of Serbia
Positions:
- Since 2023 senior research associate, Laboratory for Seed Testing, Institute of Field and Vegetable Crops, Novi Sad
- 2018-2023 research associate, Laboratory for Seed Testing, Institute of Field and Vegetable Crops, Novi Sad
- 2014-2018 research assistant, Laboratory for Seed Testing, Institute of Field and Vegetable Crops, Novi Sad
- 2010-2014 research trainee, Maize Department, Institute of Field and Vegetable Crops, Novi Sad
Research interests:
- Quality and viability of agricultural seed, physiological parameters of seed quality, determination of seed vitality using topographic tetrazolium test, seed priming, agronomic biofortification, seed health, plant physiology, abiotic stress
Major responsibilities:
- Testing the seed quality and viability of agricultural plants, seed health, abiotic stress effects on seed quality and germination
Education:
- 2017 PhD in Crop Science, University of Belgrade, Faculty of Agriculture
- 2013 MSc in Agriculture, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Novi Sad
- 2007 BSc in Agriculture, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Novi Sad
Post-doc, research visits, professional trainings:
- 13-21 March 2024 training for preparation, writing and management of Horizon Europe projects, EUTA European Training Academy, Belgrade
- 6 December 2023 EUKI webinar Vermicompost, Novi Sad, Serbia
- 29 November 2023 International Seed Testing Association webinar: Seed priming
- 17 March 2023 workshop SAIGE EUTA Horizon Europe webinar, organized by the EUTA European Training Academy
- 25 October 2022 Training course SAIGE training – Proposal evaluation in Horizon Europe: reviewing examples of good and bad proposals, lecturer Matteo Gerosa, Science and Technology Park, Novi Sad, Serbia
- 15-21 November 2019 Horizon 2020 Project Development, Proposal Writing and Project Management training, Novi Sad, Serbia, organized by the EUTA European Training Academy
International projects:
- 2015-2017 Tracing genetically modified organisms in honey, Bilateral project funded by the Ministry of Education, Science and Technological Development of the Republic of Serbia and Ministry of Science of the Republic of Portugal, participant
National projects:
- 2023-2024 Possibility of applying waste sludge from the brewery in agricultural production (06-103/2901), participant
- 2023-2024 Improving the effectiveness of bacteriological preparations for the biological control of phytopathogenic microorganisms in the agroecological conditions of AP Vojvodina (104-401-3046/2023-1), participant
- 2022-2023 Monitoring of the presence of gluten in food products of plant origin (104-401-7364/2022-018), participant
- 2011-2019 Improvement of Maize and Sorghum Production under Stress Conditions (TR31073), funded by the Ministry of Education, Science and Technological Development of the Republic of Serbia, participant
Memberships:
- Serbian Genetic Society
- Serbian Plant Physiology Society
- Matica srpska – associate member
- Center of Excellence for Legumes
Journal editorial board member:
- Tutun-Tobacco
Profile links:
Languages:
- English