Flora and Florogenesis Research Group

The main scientific and applied studies of the research group are focused on:

• Composition, structure and formation of the flora;

• Taxonomy and evolution of vascular plants and mosses by application of anatomical, morphological, embryological, karyological, molecular, ecological, etc. methods;

• Distribution and ecology of the plants;

• Mapping, monitoring, assessing the status and conservation of rare, protected and endangered plant species, habitats and protected areas;

• Elaboration of Action plans for endangered plant species and Management plans for protected territories;

• Restoration of populations of endangered plant species;

• Inventory and distribution of alien and invasive species, risk assessment and mitigation of their impact on local species and ecosystems;

• Development and maintenance of databases on plant biodiversity;

• Training, etc.

The team of the research group conducts its studies in field and in the following laboratories:

• Cytotaxonomic;

• Molecular;

• Embryological;

• Vegetation house.