COLLEAGUES

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: ordogne.kolbert.zsuzsanna@szte.hu

email: kutasi.kinga@wigner.hu

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: ronavari@chem.u-szeged.hu

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: adam.solti@ttk.elte.hu

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.

email: janda.tibor@atk.hu

email: szabados.laszlo@brc.hu

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: szoszo@bio.u-szeged.hu

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.

email: eszter.szeles7@gmail.com

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: olahdora.csorvas@gmail.com

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: selahattinkondak@gmail.com

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: szlon92@gmail.com

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.

email: gafej10@gmail.com