témavezető: Radácsi Péter
helyszín (magyar oldal): MATE helyszín rövidítés: MATE
A kutatási téma leírása:
The genus Artemisia L. contains more than 500, mainly perennial taxa mostly distributed in the northern hemisphere. Nine species are present in Hungary. Artemisa has a long ethnopharmacological tradition and represents an object of constant research regarding phytochemistry and bioactivity. Artemisia species are rich in volatiles, however, other biological active substances are also present (bitter materials, phenoloids etc.).
Probably the two most important species are Artemisia annua and Artemisia absinthium. However, there is a lack of knowledge about other wormwood species. There is a continuous demand for new medicinal plant species as source of new biological active compounds. There is also a continuous need to improve the quality of the plant material which is almost impossible if the plant material is collected from the wild.
In the frame of the PhD study a group Artemisia species from local (Hungarian) origin but also from worldwide will be investigated. The botanical, ecological characteristics and active substances will be evaluated. The goal is to detect and define their inter- and intraspecific diversity, ecological reactions and production biological features in order to start a practical introduction activity.
The investigations take place mainly in the wild flora and open field plots but also in phytochemical laboratory. The work includes searching for Artemisia species in the wild, creation and maintenance of plantation, evaluating their growth and development, sampling and sample preparation, taking part in laboratory investigations and preparing contributions. A good botanical and biochemical knowledge at MSc level and an advanced English knowledge is recommended.
előírt nyelvtudás: English felvehető hallgatók száma: 1
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