The project team members actively distribute knowledge to general public. During the last year they participated in three radio shows or interviews, high school textbook and 20 popular science or expert papers. M.D. is a member of the National Geographic Slovenia editorial board. Members of the team participated in the organization of the international Fascination of Plants Day in Slovenia (http://www.plantday12.eu/slovenia.htm) under the umbrella of the European Plant Science Organization. Scientific knowledge on plant pathogens are actively presented to the expert community through participation in workshops and lectures on plant viruses and phytoplasmas and publication of phytoplasma occurrence in Slovenia, Austria and Croatia.
F.18 Transfer of new know-how to direct users (seminars, fora, conferences)
COBISS.SI-ID: 3154511In 2014 the Slovenian society for plant biology (project team members were organizers) organized 6th symposium with more than 90 participants from Slovenia and abroad. Invited and short lectures and posters presented main topics from Plant systems biology and molecular plant biology, Plant interactions with environment and other organisms, Modern technologies, Plant biotechnology, Structure and function of plants. Additional Undergraduate session for students was organized.
B.01 Organiser of a scientific meeting
COBISS.SI-ID: 275284224In cytopathological samples of urine of patients with Bricker ileal conduit that are screened for malignant cells, plant cells are sometimes found in addition to intestinal mucosa cells. These plant cells were identified as guar seed cells. Guar is used to produce guar gum, which is used in certain ostomy adhesives. The findings of this study are of great importance for accurate interpretation of cytopathological examinations.
F.22 Improvement to existing health/diagnostic methods/procedures
COBISS.SI-ID: 3161935