{"id":4563,"date":"2026-01-27T14:22:08","date_gmt":"2026-01-27T13:22:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.kis.si\/the-virology-and-bacteriology-laboratory\/"},"modified":"2026-03-23T16:27:33","modified_gmt":"2026-03-23T15:27:33","slug":"the-virology-and-bacteriology-laboratory","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.kis.si\/en\/the-virology-and-bacteriology-laboratory\/","title":{"rendered":"The Virology and Bacteriology Laboratory"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Our laboratory focuses on research and diagnostics of plant diseases caused by plant viruses and bacteria. A significant part of our research is directed towards organic farming and to development of different strategies for controlling plant disease agents. Our team combines experts with many years of experience and modern analytical methods for identifying and controlling plant-pathogenic viruses and bacteria. Our work includes field inspections, laboratory analyses, preparation of expert reports with recommendations, and various research activities. We collaborate with agricultural advisors, research institutions, and other professionals in the fields of plant protection and agriculture. The goal of our work is to support plant health while encouraging sustainability in agriculture.<\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Areas of work<\/h2>\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Expert work<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><b>Diagnostics of plant viruses and bacteria<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2013 in addition to classical microbiological methods and the ELISA serological method, we also perform various molecular diagnostic techniques (RT-PCR, PCR, qPCR)<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><b>Implementation of survey programs<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, with a focus on systematic monitoring of the presence of viral and bacterial plant pathogens<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Monitoring of selected <\/span><b>economically important viruses in fruit trees, field crops, small fruits and grapevine<\/b><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Monitoring of selected <\/span><b>economically important bacteria<\/b><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Analysis of viral and bacterial infections for <\/span><b>certification bodies<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (grapevine, fruit trees, potato)<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><b>Risk assessments<\/b><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><b>Consulting and preparation of expert opinions and recommendations<\/b><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Maintenance of <\/span><b>reference and working collection of viruses and selected bacteria<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Research activities<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Detection and characterization of novel viruses<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Epidemiology of viruses and viroids<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Research on viruses of berry crops<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Study of interactions between viruses and host plants, including effects on plant physiology<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Study of interactions between viruses and vectors (insects, nematodes, fungi)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Organic farming and studies on effective viral biotic agents against bacterial plant pathogens<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Research on bacteriophages of Xanthomonas campestris pv. campestris and their use as biocontrol agents<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Participation in various research projects<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Team members<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dr. Irena Mavri\u010d Ple\u0161ko<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dr. Eva Kova\u010dec<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dr. Janja Lamov\u0161ek<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Aljo\u0161a Beber<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Barbara Grubar<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nika Krivec<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">More information<\/h2>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Plant viruses and their nomenclature<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Transmission of plant viruses<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Our laboratory focuses on research and diagnostics of plant diseases caused by plant viruses and bacteria. 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