معرفی
Prof. Boris Duralija serves as a Full Professor in the Department of Pomology, Division for Horticulture and Landscape Architecture at the Faculty of Agriculture, University of Zagreb. His teaching portfolio includes specialized courses such as Maslina i maslinova ulja (Olive and Olive Oils), Fiziologija voćaka (Fruit Physiology), and Primijenjene tehnologije uzgoja voća (Applied Fruit Growing Technologies), reflecting his deep expertise in pomological sciences.
His research spans Pomology, Wild Fruits, Berry Fruits, Biodiversity conservation, Fruit Quality assessment, and Sustainable production systems. International collaborations include research stays at USAID (Ventura, USA), the Pomology Institute in Changli (China), and Universita degli Studi di Perugia (Italy), demonstrating his global engagement in horticultural science.
Analysis of his 15 most recent publications (2022-2025) reveals dominant research trajectories in strawberry biotechnology (edible coatings, 3D food printing, ultrasound processing), wild fruit conservation (Arbutus unedo, Fragaria species), and emerging pest management (brown marmorated stink bug). His work consistently bridges fundamental pomology with applied sustainable practices, particularly in Mediterranean fruit systems.
Prof. Duralija has coordinated over 10 major research projects including EU-funded initiatives like 'Očuvanje, održivo korištenje i razvoj genetskih izvora u poljoprivredi' (2024) and COST networks focused on cherry production. His grant portfolio spans Croatian science funds (MZOS, MZO), EU rural development programs, and university-specific grants targeting morphological characterization technologies (WinSEEDLE™, WinFOLIA™) and student practice enhancement.
