معرفی
Prof. Dinka Grubišić serves as a Professor at the Division for Phytomedicine within the Department of Agricultural Zoology, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Zagreb. Employed since 1996, she teaches core courses including Agricultural Zoology, Nematology, Zoocides, Plant Viruses Transmitted by Vectors, and Pest Management across undergraduate and graduate programs. Her office is located in the 3rd Pavilion (ground floor, room 009), with consultations held Mondays 10am-12pm.
Her academic qualifications include:
- PhD (2002-2006) from University of Zagreb Faculty of Agriculture on Globodera rostochiensis nematofauna in Croatia
- MSc (1995-2001) on entomofauna of Abutilon theophrasti Med. weed
- BSc (1991-1995) on sublethal insecticide dose effectiveness
Research centers on plant parasitic nematodes, entomopathogenic nematodes, and slug control in agricultural systems. Her work bridges taxonomic identification, biological control of weeds, and integrated pest management strategies. Current investigations focus on nematode community dynamics in diverse farming systems and molecular detection techniques for quarantine pests.
Publication analysis reveals consistent focus on nematode diagnostics and sustainable crop protection. Key trends include molecular detection of potato cyst nematodes (PCN), biodiversity comparisons between organic/conventional farming, and pheromone-based control for sugar beet pests. Her research demonstrates strong field-to-laboratory translation with practical applications in Balkan agriculture.
Scientific awards:
- No awards documented in source materials
Project leadership spans Croatian Science Foundation grants, EU programs, and university initiatives. Notable projects include:
- Monitoring pest resistance (2017-2021, coordinator)
- IPM technology transfer for sugar beet (2013-2015, coordinator)
- Slug control using parasitic nematodes (2008-2010, coordinator)
- Quarantine nematode management in potato production (2005-2007, coordinator)
International collaborations include AGES-Institut für Phytomedizin (Vienna), Wageningen University Nematology Lab, USDA Foreign Disease Unit, Purdue University Entomology, and IIBC Switzerland for biological control research.
