Gábor Boronkay

Dr. Gábor Boronkay is a Senior Research Fellow at the Institute of Landscape Architecture, Urban Planning and Ornamental Horticulture, Hungarian University of Agriculture and Life Sciences. His research focuses on ornamental plant production, particularly field-grown roses (Rosa x hybrida), including variety evaluation, gene conservation, and breeding. He is affiliated with the Research Group on Ornamental Plant Production and Green Space Management.

Education:

• Certified Horticultural Engineer, Faculty of Horticulture and Food Industry University (1986–1991)
• PhD in Plant Production and Horticultural Sciences, Corvinus University of Budapest (2012)

His research interests span horticultural sciences, ornamental plant production, rose genetics, and sustainable green space management. He has contributed significantly to the maintenance and development of the Budatétény rose gene bank and the evaluation of domestically bred bedding rose varieties. His work bridges scientific research and practical horticultural application in urban and agricultural settings.

Dr. Boronkay has received the Ministerial Certificate of Recognition in 2015 for his contributions to horticultural research.

He has held various research and supervisory roles at the NAIK Fruit and Ornamental Plant Research Institute and its predecessors since 1993, including Senior Research Fellow and Head of Scientific Department. Although not formally a teacher, he provides professional guidance at the Budatétény Rose Garden. He has not advised any formal students listed in the available data.

He is involved in research on open-field rose cultivation, variety knowledge, and the cultural history of ornamental plants, contributing to both scientific and public understanding of horticulture.