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Dr. Igor Poljak is an Assistant Professor at the Faculty of Forestry and Wood Technology of the University of Zagreb, specializing in dendroflora, population genetics, and conservation biology. He holds a PhD in Biotechnical Sciences (2014) and a Master's in Forestry Engineering (2009), both from the same institution. His professional experience includes roles as a senior postdoctoral assistant and junior researcher.
Research Interests:
- Population genetics and morphological/chemical variability of tree species
- Conservation biology of endangered plants and forest ecosystems
- Ecological adaptation of marginal populations
- Taxonomic clarification of plant species through genetic and morphometric analysis
Current Projects:
- Investigating leaf and fruit variability in species like Pyrus, Castanea, and Salix
- Studying chestnut blight resistance and fungal pathogen dynamics
- Genetic diversity of Juniperus and Pistacia taxa in Croatia
Teaching:
- Courses: 'Selection and Use of Ornamental Trees and Shrubs in Landscape Design', 'Rare and Protected Woody Plants'
- Languages: Croatian and English
Affiliations:
- Department of Wood Technology
- Institute of Wood Science
- Member of research teams studying forest genetics and biodiversity
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