معرفی
Katarina Martinko, PhD, is a Postdoctoral Student in the Division for Phytomedicine at the Department of Plant Pathology, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Zagreb. With active involvement since 2016, her work focuses on fungal diagnostics, biocontrol agents, and antimicrobial compound applications.
- Current affiliation: Faculty of Agriculture, University of Zagreb
- Teaching: Osnove biljne patologije, Štetni organizmi energetskih kultura
- Consultation hours: Fridays 12-14
Research Focus: Mycology, plant pathology, and ecological farming applications. Key areas include:
- Fungal taxonomy and diagnostic methods
- Antifungal activity of natural and synthetic compounds
- Biopolymer-based delivery systems for plant protection
- Essential oils as biopesticides
- Entomopathogenic fungi for plant disease control
Publication Trends (2025-2023): Recent work emphasizes boric acid derivatives for pathogen control, Trichoderma-based biocontrol, and nanotechnology applications in crop protection. Over 60% of her publications focus on fungal inhibition mechanisms and sustainable alternatives to conventional pesticides.
Collaborations: Engaged in interdisciplinary projects combining microbiology, materials science, and agricultural engineering.
