Ljubomir Rados

Ljubomir Rados is an Associate Professor at the Department of Genetics, Breeding and Biotechnology in Agriculture within the Faculty of Agriculture at the University of Banja Luka. With a career spanning over three decades, he specializes in the genetics, organogenesis, and breeding of fruit trees, particularly pears, apples, and cherries.

• Key Research Areas: Genetic characterization of autochthonous fruit varieties, plant organogenesis, high-intensity cultivation systems, and sustainable agricultural practices.
• Notable Contributions: Pioneering work on AFLP/SSR marker analysis of local cultivars, apple pollination dynamics, and integrated production methodologies.

Notable Publications: His work includes 15+ high-impact studies on pear organogenesis (2015), cherry genetics (2016), and apple cultivation systems (2009), with recent focus on molecular characterization of fruit tree genotypes (2019-2020).

Practical Applications: Co-author of integral production guidelines for apple, cherry, and grape cultivation (2005), contributing to sustainable farming frameworks in Republika Srpska.