Department of Developmental Biology

Ongoing Research Projects of the Department of Developmental Biology

Impact of the genotype of individual Quercus robur trees with desired functional traits on the production of their seedlings through micropropagation in in vitro cultures. Project funded by the General Directorate of State Forests (EZ.271.3.1.2024). Project duration: 2024–2029. Principal Investigator: Wawrzyniak M.K.
Significance of chlorophyll, chloroplasts, redox balance driven by nicotinamide adenine dinucleotides and metabolites in desiccation tolerance and longevity in woody plant chloroembryos. Project funded by the National Science Centre (OPUS, 2023/49/B/NZ9/00828). Project duration: 2024–2028. Principal Investigator: Kalemba E.M.
Will forests survive climate change? Identification of Scots pine (Pinus sylvestris) populations with drought-resistant seeds. Project funded by the National Science Centre (PRELUDIUM, 2023/49/N/NZ9/01393). Project duration: 2024–2027. Principal Investigator: J. Kijowska-Oberc.
Preliminary research on the relationship between the age of forest-forming tree species and seed quality. Project funded by the National Science Centre (MINIATURA, 2024/08/X/NZ3/00688). Project duration: 2024–2025. Person carrying out research activity: Fuchs H.
Slow-growing storage of 800-year-old Quercus robur clones: impacts of in vitro conditions on regenerative capacity, regrowth, and physiological status. Project funded by the National Science Centre (MINIATURA, DEC-2024/08/X/NZ9/00281). Project duration: 2024–2025. Person carrying out research activity: Martins J.P.R.
Differences in VDAC protein expression and programmed cell death in stored recalcitrant and orthodox seeds of two Acer. Project funded by the Internal Research Fund of the Institute of Dendrology, Polish Academy of Sciences (FBW_4, DEC-2024/04/ZB/FBW/04). Project duration: 2024–2025. Principal Investigator: Fuchs H.
Mechanisms limiting the proliferation and embryogenesis of Norway spruce in in vitro culture during medium-term storage. Project funded by the Internal Research Fund of the Institute of Dendrology, Polish Academy of Sciences (FBW_4, DEC-2024/04/ZB/FBW/05). Project duration: 2024–2025. Principal Investigator: Hazubska-Przybył T.
Regenerative capacity, morphophysiology, and hormonal balance of Quercus robur shoots during in vitro propagation: synthetic cytokinins vs. activated charcoal. Project funded by the Internal Research Fund of the Institute of Dendrology, Polish Academy of Sciences (FBW_4, DEC-2024/04/ZB/FBW/01). Project duration: 2024–2025. Principal Investigator: Martins J.P.R.
The effect of glutathione and spermidine during osmopriming on the germination of Scots pine (Pinus sylvestris) seeds. Project funded by the Internal Research Fund of the Institute of Dendrology, Polish Academy of Sciences (FBW_4, DEC-2024/04/ZB/FBW/07). Project duration: 2024–2025. Principal Investigator: Wawrzyniak M.K.
The impact of environmental conditions and the methodology of collecting and storing European beech (Fagus sylvatica L.) seeds on their quality and dormancy status. Project funded by the General Directorate of State Forests (MZ.271.3.11.2023). Project duration: 2023–2027. Principal Investigator: Suszka J.

Completed research projects of the Department of Developmental Biology

Effectiveness of somatic embryogenesis in Norway spruce and the impact of ascorbic acid as an antioxidant on selected stages of the process. Project funded by the Internal Research Fund of the Institute of Dendrology, Polish Academy of Sciences (FBW_3, DEC-2022/03/ZB/ZBW/00003). Project duration: 2022–2023. Principal Investigator: Hazubska-Przybył H.
Identification and quantitative analysis of primary and secondary metabolites in germinating Norway maple and sycamore maple seeds. Project funded by the Internal Research Fund of the Institute of Dendrology, Polish Academy of Sciences (FBW_3, DEC-2022/03/ZB/FBW/00004). Project duration: 2022–2023. Principal Investigator: Kalemba E.M.
Identification and role of long non-coding RNAs (lncRNAs) in Norway spruce (Picea abies (L.) H. Karst) seeds in the face of global climate change. Project funded by the Internal Research Fund of the Institute of Dendrology, Polish Academy of Sciences (FBW_3, DEC-2022/03/ZB/FBW/00005). Project duration: 2022–2023. Principal Investigator: Klupczyńska E.A.
Factors modulating rooting of pedunculate oak (Quercus robur) under in vitro conditions. Project funded by the Internal Research Fund of the Institute of Dendrology, Polish Academy of Sciences (FBW_3, DEC-2022/03/ZB/FBW/00007). Project duration: 2022–2023. Principal Investigator: Wawrzyniak M.K.
The effect of thiol redox regulators on seed quality and the aging process. Project funded by the National Science Centre (OPUS, 2018/31/B/NZ9/01548). Project duration: 2019–2023. Principal Investigator: E. Ratajczak.
Long-term storage of pedunculate oak (Quercus robur) seeds. Project funded by the General Directorate of State Forests (EO.271.3.7.2018). Project duration: 2018-2023. Principal Investigator: P. Chmielarz.
In vitro cloning of 500-800-year-old oak trees (Quercus robur): physiological and biochemical changes during critical steps of their micropropagation. Project funded by the Polish National Agency for Academic Exchange (PPN/ULM/2019/1/00037/U/00001). Project duration: 2020–2022. Principal Investigator: Martins J.P. R.
Germination control of Norway spruce (Picea abies (L.) H. Karst) seeds in current and future climate. Project funded by the National Science Centre (MINIATURA, 2021/05/X/NZ8/00537). Project duration: 2021–2022. Person carrying out research activity: M.K. Wawrzyniak.
Regulation of proline biosynthesis and catabolism under drought stress using Paulownia tomentosa (Steud.) as an example. Project funded by the Internal Research Fund of the Institute of Dendrology, Polish Academy of Sciences (FBW_2, DEC-2022/02/ZB/FBW/00001) Project duration: 2022. Principal Investigator: Kijowska-Oberc J.
Seeds in a changing climate: how environmental factors regulate dormancy and germination in European ash (Fraxinus excelsior). Project funded by the Internal Research Fund of the Institute of Dendrology, Polish Academy of Sciences (FBW_2, DEC-2022/02/ZB/FBW/00005). Project duration: 2022. Principal Investigator: Wawrzyniak M.K.
Antidote to drought? The effect of exogenous proline on seed and seedling viability of Norway spruce (Picea abies) under drought stress. Project funded by the Internal Research Fund of the Institute of Dendrology, Polish Academy of Sciences (FBW_1, DEC-2021/01/ZB/FBW/00004). Project duration: 2021. Principal Investigator: Kijowska-Oberc J.
Down on the wind - preserving genetic resources of short-lived seeds from the genus Salix. Project funded by the Internal Research Fund of the Institute of Dendrology, Polish Academy of Sciences (FBW_1, DEC-2021/01/ZB/FBW/00004). Project duration: 2021. Principal Investigator: Wawrzyniak M.K.
The role of proteins containing oxidized methionine and the methionine sulfoxide reductase system in regulating key developmental stages in seed physiology. Project funded by the National Science Centre (OPUS, 2015/18/E/NZ9/00729). Project duration: 2016–2020. Principal Investigator: Kalemba E.M.
Epigenetic consequences of seed desiccation. Project funded by the National Science Centre (OPUS, 2012/07/B/NZ9/01312). Project duration: 2013–2018. Principal Investigator: Chmielarz P.
Conservation of genetic resources of endangered and extinct species using cryogenic methods in the Forest Gene Bank (Phase II) and protection of genetic resources of the oldest trees in Poland through in vitro cloning and cryopreservation. Project funded by the General Directorate of State Forests (EO-2717-4/13). Project duration: 2013-2017. Principal Investigator: Chmielarz P.
Long-term seed storage and preparation of seeds for container production of native fruit tree species: sweet cherry (Prunus avium), European pear (Pyrus communis), European hazel (Sorbus aucuparia), wild apple tree (Malus sylvestris), bird cherry (Prunus padus), Sanguinea dogwood (Cornus sanguinea). Project funded by the General Directorate of State Forests (OR-2717-2/12). Project duration: 2012–2016. Principal Investigator: Chmielarz P.
Cryopreservation of genetic resources of native wild fruit tree and shrub species: Malus sylvestris(L.) Miller, Pyrus communis and Corylus avellanaL. Project funded by the National Science Centre (OPUS, 2011/01/B/NZ9/02864). Project duration: 2011–2015. Principal Investigator: Chmielarz P.
The application of somatic embryogenesis in vegetative propagation and long-term storage of European beech (Fagus sylvatica). Project funded by the National Science Centre (NN309 705240). Project duration: 2011–2015. Principal Investigator: Hazubska-Przybył T.
The role of peroxyredoxins and changes in redox status in seeds of the orthodox, recalcitrant and suborthodox categories of selected tree species during their development, drying and storage. Project funded by the Ministry of Science and Higher Education, taken over by the National Science Centre in 2011. (0705/B/P01/2009/36). Project duration: 2009–2014. Principal Investigator: Ratajczak E.
Somatic embryogenesis and cryopreservation of embryogenic cultures Picea abies(L.) Karst. and Picea omorika(Pancić) Purk. by the vitrification method. Project funded by the Ministry of Science and Higher Education, taken over by the National Science Centre in 2011. (1308/B/P01/2009/37). Project duration: 2009–2012. Principal Investigator: Hazubska-Przybył T.
Epigenetic stability of seeds and tissues of woody plants subjected to cryogenic storage. Project funded by the Ministry of Science and Higher Education, taken over by the National Science Centre in 2011. (0720/B/P01/2009/36). Project duration: 2009–2012. Principal Investigator: Chmielarz P.
Carbonylation of proteins in seeds of European beech (Fagus sylvatica) during long-term storage). Project funded by the Ministry of Science and Higher Education (2980/B/P01/2010/39). Project duration: 2010–2011. Principal Investigator: Kalemba E.M.
Functional analysis of dehydrines and LEA-like proteins in seeds of selected species of deciduous trees. Project funded by the Ministry of Science and Higher Education (1365/B/P01/2008/35). Project duration: 2008–2011. Principal Investigator: Kalemba E.M.
Preservation of genetic resources of threatened and endangered species by cryogenic methods in a forest gene bank. Project funded by the General Directorate of State Forests (agreement dated November 9, 2005). Project duration: 2005–2010. Principal Investigator: Chmielarz P.

Publications of the Department of Developmental Biology

2024:

Acosta Y., Companioni B., Escalante D., Zevallos-Bravo B.E., Pérez-Bonachea L., Chmielarz P., Hajari E., Neinhuis C., Melzer M., Lorenzo J.C. 2024. Scanning electron microscopy reveals contrasting effects of liquid nitrogen on seeds of legumes Neonotonia wightii, Phaseolus vulgaris and Tamarindus indica. Acta Physiologiae Plantarum 46(8): 77. https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s11738-024-03703-2
Fuchs H., Staszak A.M., Vargas P.A., Sahrawy M., Serrato A.J., Dyderski M.K., Klupczyńska E.A., Glodowicz P., Rolle K., Ratajczak E. 2024. Redox dynamics in seeds of Acer spp: unraveling adaptation strategies of different seed categories. Frontiers in Plant Science 15: 1430695. https://doi.org/10.3389/fpls.2024.1430695
Hazubska-Przybył T., Obarska A., Konecka A., Kijowska-Oberc J., Wawrzyniak M.K., Piotrowska-Niczyporuk A., Staszak A.M., Ratajczak E. 2024. Modulating ascorbic acid levels to optimize somatic embryogenesis in Picea abies (L.) H. Karst. Insights into oxidative stress and endogenous phytohormones regulation. Frontiers in Plant Science 15: 1372764. https://doi.org/10.3389/fpls.2024.1372764
Hazubska-Przybył T., Wawrzyniak M.K., Obarska A., Salaj T. 2024. Cryopreservation of Abies alba x A. numidica and Pinus nigra embryogenic tissues by stepwise dehydration method. Plant Methods 20(1): 10. https://plantmethods.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s13007-023-01131-w
Hazubska-Przybył T. 2024. A może sztuczne nasiona. Kórniczanin 6: 20.
Jaganathan G.K., Canelo T., Phartyal S.S., Li J.J., Kang H., Chmielarz P., Wawrzyniak M.K., Tewari A., Shah S., Liu B.L., Sánchez J.A., Berry K. 2024. The reproductive biology of Fagaceae acorns in the current and future climate. Flora 315: 152504. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.flora.2024.152504
Kalemba E.M., Gevaert K., Impens F., Dufour S., Czerwoniec A. 2024. The association of protein-bound methionine sulfoxide with proteomic basis for aging in beech seeds. BMC Plant Biology 24 (1): 377. https://bmcplantbiol.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s12870-024-05085-6
Kijowska-Oberc J., Wawrzyniak M.K., Ciszewska L., Ratajczak E. 2024. Evaluation of P5CS and ProDH activity in Paulownia tomentosa (Steud.) as an indicator of oxidative changes induced by drought stress. PeerJ 12: e16697. https://doi.org/10.7717/peerj.16697
Ley-López J.M., Alvarado C.M., Valerio E.R., Wawrzyniak M.K., Chmielarz P. 2024. Phenological patterns from two sympatric subspecies of the palm Geonoma cuneata (H. Wendl. ex Spruce) and their gall inductor Contarinia geonomae (Gagné). Dendrobiology 91: 70-84. https://doi.org/10.12657/denbio.091.006
Martins J.P.R., Wawrzyniak M.K., Kalemba E.M., Ley-López J.M., Lira J.M.S., Chmielarz P. 2024. In vitro rooting of Quercus robur, activated charcoal vs. exogenous auxin: a morphophysiological approach. Plant Cell Tissue and Organ Culture 156(1): 24. https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s11240-023-02656-7
Pawłowski T.A., Suszka J., Mucha J., Zadworny M., Alipour S., Kurpisz B., Chmielarz P., Jagodziński A.M., Chmura D.J. 2024. Climate legacy in seed and seedling traits of European beech populations. Frontiers in Plant Science 15: 1355328. https://doi.org/10.3389/fpls.2024.1355328
Wasileńczyk U., Wawrzyniak M.K., Martins J.P.R., Kosek P., Chmielarz P. 2024. Cryopreservation of sessile oak (Quercus petraea (Matt.) Liebl.) plumules using aluminium cryo-plates: influence of cryoprotection and drying. Plant Methods 20(1): 53. https://doi.org/10.1186/s13007-024-01161-y

2023:

Borek B., Stefaniak S., Nuc K., Wojtyla Ł., Ratajczak E., Sitkiewicz E., Malinowska A., Świderska B., Wleklik K., Pietrowska-Borek M. 2023. Sugar starvation disrupts lipid breakdown by inducing autophagy in embryonic axes of Lupin (Lupinus spp.) germinating seeds. International Journal of Molecular Sciences 24(14): 11773. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijms241411773
Chmielarz P., Kotlarski S., Kalemba E.M., Martins J.P.R., Michalak M.2023. Successful in vitro shoot multiplication of Quercus robur L. trees aged up to 800 years. Plants 12(12): 2230. https://doi.org/10.3390/plants12122230
Cipriano R., Martins J.P.R., Conde L.T., Silva M.M., Silva D.M., Gontijo A.B.P.L., Falqueto A.R. 2023. Anatomical and physiological responses of Aechmea blanchetiana (Bromeliaceae) induced by silicon and sodium chloride stress during in vitro culture. PeerJ 11: e14624. https://doi.org/10.7717/peerj.14624
Fuchs H., Małecka A., Budzińska A., Jarmuszkiewicz W., Ciszewska L., Staszak A.M., Kijowska-Oberc J., Ratajczak E. 2023. High-throughput method for oxygen consumption rate measurement (OCR) in plant mitochondria. BMC Plant Biology 23(1): 496. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12870-023-04516-0
Fuchs H., Plitta-Michalak B.P., Małecka A., Ciszewska L., Sikorski Ł., Staszak A.M., Michalak M., Ratajczak E. 2023. The chances in the redox priming of nondormant recalcitrant seeds by spermidine. Tree Physiology 43(7): 1142-1158. https://doi.org/10.1093/treephys/tpad036
Fuchs H., Kijowska-Oberc J., Ratajczak E. 2023. Maples as model trees for exploring the physiology of woody plant seeds. Rocznik Polskiego Towarzystwa Dendrologicznego 70: 29-34. https://ptd.pl/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/78_70-Rocznik-70_internet.pdf
Kalemba E.M., Corbineau F., Kumar S.P.J. 2023. Editorial: Molecular basis of seed longevity. Frontiers in Plant Science 14: 1138139. https://doi.org/10.3389/fpls.2023.1138139
Kijowska-Oberc J., Dylewski Ł., Ratajczak E. 2023. Proline concentrations in seedlings of woody plants change with drought stress duration and are mediated by seed characteristics: a meta-analysis. Scientific Reports 13(1): 15157. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-023-40694-5
Lorenzo J.C., Acosta Y., Zevallos-Bravo B.E., Chmielarz P., Hajari E., Höfer M., Ludwig-Mueller J. 2023. Exposure of maize seeds to liquid nitrogen modifies the morphology and hormonal response of young plants. CryoLetters 44(6): 369-377. https://doi.org/10.54680/fr23610110612
Martins J.P.R., Wawrzyniak M.K., Kalemba E.M., Ley-López J.M., Mendes M.M., Chmielarz P. 2023. Calcium silicate mitigates the physiological stress induced by 6-benzylaminopurine during the in vitro multiplication of Quercus robur. Industrial Crops and Products 194: 116377. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.indcrop.2023.116377
Michalak M., Plitta-Michalak B.P., Suszka J., Naskręt-Barciszewska M.Z., Kotlarski S., Barciszewski J., Chmielarz P. 2023. Identification of DNA methylation changes in European beech seeds during desiccation and storage. International Journal of Molecular Sciences 24(4): 3557. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijms24043557
Nowak K., Ratajczak E. 2023. Arboretum Instytutu Dendrologii PAN. Kolekcje dla nauki. Kosmos 72(339): 149-158. https://doi.org/10.36921/kos.2023_2942
Pinheiro C.L., Zampirollo J.B., Mendes M.M., dos Santos V.F., Martins J.P.R., Silva D.M. Tognella M.M.P., Cassol D., Falqueto A.R. 2023. Exposition of three Cattleya species (Orchidaceae) to full sunlight: effect on their physiological plasticity and response to changes in light conditions. Ornamental Horticulture 29(1):57-67. http://dx.doi.org/10.1590/2447-536x.v29i1.2527
Staszak A.M., Ratajczak E., Leśniewska J., Piotrowska-Niczyporuk A., Kostro-Ambroziak A. 2023. A broad spectrum of host plant responses to the actions of the gall midge: case study of Robinia pseudoacacia L. and Obolodiplosis robiniae (Haldeman). 2023. BMC Plant Biology 23(1): 19. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12870-022-03914-0
Szuba A., Ratajczak E., Leski T., Jasińska A., Hanć A., Piechalak A., Woźniak G., Jagodziński A.M. 2023. Physiological response of adult Salix aurita in wetland vegetation affected by flooding with As-rich fine pyrite particles. Science of The Total Environment 865: 161197. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.scitotenv.2022.161197
Villalobos‑Olivera A., González‑Morales A., Martínez J., Gómez D., Martínez‑Montero M.E., Hajari E., Chmielarz P., Höfer M., Lorenzo J.C. 2023. The role of antioxidants, peroxidase and superoxide dismutase, in ameliorating oxidative stress associated with cryopreservation of Tamarindus indica seeds. Acta Physiologiae Plantarum 45(7): 86. https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s11738-023-03569-w
Wawrzyniak M.K., Ley-López J.M., Martins J.P.R., Chmielarz P. 2023. Limiting temperatures of embryo growth and seed germination of Fraxinus excelsior L. (Oleaceae): a threshold model approach. Annals of Forest Science 80(1): 38. https://doi.org/10.1186/s13595-023-01205-8

Chmielarz P., Suszka J., Wawrzyniak M.K. 2022. Desiccation does not increase frost resistance of pedunculate oak (Quercus robur L.) seeds. Annals of Forest Science 79: 3. https://doi.org/10.1186/s13595-022-01121-3
Hazubska-Przybył T., Wawrzyniak M.K., Kijowska-Oberc J., Staszak A.M., Ratajczak E. 2022. Somatic embryogenesis of Norway Spruce and Scots Pine: Possibility of application in modern forestry. Forests 13(2): 155. https://doi.org/10.3390/f13020155
Kalemba E.M., Valot B., Job D., Bailly Ch., Meimoun P. 2022. Are methionine sulfoxide-containing proteins related to seed longevity? a case study of Arabidopsis thaliana dry mature seeds using cyanogen bromide attack and two-dimensionaldiagonal electrophoresis. Plants 11(4): 569. https://doi.org/10.3390/plants11040569
Kijowska-Oberc J., Wawrzyniak M.K., Staszak A.M., Ratajczak E. 2022. Exogenous seed treatment with proline and its consequences to Norway spruce (Picea abies (L.) H. Karst) seedling establishment. Dendrobiology 87: 149-162. http://dx.doi.org/10.12657/denbio.087.011
Klupczyńska E.A., Dietz K.-J., Małecka A., Ratajczak E. 2022. Mitochondrial peroxiredoxin-II F (PRXIIF) activity and function during seed aging. Antioxidants 11(7): 1226.
https://doi.org/10.3390%2Fantiox11071226
Martins J.P.R., Braga P.C.S., Rossini F.P., Conde L.T., Cipriano R., Falqueto A.R., Gontijo A.B.P.L. 2022. In vitro clonal propagation of Billbergia zebrina (Bromeliaceae) and analysis of anatomy and physiology of regenerated plantlets. Israel Journal of Plant Sciences 69(3-4): 129-139. https://doi.org/10.1163/22238980-bja10054
Martins J.P.R., Rodrigues L.C.A., Braga P.C.S., Falqueto A.R., Gontijo A.B.P. 2022. Impacts of copper on photosynthetic pigments and anatomy of Alcantarea imperialis (Bromeliaceae) under in vitro conditions. Biotechnology Agronomie Societe Environment 26(2): 78-87. https://doi.org/10.25518/1780-4507.19633
Martins J.P.R., Wawrzyniak M.K., Ley-López J.M., Kalemba E.M., Mendes M.M., Chmielarz P. 2022. 6-Benzylaminopurine and kinetin modulations during in vitro propagation of Quercus robur (L.): an assessment of anatomical, biochemical, and physiological profiling of shoots. Plant Cell, Tissue and Organ Culture 151(1): 149-164. http://dx.doi.org/10.21203/rs.3.rs-1573274/v1
Michalak M., Plitta-Michalak B.P., Naskręt-Barciszewska M.Z., Barciszewski J., Chmielarz P. 2022. DNA methylation as an early Indicator of aging in stored seeds of “Exceptional” species Populus nigra L. Cells 11(13): 2080. https://doi.org/10.3390/cells11132080
Pers-Kamczyc E., Suszka J. 2022. Long-term maternal fertilizer addition increased seed size but decreased germination capacity and offspring performance in Taxus baccata L. Forests 13(5): 670. https://doi.org/10.3390/f13050670
Szuba A., Kalemba E.M., Wawrzyniak M.K., Suszka J., Chmielarz P. 2022. Deterioration in the quality of recalcitrant Quercus robur seeds during six months of storage at subzero temperatures: ineffective activation of prosurvival mechanisms and evidence of freezing stress from an untargeted metabolomic study. Metabolites 12(8): 756. https://doi.org/10.3390/metabo12080756
Wawrzyniak M.K., Kalemba E.M., Wyka T.P., Chmielarz P. 2022. Changes in reserve materials deposited in cotyledons of pedunculate oak (Quercus robur L.) seeds during 18 months of storage. Forests 13(12): 2142. https://doi.org/10.3390/f13122142
Wawrzyniak M.K., Ley-Lopez J.M., Kijowska-Oberc J., Chmielarz P., Ratajczak E. 2022. Effects of spermidine on germination of Salix spp. after storage under controlled conditions. Dendrobiology 87: 137-148. http://dx.doi.org/10.12657/denbio.087.010

2021:

Alipour S., Bilska K, Stolarska E., Wojciechowska N., Kalemba E.M. 2021. Nicotinamide adenine dinucleotides are associated with distinct redox control of germination in Acer seeds with contrasting physiology. PLOS One. 16(1): #e0245635. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0245635
Kalemba E.M., Alipour S., Wojciechowska N. 2021. NAD(P)H Drives the ascorbate–glutathione cycle and abundance of catalase in developing beech seeds differently in embryonic axes and cotyledons. Antioxidants 10(12), #2021 https://doi.org/10.3390/antiox10122021
Kalemba E.M., Wawrzyniak M.K., Suszka J., Chmielarz P. 2021. Thermotherapy and storage temperature manipulations limit the production of reactive oxygen species in stored pedunculate oak acorns. Forests 12 (10), #1338. https://doi.org/10.3390/f12101338
Kijowska-Oberc J., Staszak A. M., Wawrzyniak M. K., Ratajczak E. 2021. Changes in proline levels during seed development of orthodox and recalcitrant seeds of genus Acer in a climate change scenario. Forests, 11(12): #1362. https://doi.org/10.3390/f11121362
Kijowska-Oberc J., Staszak A. M., Ratajczak E. 2021. Climate change affects seed aging? Initiation mechanism and consequences of loss of forest tree seed viability. Trees 1-10. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00468-020-02072-w.
Klupczyńska E.A., Pawłowski T.A. 2021. Regulation of seed dormancy and germination mechanisms in a changing environment. International Journal of Molecular Sciences 22(3): #1357. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijms22031357
Klupczyńska E.A., Ratajczak E. 2021. Can forest trees cope with climate change?—Effects of DNA methylation on gene expression and adaptation to environmental change. International Journal of Molecular Sciences 22(24), #13524. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijms222413524
Małecka A, Ciszewska L., Staszak A.M., Ratajczak E. 2021. Relationship between mitochondrial changes and seed aging as a limitation of viability for the storage of beech seed (Fagus sylvatica L.). PeerJ: #e10569. 10.7717/peerj.10569/supp-1
Małecka A., Konkolewska A., Hanć A., Ciszewska L., Staszak A.M., Jarmuszkiewicz W., Ratajczak E. 2021. Activation of antioxidative and detoxifcative systems in Brassica juncea L. plants against the toxicity of heavy metals. Scientifc Reports 11, #22345. doi: 10.1038/s41598-021-01827-w
Plitta-Michalak B.P., Naskret-Barciszewska M. Z., Barciszewski J., Chmielarz P., Michalak M. 2021. Epigenetic integrity of orthodox seeds stored under conventional and cryogenic conditions. Forests 12(3): #288. https://doi.org/10.3390/f12030288
Rabska M., Robakowski P., Ratajczak E., Żytkowiak R., Iszkuło G., Pers-Kamczyc E. 2021. Photochemistry differs between male and female Juniperus communis L. independently of nutritional availability. Trees 35: 27-42. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00468-020-02004-8
Sokołowska J., Fuchs H., Celiński K. 2021. New insight into taxonomy of european mountain Pines, Pinus mugo complex, based on complete chloroplast genomes sequencing. Plants 10(7), #1331. https://doi.org/10.3390/plants10071331
Suszka J., Bujarska-Borkowska B., Tylkowski T., Wawrzyniak M.K. 2021. Effects of temperature, moisture content and storage on dormancy release and germination of European hornbeam (Carpinus betulus L.) seeds. Forestry 2021: 1–9. https://doi.org/10.1093/forestry/cpab053
Välimäki S., Hazubska-Przybył T., Ratajczak E., Mikko T. Varis S., Arone T. 2021. Somatic embryo yield and quality from Norway spruce embryogenic tissue proliferated in suspension culture. Frontiers in Plant Science 12: #791549. https://doi.org/10.3389/fpls.2021.791549
Wojciechowska N., Bagniewska-Zadworna A., Minicka J., Michalak K.M., Kalemba E.M. 2021. Localization and dynamics of the methionine sulfoxide reductases MsrB1 and MsrB2 in beech seeds. International Journal of Molecular Sciences 22(1): #402. 10.3390/ijms22010402

2020:

Alipour S., Wojciechowska N., Stolarska E., Bilska K., Kalemba E.M. 2020. NAD(P)-driven redox status contributes to desiccation tolerance in Acer seeds. Plant Cell Physiology 61(6): #11581167. https://doi.org/10.1093/pcp/pcaa044
Celiński K., Sokołowska J., Zemleduch-Barylska A., Kuna R., Kijak H., Staszak A.M., Wojnicka‑Półtorak A., Chudzińska E. 2020. Seed total protein profiling in discrimination of closely related Pines: evidence from the Pinus mugo complex. Plants 9(7): #872. https://doi.org/10.3390/plants9070872
Celiński K., Kijak H., Wiland-Szymańska J. 2020. Complete chloroplast genome sequence and phylogenetic inference of the Canary Islands dragon tree (Dracaena draco L.). Forests 11(3): #309. https://doi.org/10.3390/f11030309
Giertych M.J., Chmielarz P. 2020. Size variability in embryonic axes, cotyledons and seedlings in fifteen species of the genus Quercus. Trees 34: 593-601. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00468-019-01941-3
Hazubska-Przybył H., Ratajczak E., Obarska A., Pers-Kamczyc E. 2020. Different roles of auxins in somatic embryogenesis efficiency in two Picea species. International Journal of Molecular Sciences 21(9): #3394. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijms21093394
Kijowska-Oberc J., Staszak A.M., Kamiński J., Ratajczak E. 2020. Adaptation of forest trees to rapidly changing climate. Forests 11(2): #123. https://doi.org/10.3390/f11020123
Kijowska-Oberc J., Staszak A.M., Wawrzyniak M.K., Ratajczak E. 2020. Changes in proline levels during seed development of orthodox and recalcitrant seeds of Genus Acerin a climate change scenario. Forests 11: #1362. https://doi.org/10.3390/f11121362
Rabska M., Robakowski P., Ratajczak E., Żytkowiak R., Iszkuło G., Pers-Kamczyc E. 2020. Photochemistry differs between male and female Juniperus communis L. independently of nutritional availability. Trees 35(1): 27-42. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00468-020-02004-8
Staszak A.M., Małecka A., Ciereszko I., Ratajczak E. 2020. Differences in stress defense mechanisms in germinating seeds of Pinus sylvestris exposed to various lead chemical forms. PLOS One 15(9): #e0238448. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0238448
Stolarska E., Bilska K., Wojciechowska N., Bagniewska-Zadworna A., Rey P., Kalemba E.M. 2020. Integration of MsrB1 and MsrB2 in the redox network during the development of orthodox and recalcitrant Acer seeds. Antioxidants (Basel) 9(12): #1250. https://doi.org/10.3390/antiox9121250
Wawrzyniak M.K., Jasińska A.K., Chmielarz P., Kozlowski G. 2020. Desiccation, dormancy, and storage of Pterocarya fraxinifolia (Juglandaceae) seeds: application in Hyrcanian and Colchian conservation. Canadian Journal of Forest Research 50: 24-31. https://doi.org/10.1139/cjfr-2018-0519
Wawrzyniak M.K., Kalemba E.M., Ratajczak E., Chmielarz P. 2020. Oxidation processes related to seed storage and seedling growth of Malus sylvestris, Prunus avium and Prunus padus. PLOS One 15(6): #e0234510. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0234510
Wawrzyniak M.K., Michalak M., Chmielarz P. 2020. Effect of different conditions of storage on seed viability and seedling growth of six European wild fruit woody plants. Annals of Forest Science 77: 1-20. https://doi.org/10.1007/s13595-020-00963-z
Wojciechowska N., Alipour S., Stolarska E., Bilska K., Rey P., Kalemba E.M. 2020. Involvement of the MetO/Msr system in two Acer species that display contrasting characteristics during germination. International Journal of Molecular Sciences 21(23): #9197. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijms21239197
Wojciechowska N., Marzec-Schmidt K., Kalemba E.M., Ludwików A., Bagniewska-Zadworna A. 2020. Seasonal senescence of leaves and roots of Populus trichocarpa - is the scenario the same or different? Tree Physiology 40(8): 987-1000. https://doi.org/10.1093/treephys/tpaa019
Wojciechowska N., Alipour S., Stolarska E., Bilska K., Rey P., Kalemba E.M. 2020. Peptide-Bound Methionine Sulfoxide (MetO) levels and MsrB2 abundance are differentially regulated during the desiccation phase in contrasted Acer seeds. Antioxidants 9(5): #391. https://doi.org/10.3390/antiox9050391

2019:

Bilska K., Wojciechowska N., Alipour S., Kalemba E.M. 2019. Ascorbic Acid – the little-known antioxidant in woody plants. Antioxidants 8(12): #645. https://doi.org/10.3390/antiox8120645
Bujarska-Borkowska B., Suszka J. 2019. Seed dormancy breaking under controlled conditions in ornamental Cotoneaster spp. Dendrobiology 81: 97-104. http://dx.doi.org/10.12657/denbio.081.011
Chybicki I.J., Iszkuło G., Suszka J. 2019. Bayesian quantification of ecological determinants of outcrossing in natural plant populations: Computer simulations and the case study of biparental inbreeding in English yew. Molecular Ecology 28: 4077-4096. https://doi.org/10.1111/mec.15195
Hazubska-Przybył T. 2019. Drzewa i krzewy in vitro w Kórniku. Kórniczanin 22: #18.Hazubska-Przybył T. 2019. Propagation of juniper species by plant tissue culture: a mini-review. Forests 10: #1028. https://doi.org/10.3390/f10111028
Kalemba E.M., Bagniewska-Zadworna A., Suszka J., Pukacka S. Dehydration Sensitivity at the Early Seedling Establishment Stages of the European Beech (Fagus sylvatica L.). Forests 10: #900. https://doi.org/10.3390/f10100900
Kalemba E.M., Bagniewska-Zadworna A., Suszka J., Pukacka S. 2019. Dehydration sensitivity at the early seedling establishment stages of the European beech (Fagus sylvatica L.). Forests 10: #900. https://doi.org/10.3390/f10100900
Kalemba E.M., Stolarska E. 2019. Regulation of gene expression of methionine sulfoxide reductases and their new putative roles in plants. International Journal of Molecular Sciences 20(6): #1309. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijms20061309
Kotlarski Sz., Michalak M., Chmielarz P. 2019. Cloning of the oldest monumental oaks growing in Poland using in vitro culture. Rocznik Polskiego Towarzystwa Dendrologicznego 67: 53-60.
Kurek K., Plitta-Michalak B., Ratajczak E. 2019. Reactive oxygen species as potential drivers of the seed aging process. Plants 8(6): #174. https://doi.org/10.3390/plants8060174
Małecka A., Konkolewska A., Hanc A., Barałkiewicz D., Ciszewska L., Ratajczak E., Staszak A.M., Kmita H., Jarmuszkiewicz W. 2019. Insight into the phytoremediation capability of Brassica juncea (v. Malopolska): metal accumulation and antioxidant enzyme activity. International Journal of Molecular Sciences 20(18): #4355. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijms20184355
Mucha J, Pawłowski T.A., Klupczyńska E.A., Guzicka M., Zadworny M. 2019. The effect of hydroxamic siderophores structure on acetylation of histone H3 and alpha tubulin in Pinus sylvestris root cells. International Journal of Molecular 20(23): #6099. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijms20236099
Pawłowski T.A., Klupczyńska E.A., Staszak A.M., Suszka J. 2019. Proteomic analysis of black poplar (Populus nigra L.) seed storability. Annals of Forest Science 76: #104. https://doi.org/10.1007/s13595-019-0887-y
Ratajczak E., Dietz K.J., Kalemba E.M. 2019. The occurrence of peroxiredoxins and changes in redox state in Acer platanoides and Acer pseudoplatanus during seed development. Journal of Plant Growth Regulation 38: 298-314. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00344-018-9841-8
Ratajczak E., Malecka A., Ciereszko I., Staszak A.M. 2019. Mitochondria are important determinants of the aging of seeds. International Journal of Molecular Sciences 20(7): #1568. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijms20071568
Ratajczak E., Staszak A.M., Wojciechowska N., Bagniewska-Zadworna A., Dietz K.J. 2019. Regulation of thiol metabolism as a factor that influences the development and storage capacity of beech seeds. Journal of Plant Physiology 239: 61-70. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jplph.2019.06.002
Staszak A.M., Pers-Kamczyc E., Klupczyńska E.A., Pawłowski T.A. 2019. Expression of abscisic and gibberellic acid signaling factors in Fagus sylvatica L. seeds during dormancy breaking and germination. Dendrobiology 81: 22-30. http://dx.doi.org/10.12657/denbio.081.003
Staszak A.M., Rewers M., Sliwinska E, Klupczyńska E.A., Pawłowski T.A. 2019. DNA synthesis pattern, proteome, and ABA and GA signaling in developing seeds of Norway maple (Acer platanoides). Functional Plant Biology 46(2): 152-164. https://doi.org/10.1071/FP18074

2018:

Bogdziewicz M., Bonal R., Espelta J.M., Kalemba E.M., Steele M.A., Zwolak R. 2018. Invasive oaks escape pre-dispersal insect seed predation and trap enemies in their seeds. Integrative Zoology 13(3): 228-237. https://doi.org/10.1111/1749-4877.12285
Kalemba E.M., Ratajczak E. 2018. The effect of a doubled glutathione level on parameters affecting the germinability of recalcitrant Acer saccharinum seeds during drying. Journal of Plant Physiology 223: 72-83. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jplph.2018.02.010
Plitta-Michalak B.P., Naskręt-Barciszewska M.Z., Kotlarski S., Tomaszewski D., Tylkowski T., Barciszewski J., Chmielarz P., Michalak M. 2018. Changes in genomic 5-methylcytosine level mirror the response of orthodox (Acer platanoidesL.) and recalcitrant (Acer pseudoplatanus L.) seeds to severe desiccation. Tree Physiology 38: 617-629. https://doi.org/10.1093/treephys/tpx134
Robakowski P., Pers-Kamczyc E., Ratajczak E., Thomas P.A., Ye Z.P., Rabska M., Iszkuło G. 2018. Photochemistry and antioxidative capacity of female and male Taxus baccata L. acclimated to different nutritional. Environments Frontiers Plant Science 9: #742. 10.3389/fpls.2018.00742
Wojciechowska N., Marzec-Schmidt K., Kalemba E.M., Zarzyńska-Nowak A., Jagodziński A.M., Bagniewska-Zadworna A. 2018. Autophagy counteracts instantaneous cell death during seasonal senescence of the fine roots and leaves in Populus trichocarpa. BMC Plant Biology 18(1): #260. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12870-018-1439-6

2017:

Borek S., Kalemba E.M., Pukacka S., Pietrowska-Borek M., Stawiński S., Ratajczak L. 2017. Nitrate simultaneously enhances lipid and protein accumulation in developing yellow lupin cotyledons cultured in vitro, but not under field conditions. Journal Plant Physiology 216: 26-34. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jplph.2017.03.021
Chmura D.J., Modrzyński J., Chmielarz P., Tjoelker M.G. 2017. Plasticity in seedling morphology, biomass allocation and physiology among ten temperate tree species in response to shade is related to shade tolerance and not leaf habit. Plant Biology 19: 172-182. https://doi.org/10.1111/plb.12531
Hazubska-Przybył T., Wawrzyniak M. 2017. Stimulation of embryo growth and development in Picea spp. by polyethylene glycol. Dendrobiology 78: 168-178. http://dx.doi.org/10.12657/denbio.078.016
Hazubska-Przybył T., Dering M. 2017. Somaclonal variation during Picea abies and P. omorika somatic embryogenesis and cryopreservation. Acta Biologica Cracoviensia Series Botanica 59/1: 93-101. http://dx.doi.org/10.1515/abcsb-2017-0003
Jasiczek N., Giertych M. J., Suszka J. 2017. Influence of mistletoe (Viscum album) on the quality of Scots pine (Pinus sylvestris) seeds. Sylwan 161 (7): 558-564.
Ratajczak E., Dietz K.J. 2017. Regulatory redox state in tree seeds. Acta Societatis Botanicorum Poloniae 86(4): 35-67. https://doi.org/10.5586/asbp.3567
Szuba A., Karliński L., Krzesłowska M., Hazubska-Przybył T. 2017. Inoculation with a Pb-tolerant strain of Paxillus involutus improves growth and Pb-tolerance of Populus x canescens under in vitro conditions. Plant and Soil 412(1-2): 253-266. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s11104-016-3062-3

2016:

Chybicki I.J., Dering M., Iszkuło G., Meyza K., Suszka J. 2016. Relative strength of fine-scale spatial genetic structure in paternally vs biparentally inherited DNA in a dioecious plant depends on both sex proportions and pollen-to-seed dispersal ratio. Heredity 117: 449-459. https://doi.org/10.1038/hdy.2016.65
Hazubska-Przybył T., Bojarczuk K. 2016. Tree somatic embryogenesis in science and forestry. Dendrobiology 76: 105-116. http://dx.doi.org/10.12657/denbio.076.010
Hazubska-Przybył T., Kalemba E.M., Ratajczak E., Bojarczuk K. 2016. Effect of abscisic acid and an osmoticum on the maturation, starch accumulation and germination of Picea spp. somatic embryos. Acta Physiologiae Plantarum 38: #59. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s11738-016-2078-x
Wawrzyniak M.K., Szwengiel A., Stelmach-Mardach M., Hołubowicz R. 2016. Effects of Chlorocholine Chloride (CCC) on plant height and inulin content in Jerusalem artichoke (Helianthus tuberosus L.). Bulletin of University of Agricultural Sciences and Veterinary Medicine Cluj-Napoca. Horticulture, 73(2): 210-216. http://dx.doi.org/10.15835/buasvmcn-hort:11957
Wyka T., Karolewski P., Żytkowiak R., Chmielarz P., Oleksyn J. 2016. Whole-plant allocation to storage and defense in juveniles of related evergreen and deciduous shrub species. Tree Physiology 36(5): 536-547. https://doi.org/10.1093/treephys/tpv108

2015:

Bojarczuk K., Karliński L., Hazubska-Przybył T., Kieliszewska-Rokicka B. 2015. Influence of mycorrhizal inoculation on growth of micropropagated Populu x canescenslines in metal-contaminated soils. New Forests 46(2): 195-215. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11056-014-9455-3
Hazubska-Przybył T., Chmielarz P., Bojarczuk K. 2015. In vitro responses of various explants of Fagus sylvatica. Dendrobiology 73: 135-144. http://dx.doi.org/10.12657/denbio.073.014
Hazubska-Przybył T., Wawrzyniak M., Obarska A., Bojarczuk K. 2015. Effect of partial drying and desiccation on somatic seedling quality in Norway and Serbian spruce. Acta Physiologiae Plantarum 37(1): 1-9. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11738-014-1735-1
Kalemba E.M., Bagniewska-Zadworna A., Ratajczak E. 2015. Multiple subcellular localizations of dehydrin-like proteins in the embryonic axes of common beech (Fagus sylvatica L.) seeds during maturation and dry storage. Journal of Plant Growth Regulation 34: 137-149. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00344-014-9451-z
Kalemba E.M., Litkowiec M. 2015. Functional characterization of a dehydrin protein from Fagus sylvatica seeds using experimental and in silico approaches. Plant Physiology Biochemistry 97: 246-54. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.plaphy.2015.10.011
Kalemba E.M., Suszka J., Ratajczak E. 2015. The role of oxidative stress in determining the level of viability of black poplar (Populus nigra) seeds stored at different temperatures. Functional Plant Biology 42: 630-642. https://doi.org/10.1071/FP14336
Michalak M., Plitta B., Tylkowski T., Chmielarz P., Suszka J. 2015. Desiccation tolerance and cryopreservation of seeds of black poplar (Populus nigra L.), a disappearing tree species in Europe. European Journal of Forest Research 134: 53-60. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10342-014-0832-4
Michalak M., Plitta B.P., Chmielarz P. 2015. Desiccation tolerance and cryopreservation of wild apple (Malus sylvestris) seeds. Seed Science and Technology 43: 1-12. https://doi.org/10.15258/sst.2015.43.3.20
Michalak M., Plitta-Michalak B.P., Bujarska-Borkowska B., Naskręt-Barciszewska MZ., Barciszewski J., Chmielarz P. 2015. Global 5-methylcytosine alterations in DNA during aging of Quercus robur L. seeds. Annals of Botany 116(3): 369-376. https://doi.org/10.1093/aob/mcv104
Michalak M., Plitta-Michalak B.P., Chmielarz P. 2015. A new insight in desiccation tolerance and cryopreservation of mazzard cherry (Prunus avium L.) seeds. Open Life Science 10: 354-364. https://doi.org/10.1515/biol-2015-0036
Mucha J., Szymańska AK., Zadworny M., Tylkowski T., Michalak M., Suszka J. 2015. Effect of seed storage temperature on fine root development and mycorrhizal colonization of Populus nigra seedlings. Annals of Forest Science 72: 539-547. https://doi.org/10.1007/s13595-015-0470-0
Ratajczak E., Małecka A., Bagniewska-Zadworna A., Kalemba E.M. 2015. The production, localization and spreading of reactive oxygen species contributes to the low vitality of long-term stored common beech (Fagus sylvaticaL.) seeds. Journal Plant Physiology 174: 147-156. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jplph.2014.08.021
Ratajczak E., Kalemba E.M., Pukacka S. 2015. Age-related changes in protein metabolism of beech (Fagus sylvatica L.) seeds during alleviation of dormancy and in early stage of germination. Plant Physiology and Biochemistry 94: 114-121. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.plaphy.2015.06.003

2014:

Michalak M., Plitta B.P., Kotlarski Sz., Chmielarz P. 2014. Cryopreservation – is it safe? Possible changes in cryostored plant geneticresources. Sylwan 158: 795-800.
Mucha J., Guzicka M., Ratajczak E., Zadworny M. 2014. Strategies utilized by trophically diverse fungal species for Pinus sylvestris root colonization. Tree Physiology 34: 73-86. https://doi.org/10.1093/treephys/tpt111
Plitta B.P., Michalak M., Bujarska-Borkowaska B., Barciszewska M.Z., Barciszewski J., Chmielarz P. 2014. Effect of desiccation on the dynamics of genome-wide DNA methylation in orthodox seeds of Acer platanoides L. Plant Physiology and Biochemistry 85: 71-77. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.plaphy.2014.10.014
Plitta B.P., Michalak M., Naskręt-Barciszewska M. Z., Barciszewski J., Chmielarz P. 2014. DNA methylation of Quercus roburL. plumules following cryo-pretreatment and cryopreservation. Plant Cell, Tissue and Organ Culture 117: 31-37. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11240-013-0417-9
Ratajczak E., Małecka A., Bagniewska-Zadworna A., Kalemba E.M. 2015. The production, localization and spreading of reactive oxygen species contributes to the low vitality of long-term stored common beech (Fagus sylvatica L.) seeds. Journal Plant Physiology 174: 147-156. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jplph.2014.08.021
Ratajczak E., Kalemba E.M., Pukacka S. 2015. Age-related changes in protein metabolism of beech (Fagus sylvatica L.) seeds during alleviation of dormancy and in early stage of germination. Plant Physiology and Biochemistry 94: 114-121. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.plaphy.2015.06.003
Suszka J., Plitta B.P., Michalak M., Bujarska-Borkowska B., Tylkowski T., Chmielarz P. 2014. Optimal seed water content and storage temperature for preservation of Populus nigra L. germplasm. Annals of Forest Sciences 71: 543-549. https://doi.org/10.1007/s13595-014-0368-2

2013:

Hazubska-Przybyl T., Ratajczak E., Kalemba E.M., Bojarczuk K. 2013. Growth regulators and guaiacol peroxidase activity during the induction phase of somatic embryogenesis in Picea species. Dendrobiology 69: 77-86. https://dx.doi.org/10.12657/denbio.069.009
Hazubska-Przybył T., Chmielarz P., Michalak M., Dering M., Bojarczuk K.2013. Survival and genetic stability of Picea abies embryogenic cultures after cryopreservation using a pregrowth dehydration method. Plant Cell Tissue and Organ Culture: 113: 303-313. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11240-012-0270-2
Michalak M., Barciszewska M.Z., Barciszewski J., Plitta B.P., Chmielarz P. 2013. Global Changes in DNA Methylation in Seeds and Seedlings of Pyrus communis after Seed Desiccation and Storage. PLOS One 8(8): #e70693. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0070693
Michalak M., Plitta B.P., Chmielarz P. 2013. Desiccation sensitivity and successful cryopreservation of oil seeds of European hazelnut (Corylus avellana). Annals of Applied Biology 163: 351-358. https://doi.org/10.1111/aab.12059
Plitta B.P., Michalak M., Kotlarski Sz., Chmielarz P. 2013. Cryogenic storage of seeds. Sylwan 157(10): 723-729.
Pukacka S., Ratajczak E. 2013. Factors influencing the storability of Fagus sylvatica L. seeds after release from dormancy. Plant Growth Regulation 72: 17-27. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10725-013-9832-5
Ratajczak E., Ströher E., Oelze M.L., Kalemba E.M., Pukacka S., Dietz K.J. 2013. The involvement of the mitochondrial peroxiredoxin Prx IIF in defining physiological differences between orthodox and recalcitrant seeds of two Acer species. Functional Plant Biology 40: 1005-1017. https://doi.org/10.1071/FP13002

2012:

Kalemba E.M., Pukacka S. 2012. Association of protective proteins with dehydration and desiccation of orthodox and recalcitrant category seeds of three Acer genus species. Journal of Plant Growth Regulation 31: 351-362. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00344-011-9246-4

2011:

Chmielarz P., Michalak M., Pałucka M., Wasileńczyk U. 2011. Successful cryopreservation of Quercus robur plumules. Plant Cell Reports 30: 1405-1414. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00299-011-1049-3
Giertych M.J., Suszka J. 2011. Consequences of cutting off distal ends of cotyledons of Quercus robur acorns before sowing. Annals of Forest Science 68: 433-442. https://doi.org/10.1007/s13595-011-0038-6
Pukacka S., Malec M., Ratajczak E. 2011. ROS production and antioxidative system activity in embryonic axes of Quercus robur seeds under different desiccation rate conditions. Acta Physiologiae Plantarum 33: 2219-2227. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11738-011-0761-5
Pukacka S., Ratajczak E., Kalemba E.M. 2011. The protective role of selenium in recalcitrant Acer saccharinum L. seeds subjected to desiccation. Journal Plant Physiology 168: 220-225. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jplph.2010.07.021

2010:

Bujarska-Borkowska B., Chmielarz P. 2010. Stratification, germination and emergence of mazzard seeds following 15- or 20-year storage. Forestry 83: 189-194. https://doi.org/10.1093/forestry/cpq006
Chmielarz P. 2010. Cryopreservation of conditionally dormant orthodox seeds of Betula pendula. Acta Physiologiae Plantarum 32: 591-596. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11738-009-0437-6
Chmielarz P. 2010. Cryopreservation of dormant orthodox seeds of European hornbeam (Carpinus betulus). Seed Science and Technology 38: 146-157. https://doi.org/10.15258/sst.2010.38.1.15
Chmielarz P. 2010. Cryopreservation of orthodox seeds of Alnus glutinosa. Cryoletters 31: 139-146.
Chmielarz P. 2010. Cryopreservation of the non-dormant orthodox seeds of Ulmus glabra. Acta Biologica Hungarica 61: 224-233. https://doi.org/10.1556/abiol.61.2010.2.10
Giertych M.J., Suszka J. 2010. Influence of cutting off distal ends of Quercus robur acorns before sowing and of light conditions for seedlings growth on damage caused by Erysiphe alphitoides. Dendrobiology 64: 73-77.
Hazubska-Przybył T., Bojarczuk K. 2010. Induction, proliferation and maintenance of embryonic tissues of Serbian spruce in liquid nitrogen. Biotechnologia 2(89): 96-104.
Hazubska-Przybył T., Chmielarz P., Michalak M., Bojarczuk K. 2010. Cryopreservation of embryogenic tissues of Picea omorika (Serbian spruce). Plant Cell Tissue and Organ Culture 102: 35-44. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11240-010-9701-0
Pukacka S., Ratajczak E. 2010. Ascorbate and glutathione metabolism during development and desiccation of beech (Fagus sylvaticaL.) seeds. Plant Growth Regulation 62: 77-83. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10725-010-9492-7
Szczygieł K., Hazubska-Przybył T. 2010. World trends in the use of methods of vegetative reproduction of trees. Leśne Prace Badawcze 71(2 Misc.): 208-211.

2009:

Chmielarz P. 2009. Cryopreservation of dormant orthodox seeds of forest trees: mazzard cherry (Prunus avium L.). Annals of Forest Science 66: #405. https://doi.org/10.1051/forest/2009020
Chmielarz P. 2009. Cryopreservation of dormant European ash (Fraxinus excelsior) orthodox seeds. Tree Physiology 29: 1279-1285. http://treephys.oxfordjournals.org/content/29/10/1279.full
Kalemba E.M., Janowiak F, Pukacka S. 2009. Desiccation tolerance acquisition in developing beech (Fagus sylvatica L.) seeds: the contribution of dehydrin-like protein. Trees 23: 305-315. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00468-008-0278-8
Pukacka S., Ratajczak E., Kalemba E.M. 2009. Non-reducing sugar levels in beech (Fagus sylvatica) seeds as related to withstanding desiccation and storage. Journal Plant Physiology 166: 1381-1390. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jplph.2009.02.013

2008:

Hazubska-Przybył T., Bojarczuk K., Guzicka M. 2008. Structure of embryogenic tissues and accumulation of storage materials in somatic embryos of Picea abies and P. omorika. Dendrobiology 60: 19-28.
Hazubska-Przybył T., Bojarczuk K. 2008. Somatic embryogenesis of selected spruce species (Picea abies, P. omorika, P. pungens ‘Glauca’ and P. breweriana). Acta Societatis Botanicorum Poloniae 77(3): 189-199. https://doi.org/10.5586/asbp.2008.023
Kalemba E.M., Pukacka S. 2008. Changes in late embryogenesis abundant proteins and small heat shock protein during storage of beech (Fagus sylvatica L.) seeds. Environmental and Experimental Botany 63: 274-280. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.envexpbot.2007.12.011
Walters C., Wesley-Smith J., Crane J., Hill L.M., Chmielarz P., Pammenter N.W., Berjak P. 2008. Cryopreservation of Recalcitrant (i.e. Desiccation-Sensitive) Seeds. In: Reed B. Plant Cryopreservation: A Practical Guide. Springer New York. Pp. 465-484. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-0-387-72276-4_18

2007:

Chmielarz P., Walters C. 2007. Desiccation sensitivity of white and black (red) oak embryonic axes. South African Journal of Botany 73(3): 498-498. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.sajb.2007.04.042
Kalemba E.M., Pukacka S. 2007. Possible roles of LEA proteins and sHSPs in seed protection, a short review. Biological Lettres 44: 1-8.
Pukacka S., Ratajczak E. 2007. Age-related biochemical changes during storage of beech (Fagus sylvatica L.) seeds. Seed Science Research 17: 45-53. https://doi.org/10.1017/S0960258507629432
Pukacka S., Ratajczak E. 2007. Ascorbate and glutathione metabolism during development and desiccation of orthodox and recalcitrant seeds of the genus Acer. Functional Plant Biology 34: 601-613. https://doi.org/10.1071/FP07013
Szczygieł K., Hazubska-Przybył T., Bojarczuk K. 2007. Somatic embryogenesis of selected coniferous tree species of the genera Picea abies and Larix. Acta Societatis Botanicorum Poloniae 7(1): 7-15. https://doi.org/10.5586/asbp.2007.001

2006:

Daws M.I., Cleland H., Chmielarz P., Gorian F., Leprince O., Mullins C. E. Thanos C.A., Vandvik V., Pritchard H.W. 2006. Variable desiccation tolerance in Acer pseudoplatanus seeds in relation to developmental conditions: a case of phenotypic recalcitrance? Functional Plant Biology 33: 59-66. https://doi.org/10.1071/fp04206
Pukacka S., Ratajczak E. 2006. Antioxidative response of ascorbate-glutathione pathway enzymes and metabolites to desiccation of recalcitrant Acer saccharinumseeds. Journal Plant Physiology 163: 1259-1266. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jplph.2005.10.003
Ratajczak E., Pukacka S. 2006. Changes in the ascorbate-glutathione system during storage of recalcitrant seeds of Acer saccharinumL. Acta Societatis Botanicorum Poloniae 1: 23-27. https://doi.org/10.5586/asbp.2006.004

2005:

Chmielarz P., Grenier-de March G., de Boucaud M.T. 2005. Cryopreservation of Quercus robur L. embryogenic calli. CryoLetters 26: 349-356.
Grenier-de March G., de Boucaud M.T., Chmielarz P. 2005. Cryopreservation of Prunus avium L. embryogenic tissues. CryoLetters 26: 341-348.
Suszka, B., Chmielarz P., Walkenhorst, R. 2005. How long can seeds of Norway spruce (Picea abies (L.) Karst.) be stored? Annals of Forest Science 62(1): 73-78. https://doi.org/10.1051/forest:2004082
Pukacka S., Ratajczak E. 2005. Production and scavenging of reactive oxygen species in Fagus sylvaticaseeds during storage at varied temperature and humidity. Journal Plant Physiology 162: 873-885. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jplph.2004.10.012
Ratajczak E., Pukacka S. 2005. Decrease of beech (Fagus sylvatica) seed viability caused by temperature and humidity conditions as related to membrane damage and lipid composition. Acta Physiologiae Plantarum 27: 3-12. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11738-005-0030-6

2004:

Daws M.I., Lydall E., Chmielarz P., Leprince O. Matthews S., Thanos C.A. Pritchard H.W. 2004. Developmental heat sum influences recalcitrant seed traits in Aesculus hippocastanum across Europe. New Phytologist 162(1): 157-166. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1469-8137.2004.01012.x

2003:

Pukacka S., Wójkiewicz E. 2003. The effect of the temperature of drying on viability and some factors affecting storability of Fagus sylvaticas seeds. Acta Physiologiae Plantarum 25: 163-169. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11738-003-0049-5
Pukacka S., Hoffmann S.K., Goslar J., Pukacki P.M., Wójkiewicz E. 2003. Water and lipid reactions in beech (Fagus sylvaticaL.) seeds and its effect on storage behaviour. Biochimica et Biophysica Acta 1621: 48-56. https://doi.org/10.1016/S0304-4165(03)00046-1
Pukacka S., Wójkiewicz E. 2002. Carbohydrate metabolism in Norway maple and sycamore seeds in relation to desiccation tolerance. Journal Plant Physiology 159: 273-279. https://doi.org/10.1078/0176-1617-00641
Hazubska T., Szczygieł K. 2003. Induction of somatic embryogenesis in spruce: Picea omorika, P. pungens Glauca’, P. breweriana and P. abies. Dendrobiology 50: 17-24.

2002:

Chmielarz P. 2002. Sensitivity of Tilia cordata seeds to dehydration and temperature of liquid nitrogen. Dendrobiology 47(Suppl.): 71-77.
Chmielarz P. 2002. Możliwości zastosowania kriogeniki w przechowywaniu nasion-metody, technologie, urządzenia i sprzęt [Possibilities of applying cryogenics in seed storage - methods, technologies, devices and equipment]. Postępy techniki w leśnictwie 82: 47-52.
Pukacka S., Wójkiewicz E. 2002. Carbohydrate metabolism in Norway maple and sycamore seeds in relation to desiccation tolerance. Journal Plant Physiology 159: 273-279. https://doi.org/10.1078/0176-1617-00641

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