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Research focus:
I am a scholar specialising in the biology of forest tree seeds and in the retention of plant genetic resources. In my research, I focus on the understanding of the effect of environmental factors on seed dormancy and germination. A crucial part of my work is the issue of seed storage and its effect on seed viability and the further growth of seedlings. I place special emphasis on the seeds that are difficult to store (recalcitrant seeds). Their uniqueness is related to their resistance to water loss, which makes their long-term storage impossible. In order to effectively secure the genetic resources of such plant species, I extend my studies with cryopreservation techniques used with seed materials and in vitro plant breeding. In my work, I hope to get insight into seed biology and develop effective methods for seed storage. It is vital to effectively secure plant genetic resources in order to maintain biodiversity and successfully cultivate forest trees.

Keywords:
seed storage, seeds, in vitro, cryopreservation, dormancy, germination

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dr inż. Mikołaj K. Wawrzyniak

[Dr. Eng.]
Position: Assistant Professor

Building A, Room 11C
Phone: +48 61 817 00 33 ext. 197
e-mail: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

 

Represented disciplines:

Biological sciences
Forestry sciences

 

Other profiles:
ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4297-5741
Scopus: https://www.scopus.com/authid/detail.uri?authorId=57212931068
ResearchGate: https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Mikolaj-Wawrzyniak
Ludzie Nauki: https://ludzie.nauka.gov.pl/ln/profiles/miko%C5%82aj.wawrzyniak.AhrQQ8jf8Jy


Research focus:
I am a scholar specialising in the biology of forest tree seeds and in the retention of plant genetic resources. In my research, I focus on the understanding of the effect of environmental factors on seed dormancy and germination. A crucial part of my work is the issue of seed storage and its effect on seed viability and the further growth of seedlings. I place special emphasis on the seeds that are difficult to store (recalcitrant seeds). Their uniqueness is related to their resistance to water loss, which makes their long-term storage impossible. In order to effectively secure the genetic resources of such plant species, I extend my studies with cryopreservation techniques used with seed materials and in vitro plant breeding. In my work, I hope to get insight into seed biology and develop effective methods for seed storage. It is vital to effectively secure plant genetic resources in order to maintain biodiversity and successfully cultivate forest trees.

Keywords:
seed storage, seeds, in vitro, cryopreservation, dormancy, germination

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dr inż. Mikołaj K. Wawrzyniak

[Dr. Eng.]
Position: Assistant Professor

Building A, Room 11C
Phone: +48 61 817 00 33 ext. 197
e-mail: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

 

Represented disciplines:

Biological sciences
Forestry sciences

 

Other profiles:
ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4297-5741
Scopus: https://www.scopus.com/authid/detail.uri?authorId=57212931068
ResearchGate: https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Mikolaj-Wawrzyniak
Ludzie Nauki: https://ludzie.nauka.gov.pl/ln/profiles/miko%C5%82aj.wawrzyniak.AhrQQ8jf8Jy