Ferus Peter

Ferus Peter

Dendrobiology RG

Ing. Peter Ferus, PhD.

Slovak Academy of Sciences
Institute of Forest Ecology
Dendrobiology Research Group
Vieska nad Žitavou 178
951 52 Slepčany
Phone: +421 37 633 4211, mobile +421 911 209 107
Email: peter.ferus@savba.sk


Research focus

  • tree reproduction biology and ecological plasticity aspects triggering invasive behaviour
  • invasive tree bioregulation based on allelopathy
  • different aspects of tree drought tolerance enhancement

Education

  • 2000-2005 – PhD. study in Physiology of Crops and Trees at the Department of Plant Physiology, Faculty of Agrobiology and Food Resources, Slovak Agricultural University in Nitra [Thesis: Radiation and water use efficiency enhancement for photosynthesis and biomass production in fluctuating environmental conditions]
  • 1995-2000 – Dipl. Ing. study in Plant Production Management at the Faculty of Agrobiology and Food Resources, Slovak Agricultural University in Nitra

Research stays

  • 2002, 2009-2011 – University of Pisa, Italy
  • 2007 – Shandong Agricultural University, Taian, China
  • 2008  –INRA Nancy, France
  • 2011-2012 – University of Agriculture and Veterinary Medicine, Iasi, Romania
  • 2014 – Taiwan Forestry Institute, Taipei, Taiwan
  • 2015 – Institute of Botany AS CR, Průhonice, Czech Republic
  • 2015-2017 – Institute of Geography RA, Bucharest, Romania
  • 2016 – Instituto Multidisciplinario de Biología Vegetal (UNC-CONICET), Córdoba, Argentina
  • 2018-2019 Institute of Plant Physiology and Genetics NASU, Kiev Ukraine

Teaching experiences

  • 2006-2009 – Plant Physiology and Plant Eco-physiology at the Department of Plant Physiology, Faculty of Agrobiology and Food Resources, Slovak Agricultural University in Nitra
  • 2009-2011 – Botany at the Department of Botany, Faculty of Agrobiology and Food Resources, Slovak Agricultural University in Nitra
  • 2011-present Plant Biotechnologies in Mlyňany Arboretum IFE SAS for University of Constantine the Philosopher students
  • Leading of 25 bachelor/diploma students, 2 doctoral student and 1 PhD. student

Scientific-organisational activities:

  • 2013-present Member of Editorial Board of the scientific journal Folia Oecologica
  • 2014-present Member of Scientific Board of the IFE SAS
  • 2014-present Head of the Department of Dendrobiology, Mlyňany Arboretum IFE SAS
  • 2014-present Deputy head of the Mlyňany Arboretum IFE SAS

Recent projects (principal researcher):

  • 2022-2023 – SK-TW-21-0003 An integrated approach of botanical garden and citizen science in the threatened plants conservation
  • 2020-2024 – COST CA 19128 Pan-European network for climate adaptive forest restoration and reforestation (PEN-CAFoRR)
  • 2019-2023 – COST CA 18207 Biodiversity of temperate forest taxa orienting management sustainability by unifying prespectives (BOTTOMS-UP)
  • 2017-2021 – Vega 2/0058/18 Invasive potential of foreign maple (Acer sp.) species in Slovakia
  • 2017-2019 – SAS-NASU Changes in the number and activity of soil microorganisms during black locust invasion
  • 2014-2017 – VEGA 2/0183/14 Environmental risks of rhododendron cultivation in Mlyňany Arboretum SAS
  • 2014-2016 – COST TD 1209 European information system for alien species
  • 2014-2015 – SAS-CONICET What does change when plants become invasive? Differences in reproduction biology and stress tolerance between Slovak and Argentinian honey locust (Gleditsia triacanthos L.) populations
  • 2009-2011 – SK-IT-0018-08 Environmental stresses: antioxidative mechanisms for food production and quality improvement
  • 2008-2009 – SK-FR-0024-07 Thermo-stability of photosynthesis in forest tree species from heat stress prone regions
  • 2009-2011  – VEGA 2/0807/09 Tree photosynthesis stability under changing temperature environment
  • 2008 – SAU project Modulation of antioxidant defense and susceptibility of plant photosynthetic reactions under environmental stress

List of my publications:

2022

Changes of Endophytic Bacterial Community in Mature Leaves of Prunus laurocerasus L. during the Seasonal Transition from Winter Dormancy to Vegetative Growth

Michalko, Jaroslav; Medo, Juraj; Ferus, Peter; Konôpková, Jana; Košútová, Dominika; Hot’ka, Peter; Barta, Marek

Changes of Endophytic Bacterial Community in Mature Leaves of Prunus laurocerasus L. during the Seasonal Transition from Winter Dormancy to Vegetative Growth Journal Article

Plants, 11 , pp. 417, 2022, ISSN: 2223-7747.

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Reproductive biology of the invasive Gleditsia triacanthos L. (Fabaceae)

Ruiz, Leda Silvera T; Amarilla, Leonardo D; Torres, Carolina; Košútová, Dominika; Konôpková, Jana; Ferus, Peter; Galetto, Leonardo

Reproductive biology of the invasive Gleditsia triacanthos L. (Fabaceae) Journal Article

Flora : morphology, distribution, functional ecology of plants, 288 , 2022, ISSN: ISSN 0367-2530.

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2020

Invasions of alien woody plant taxa across a cluster of villages neighbouring the Mlyňany Arboretum (SW Slovakia)

Ferus, Peter; Hoťka, Peter; Košútová, Dominika; Konôpková, Jana

Invasions of alien woody plant taxa across a cluster of villages neighbouring the Mlyňany Arboretum (SW Slovakia) Journal Article

Folia Oecologica, 47 (2), pp. 121-130, 2020.

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Productivity and heat-stress tolerance in Canadian poplar (Populus × canadensis Moench) clones with different ecological optimum

Ferus, Peter; Hnilička, František; Hniličková, Helena; Kurjak, Daniel; Kmeť, Jaroslav; Otepka, Pavol; Gubiš, Jozef; Havrlentová, Michaela; Malbeck, Jiří; Konôpková, Jana

Productivity and heat-stress tolerance in Canadian poplar (Populus × canadensis Moench) clones with different ecological optimum Journal Article

Biomass and Bioenergy, 138 , 2020, ISSN: 0961-9534.

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Diverse strategies of rhododendron (Rhododendron sp.) genotypes in the water shortage management

Ferus, Peter; Bošiaková, Dominika; Konôpková, Jana; Hoťka, Peter

Diverse strategies of rhododendron (Rhododendron sp.) genotypes in the water shortage management Journal Article

Acta Scientiarum Polonorum. Hortorum Cultus, 19 (3), pp. 159-165, 2020, ISBN: 1644-0692.

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Genotype-specific requirements for in vitro culture initiation and multiplication of Magnolia taxa

Konôpková, Jana; Košútová, Dominika; Ferus, Peter

Genotype-specific requirements for in vitro culture initiation and multiplication of Magnolia taxa Journal Article

Folia Oecologica, 47 (1), pp. 34-44, 2020, ISSN: 1336-5266.

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Characterization of rosa canina fruits collected in urban areas of Slovakia. Genome size, IPBS profiles and antioxidant and antimicrobial activities

Rovná, Katarína; Ivanišová, Eva; Žiarovská, Jana; Ferus, Peter; Terentjeva, Margarita; Kowalczewski, Przemysław Łukasz; Kačániová, Miroslava

Characterization of rosa canina fruits collected in urban areas of Slovakia. Genome size, IPBS profiles and antioxidant and antimicrobial activities Journal Article

Molecules, 25 (8), 2020, ISSN: 1420-3049.

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Allelopathic potential of Juglans nigra L. to control the invasive tree-of-heaven (Ailanthus altissima (Mill.) Swingle)

Ferus, Peter; Menčik, Karolina; Konôpková, Jana

Allelopathic potential of Juglans nigra L. to control the invasive tree-of-heaven (Ailanthus altissima (Mill.) Swingle) Journal Article

Allelopathy Journal, 49 (2), pp. 177-188, 2020, ISSN: 0971-4693.

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2019

Allelopathic interactions of invasive black locust (Robinia pseudoacacia L.) with secondary aliens: the physiological background

Ferus, Peter; Bošiaková, Dominika; Konôpková, Jana; Hoťka, Peter; Kósa, Géza; Melnykova, Nataliya; Kots, Segiy

Allelopathic interactions of invasive black locust (Robinia pseudoacacia L.) with secondary aliens: the physiological background Journal Article

Acta Physiologiae Plantarum, 41 (11), 2019, ISSN: 0137-5881.

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Endophytic fungus Beauveria bassiana can enhance drought tolerance in red oak seedlings

Ferus, Peter; Barta, Marek; Konôpková, Jana

Endophytic fungus Beauveria bassiana can enhance drought tolerance in red oak seedlings Journal Article

Trees-Structure and Function, 33 (4), pp. 1179–1186, 2019, ISSN: 0931-1890.

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2018

Watermelon leaf antioxidant defence under sea-like water irrigation differs with growth vigour

Ferus, P; Sgherri, C

Watermelon leaf antioxidant defence under sea-like water irrigation differs with growth vigour Journal Article

Agrochimica, 62 (1), pp. 47-54, 2018.

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2017

Hooker’s or warty barberry? Physiological background analysis for choosing the right one into ornamental plantations endangered by drought.

Ferus, P; Bošiaková, D; Konôpková, J; Hoťka, P; Keet, J H

Hooker’s or warty barberry? Physiological background analysis for choosing the right one into ornamental plantations endangered by drought. Journal Article

Acta Universitatis Agriculturae et Silviculturae Mendelianae Brunensis, 65 (2), pp. 411-418, 2017.

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Drought and frost tolerance in rhododendron collection of the Mlyňany Arboretum (Slovakia): a screening for future climate

Ferus, P; Hoťka, P; Konôpková, J

Drought and frost tolerance in rhododendron collection of the Mlyňany Arboretum (Slovakia): a screening for future climate Journal Article

Folia Oecologica, 44 (2), pp. 87-95, 2017, ISBN: 1336-5266.

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Effective rhododendron propagation through stem cuttings

Ferus, P; Konôpková, J; Bošiaková, D; Hoťka, P

Effective rhododendron propagation through stem cuttings Journal Article

Journal of Applied Horticulture, 19 (3), pp. 226-229, 2017, ISBN: 1336-5266.

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2015

Reciprocal contamination by invasive plants: analysis of trade exchange between Slovakia and Romania

Ferus, P; Sirbu, C; Eliáš, Jun P; Konôpková, J; Ďurišová, Ľ; Samuil, C; Oprea, A

Reciprocal contamination by invasive plants: analysis of trade exchange between Slovakia and Romania Journal Article

Biologia, 70 (7), pp. 893–904, 2015.

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Symphyotrichum ciliatum in Romania: trends of spread and invaded plant communities.

Sirbu, C; Ferus, P; Eliáš, Jun P; Samuil, C; Oprea, A

Symphyotrichum ciliatum in Romania: trends of spread and invaded plant communities. Journal Article

Open Life Sciences, 10 (1), pp. 159–176, 2015.

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2013

Diversity in honey locust (Gleditsia triacanthos L.) seed traits across Danube basin

Ferus, P; Barta, M; Konôpková, J; Turčeková, S; Maňka, P; Bibeň, T

Diversity in honey locust (Gleditsia triacanthos L.) seed traits across Danube basin Journal Article

Folia Oecologica, 40 (2), pp. 163-169, 2013, ISSN: 1336-5266.

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Is there any relation between quantitative traits interesting for ornamental breeding and genome size in dog roses (Rosa sect. Caninae)?

Ferus, P; Pachl, Š; Ľ.Ďurišová, ; Bartošová-Krajčovičová, D; Rovná, K

Is there any relation between quantitative traits interesting for ornamental breeding and genome size in dog roses (Rosa sect. Caninae)? Journal Article

Folia Oecologica, 40 (1), pp. 11-21, 2013, ISSN: 1336-5266.

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2011

Water dynamics and productivity in dehydrated watermelon plants as modified by red polyethylene mulch

Ferus, P; Kóňa, Ferusová S J

Water dynamics and productivity in dehydrated watermelon plants as modified by red polyethylene mulch Journal Article

Turkish Journal of Agriculture and Forestry, 35 (4), pp. 391-402, 2011.

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2010

Radiation use efficiency in spring barley under drought: A crosstalk between survival strategy and canopy structure

Ferus, P

Radiation use efficiency in spring barley under drought: A crosstalk between survival strategy and canopy structure Journal Article

Journal of Central European Agriculture, 11 (1), pp. 83-92, 2010.

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Water saving ability of artificial cover mulches is most important for watermelon shoot growth under drought

Ferus, P; Ferusová, S; Kóňa, J

Water saving ability of artificial cover mulches is most important for watermelon shoot growth under drought Journal Article

Contemporary Agriculture / Savremena Poljoprivreda, 2 (3), pp. 11-19, 2010.

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2008

Photosystem II thermostability of apple tree leaves: effect of rootstock, crown shape and leaf topology

Ferus, P; Brestič, M; Olšovská, K; Kubová, A

Photosystem II thermostability of apple tree leaves: effect of rootstock, crown shape and leaf topology Journal Article

Scientific Works, 27 (2), pp. 215-234, 2008.

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2006

Does free putrescine regulate osmoprotective proline accumulation in dehydrated spring barley leaves?

Ferus, P; Brestič, M; Olšovská, K; Hudec, J

Does free putrescine regulate osmoprotective proline accumulation in dehydrated spring barley leaves? Journal Article

Acta Fytotechnica et Zootechnica, 9 (1), pp. 21-24, 2006.

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