Ondrušková Emília

Ondrušková Emília

Plant Pathology and Mycology RG

Ing. Emília Ondrušková, PhD.

Slovak Academy of Sciences
Institute of Forest Ecology
Plant Pathology & Mycology Research Group
Akademická 2
949 01 Nitra
Phone:  + 421 37 6943 339
Email: ondruskova@ife.sk

Research Interests: My main research is focused on study of microscopic parasitic fungi which affect ornamental and forest trees, assessment of hosts health status and susceptibility, symptoms of damage, disease spread evaluation and study of pathogens biology and virulence in laboratory and field conditions, their molecular identification and genetic structure analyses. Current focus is on selected species of Dothistroma, Lecanosticta, Cyclaneusma, Cryphonectria and Hymenoscyphus.


Academic employment:

Institute of Forest Ecology, Slovak Academy of Science, Branch for Woody Plants Biology Nitra, Slovak Republic.

  • Senior researcher (since 2018)
  • Scientific researcher (since 2008)

Institute of Plant Genetic and Biotechnology, SAS, Nitra, Slovak Republic, Scientific researcher (2006 – 2008)

Constantine the Philosopher University, Faculty of Natural Sciences, Department of Botany and Genetics, Nitra, Slovak Republic, PhD. student, (2006 – 2002)


Education:

  • PhD. Faculty of Natural Sciences, Constantine the Philosopher University in Nitra 2007 (science 15-01- 9 General biology)
  • Dipl. Ing. (Master degree.) Faculty of Agrobiology and Food Resources, Slovak University of Agriculture in Nitra, Slovak Republic 1999

Fellowship, training courses/schools, workshops:

  • COST Action FP 1406 PINESTRENGTH „Applicability of next generation sequencing (NGS) techniques for F. circinatum studies“, University of Valladolid, Campus Palencia, La Yutera, Palencia, Spain, April 2017.
  • Workshop DNA microarray and NGS-The basics of data processing. Institute of molecular biology, SAS, Bratislava, Slovakia, November 2015.
  • COST Action FP1102 DIAROD Training School on Molecular Detection and Population Genetics of Dothistroma Needle Blight Pathogens, Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences – SLU Uppsala, Sweden, March 2014.
  • FA COST Action 863 International Berry summer school – Genetic Approaches for improving berry adaptability and nutritional quality COST 863, Universita Polytechnica delle Marche, Alma Mater Studiorum Universita di Bologna, May 2009.
  • FA COST Action 863 Workshop on Defining Needs of Berry Industries, March 2009, Odemira Portugal.
  • Study stay- University für Bodenkultur, Wien – 3 months stay in Prof. Margit Laimer laboratory (VI. – VIII. 2008).
  • STSM – Short Term Scientific Mission, FA COST Action 863– University für Bodenkultur, Wien, Austria, Scientific stay in Prof. Margit Laimer laboratory (II. – V. 2008).
  • MARIE CURRIE FELLOWSHIP – Molecular biology laboratory of Prof. Peter Meyer, Centre of Plant Science, University of Leeds, United Kingdom, (I. 2005-VII. 2005).

External responsibilities:

  • Management Committee substitute, COST Action FR1406: PINESTRENGTH
  • Fellow of the Slovak Society for Agricultural, Forestry, Food and Veterinary Science by SAS

Supervised theses:

2021

  • DT: Colonisation of Pine Trees by Diplodia sapinea (Fr.) Fuckel. on Selected Locations in Slovakia. GONDŽÁROVÁ, Alexandra: [Master Thesis]. Constantine the Philosopher University in Nitra. Faculty of natural sciences. Department of Botany and Genetics. Supervisor: Ing. Emília Ondrušková, PhD. Degree of qualification: Master in Biology. Nitra: FPV UKF, 2021, 81 p.

2018

  • DT: Mapping the occurrence of microscopic fungi Lophodermium spp. on pine trees at selected locations in Slovakia. Petra SUROVCOVÁ: [Master thesis] – University of Ss. Cyril and Methodius in Trnava, Faculty of Natural Sciences, Department of Biology-Supervisor: Ing. Emília Ondrušková, PhD. – Degree of professional qualification: Master. Trnava, 2018, 73 p.
  • DT: Mapping the occurrence of Cyclaneusma spp. on pine trees at selected locations in Slovakia. MAGYAROVÁ, Silvia, Bc.: [Master thesis]. University of Ss. Cyril and Methodius in Trnava. Faculty of Natural Sciences; Department of Biology. Supervisor: Ing. Emília Ondrušková, PhD. Trn. Degree of Professional qualification: Master. Trnava, 2018. 69 p.

2017

  • DT: The occurrence of the needle disease on Pinus sp. caused by fungi of the genus Dothistroma (Dothistroma needle blight) at selected locations in Slovakia. RAKÚSOVÁ Dominika: [Diploma Thesis]. Constantine the Philosopher University in Nitra. Faculty of natural sciences. Department of Botanic and Genetics. Supervisor: Ing.  Emília Ondrušková, PhD. Degree of qualification: Master of Biology. Nitra: FPV UKF, 2017, 87 p.

2015

  • DT: Using PCR techniques to map the MAT locus and determine the vegetative compatibility of Cryphonectria parasitica. BOŠKOVÁ, Barbara: [Diploma Thesis]. Constantine the Philosopher University in Nitra. Faculty of Natural Sciences. Supervisor: Ing. Emília Ondrušková, PhD. Degree of Qualification: Master of Biology. Nitra: FNS, 2015, 63 p.

Research grants:

  • VEGA 2/0122/22 – Diversity and pathogenicity of ophiostomatoid fungi in Scots pine stands infested by bark beetles (2022-2025, member of research team)
  • VEGA 2/0132/22 Impact of climate change on the distribution of selected pathogens of Pinus sp. trees (2022-2025, member of research team)
  • MVTS Ochrana mestských stromov (2021-2025, member of research team)
  • VEGA 2/0077/18 – Identification, genetic variability a pathogenicity of economically important needle cast species on pines (2018-2021, deputy of project leader)
  • VEGA 2/0062/18 – Ash dieback: the causal agents and disease control strategy (2018-2021, member of research team)
  • SK-FR-2017-0025 – Spatial analyses in population genetic studies of tree pathogens (2018-2019, member of research team)
  • Euphresco 2016-G-223 – Lecanosticta – Brown spot disease of pines – spread in European forest ecosystems: impact on pines, predisposing and contributing factors, control (2017-2020, member of research team)
  • „Pine pitch canker – strategies for management of Gibberella circinata in greenhouses and forests; Project number FP 1403; Funded by MVTS SAV; Duration: 05/15-05/19; Position: Member of the research group
  • Fraxinus dieback in Europe: elaborating guidelines and strategies for sustainable management; Project number FP 1103; Funded by MVTS SAV; Duration: 04/12-
    04/16; Position: Member of the research group
  • Determining invasiveness and risk of Dothistroma; Project number FP 1102; Funded by MVTS SAV; Duration: 12/11-11/15; Position: Member of the research group
  • „Pine pitch canker“- strategies for management of Gibberella circinata in greenhouses and forests (PINESTRENGTH) FP1406; CSO Approval date: 13/11/2014; Entry into force: 16/12/2014; End of Action: 08/05/2019; Funded by: COST; Position: Substitute Member
  • Determining invasiveness and risk of Dothistroma (Diarod) FP 1102; CSO Approval date: 17/05/2011; Entry into force: 26/07/2011; End of Action: 04/12/2015; Funded by: COST; Position: MC Member
  • Our common natural resource: the European chestnut; Project number: HUSK/1101/2.2.1/0230; Funded by: Cross-border Co-operation Programme Hungary- Slovakia 2007-2013, European Regional Development Fund; Duration: 10/12-07/14; Position: Member of the research group
  • Species diversity and biological characteristics of parasitic fungi associated with damage and withering of woody plants; Project number 2/0071/14; Funded by scientific Grant Agency SAS and Ministry of Education SR; Duration: 01/14-12/17; Position: Member of the research group.
  • Biology, spread and diagnostics of harmful agent Dothistroma septosporum (Mycosphaerella pini), D. pini and other harmful agents of pines assimilation organs; Project number 2/0069/14; Funded by Scientific Grant Agency SAS and Ministry of Education SR; Duration: 01/14-12/17; Position: Principal investigator
  • Study of genetic resources of selected nut crops in Slovakia and Romania; Project number SK-MAD 0024-10; Funded by Slovak Research and Development Agency; Duration: 01/11-12/12; Position: Member of the research group
  • Study of the phenotypic and genetic variability and different susceptibility to the fungi diseases in European chestnut (Castanea sativa Mill.). Project number 2/0214/10; Funded by Scientific Grant Agency SAS and Ministry of Education SR; Duration: 01/10-12/13; Position: Member of the research group
  • Study of morphological, genetic and biological characteristics of selected genera of fungi from Coelomycetes, their pathogenicity and occurrence in different ecological conditions; Project number 2/0149/10: Project number 2/0149/10; Funded by Scientific Grant Agency SAS and Ministry of Education SR; Duration: 01/10-12/13; Funded by Scientific Grant Agency SAS and Ministry of Education SR; Position: Member of the research group
  • Development of effective transformation and regeneration protocol for selected types of small fruit; Project number: 2/0004/08; Founded by: VEGA-Scientific Grant Agency SAS and Ministry of Education SR; Duration: 2008-2010; Position: Member of the research group.
  • Processes of regeneration, reproduction and genetic variability in in vitro culture of less widespread fruit species. Project number: 2/5128/25; Founded by: VEGA –
    Scientific Grant Agency SAS and Ministry of Education SR; Duration: 2005-2007; Position: Member of the research group.
  • Plant production efficiency and quality increasing using biotechnology in selected fruit tree species. Project number: VEGA 2/2091/22; Founded by: VEGA -Scientific Grant Agency SAS and Ministry of Education SR; Position: Member of the research group. Duration: 2002-2004; Position: Member of the research group

List of my publications:

2024

Virulence of Dothistroma septosporum and D. pini on Pinus nigra and P. mugo under conditions of natural infection

Jánošíková, Z; Kobza, M; Ondrušková, E; Ostrovský, R; Pažitný, J; Adamčíková, K

Virulence of Dothistroma septosporum and D. pini on Pinus nigra and P. mugo under conditions of natural infection Journal Article

European Journal of Plant Pathology, 168 (2), pp. 775-785, 2024.

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2023

Artificial inoculation and susceptibility of Pinus armandii to  Dothistroma septosporum

Jánošíková, Z; Ondrušková, E; Adamčíková, K

Artificial inoculation and susceptibility of Pinus armandii to Dothistroma septosporum Journal Article

Forest Pathology, 53 (5), pp. e12826, 2023, ISSN: 1439-0329.

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New regional records of Dothistroma needle blight pathogens from Slovakia: distribution, hosts and pathogens characterization

Adamčíková, K; Pastirčáková, K; Jánošíková, Z; Ostrovský, R; Pastirčák, M; Pažitný, J; Kobza, M; Adamčík, S; Kádasi-Horáková, M; Ondrušková, E

New regional records of Dothistroma needle blight pathogens from Slovakia: distribution, hosts and pathogens characterization Journal Article

Annals of Forest Research, 66 (1), pp. 99-111, 2023, ISSN: 1844-8135.

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Checking the balance between pathogenic and mutualistic pine needle fungi of the genus Lophodermium in forested  and urban areas of Slovakia

Ondrušková, E; Adamčík, S; Kobza, M; Jánošíková, Z; Ostrovský, R; Pastirčáková, K; Caboň, M; Adamčíková, K

Checking the balance between pathogenic and mutualistic pine needle fungi of the genus Lophodermium in forested and urban areas of Slovakia Journal Article

Scandinavian Journal of Forest Research, 38 (1-2), pp. 39-48, 2023, ISSN: 1651-1891.

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2021

Highly Clonal Structure and Abundance of One Haplotype Characterise the Diplodia sapinea Populations in Europe and Western Asia

Adamson, K; Laas, M; Blumenstein, K; Busskamp, J; Langer, G J; Klavina, D; Kaur, A; Maaten, T; Mullett, M S; Müller, M M; Ondrušková, E; Padari, A; Pilt, E; Riit, T; Solheim, H; Soonvald, L; Tedersoo, L; Terhonen, E; Drenkhan, R

Highly Clonal Structure and Abundance of One Haplotype Characterise the Diplodia sapinea Populations in Europe and Western Asia Journal Article

Journal of Fungi, 7 (8), pp. 634, 2021, ISBN: EISSN 2309-608X.

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Host range, genetic variability, and mating types of Lecanosticta acicola in Slovakia

Adamčíková, K; Jánošíková, Z; Adamčík, S; Ostrovský, R; Pastirčáková, K; Kobza, M; Ondrušková, E

Host range, genetic variability, and mating types of Lecanosticta acicola in Slovakia Journal Article

Scandinavian Journal of Forest Research, 36 (5), pp. 325-332, 2021, ISSN: 0282-7581.

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Population structure and genetic diversity suggest recent introductions of Dothistroma pini in Slovakia

Adamčíková, K; Jánošíková, Z; van der Nest, A; Adamčík, S; Ondrušková, E; Barnes, I

Population structure and genetic diversity suggest recent introductions of Dothistroma pini in Slovakia Journal Article

Plant Pathology, 70 (8), pp. 1883-1896, 2021, ISSN: 1365-3059.

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Population structure and genetic diversity of Dothistroma septosporum in Slovakia

Jánošíková, Z; Dutech, C; Ondrušková, E; Adamčíková, K; Mullett, M

Population structure and genetic diversity of Dothistroma septosporum in Slovakia Journal Article

European Journal of Plant Pathology, 160 (4), pp. 771-787, 2021, ISSN: 1573-8469.

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Divergence in culture morphology between two related species, Dothistroma septosporum and D. pini

Adamčíková, K; Ondrušková, E; Pažitný, J; Jánošíková, Z

Divergence in culture morphology between two related species, Dothistroma septosporum and D. pini Journal Article

Czech Mycology, 73 (1), pp. 109-119, 2021, ISSN: 1805-1421.

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Effect of Cadmium Chloride and Cadmium Nitrate on Growth and Mineral Nutrient Content in the Root of Fava Bean (Vicia faba L.)

Piršelová, B; Ondrušková, E

Effect of Cadmium Chloride and Cadmium Nitrate on Growth and Mineral Nutrient Content in the Root of Fava Bean (Vicia faba L.) Journal Article

Plants, 10 (5), pp. 1007, 2021.

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Worldwide Genetic Structure Elucidates the Eurasian Origin and Invasion Pathways of Dothistroma septosporum, Causal Agent of Dothistroma Needle Blight

Mullett, M S; Drenkhan, R; Adamson, K; Boroń, P; Lenart-Boroń, A; Barnes, I; Tomšovský, M; Jánošíková, Z; Adamčíková, K; Ondrušková, E; Queloz, V; Piškur, B; Musolin, D L; Davydenko, K; Georgieva, M; Schmitz, S; Kačergius, A; Ghelardini, L; Orlović, Kranjec J; Müller, M; Oskay, F; Hauptman, T; Halász, Á; Markovskaja, S; Solheim, H; Vuorinen, M; Heinzelmann, R; Hamelin, R C; Konečný, A

Worldwide Genetic Structure Elucidates the Eurasian Origin and Invasion Pathways of Dothistroma septosporum, Causal Agent of Dothistroma Needle Blight Journal Article

Journal of Fungi, 7 (2), pp. Article number: 111, 2021, ISBN: 2309-608X.

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2020

Selected climatic variables in Slovakia are favourable to the development of Dothistroma needle blight

Ondrušková, Emília; Ostrovský, Radovan; Jánošíková, Zuzana; Adamčíková, Katarína; Kobza, Marek

Selected climatic variables in Slovakia are favourable to the development of Dothistroma needle blight Journal Article

Folia Oecologica, 47 (2), pp. 144-152, 2020.

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2019

Hypovirulence in chestnut blight fungus, Cryphonectria parasitica, in Slovakia

K. Adamčíková E. Ondrušková, Kobza M

Hypovirulence in chestnut blight fungus, Cryphonectria parasitica, in Slovakia Journal Article

Biocontrol Science and Technology, 29 (9), pp. 840-851, 2019, ISSN: 0958-3157.

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2018

Needle blight caused by Dothistroma pini in Slovakia: distribution, host range and mating types

Ondrušková, E; Jánošíková, Z; Adamčík, S; Kádasi-Horáková, M; Rákusová-Sládková, D; Adamčíková, K

Needle blight caused by Dothistroma pini in Slovakia: distribution, host range and mating types Journal Article

Scandinavian Journal of Forest Research, 33 (7), pp. 650-656, 2018, ISSN: 1651-1891.

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The hosts and geographic range of Dothistroma needle blight in Slovakia

Jánošíková-Hečková, Z; Ondrušková, E; Barta, M; Ostrovský, R; Kádasi-Horáková, M; Pastirčáková, K; Kobza, M; Adamčíková, K

The hosts and geographic range of Dothistroma needle blight in Slovakia Journal Article

Forest Pathology, 48 (3), pp. e12421, 2018, ISSN: 1437-4781.

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2017

Distribution and characterization of Dothistroma needle blight pathogens on Pinus mugo in Slovakia

Ondrušková, E; Hečková, Z; Kádasi-Horáková, M; Koltay, A; Ostrovský, R; Pažitný, J; Adamčíková, K

Distribution and characterization of Dothistroma needle blight pathogens on Pinus mugo in Slovakia Journal Article

European Journal of Plant Pathology, 148 (2), pp. 283-294, 2017, ISSN: 0929-1873.

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2016

 Global geographic distribution and host range of Dothistroma species : a comprehensive review

Drenkhan, R; Tomešová‐Haataja, V; Fraser, S; Bradshaw, R E; Vahalík, P; Mullett, M S; Martín‐García, J; Bulman, L S; Wingfield, M J; Kirisits, T; Cech, T L; Schmitz, S; Baden, R; Tubby, K; Brown, A; Georgieva, M; Woods, A; Ahumada, R; Jankovský, L; Thomsen, I M; Adamson, K; Marçais, B; Vuorinen, M; Tsopelas, P; Koltay, A; Halasz, A; Porta, La N; Anselmi, N; Kiesnere, R; Markovskaja, S; Kačergius, A; Papazova‐Anakieva, I; Risteski, M; Sotirovski, K; Lazarević, J; Solheim, H; Boroń, P; Bragança, H; Chira, D; Musolin, D L; Selikhovkin, A V; Bulgakov, T S; Keča, N; Karadžić, D; Galovic, V; Pap, P; Markovic, M; Pajnik, Poljakovic L; Vasic, V; Ondrušková, E; Piškur, B; Sadiković, D; Diez, J J; Solla, A; Millberg, H; Stenlid, J; Angst, A; Queloz, V; Lehtijärvi, A; Doğmuş‐Lehtijärvi, H T; Oskay, F; Davydenko, K; Meshkova, V; Craig, D; Woodward, S; Barnes, I

Global geographic distribution and host range of Dothistroma species : a comprehensive review Journal Article

Forest Pathology : Journal de pathologie forestiere, 46 (5), pp. 408-442, 2016, ISSN: 1437-4781.

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Ivanová, H; Pristaš, P; Ondrušková, E

Comparison of two Coniochaeta species (C. ligniaria and C. malacotricha) with a new pathogen of black pine needles - Sordaria macrospora Journal Article

Plant Protection Science, 52 (1), pp. 18-25, 2016.

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2015

Distribution and population structure of the chestnut blight fungus in Romania

Adamčíková, K; Ondrušková, E; Kádasi-Horáková, M; Botu, M; Kobza, M; Achim, G

Distribution and population structure of the chestnut blight fungus in Romania Journal Article

Plant Protection Science, 51 (3), pp. 141-149, 2015.

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2014

Establishing a leaf proteome reference map for Ginkgo biloba provides insight into potential ethnobotanical uses

Uváčková, Ľ; Ondrušková, E; Danchenko, M; Škultéty, Ľ; Miernyk, J A; Hrubík, P; Hajduch, M

Establishing a leaf proteome reference map for Ginkgo biloba provides insight into potential ethnobotanical uses Journal Article

Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry, 62 (47), pp. 11547–11556, 2014.

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The lily magnolia powdery mildew Erysiphe magnifica found in Slovakia

Ondrušková, E; Juhásová, G; Pastirčáková, K

The lily magnolia powdery mildew Erysiphe magnifica found in Slovakia Journal Article

Mycotaxon, 127 , pp. 51-57, 2014, ISSN: 0093-4666.

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Gaštan jedlý na Slovensku a v Európe : pestovanie, ochrana, variabilita a využitie [European chestnut in Slovakia : growing, protection, use and genetic variability]

Adamčíková, K; Kobza, M; Juhásová, G; Ondrušková, E; Bolvanský, M; Kádasi-Horáková, M

Gaštan jedlý na Slovensku a v Európe : pestovanie, ochrana, variabilita a využitie [European chestnut in Slovakia : growing, protection, use and genetic variability] Book

Garamond, Nitra, 2014, ISBN: 978-80-89408-18-4.

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2013

Diversity of microfungi on branches of Castanea sativa in Slovakia [Diverzita mikroskopických húb na konároch Castanea sativa na Slovensku]

Adamčíková, K; Juhásová, G; Kobza, M; Ondrušková, E

Diversity of microfungi on branches of Castanea sativa in Slovakia [Diverzita mikroskopických húb na konároch Castanea sativa na Slovensku] Journal Article

Polish Botanical Journal, 58 (2), pp. 741-746, 2013, ISSN: 1641-8180.

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2012

Spread and population structure of Cryphonectria parasitica in a young chestnut orchard in Slovakia

Adamčíková, K; Kobza, M; Bolvanský, M; Ondrušková, E

Spread and population structure of Cryphonectria parasitica in a young chestnut orchard in Slovakia Journal Article

Central European Journal of Biology, 7 (2), pp. 267–274, 2012.

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Gaštan jedlý na Slovensku. Perspektívy jeho ochrany a pestovania.

Juhásová, G; Adamčíková, K; Bolvanský, M; Ivanová, H; Tokár, F; Hrubík, P; Konôpková, J; Kobza, M; Ondrušková, M; Kollár, J; Kunová, A

Gaštan jedlý na Slovensku. Perspektívy jeho ochrany a pestovania. Book

Garmond, Nitra, 2012, ISBN: 978-80-89408-14-6 1.

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