Overview

 

Flora and vegetation of rivers. Investigation the role of grasses (Festuca, Poa species), their ecotypes and the management. Effects of grazing and trampling on grasslands and connections with nature conservation. 

Investigation of the relationship between the effects of changing environmental factors along the climate gradient along the Danube on the composition and production of sandy grasslands, as well as on some physical, chemical and biological soil properties. 

The role of extensive livestock husbandry in sustainable turf management in the context of the fight against impacts of the climate change. 

Research keywords:
plant taxonomy and phytoconology, vegetation mapping

Publications

Projects

Colour measurement and maskingProject no. 1.:

Colour of honey: can we trust the Pfund scale? – An alternative graphical tool covering the whole visible spectra


Former and potential developments in sensory color masking – Review

Novel approach in sensory color masking: Effects of colored environments on chocolates with different cocoa content

How to objectively determine the color of beer?

Colour parameters as indicators of lycopene and antioxidant activity traits of cherry tomatoes (Solanum lycopersicum L.)The sandy areas along the Danube River with extreme dry, unfavourable conditions might have diffuse or sudden variations in the composition and value of the grass and other biomass causing challenge to planning and managing land use. The objective of the proposed research is to understand relationships between the climatic gradient, the soil conditions and the grassland characteristics including floristic composition, ceonology, and feed value. The established relationships could be applied for proper management and planning. One of the major objectives of the proposed research is to combine the pedological and botanical knowledge to understand the impact of the climatic gradient. Based on our preliminary studies, three Festuca taxa are assumed to occur on the open sandy grasslands subject to the study. 

 Investigation of the relationship between the effects of changing environmental factors along the climate gradient along the Danube on the composition and production of sandy grasslands, as well as on some physical, chemical and biological soil properties 

Plant vision and LED light environments

Project no. 2.:

Optimization of basil (Ocimum basilicum L.) production in LED light environments – a review

During climate change, dry grasslands with poor soil conditions which can be utilized for agriculture only through grazing are expected to become increasingly important as a forage and food base, and their economic importance is expected to grow. In addition, these natural grasslands are also very important for their role in carbon retention. This research will characterise the species composition of our native extensive pastures, focusing on the cover values, biomass production, biomass values, tissue structure and microelement content of the dominant, constant, small fescue species (Festuca vaginata, F. rupicola, F. valesiaca, F. pseudovina, F. wagneri, F. pseudovaginata). We will monitor the changes in biomass and nutritional values of these species of grassland vegetation and we will also observe the changes in these values of the dominant Festuca species. 

Prof. Dr. Károly Penksza
Institute of Agronomy
Campus address: H-2100 Gödöllő, Páter Károly str. 1.
penksza.karoly@uni-mate.hu
penksza.karoly@uni-mate.hu
MTMT: 10001664
Scopus: 55940207500