Dr. Beáta Gosztola - MATE Research
Overview
Dr. Beáta Gosztola is specialised in medicinal and aromatic plants, with particular regard to species containing essential oils. Her research interests include the study of morphological and chemical variability of wild-growing and cultivated medicinal plant species as well as the optimisation of associated gene bank conservation strategies. In her research profile, she also focuses on the development of cultivation technologies (e.g. irrigation, nutrient supply, harvest, post-harvest technologies) of different medicinal plant species and investigation of their impacts on the yield and quality of MAPs. She also deals with genetic improvement of plants (breeding), currently her researched species are chamomile, lovage, French tarragon, Cretan oregano, Moldavian dragonhead and sage species. Further skills: GC-MS, FID instrumental analyses.
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Publications
Morphological and chemical diversity of MAPs
Comparative evaluation of hungarian chamomile (Matricaria recutita L.) populations
Variability of the essential oil content and composition of chamomile (Matricaria recutita L.) affected by weather conditions
Seasonal variation in phenolic content and antioxidant activity of glechoma hederacea L. harvested from six hungarian populations
Effect of cultivation technology elements on the yield and quality of MAPs
Ontogenesis and harvest time are crucial for high quality lavender – Role of the flower development in essential oil properties
Effects of variety and growth year on the essential oil properties of lavender
Accumulation and composition of essential oil due to plant development and organs in wormwood (Artemisia absinthium L.)
Post-harvest technology
Phytochemicals and organoleptic properties of French tarragon
Lyophilization and its effect on the essential oil content and composition of herbs and spices
Projects
EOHUB project
The European Hub on New Challenges in the Field of Essential Oils”, EOHUB (600873-EPP-1-2018-1ES-EPPKA2-KA), co-funded by the ERASMUS + Programme of the European Union under Knowledge Alliance call, will contribute to achieve smart, sustainable and inclusive growth, through stimulating entrepreneurship and innovation in the field of EOs, fitting within the EU 2020 strategy.
https://medplant.hort.sziu.hu/eohub-project
GROW - Development of woman self-help group in the area of multifunctional farming (ERASMUS + Programme)
The project GROW is dedicated to the development of multi-purpose farming as a possible working field and to social integration of disadvantaged target groups. The main task of the project is to support women living in the countryside, with acquiring additional knowledge and competences for self-development, better employment chances and integration into the job market.
https://www.bitplanota.si/index.php/en/projects/2-uncategorised/153-project-grow
