Lecturer, Iasi University of Life Sciences, Romania
Maria Apostol is a Romanian horticulturist and lecturer at the “Ion Ionescu de la Brad” University of Agricultural Sciences and Veterinary Medicine in Iasi. With a career spanning over a decade, she specializes in flower growing, ornamental flora conservation, plant breeding, and horticultural technologies. Passionate about education, she guides students through laboratory courses and research projects in horticulture, offering expertise in both bachelor and master programs. Maria is committed to advancing knowledge in the field through research and hands-on mentorship, empowering students to pursue careers in horticulture and related fields. 🌱🎓🌸
Profile
Education
Maria Apostol holds a PhD in Horticulture from “Ion Ionescu de la Brad” University, where her research focused on grafting incompatibility in fruit-growing varieties. She also earned a Master’s degree in Horticulture with specialization in horticultural planting material and seeds production. Her academic journey began with a Bachelor’s in Horticulture, complemented by a teaching certification. With a solid foundation in horticultural sciences and teaching methodologies, she is dedicated to fostering the growth of future horticulturists. 🎓🌿📚
Experience
Maria Apostol has been a Lecturer at the “Ion Ionescu de la Brad” University since 2019, teaching courses related to flower growing, ornamental flora, and horticultural technologies. Prior to this, she served as an Assistant Professor from 2014 to 2019, and as Associate Teaching Staff from 2012 to 2014. Her teaching responsibilities include preparing laboratory classes and guiding students in their research projects. Maria has also contributed to various scientific and professional competitions, fostering student involvement in practical activities and promoting academic excellence in the field of horticulture. 👩🏫🌷🌍
Research Focus
Maria Apostol’s research primarily revolves around horticulture, with a strong emphasis on plant breeding, ornamental plants, and the conservation of biodiversity. Her work includes studies on grafting incompatibility, the impact of environmental factors on plant development, and the application of modern horticultural technologies. She is particularly interested in sustainable practices in horticulture, with several publications addressing the effects of pollutants, fertilization techniques, and genetic studies of ornamental species. Her research aims to integrate ecological and practical approaches to improve horticultural production. 🌱🔬🌍
Publications
- “Sustainable application of biosorption and bioaccumulation of persistent pollutants in wastewater treatment” 💧
- “Graft incompatibility influence on assimilating pigments and soluble sugars amount of some pear (Pyrus sativa) cultivars” 🍐
- “Research regarding the influence of vinassa fertilization on Gomphrena globosa species” 🌸
- “Analysis of chromosome number in some Allium and Silene wild species with ornamental use” 🌼
- “Medicinal plants: linking herbs contamination with human health risks” 🌿
- “Research regarding the behaviour of some rose from thea group in cropping conditions from Iaşi County, Romania” 🌹
- “INFLUENCE OF CONTROLLED RELEASE FERTILIZERS” 🌱
- “Substrate influence on flavonoid gene expressions during exposure of red raspberry plants to water deficit” 🍇
- “Heavy metal pollution in the environment and their effects to ornamental plants” 🏭
- “Studies regarding the behaviour of ornamental species Lagurus ovatus in cropping conditions from N-E area of Romania” 🌾