National scientific projects

Research of Latvian Goose Populations (2020-2021). Financier: LVAFA. Project manager Oskars Keišs. EUR - 47 275, 00. The number of migratory geese in Europe continues to increase thanks to effective conservation measures (wild goose populations were overfished in the 1950s). Migrating geese and swans cause damage to agriculture; in order to prevent them sensibly, it is necessary to know the habitats of geese and swans during spring migrations in Latvia.

Digitization of the Latvian Ringing Center archive, 1st round. Financier: LVAFA (2019-2020). Project manager Edmunds Račinskis. EUR - 22 000,00. The project has ended with the successfully launched collection of electronic data and raster images of the Latvian Ringing Center (LGC) paper archive, which will ensure the safe preservation of this unique data collection, as well as improve the circulation, availability and analysis of ringing and finds data. opportunities, as well as improve the cooperation between LGC and DAP.

Development of a method for environmental quality assessment of dystrophic lakes according to macrozoobenthos organisms. Financier: LVAFA (2018-2019). Project manager Dāvis Ozoliņš. EUR - 22,100.00. As a result of the project, a national method for the assessment of dystrophic lakes by benthic invertebrates has been developed and the LDLI (Latvian Dystrophic lake index) index has been created.

Possibilities of using macroscopic algae to assess the ecological quality of rivers: development of a method (2017-2018). Financier: LVAFA . EUR - 22,100.00. Project manager Dr. biol. Ilga Kokorīte. The aim of the project is to promote the use of macroscopic algae in the river ecological status assessment system, as algal communities are a good indicator of eutrophication. In order to achieve this goal, the possibilities of adapting the RAPPER method (“Rapid Assessment of PeriPhyton Ecology in Rivers”) developed in Great Britain to Latvian conditions will be evaluated.

Distribution dynamics of nesting birds in Lake Engure DP (2016-2017). Project manager Antra Stīpniece. Funded by LVAFA EUR 26 000,00. Partner - Nature Protection Board. Poject envisages obtaining data on the distribution of LEDP nesting birds in a 1x1 km square network in 2016/2017. years and compare with 1957-1997. material. As a result of the project, the Nature Protection Board will receive updated N2000 data, distribution maps of other species and recommendations for the management of the LEDP.

Development of Lizdole Lake management plan. Customer: Smiltene City Council. (2019-2020). Leader L. Uzule. Financing - EUR 7,000.00.

Research of nesting and hunted waterbirds 2. Customer Ministry of Agriculture Hunting Farm Development Fund. (2019-2020). Project manager Antra Stīpniece. EUR - 28,394.00. Research is taking place in long-term plots in Engure and Kaņieris lakes on nesting bird populations and nesting successes.

Monitoring of migratory birds and bats. Customer - Nature Protection Board. 2017- 2021. Head Dr. biol. O. Keish. Financing - EUR 104,000.00.

Collection of historical information about Agrimonia pilosa, its monitoring and research in 2017-2018. Customer - Nature Protection Board. 2017-2018. biol. I. Rūrane. Financing - EUR 17,000.00.

Creating preconditions for better conservation of biological diversity and protection of ecosystems in Latvia. Customer - Nature Protection Board. 2018-2020. head Dr. biol. E. Boikova. Financing - EUR 107,000.00. As a result of the project, the following will be developed - Development of a Nature Protection Plan for the Protected Landscape Area "Augšdaugava".

Expansion of the quality of the urban environment and development of air pollution zoning in the city of Saldus and the adjacent territory. Saldus municipality. 2017-2018. Head Dr. biol. L.Liepiņa. Financing - EUR 4,800.00 As a result of the project, using bioindication methods and chemical composition analyzes, urban pollution zoning was performed, potential pollution sources were evaluated.

Completion of interstate harmonization of Latvian rivers and lakes biological assessment methods and nutrient element regulations. (2015-2017). Project manager Agrita Briede. Customer Ministry of Environmental Protection and Regional Development. The project develops methods to assess the ecological quality of Latvian rivers and lakes using phytoplankton, macrophyte and benthic invertebrate monitoring data. The numerical limit values ​​for the resulting quality classes are further harmonized or intercalibrated at European level.

Examination of promising berry varieties for integrated cultivation in different regions of Latvia and development and improvement of their cultivation technologies.  Customer Ministry of Agriculture (2015-2020). EUR 56,400.00. Project manager Andis Karlsons.The project studies the most promising berry varieties for integrated cultivation in different climate regions in Latvia, as well as develops and improves cultivation technologies. The project is implemented by several scientific institutions: LLU Institute of Horticulture, LLU, LU Institute of Biology (Plant Mineral Nutrition Laboratory) and commercial growers. Main research areas: suitability of different varieties for integrated berry growing, mulching, pruning, soil improvement and fertilization technologies for different substrates and their impact on berry yield, quality and growth.

Research of nesting and hunted waterfowl. Customer Ministry of Agriculture Hunting Farm Development Fund. (2013-2018). Project manager Māra Janaus. Research is taking place in long-term plots in Engure and Kaņieris lakes on nesting bird populations and nesting successes.

Research and monitoring of mineral nutrition in forest frame plants according to the results of chemical content of water, substrates, needles and leaves. Customer A / S “Latvijas valsts meži”, (2019-2020.) Project manager Anita Osvalde. Within the framework of the project, a balanced mineral feeding regime is developed for the cultivation of various tree seedlings (pine, spruce, aspen, birch, etc.), including the development of new fertilizers and peat substrates for forest trees.

Cucumber mineral nutrition monitoring research services after plant analysis. 2018-2019. Customer zs Līgo. The main performer is Anita Osvalde. EUR 3,00.00.

Research services of mineral feeding monitoring of forest frame plants according to water, substrate and plant analyzes for JSC Latvian state forest nurseries. Customer A / S “Latvian State Forests”, (2002-2018). Project manager Anita Osvalde. Within the framework of the project, a balanced mineral feeding regime is developed for the cultivation of various tree seedlings (pine, spruce, aspen, birch, etc.), including the development of new fertilizers and peat substrates for forest trees. Complex screening of the mineral nutrient supply of tree seedlings, improvement of fertilization technologies, etc., ensures the cultivation of high quality planting material for the needs of afforestation and reforestation in the Latvian and Baltic Sea region.

Control of the most important pests of crops during vegetation and soil analyzes. 2017-2019. Customer LLU. Chief performer L. Jankevica. EUR 3,950.00.

Evaluation of soil minerals in soil populations of plant species. Customer - VZI APP “National Botanical Garden” (2018) Main performer Anita Osvalde.

Research of natural habitats. Customer - VZI APP “National Botanical Garden” (2017) Chief performer Anita Osvalde. Aim of the project: in cooperation with VZI APP “National Botanical Garden” to study the soils of protected plant species by performing soil mineral evaluation of Dracocephalum ruyshiana L., Saxifraga hirculus L., Glaux maritima L., Trifolium fragiferum L. populations.

Development of double haploid lines of wheat and barley. Customer LLU, Institute of Agricultural resources and economics. Leader I. Rašals.

Study on carotenoid and vitamin A content in egg yolk. Customer A / S Ķekava bird factory. (2016-2019) Project manager Svetlana Vasiljeva. EUR 28,000.00.

Assessment of the impact of tree growth measures on the biological ecological quality criteria of water within the research program "Research program for the improvement of tree growth conditions" of JSC "Latvian State Forests" (2016-2020) Project manager Dāvis Ozoliņš.

Determination of ryegrass ploidy. The research is carried out within the framework of the LLU subsidy project "Technical support for the evaluation of pre-selection material for pasture rye". (2017.) Project manager Dace Grauda.

Latvian vascular plant flora The project includes research of the systematic structure of taxa, development of scientific nomenclature, research of geographical distribution and ecology in Latvia. The study of taxa is based on herbarium material collected in Latvia during the last 60 years. LATV - University of Latvia, Institute of Biology, Botany Laboratory Herbarium International Index in the World Herbarium Register (Index Herbariorum. Part I: The Herbarium of the World. 8th ed. 1990) 175,000 copies. The results of the research are published in separate books within the framework of the new monographic edition - Latvian vascular plant flora.