We developed and published a new approach toward efficient and unbiased cross-population comparison of genetic diversity of populations of endangered species. Furthermore, we introduced a new way of population monitoring using effective population size calculated through single-sample methods as target parameter.
F.01 Acquisition of new practical knowledge, information and skills
Natura Sloveniae. Kostanjšek, Rok (editor in Chief 2000-, 2000-, Managing Editor 2000-, 2000-). [Printed ed..]. Ljubljana: Zveza za tehnično kulturo Slovenije, 1999-. ISSN 1580-0814. http://www.bf.uni-lj.si/bi/NATURA-SLOVENIAE/index.php. [COBISS.SI-ID 102784768
C.05 Editorial board of a national magazine
COBISS.SI-ID: 102784768ŠTRUS, Jasna (ur.), TAITI, Stefano (ur.), SFENTHOURAKIS, Spyros (ur.). Advances in Terrestrial Isopod Biology, (Zookeys, Vol. 176, special issue). Sofia: Pensoft Publishers, 2012. 296 str.
C.01 Editorial board of a foreign/international collection of papers/book
COBISS.SI-ID: 29739993Based on our own research we have significantly contributed to the establishment of scientific and professional approach to population monitoring of large carnivores, as key step in conservation and management of these charismatic flagship species in Slovenia as well as in EU. See: (Rules on the brown bear and the wolf culling quotas) - Pravilnik o odvzemu osebkov vrst rjavega medveda (Ursus arctos) in volka (Canis lupus) iz narave http://zakonodaja.gov.si/rpsi/r02/predpis_PRAV11432.html and (Wolf Action Plan) - Akcijski načrt za upravljanje populacije volka (Canis lupus) v Sloveniji za obdobje 2013-2017) (http://www.buvettedesalpages.be/2013/01/stakeholder-workshop-on-eu-action-on-large-carnivores.html)
F.01 Acquisition of new practical knowledge, information and skills
Research is a contribution to the knowledge of the harmful effects of pyrethrins and contribution to the development of behavioral tests for toxicity testing of chemicals. Pyrethrins are natural insecticides that sales are not regulated and their use is increasing. For terrestrial isopods, which are significantly involved in breaking down dead organic matter pyrethrins are highly toxic. After application the toxicity of pyrethrins decreases, but the animals avoid treated food or soil, which reduces their ecological role.
F.01 Acquisition of new practical knowledge, information and skills
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