Research Guide of Hungary

4. Agricultural Sciences

4.1 Crop- and Horticultural Sciences
4.2 Veterinary Sciences
4.3 Animal Husbandry Sciences

4.1 Agricultural Research Institute, the Hungarian Academy of Sciences
(Magyar Tudomanyos Akademia Mezogazdasagi Kutatointezete)

Contact:
Otto Veisz
Deputy Managing Director
Agricultural Research Institute, the Hungarian Academy of Sciences
Brunszvik u. 2., H-2462 Martonvasar, HUNGARY
+36 22 569 500
veiszo@mail.mgki.hu

Research, a Short Introduction:
The profile of the Agricultural Research Institute of the Hungarian Academy of Sciences covers an integrated spectrum of complex research ranging from basic and methodological problems to applied research, including practical applications. The fundamental goal is to develop new generic plant genotypes to satisfy the needs of the future, based on the internationally acknowledged plant gene pool accumulated over the last half century in Martonvasar and using up-to-date genetic, physiological, cell and reproduction biological, functional genomic, biotechnological, plant breeding and crop production methods. The investigations also cover production technologies and crop environments, the maintenance of the agroecological equilibrium, the preservation and improvement of genetic variability, the production of raw materials for healthy nutrition, durable plant stress resistance, and an improvement in seed safety, all aimed at satisfying the criteria of sustainable development. This state-run institute contributes to research on the genotype ^x environment ^x society interaction and to the stability of this interaction. In addition to this complex research programme, institute staff play an active part in undergraduate and postgraduate education, in scientific Cupertino with Hungarian and foreign institutions and in the practical introduction of scientific results and technical knowledge.

The Institute welcomes post-doctoral young researchers in the fields of plant genetics research, plant cell and reproduction biology research, plant physiology, research, cereal gene bank research, molecular breeding research, research in cereal chemistry and quality, maize breeding research, cereal breeding research, crop production research, agroecological for 6 months and less. Knowledge of English is essential.

The Institute would also like to participate in international Research and Development Projects.

4.1. Research Institute for Soil Science and Agricultural Chemistry, the Hungarian Academy of Sciences
(Magyar Tudomanyos Akademia Talajtani es Agrokemiai Kutatointezet)

Contact:
Andras Halbritter
Researcher
Research Institute for Soil Science and Agricultural Chemistry, the Hungarian Academy of Sciences
Herman Otto ut 15., H-1022 Budapest, HUNGARY
+36 1 214 9007 ext. 1
hal@rissac.hu

Research, a Short Introduction

• Precision farming. Establishment of a GIS database supporting precision farming. Environment-friendly nutrient supply advisory system.
• Long-term field experiments for fertilisation strategy and soil pollution monitoring.
• Water management. Elaboration of alternative land use technologies to help infiltration of precipitation into the soil; decrease losses by surface runoff, downward filtration, seepage and evaporation; increase the water storage capacity of the soil. Increasing the water storage within the soil in plant-available form without any environmental side-effects.
• Bioremediation: microbial degradation, phytoremediation. Monitoring soil microbial communities during Bioremediation practice. Altering the metabolic pathways of the heavy metal accumulating plants by hybridisation, the possibilities of the introduced artificial mycorrhization, the selection procedures of the tolerant microsymbionts and the usage of other soil biotechnological methods and additives. Mycorrhizal, N-fixing and other plant growth promoting rhizosphere micro-organism.

The Institute welcomes PhD students, pre- or post-doctoral young and senior researchers in Soil Characterisation, Plant Nutrition, Environmental Fate of Chemicals, Soil Remediation, Precision Farming, Soil Microbiology research fields for 6 months and less. Knowledge of English is necessary for the research work.

Our Institute would also like to take part in international Research and Development Projects.

4.1 Ph.D. School for Crop Production and Horticultural Sciences, University of Veszprem
(Novenytermesztesi es Kerteszeti Tudomanyok Doktori Iskola, Veszpremi Egyetem)

Contact:
Professor Jozsef Horvath
Ph.D. School for Crop Production and Horticultural Sciences
Georgikon Faculty of Agricultural Sciences
University of Veszprem
Deak Ferenc u. 16./ P.O. Box 71, H-8361 Keszthely, Hungary
+36 83 312 330
h11895hor@alla.hu

Research, a Short Introduction
The Ph.D. School in Crop Production and Horticultural Sciences (DS) deals with the following main topics:

1. Plant nutrition and soil fertility.
2. Long tem experiments of soil fertility.
3. Soil physics and water balance.
4. Experimental trials for nutrient dynamics and nutrient stresses.
5. Soil loading and the pollution of natural waters.
6. Biology, ecology of plant pathogens and the resistance.
7. Plant breeding, genetics and agrobiotechnology.

Twelve graduate students supported by governmental grants and 18 correspondence students with the financial support of their work places (institutes, companies etc.) study in three year programmes, in organised forms. Teachers include one ordinary member of HAS), two Doctors of HAS, 12 Candidates of Sciences (CSC) HAS PhD. Two academicians, 9 doctors of HAS and 3 with CSC degree from Plant Protection Institute (HAS), Research Institute of Soil Sciences (HAS) are supporting the work of the DS.

The Institute welcomes PhD students and pre-doctoral researchers in all subjects of Plant Nutrition and Plant Protection Soil Sciences, Fungal and Virus Diseases, Epidemology, Horticultural Crops (pepper, grapes, fruit trees), Plant Breeding (disease resistance) for less than 6 months. Knowledge of English is necessary.

The Ph.D. School would also like to take part in international Research and Development Projects.

4.1 Ph.D. School for Interdisciplinary Sciences: Crop- and Horticultural Sciences and Earth Sciences, University of Debrecen
(Novenytermesztesi es Kerteszeti Tudomanyi es Fodtudomanyi Interdidiszciplinaris Doktori Iskola, Debreceni Egyetem)

Contact:
Professor Janos Nagy
Head, Ph.D. School
Ph.D. School for Interdisciplinary Sciences: Crop- and Horticultural Sciences and Earth Sciences
Department of Land Use
Centre for Agricultural Sciences
Faculty of Agriculture
University of Debrecen
Boszormenyi ut 138., Debrecen 4032, HUNGARY
+36 52 508 444
nagyjanos@helios.date.hu

Research, a Short Introduction:
The objective of research at the School is the detailed study of soil and its environment and control of the processes related to soil degradation and pollution, the reduction of their effects and, in addition, research on the phenomena which affect them. This objective can be realised through modelling, laboratory and field experiments. On the one hand, those basic processes and laws that determine the quality and use of soil have to be studied in this basic and introductory research. On the other hand, the processes in polluted and degraded soil have to be studied as well. Efficient remediation, stabilisation and melioration methods have to be designed based on experimental results. Development and evaluation of applicable laboratory techniques are important fields. An important objective of the research specialisation in land use is to study land use planning not only on arable land but also in other regions, in accordance with international practices, the establishment of long-term land use and the handling of emerging conflicts. Within the specialisation related to land use and arable land use, new tools (for example remote sensing, environmental modelling, geographical information system modelling) have to be studied as well. These tools can increase the precision of research related to the protection of land productivity.

The Institute welcomes Ph.D. students, pre- or post-doctoral, young or senior, researchers in the fields of Current Plant and Soil Science in Agriculture and Soil, Plant and Environment Relationships for less than 6 months or for 1 year. Knowledge of English or German is essential.

The Ph.D. School would also like to participate in international Research and Development Projects.

4.1 Research Group for Bryology, the Hungarian Academy of Sciences and Eszterhazy Karoly College
(Briologiai Kutatocsoport, Magyar Tudomanyos Akademia es Esterhazy Karoly Foiskola)

Contact:
Professor Tamas Pocs
Head, Research Group
Research Group for Bryology, the Hungarian Academy of Sciences
Department of Botany
Eszterhazy Karoly College
P. O. Box 222, H-3301 Eger, HUNGARY
+36 36 520 400
colura@ektf.hu

Research, a Short Introduction:

Taxonomy and biogeopgraphy of tropical bryophyte groups, such as Lejeuneaceae, Jubulaceae, Calymperaceae and Daltoniaceae.
The ecology of the desert like cryptogamic communities on the loess cliffs.
The structure, composition and functional ecology of the cryptobiotic crusts.
Connection among epiphytic, lignicolous and terricolous plant and animal communities in tropical rain forests.

The Institute welcomes post-doctoral and young and senior researchers in the field of Taxonomy, Biogeography and Ecology of Bryophytes for 1 year. Knowledge of English (or in certain topics French) is necessary .

4.1 Research Group for Plant Virology, the Hungarian Academy of Sciences and University of Veszprem
(Novenyvirologiai Kutatocsoport, Magyar Tudomanyos Akademia es Veszpremi Egyetem)

Contact:
Professor Jozsef Horvath
Head of Research Group
Research Group for Plant Virology, The Hungarian Academy of Sciences
Department of Plant Pathology and Virology
University of Veszprem
Deak F. u. 16. / P. O. Box 71., H-8361 Keszthely, HUNGARY
+36 83 312 330
h11895hor@alla.hu

Research, a Short Introduction:
The main activities of the Plant Virology Research Group are connected to the virus Epidemology of the main crop plants, host-virus relations, study of virus resistance, molecular and biological characterisation of viruses/isolates.

The Institute welcomes Ph.D. students and pre-doctoral researchers in Plant Virology for less than 6 months. Knowledge of English is necessary.


The Research Group would also like to take part in international Research and Development Projects.

4.1 Research Group for Precision Agriculture Methods, the Hungarian Academy of Sciences and the University of West Hungary
(Mezogazdasagi Termekek Feldolgozasa Kutatocsoport, Magyar Tudomanyos Akademia es Nyugat-Magyarorszagi Egyetem)

Contact:
Professor Miklos Nemenyi
Associate Dean (Scientific Affairs)
Research Group for Precision Agriculture Methods, the Hungarian Academy of Sciences
Institute of Agricultural, Food and Environmental Engineering
Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences
University of West Hungary
Var u. 2, H-9200 Mosonmagyarovar, HUNGARY
+36 96 566 654
nemenyim@mtk.nyme.hu

Research, a Short Introduction:

• Integration of plant protection and treatment processes in precision (site-specific) agriculture
• Microorganisms in the plant-soil systems
• Technical environment of site specific precision plant production
• Economical aspects of plant production using precision agricultural methods.

The Institute welcomes Ph.D. students and young post-doctoral or senior researchers in the fields of microoganisms in plant-soil systems, technical environment of site specific precision plant production for 6 months or 1 year or more. Knowledge of English is essential.

The Research Group would also like to participate in international Research and Development Projects.

4.1 Research Group for Land Use, the Hungarian Academy of Sciences and the University of Debrecen
(Foldmuvelesi Kutatocsoport, Magyar Tudomanyos Akademia es Debreceni Egyetem)

Contact:
Professor Janos Nagy
Head, Research Group
Research Group for Land Use Research, the Hungarian Academy of Sciences
Centre for Agricultural Sciences Faculty of Agriculture
University of Debrecen
Boszormenyi ut 138., H-4032, Debrecen, HUNGARY
+36 52 508 444
nagyjanos@helios.date.hu

Research, a Short Introduction:
Research focuses on the scientific approach of land cultivation and soil protection, and at the same time investigates agroecological, biological and technological effects in a complex way. It also makes the computer aimed modelling of natural and antopogen effects possible, which is carried out by the utilisation of measurement data. The final results will improve the economic and ecological effectiveness of cultivation methods, and they will ensure the interferences to be ecologically friendly and sustainable at the same time.

The other main purpose of the research is to establish scientifically rational land use methods in the North Plain Region of Hungary by the utilisation of GIS.

The Institute welcomes Ph.D. students, pre- or post-doctoral young or senior researchers in Crop Production, land use, precision agriculture research fields for Less than 6 months and 1 year. Knowledge of English is essential.

The Research Team would also like to participate in international Research and Development Projects.

4.2 Ph.D. School for Animal Sciences, University of Veszprem
(Allattenyesztesi Tudomanyok Doktori Iskola, Veszpremi Egyetem)

Contact:
Professor Ferenc Szabo
Dean
Ph.D. School for Animal Sciences
University of Veszprem
Deak F. u. 16., H-8360 Keszthely, HUNGARY
+36 83 312 330
kovacs-g@georgikon.hu

Research, a Short Introduction:
Main research fields:

• Animal Production Based on Grazing,
• Dairy and Beef Cattle Breeding,
• Pig Breeding,
• Poultry Sciences,
• Aquaculture,
• Game Farming,
• Feeding Monogastric Farm Animals,
• Production Physiology of Ruminants,
• Applying Molecular Genetics in Animal Production.

The Institute welcomes Ph.D. students and pre-doctoral researchers in the fields of Cattle Breeding, Pig Breeding, Poultry Sciences, Aquaculture and Game Farming for 6 months. Knowledge of English is necessary.

The Ph.D. School would also like to take part in international Research and Development Projects.

4.2 Ph.D. School for Veterinary Sciences, St. Stephen University
(Allatorvostudomanyi Doktori Iskola, Szent Istvan Egyetem)

Contact:
Professor Peter Rudas
Head, Ph.D. School
Ph.D. School for Veterinary Sciences
Faculty of Veterinary Sciences
St. Stephen University
Istvan u. 2, H-1078 Budapest, Hungary
+36 1 478 4229
phd@univet.hu, prudas@univet.hu

Research, a Short Introduction:
Research activities are highly connected to those of the Faculty and cover, in co-operation with other research and diagnostic institutes, the whole territory of veterinary medicine and zoology. Research issues proposed for doctoral education are announced yearly on the home page of the School: http://tkk.tova.univet.hu/DI/PhDtema-02-W.htm

Some examples:

• Effect of short chain fatty acids, arachidonic acid metabolites and polyphenols on the growth and apoptosis of gastrointestinal cells
• Interrelations of whole-body insulin sensitivity, circulating levels of certain metabolic hormones, and ovarian activity in dairy cows
• Role of free radicals and lipoxygenases in the prognosis of canine mammal and haemopoietic tumour progressions
• Investigations on some factors influencing the antioxidant system in different animal species
• Epidemiological, virological and immunological study of circoviral diseases of swine.
• Possibilities of inducing immune tolerance for prevention and therapy of diseases with allergic origin in domestic animals.
• Dystrophin proteins in the central nervous system.
• Retinal (Muller) glial cells: cell-cell and cell-extracellular matrix interactions.
• Adaptation of new-born foals to extrauterine life
• Obesity studies on rodent model
• Population dynamics of DNA microsatellites in canine model
• Gene diagnosis of diseases in canine model
• Genetic basis of growth inhibition signalmechanims and of some virulence characters of Salmonella
• Genetics of selected antibiotic- and detergent resistance, and of some "virulence" characters of Salmonella and pathogenic E. coli: possible genetic links?
• Comparative examination of the equine thoracolumbar region by modern imaging methods. Possible treatments.
• Examination of the developmental potential of embryo-derived stem cells by chimera analysis.
• Pathophysiology and therapy of canine acquired cardiac diseases
• Environmental toxicity assessment of tetracycline antibiotics
• Thyroid hormone metabolism at the molecular level related to animal production,
• Investigations concerning the mode of action of some important nutriceuticals (Cr, carnitine)
• The role of the rumen in the feedstuff’s supply of host animal
• Evolutionary analysis of the interaction of brain and behaviour
• Environmental effects on invertebrate populations/communities
• Effect of prostaglandin-synthesis inhibitors on the proliferation and apoptosis of different cell lines
• Studies on the FcRn gene expression
• Study of DNA of Mycoplasma strains of poultry origin

The Institute welcomes PhD students for stays of 6 months and less or for 1 year and more. Knowledge of English is necessary.

The Ph.D. School would also like to take part in international Research and Development Projects.

4.2 Ph.D. School for Veterinary Sciences, St. Stephen University
(Allatorvostudomanyi Doktori Iskola, Szent Istvan Egyetem)

Contact:
Professor Peter Rudas
Head, Ph.D. School
Ph.D. School for Veterinary Sciences
St. Stephen University
Istvan u. 2, H-1078 Budapest, HUNGARY
+36 1 478 4229
Ph.D.@univet.hu, prudas@univet.hu

Research, a Short Introduction:
Research is linked to that of the Faculty and covers, in co-operation with other research and diagnostic institutes, the entire fields of veterinary medicine and zoology. Research issues proposed for doctoral education are announced yearly on the home page of the School: http://tkk.tova.univet.hu/DI/Ph.D.tema-02-W.htm

Examples:

• Effect of Short Chain Fatty Acids, Arachidonic Acid Metabolites and Polyphenols on the Growth and Apoptosis of Gastrointestinal Cells
• Interrelations of Whole-body Insulin Sensitivity, Circulating Levels of Certain Metabolic Hormones, and Ovarian Activity in Dairy Cows
• Role of Free Radicals and Lipoxygenases in the Prognosis of Canine Mammal and Haemopoietic Tumour Progressions
• Investigations on Some Factors Influencing the Antioxidant System in Different Animal Species
• Epidemiological, Virological and Immunological Study of Circoviral Diseases in Swine.
• Possibilities of Inducing Immune Tolerance for the Prevention and Therapy of Diseases of Allergic Origin in Domestic Animals.
• Dystrophin Proteins in the Central Nervous System.
• Retinal (Muller) Glial Cells: cell-cell and cell-extracellular matrix interactions.
• Adaptation of New-born Foals to Extrauterine Life
• Obesity Studies on Rodent Model
• Population Dynamics of DNA Microsatellites in Canine Model
• Gene Diagnosis of Diseases in Canine Model
• Genetic Basis of Growth Inhibition Signalmechanims and of Some Virulence Characters of Salmonella
• Genetics of Selected Antibiotic and Detergent Resistance and of some "Virulence" Characters of Salmonella and Pathogenic E. coli: Possible Genetic Links ?
• Comparative Examination of the Equine Thoracolumbar Region using Modern Imaging Methods. Possible Treatments.
• Examination of the Developmental Potential of Embryo-derived Stem Cells by Chimera Analysis.
• Pathophysiology and Therapy of Canine Acquired Cardiac Diseases
• Environmental Toxicity Assessment of Tetracycline Antibiotics
• Thyroid Hormone Metabolism at the Molecular Level Related to Animal Production,
• Investigations Concerning the Mode of Action of Some Important Nutriceuticals (Cr, carnitine)
• The Role of Rumen in the Foodstuff Supply of Host Animal
• Evolutionary Analysis of the Interaction of Brain and Behaviour
• Environmental Effects on Invertebrate Populations/ Communities
• Effect of Prostaglandin-synthesis Inhibitors on the Proliferation and Apoptosis of Different Cell Lines
• Studies on FcRn Gene Expression

Study of DNA of Mycoplasma Strains of Poultry Origin

The Ph.D. School welcomes Ph.D. students in the above mentioned research fields for up to several years. Knowledge of English is necessary.

The Ph.D. School would also like to take part in international Research and Development Projects.

4.3 Research Group for Animal Breeding, the Hungarian Academy of Sciences and St. Stephen University
(Allattenyesztesi es Tartastechnologiai Kutatocsoport, Magyar Tudomanyos Akademia es Szent Istvan Egyetem)

Contact:
Endre Szucs
Doctor of HAS
Research Group for Animal Breeding, the Hungarian Academy of Sciences
Department for Pig and Small Animal Breeding
St. Stephen University
Pater Karoly u. 1., H-2103 Godollo, HUNGARY
+36 28 410 200
szucse@fau.gau.hu

Research, a Short Introduction:
The Research Group was established on January 1^st, 1996.Based on international co-operation, the Group’s mission is improve the level of animal production and health status by means of molecular genetics, functional genomics and animal models, as well as in depth understanding of gene functions using cloning via genetic engineering. A seminal topic is the prevention of potential risk of biotechnology including decrease of genetic diversity. Further research includes aspects of genetic and environmental interactions from the point of view of ecology, animal welfare and reproduction. Faunistical investigation provides further significant area of gene reservation of endangered animal species.

Research work includes:

• improvement methods for transplantation of nuclei cloning of zygotes for establishment of gene banks and deep freezing,
• estimation effects of major genes on muscle hypertrophy,
• detection of stress resistance and adaptability in response to ecological factors such as heat load and crowding as well as zoo-technological processes in relation to product quality,
• faunistical recording of endangered fish species and development of methods for their reproduction and differentiation upon morphological traits.

The Institute welcomes PhD students, young pre-or post-doctoral researchers for stays of less than 6 months and more than 1 year. Knowledge of English is necessary.

The Research Group would also like to take part in international Research and Development Projects.