2. Preservation of biological diversity in agro- and forest biocenoses, ecosystem protection and services Description Directions of research2.1 Research and utilization of genetic resources of economically significant plants. Research, conservation and use of genetic resources of perennial grasses, forage crops, aromatic and medical plants. Breeding of perennial grass varieties resistant against biotic and abiotic stress suitable for various uses under Latvian conditions."2.2. Biology, genetic diversity and occurrence of weeds depending on agroecological factors2.3. Conservation and development of biological diversity of farm animal species. Health of local animals species to be conserved, composition and quality of the obtained products, its suitability for obtaining niche products. Genomic studies of farm animals for development of productive traits.2.4. Biodiversity of forest and swamp ecosystems. Including rare, protected and invasive species, their changes, adaptation and risk factors in the context of climate change. Anthropogenic impact on forest biodiversity in forest habitats and green infrastructure planning solutions.2.5.Innovative solutions for increasing the diversity of the forest ecosystem and promoting resilience.2.6. Diversification of forest ecosystem services and products2.7. Urban agriculture and forestry and arboriculture Lead Researchers Daina Jonkus Daina Kairiša Iveta Kociņa Ilga Šematoviča Anda Valdovska Inga Straupe Baiba Jansone Ilze Stokmane Jānis Gailis Ph D students Baiba Grāvere Daiga Gāliņa Researchers Lāsma Cielava Iveta Kļaviņa-Blekte Vita Antāne Ivars Lūsis Guna Ringa-Karahona Lauris Štelfs Andris Grasbergs Santa Skuja Sidnija Podniece Aigars Indriksons Edgars Dubrovskis External collaboration partners University of Latvia Latvian State Forest Research Institute "Silava" Latvian biomedical research and study centre
