3.Studies of the basic resources of the bioeconomy – land, soil, water – to ensure sustainable use and reduce pollution Description Directions of research3.1. The importance of soil and its management in the ecosystems and circulation of chemical substances.3.2. Assessment of the soil diversity and its influencing factors and processes and application of innovative methods and technologies for its research and protection.3.3. Changes in soil properties and circulation of plant nutrients in agriculture and forestry depending on environmental conditions and management systems. Development and adaptation of technologies for the production of high-value agricultural and forest products, as well as in veterinary medicine.3.4. Groundwater regime in agricultural, forest and mire ecosystems.3.5. Reclamation of degraded areas. Lead Researchers Ph D students Researchers External collaboration partners