Kristiāna Skutele Academic position Reserach assistant Mg.agr. Field of research 2. Preservation of biological diversity in agro- and forest biocenoses, ecosystem protection and services 4. Development and adaptation of technologies for obtaining high-value agricultural and forest products, as well as in veterinary medicine E-mail Kristiana.Skutele@lbtu.lv Telephone +37126242947 Obtained master degree in agronomy at the Latvia University of Life Sciences and Technologies at 2023. Recent research focuses on the soil protection and health, production of innovative, biologically derived fertilizers and bio stimulants and their impact on crops, use of the potential of algae growing and washed up on the Latvian coast for agricultural purposes. The most important projects (2019-2025) In-depth study of identified priority areas in the field of plant protection, promoting awareness of the safe and responsible use of plant protection products, 2020 Sustainable soil management to unleash soil biodiversity potential and increase environmental, economic, and social well-being , 2021