Faculty of Science, Masaryk University
The department is a modern research and educational institution focused on biosystematics and ecology. It studies the diversity and ecological relationships of plants and animals in changing ecosystems, with an emphasis on phylogeny, classification, and vegetation ecology. It engages in both basic and applied research and collaborates with many national and international institutions. Teaching and the transfer of scientific knowledge into practice are also an integral part of the department's activities.
The Vegetation Research working group focuses on the diversity of plant communities and the factors influencing their distribution in the landscape. It deals with species composition, vegetation dynamics, and changes related to climate and human activity. The results contribute to nature conservation, ecological restoration, and the development of expert databases such as Pladias, the Czech National Phytosociological Database, and the European Vegetation Archive.
More information: https://botzool.sci.muni.cz/
Project Leader
Katka studied landscape architecture and currently focuses on the potential and use of hemiparasitic plants. Plants have always been both her work and her passion. In her work, she combines knowledge and approaches from horticultural practice with basic botanical research. This led to the interdisciplinary project PannFlora, which she leads.
Event and PR manager
Martin studied Ecology and Environmental Protection at Palacký University in Olomouc, followed by a PhD in Botany at Masaryk University. He is passionate about nature, landscapes — even urban ones — and seeks ways to protect and use them sensitively and respectfully. He considers public outreach and communication an inseparable part of nature conservation.
Management of pilot sites
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Use of brush harvester, restoration ecology
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Project manager
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Methodological guidance for experiments, data analysis
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Botanical monitoring of pilot sites
Helena studied botany at Masaryk University and viticulture at Mendel University. After her studies, she worked in nature conservation. Her professional interest – and at the same time her passion – lies in supporting plant diversity in cultural landscapes by optimising the management of dry grasslands and meadows and by creating new landscape elements. Alongside her work at Masaryk University, she works freelance in ecological consulting and viticulture. She is also active in the Mikulov Beautification Association, which enhances agricultural landscapes around the town by restoring field paths and creating green belts with fruit trees.
Agricultural Research Ltd. is a private research institution established under the EU framework. It focuses on both applied and basic research in agriculture, natural sciences, and food sciences.
The Department of Genetic Resources specializes in the study of genetic resources and biodiversity of forage and meadow species. It also develops seed mixtures that increase biodiversity in the landscape.
The institution holds dozens of utility models and patents for specialized seed mixtures for various uses. Among the most successful are the patented Sahara and Panonia mixtures.
The team also has extensive experience with the cultivation of various plant species, seed harvesting, and cleaning. The workplace is equipped with the necessary technology for small-plot trials, cultivation areas, their maintenance, care, and seed harvest. Seed cleaning, storage, packaging, and sales are carried out using its own post-harvest line.
Development of seed production technologies for panonian species, testing of mixtures
Tomáš is a postdoctoral researcher at Agricultural Research Ltd. in Troubsko. He is a member of the Czech Botanical Society, the Czech Academy of Agricultural Sciences, the Legume Society, and the EUCARPIA association.
His research focuses on genetic resources of Fabaceae species and their use in agriculture and landscape restoration; on grassland studies; fallow land ecology; and research of selected rare and endangered species of the Czech flora. He aims to connect botany, nature conservation, and agriculture in his research.
His work includes both scientific publications and practical outcomes such as patents, utility models, and certified methodologies. He also places strong emphasis on communicating results to the public.
Development of seed production technologies for panonian species, testing of mixtures
Ivana graduated in Garden and Landscape Management at Mendel University in Brno. Her work focuses on cultivating components for regional seed mixtures, studying genetic resources of Fabaceae species and their use in agriculture and landscape, as well as on grassland restoration in both agricultural areas and protected landscapes. In the PannFlora project, she is responsible for seed collection, establishing seed production stands, and growing species for regional mixtures.
Mendel University is the oldest agricultural university in the Czech Republic. Besides education in agriculture, forestry, and horticulture, it is also active in agricultural research and increasingly engaged in environmental issues. Several departments of the Faculty of Agronomy and the Botanical Garden and Arboretum are involved in the PannFlora project. The university regularly organizes seminars and field days to transfer new knowledge into practice.
Development of production technologies for Panonian species, production of hemiparasitic plants
Stanislav graduated in Crop Science and focuses on grasses, legumes, and permanent grasslands – not only in terms of agricultural use, but also for their ecosystem services (soil fertility, biodiversity, erosion control, etc.). He specializes in seed production of grasses and legumes. In previous projects, he has developed and tested propagation technologies for hemiparasitic and other meadow species. He advocates for the essential role of grazing animals, especially ruminants, in sustainable grassland management, aiming to reduce reliance on subsidies and restore their productive function. In PannFlora, he focuses on agricultural technologies for propagating selected meadow species, including seed cleaning and establishing wildflower meadows.
Monitoring of soil indicators
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Monitoring of soil indicators
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Bio Forschung Austria is a non-university research institute based in Vienna. For more than 40 years, it has focused on practical questions of organic farming and the development of sustainable land-use strategies in urban environments. Main research areas include soil health and humus formation, circular economy and composting, biological pest control, and climate and nature protection. Research is carried out in close cooperation with farmers and local institutions. Knowledge transfer to both practitioners and the general public is a key part of the institute's mission – through workshops and seminars on field and vineyard management, soil conservation, (agro)biodiversity, and applied ecology.
Coordinator of the Austrian part of the project
Christine studied Plant Production at the University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences (BOKU) in Vienna. Her main motivation as a researcher is to support ecological and resilient agriculture. At the institute, she focuses on the implementation and evaluation of field trials. In the PannFlora project, she coordinates the activities of the Austrian project partner.
Monitoring of pilot sites, cultivation of Panonian species
Christoph graduated from the horticultural school in Schönbrunn and has been working as a test technician at Bio Forschung Austria since 1991. Thanks to his passion for natural gardens, he transformed the institute's roughly one-hectare area into a center of biodiversity. In this environment, he shares his extensive knowledge of wild plants, vegetable varieties, fungi, birds, and amphibians with visitors interested in nature. In the PannFlora project, he is responsible for the harvesting and propagation of native plant species on the Austrian side.