Research in the field of Mycology includes the study of endemic and emerging plant diseases, the development of innovative diagnostic methods with combined use of interdisciplinary technologies, the study of population structure, biology, physiology, genetics and epidemiology of phytopathogenic fungi.Investigation of interaction of phytopathogenic fungi with host plants and the environment for a comprehensive understanding ofthe mechanisms underlying pathogenesis, recognition and plant defense is also conducted.Moreover, disease management methods that concern the utilization of resistant plant genotypes, biocontrol agents, along with the optimization of existing means through the management of fungal drug resistance are evaluated and applied.
