Dr.(HP) Alfas Pliūra
Forest geneticist and tree breeder, senior research scientist

Lithuanian Research Centre for Agriculture and Forestry
Forest Research Institute
Dept. of Forest Genetics and Breeding
Liepų 1, LT-53101 Girionys
Kauno raj. LITHUANIA
phone: +370 37 547289
mob.: +370 682 67811
fax: +370 37 547446
E-mail: genetsk@mi.lt
Internet site: http://www.forestgen.mi.lt/content/GenpersdetalesAlfEn.htm

Research interests
Eco-genetics, population and quantitative genetics with special interest in broad-leaved tree species
Conservation genetics

Research projects
- State funded project "Studies on genetic response of broad-leaved forest tree populations to changing environment. " (2009-2014, leader of the project).
- State funded project "Expression of genetic peculiarities of broad-leaved forest tree species under changing environment, evaluation of species adaptive and breeding potential" (2004-2008, leader of the project).
- EC FP6 program project "TREEBREEDEX:A working model network of tree improvement for competitive, multifunctional and sustainable European forestry" (national leader of the project, 2006-2010).
- Applied research project "Evaluation of regeneration in genetic reserves and seed stands of broad-leaved tree species and preparation of recommendations for its regeneration" (2009, leader of the project).
- Applied research project "Estimation of breeding value of plus trees based on progeny performance in progeny trials and selection of best individuals for establishing of second generation seed orchards" (2009, co-worker of the project).
- inovation demonstration project (funded by European Fund for Rural Development) "Aplication if inovative technologies and scientific knowledge in propagation of hybrid aspen for establishing of very productive plantations for short rotation plantation forestry " (2008-2010, co-worker of the project).
- National project "Improvenment of human resources in biotechnology in forestry and agriculture "- ESF/2004/2.5.0-K02-VS-06/SUT-158 - cofunded by EU, 2005-2007)
- State program "GENOFUND: Lithuanian plant genetic resources" (1998-2008, co-researcher)

Publications (12 scientific papers in ISI WOS journals and 34 other scientific papers)
Other activities
Forest tree breeding/improvement (Pinus sylvestris, Picea abies, Betula pendula, Alnus glutinosa, Quercus robur, Populus tremula)
Developing of forest gene conservation and tree breeding programs
Lecturer on forest genetics at Forestry Faculty of the Lithuanian Agricultural University
Country representative at EUFORGEN (European Forest Resources Gene Conservation Program) Stand-forming Broadleaves Network (since 2004)
Country representative at EUFORGEN Scattered Broadleaves Network (1997-2004)
National coordinator at EUFORGEN (2000-2004)
Preparation of technical quidelines and recomendations for management of gene conservation populations
Delineating of provenance regions for broad-leaved tree species
Constructing of databases on forest genetic resources
Constructing of web sites on forest genetic resources. Webmaster of the sites Lithuanian Forest Genetic Resources (2000-2009) and scientific journal Miškininkystė [Forest Sciences] (2001-2008)
Member of the editorial board of national scientific journal "Miškininkystė" [Forest Sciences], managing editor (2000-2008)

Hobby
- Oil painting, photography (see collections on Webshots.com, on Panoramio.com, on Flickr.com), sailing on catamaran, windsurfing, hiking, rock music, internet browsing, computers, interested in paragliding and in romantic painting by Eva
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Dr.Virgilijus Baliuckas
Forest geneticist and tree breeder, research scientist

Forest Research Institute
Dept. of Forest Genetics and Tree Breeding
Liepų 1
LT-53101 Girionys
Kauno raj. LITHUANIA
phone: +370 37 547245
mob.: +376 82 67866
fax: +370 37 547446
E-mail: virgis.baliuckas@one.lt

Research interests
Eco-genetics, quantitative genetics with special interest in Quercus spec., Fraxinus excelsior, Alnus glutinosa, Prunus avium
Conservation genetics

Research projects
State funded research project "Genetic properties of broad-leaved tree species in changing environment and evaluation of adaptation and tree breeding potential " (2004-2008, co-researcher)
State funded research project "Ecogenetic variation and gene conservation of broad-leaved tree species " (1999-2003,co-researcher);
"Preparation of EUFORGEN II recomendations, adaptation and co-ordination of its implementation" (from 1997, co-worker of the project)
State research program "Study and conservation of forest genetic resources under changing environment" (2004-2008, co-researcher)

Other activities
Forest tree breeding/improvement (Pinus sylvestris, Picea abies, Quercus robur)
Country representative at EUFORGEN Social Broadleaved Network (1997-2004)

Dr.Raimundas Petrokas
Forest geneticist and tree breeder,

Forest Research Institute
Dept. of Forest Genetics and Tree Breeding
Liepų 1
LT-53101 Girionys
Kauno raj. LITHUANIA
phone: +370 37 547289
mobil.: +370675 42928
fax: +370 37 547446
E-mail: rpetrokas@yahoo.co.uk

Research interests
Genetics and biology of rare broad-leaved tree species ( Ulmus spec., Malus spec., Pyrus spec., Acer spec.)

Research projects
State funded research project "Genetic properties of broad-leaved tree species in changing environment and evaluation of adaptation and tree breeding potential " (2004-2008, co-researcher of the project)
State funded research project "Ecogenetic variation and gene conservation of broad-leaved tree species " (1999-2008,co-researcher of the project);

Other activities
Forest tree breeding/improvement of rare broad-leaved tree species (Ulmus spec., Malus spec., Pyrus spec., Acer spec.)

Dr.Asta Baliuckienė
Forest geneticist and tree breeder

Plant Gene Bank
Coordinating Center for Forest Plants
Lithuanian Forest Research Institute
Liepų 1
LT-53101 Girionys
Kauno raj. LITHUANIA
phone: +370 37 547249
fax: +370 37 547249
E-mail: agb@mi.lt

Current activities
Coordinating a conservation of forest genetic resources

Research interests
Eco-genetics, quantitative genetics with special interest in Betula spec.
Conservation genetics

Research projects
State funded research project "Genetic properties of broad-leaved tree species in changing environment and evaluation of adaptation and tree breeding potential " (2004-2008, co-researcher)
"Ecogenetic variation and gene conservation of broad-leaved tree species " (1999-2003,co-researcher);

Other activities
Forest tree breeding/improvement (Betula spec.)

Dr.Rimvydas Gabrilavičius
Forest geneticist and tree breeder, senior research scientist

Forest Research Institute
Dept. of Forest Genetics and Tree Breeding
Liepų 1
LT-53101 Girionys
Kauno raj. LITHUANIA
phone: +370 37 547289
fax: +370 37 547446
E-mail: genetsk@mi.lt

Research interests
Population genetics with special interest in Pinus sylvestris and Picea abies
Conservation genetics

Current research projects
State funded research project “Genetic variation in adaptive, reproductive and quality traits of Norway spruce: molecular markers and optimization of breeding strategies” (2006-2010, leader of the project).
State research program "Study and conservation of forest genetic resources under changing environment" (2004-2008, leader of the project)

Other activities
Forest tree breeding/improvement (Pinus sylvestris, Picea abies)
Preparation of regulations on conservation of forest genetic resources
Lectures on forest genetics at Forestry Faculty of the Lithuanian Agricultural University

Dr.Darius Danusevičius
Forest geneticist and tree breeder, senior research scientist

Forest Research Institute
Dept. of Forest Genetics and Tree Breeding
Liepų 1
LT-53101 Girionys
Kauno raj. LITHUANIA
phone: +370 37 547
fax: +370 37 547446
E-mail: darius.danusevicius@takas.lt

Research interests
Quantitative genetics with special interest in Picea abies;
Computer simulation of tree breeding programs

Research projects
State funded research project “Genetic variation in adaptive, reproductive and quality traits of Norway spruce: molecular markers and optimization of breeding strategies” (2006-2010, co-researcher);
State research program "Study and conservation of forest genetic resources under changing environment" (2004-2008 co-researcher).

Other activities
Country representative at EUFORGEN Coniferous Network (since 2000)
Lectures on forest genetics at Forestry Faculty of the Lithuanian Agricultural University

Dr.Julius Danusevičius
Forest geneticist and tree breeder, (retired)

Lithuanian Forest Research Institute
Dept. of Genetics and Tree Breeding
Liepų 1
LT-53101 Girionys
Kauno raj. LITHUANIA
phone: +370 37 547
fax: +370 37 547446
E-mail: genetsk@mi.lt

Research interests
Quantitative genetics with special interest in Pinus spec. hybridisation;
Studies on pollination and seed production;
Conservation genetics.

Research projects
"Evaluation of adaptation and quality of Norway spruce populations, conservation and use of genetic resources" (1996-2000, co-researcher);
State research program "Study and conservation of forest genetic resources under changing environment" (2004-2008 co-researcher).

Other activities
Forest tree breeding/improvement (Pinus spec.);
Seed farming/management;
Preparation of laws and regulations on conservation of forest genetic resources;
Lectures on forest tree breeding and seed farming in Forestry Faculty of the Lithuanian Agricultural University

Dr.(HP) Sigute Kuusiene
Biotechnologist, Head of laboratory; senior research scientist

Forest Research Institute
Lab. of Molecular Genetics and Biotechnology
Liepų 1
LT-53101 Girionys
Kauno raj. LITHUANIA
phone: +370 37 547319
fax: +370 37 547446
E-mail: biotech@mi.lt

Research interests
Research on micro- and macro-propagation of broad-leaved tree species.
Molecular genetics

Current research projects
"Estimation of genetic structure in fast growing trees, development of new genotypes and assessmemt of tolerance to a stress factors using biotechnological methods " (2007-2011, leader of the project).

Other activities
Forest tree breeding/improvement

Rita Verbylaitė
Biotechnologist, molecular geneticist; PhD student

Forest Research Institute
Lab. of Molecular Genetics and Biotechnology
Liepų 1
LT-53101 Girionys
Kauno raj. LITHUANIA
phone: +370 37 547319
fax: +370 37 547446
E-mail: biotech@mi.lt

Research interests
Molecular genetics of coniferous and broadleaved forest tree species
Genetic modification of aspen, GMO

Current research projects
"Estimation of genetic structure in fast growing trees, development of new genotypes and assessmemt of tolerance to a stress factors using biotechnological methods " (2007-2011).

Other activities
Forest tree breeding/improvement

Jonas Žiauka
Biotechnologist; PhD student

Forest Research Institute
Lab. of Molecular Genetics and Biotechnology
Liepų 1
LT-53101 Girionys
Kauno raj. LITHUANIA
phone: +370 37 547319
fax: +370 37 547446
E-mail: biotech@mi.lt

Research interests
Research on micro- and macro-propagation of aspen, larch, etc.
In vitro somatic embriogenesis

Current research projects
"Estimation of genetic structure in fast growing trees, development of new genotypes and assessmemt of tolerance to a stress factors using biotechnological methods " (2007-2011).

Other activities
Forest tree breeding/improvement

Dr.Audrius Gradeckas
Silviculturist, tree breeder, biotechnologist, research scientist

Forest Research Institute
Lab. of Molecular Genetics and Biotechnology
Liepų 1
LT-53101 Girionys
Kauno raj. LITHUANIA
phone: +370 37 547245
fax: +370 37 547446
E-mail: genetsk@mi.lt

Research interests
Biotechnology of broad-leaved tree species with special interest in Populus spec.;
Research on micro- and macro-propagation of broad-leaved tree species.

Current research projects
"Estimation of genetic structure in fast growing trees, development of new genotypes and assessmemt of tolerance to a stress factors using biotechnological methods " (2007-2011).

Other activities
Biotechnology;
Forest tree breeding/improvement of Salix spec. and Populus spec.

Kęstustis Česnavičius
Forest geneticist and tree breeder,
Head of Seed Control Dept. of the Department of Forest Genetic Resources,

Department of Forest Genetic Resources,
Lithuanian Forest Service
Liepų 2
LT-53101 Girionys
Kauno raj. LITHUANIA
phone: +370 37 547 347
fax: +370 37 547 347
E-mail: k.cesnav@takas.lt

Research interests
Quantitative genetics with emphasis on Pinus spec.;

Research projects
State program "Lithuanian plant genetic resources" (1998-2003, co-researcher);

Other activities
Managing of forest tree breeding;
Managing of conservation of forest genetic resources;
Managing of seed farming;
Managing of documentation forest reproductive material (seed, seedlings, transplants);
Managing of control of origin, transfer and use of forest reproductive material;
Managing of testing and control of seed quality;
Preparation of regulations on seed zoning, transfer or forest reproductive material, seed testing, etc.

Dr.Vidmantas Verbyla
Tree breeder,
Head of Genetic Resources Department
of the Department of Forest Genetic Resources

Department of Forest Genetic Resources,
Lithuanian Forest Service
Liepų 2
LT-53101 Girionys
Kauno raj. LITHUANIA
phone: +370 37 547 347
fax: +370 37 547 347
E-mail: verbyla@mgit.lt

Research interests
Population genetics.

Current research projects
State program "Lithuanian plant genetic resources" (1998-2003, co-researcher).

Other activities
Forest tree breeding/improvement (Pinus sylvestris, Picea abies, Betula pendula, Alnus glutinosa, Quercus robur);
Managing of National Register of Lithuanian forest genetic resources;
Managing of of databases on Lithuanian forest genetic resources;
Selection and inventory of forest genetic and seed reserves, seed orchards, plus trees, clone archives, etc.;
Preparation of regulations on seed zoning, transfer or forest reproductive material, etc.;
Chemical analysis of soil and bio-material.

Valmantas Kundrotas
Forest geneticist and tree breeder

Department of Forest Genetic Resources,
Lithuanian Forest Service
Liepų 2
LT-53101 Girionys
Kauno raj. LITHUANIA
phone: +370 37 547 226
mob.: +370 682 36075
fax: +370 37 547 771
E-mail: kundrotas@mgit.lt

Research interests
Eco-genetics, quantitative genetics with special interest on Alnus glutinosa;
Conservation genetics.

Research projects
"Ecogenetic variation and gene conservation of broad-leaved tree species" (1999-2003, co-researcher);

Other activities
Forest tree breeding/improvement (Pinus sylvestris, Picea abies, Betula pendula, Alnus glutinosa, Quercus robur, Populus tremula);
Selection and inventory of forest genetic and seed reserves, seed orchards, plus trees, clone archives, etc.;
National coordinator (since 2004) at EUFORGEN (European Forest Resources Gene Conservation Program)
Country representative at EUFORGEN Forest Management Network (since 2004)
Managing of databases on Lithuanian forest genetic resources;
Managing of National Register of Lithuanian forest genetic resources;
Inventory of forest regeneration in genetic reserves and comercial forests;
Evaluation of growth and quality of stands.

Vincas Statkus
Forest tree breeder and gene conservationist,
schief engineer

Department of Forest Genetic Resources,
Lithuanian Forest Service
Liepų 2
LT-53101 Girionys
Kauno raj. LITHUANIA
phone: +370 37 547 232
fax: +370 37 547 232
E-mail: statkus@mgit.lt

Research interests
Conservation genetics

Current research projects
"State program "Lithuanian plant genetic resources" (1998-2003, co-researcher).

Other activities
Forest tree breeding/improvement;
Selection and inventory of forest genetic and seed reserves, seed orchards, plus trees, clone archives, etc.;
Managing of databases on Lithuanian forest genetic resources;
Managing of National Register of Lithuanian forest genetic resources.

Renatas Plačiakis
Forest tree breeder and gene conservationist

Department of Forest Genetic Resources,
Lithuanian Forest Service
Liepų 2
LT-53101 Girionys
Kauno raj. LITHUANIA
phone: +370 37 547226
fax: +370 37 547771
E-mail:

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Darius Raudonius
Forest tree breeder and gene conservationist,

Department of Forest Genetic Resources,
Lithuanian Forest Service
Liepų 2
LT-53101 Girionys
Kauno raj. LITHUANIA
phone: +370 37 547226
fax: +370 37 547771
E-mail: mgiss_tarnyba@one.lt

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Other activities
Country representative at EUFORGEN (European Forest Resources Gene Conservation Program) Scattered Broadleaves Network (since 2004)
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Dr.Valentinas Cirtautas
Forest geneticist (retired)

P H O T O

Service of Forest Genetic Resources,
Seed, and Planting Material
Liepų 2
LT-53101 Girionys
Kauno raj. LITHUANIA
phone: +370 37 547
fax: +370 37 547
E-mail:

Research interests
Studies on introduction of tree species;
Studies on macro-propagation;
Population genetics of Pinus nigra.

Current research projects
"State program "Lithuanian plant genetic resources" (1998-2003, co-researcher).

Other activities
Managing of databases on introduced tree species;
Introduction of tree species for forestry and ornamental purposes.

Stasys Tuminauskas
Forest geneticist, Dr. (retired)

Service of Forest Genetic Resources,
Seed, and Planting Material
Liepų 2
LT-53101 Girionys
Kauno raj. LITHUANIA
phone: +370 37 547 771
fax: +370 37 547 347

Research interests
Studies on introduction of forest tree species;
Population genetics of Pinus spec.

Current research projects
"State program "Lithuanian plant genetic resources" (1998-2003, co-researcher).

Other activities
Introduction of tree species for forestry
Forest tree breeding/improvement (Pinus sylvestris, Picea abies, Betula pendula, Alnus glutinosa, Quercus robur);

Vytautas Ramanauskas (1920-1996)
Forest geneticist and tree breeder (1950-1996)
Dr. (since 1960),
Senior research scientist (1960 -1996)
Deputy director of the Lithuanian Forest Research Institute (1980-1993)
Retired in 1996

Lithuanian Forest Research Institute
Dept. of Genetics and Tree Breeding
Liepų 1
LT-53101 Girionys
Kauno raj. LITHUANIA

Research interests
Population genetics with special interest in Pinus sylvestris , Picea abies, Larix spec.,
Studies on introduction of tree species;
Studies on forest regeneration
Conservation genetics
Dendrology
Current research projects
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Other activities
Forest tree breeding/improvement (Pinus sylvestris, Picea abies, Larix spec., Populus spec.)
Preparation of regulations and recommendations on conservation of forest genetic resources, tree breeding and seed farming

Irena Andriuškevičienė (1920-1996)
Forest geneticist and tree breeder (1950-1996)
Dr. (since 1960),
Senior research scientist (1960 -1996)
Retired in 1996

Lithuanian Forest Research Institute
Dept. of Genetics and Tree Breeding
Liepų 1
LT-53101 Girionys
Kauno raj. LITHUANIA

Research interests
Population genetics with special interest in Pinus sylvestris , Picea abies, Larix spec.,
Studies on mutagenesis of forest tree species;
Conservation genetics
Current research projects
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Other activities
Forest tree breeding/improvement (Pinus sylvestris, Picea abies and Larix spec.)
Preparation of regulations and recommendations on conservation of forest genetic resources, tree breeding and seed farming

Dr.(HP) Alfas Pliūra Forest geneticist and tree breeder, senior research scientist

Dr.Virgilijus Baliuckas Forest geneticist and tree breeder, research scientist

Dr.Raimundas Petrokas Forest geneticist and tree breeder,

Dr.Asta Baliuckienė Forest geneticist and tree breeder

Dr.Rimvydas Gabrilavičius Forest geneticist and tree breeder, senior research scientist

Dr.Darius Danusevičius Forest geneticist and tree breeder, senior research scientist

Dr.Julius Danusevičius Forest geneticist and tree breeder, (retired)

Dr.(HP) Sigute Kuusiene Biotechnologist, Head of laboratory; senior research scientist

Rita Verbylaitė Biotechnologist, molecular geneticist; PhD student

Jonas Žiauka Biotechnologist; PhD student

Dr.Audrius Gradeckas Silviculturist, tree breeder, biotechnologist, research scientist

Kęstustis Česnavičius Forest geneticist and tree breeder, Head of Seed Control Dept. of the Department of Forest Genetic Resources,

Dr.Vidmantas Verbyla Tree breeder, Head of Genetic Resources Department of the Department of Forest Genetic Resources

Valmantas Kundrotas Forest geneticist and tree breeder

Vincas Statkus Forest tree breeder and gene conservationist, schief engineer

Renatas Plačiakis Forest tree breeder and gene conservationist

Darius Raudonius Forest tree breeder and gene conservationist,

Dr.Valentinas Cirtautas Forest geneticist (retired)

P H O T O

Stasys Tuminauskas Forest geneticist, Dr. (retired)

Vytautas Ramanauskas (1920-1996) Forest geneticist and tree breeder (1950-1996) Dr. (since 1960), Senior research scientist (1960 -1996) Deputy director of the Lithuanian Forest Research Institute (1980-1993) Retired in 1996

Irena Andriuškevičienė (1920-1996) Forest geneticist and tree breeder (1950-1996) Dr. (since 1960), Senior research scientist (1960 -1996) Retired in 1996

Dr.(HP) Alfas Pliūra
Forest geneticist and tree breeder, senior research scientist

Dr.Virgilijus Baliuckas
Forest geneticist and tree breeder, research scientist

Dr.Raimundas Petrokas
Forest geneticist and tree breeder,

Dr.Asta Baliuckienė
Forest geneticist and tree breeder

Dr.Rimvydas Gabrilavičius
Forest geneticist and tree breeder, senior research scientist

Dr.Darius Danusevičius
Forest geneticist and tree breeder, senior research scientist

Dr.Julius Danusevičius
Forest geneticist and tree breeder, (retired)

Dr.(HP) Sigute Kuusiene
Biotechnologist, Head of laboratory; senior research scientist

Rita Verbylaitė
Biotechnologist, molecular geneticist; PhD student

Jonas Žiauka
Biotechnologist; PhD student

Dr.Audrius Gradeckas
Silviculturist, tree breeder, biotechnologist, research scientist

Kęstustis Česnavičius
Forest geneticist and tree breeder,
Head of Seed Control Dept. of the Department of Forest Genetic Resources,

Dr.Vidmantas Verbyla
Tree breeder,
Head of Genetic Resources Department
of the Department of Forest Genetic Resources

Valmantas Kundrotas
Forest geneticist and tree breeder

Vincas Statkus
Forest tree breeder and gene conservationist,
schief engineer

Renatas Plačiakis
Forest tree breeder and gene conservationist

Darius Raudonius
Forest tree breeder and gene conservationist,

Dr.Valentinas Cirtautas
Forest geneticist (retired)

Stasys Tuminauskas
Forest geneticist, Dr. (retired)

Vytautas Ramanauskas (1920-1996)
Forest geneticist and tree breeder (1950-1996)
Dr. (since 1960),
Senior research scientist (1960 -1996)
Deputy director of the Lithuanian Forest Research Institute (1980-1993)
Retired in 1996

Irena Andriuškevičienė (1920-1996)
Forest geneticist and tree breeder (1950-1996)
Dr. (since 1960),
Senior research scientist (1960 -1996)
Retired in 1996