Combined study

4 years

prof. Ing. Jiří Kučerík, Ph.D.

Chairman :
prof. Ing. Jiří Kučerík, Ph.D.
Vice-chairman :
doc. MVDr. Helena Zlámalová Gargošová, Ph.D.
Councillor internal :
prof. Ing. Tomáš Svěrák, CSc.
doc. Mgr. Renata Komendová, Ph.D.
doc. Mgr. Michaela Vašinová Galiová, Ph.D.
Councillor external :
prof. Ing. Jaromíra Chýlková, CSc.
doc. RNDr. Václav Slovák, Ph.D.
doc. Ing. Petr Dolejš, CSc.
prof. Ing. Pavel Janoš, CSc.
doc. RNDr. Zdeněk Šimek, CSc.

1. Phytotoxicity and phytoremediation of nickel

   Nickel (Ni) is the 24th most common element of the Earth’s crust. Its annual production is about 2 mil. tons with various use in industry. Due to the Ni content in the ores ca. 1 – 2%, it is evident that its processing generates considerable amounts of waste with various residual Ni content. Nickel has also long been known as a carcinogen. The aim of this work is a complex processing of the literature data focused on the toxicity of nickel in plants and their use for phytoremediation of this element. The practical part will be focused on i) study of nickel toxicity using model plant species under hydroponic conditions (influence of salts, pH etc.) and ii) selection of species suitable for phytoremediation of nickel using waste from the former Nickel smelter heaps in the city Sered. Particular attention will be paid to the impact of environmentally harmless additives (biochar, humic substances, exogenous application of endogenous plant substances) on nickel uptake by plants.

   Tutor: Kováčik Jozef

2. Plant bioindicators – a tool for assessing environmental contamination inorganic pollutants

   This thesis will focus on the use of plant material, which is located in the exposed areas, to the assessment of environmental pollution. The aim will be to develop a detailed literature review current bio-monitoring and environmental contamination by inorganic pollutants. After selection will be performed reliable bioindicators and methods for their use regard to the environmental studies; also will be made "optimization" of their use under laboratory conditions. In conclusion, these techniques will be applied to assess the real state of contamination of the environment, particularly the evaluation and comparison of contamination in large urban areas and rural areas.

   Tutor: Kučerík Jiří, prof. Ing., Ph.D.