Who We Are

Our laboratory specializes in research and development (R&D) in the areas of genetic improvement through conventional breeding and biotechnological methods, agrotechnology of economically important medicinal and aromatic plants, process technology for phytochemicals, knowledge-based herbal formulations, plant extracts, bioprospection for new drugs and organic farming.

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Services

Knowledge-based herbal formulations

Investigates traditional and contemporary herbal formulations for their efficacy, safety, and potential therapeutic applications.

Organic farming

Focusing on organic farming methods that prioritize soil health, biodiversity, and resource conservation.

Tissue culture techniques and Applications

We develop and refine tissue culture techniques for plant propagation, conservation, and genetic improvement.

Plant extracts

We study plant extracts and their biological activities, such as antioxidant, antimicrobial, and anti-inflammatory properties.

Plant growth studies and optimization

Investigates various factors that influence plant growth, such as light, temperature, nutrients, and growth regulators

Indoor vertical farming

We explore advanced technologies and practices for indoor vertical farming.

Meet Our Team

PhD Boncho Grigorov
PhD Boncho Grigorov
Department of Molecular Biology, Immunology and Medical Genetics.
Skilled in qRT-PCR, Reverse Transcription Polymerase Chain Reaction (RT-PCR), Molecular Biology methods, Antioxidants, and Cell Culture, Immuneregulation . Strong education professional with a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) focused in Bioorganic chemistry, chemistry of natural and physiologically active substances from Trakia University,Stara Zagora.

In vitro electron paramagnetic resonance (EPR) spectroscopy studies on radical scavenging abilities of haberlea rhodopensis leaves extract.

<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/boncho-grigorov-407664110/">Assoc. Prof. Borislav Popov</a>
Assoc. Prof. Borislav Popov
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Borislav Nikolov Popov, D.M. Head of the Department of Molecular Biology, Immunology, and Medical Genetics at the Faculty of Medicine, Trakia University

Popov B., (2012). The Antimutagenic potential of total extract from Haberlea rhodopensis. Abstract of a dissertation for the award of the educational and scientific degree of “Doctor,” Trakia University, Stara Zagora.

1.       POPOV, B., S. GEORGIEVA, V. GADGEVA, V. PETROV (2011). „Radioprotective, anticlastogenic and antioxidant effects of total extract of Haberlea Rhodopensis on rabbit blood samples exposed to gamma radiation in vitro”. Revue Méd. Vét., 162, 1, 34-39.(IF2011 – 0.220)
2.       Georgieva S. , B. Popov, G. Milochev, G. Bonev. Cellular DNA damage and lipid whole body gamma irradiation and treatment with Haberlea rhodopensis extract in rabbits. Revue Med. Vet. 2012, 163, 12, 572-576, ISSN 00 351 555 (IF2011 = 0, 220)
3.      Popov B.,S. Georgieva, M. Oblakova, G. Bonev (2013). Effects of Haberlea rhodopensis extract on antioxidation and lipid peroxidation in rabbits after exposure to 60Co-γ-rays. Archives of Biological Sciences, 2013, 65 (1), 91-97.ISSN: 0354-4664 (IF2011 = 0, 360)
4.    Georgieva S, L. Sotirov, B. Popov, T. Koynarski.. Impact of the Haberlea rhodopensis extract on the innate immune system and response in rabbits following KLH-hemocyanin immunization and cyclophosphamide treatment. Turkish Journal of Veterinary and Animal Sciences . 2013, Vol. 37: No. 6,, 659-663: ISSN 1300-0128 (IF = 0, 221).
5.       Grigorov B. , Y. Karamalakova, G. Nikolova, B. Popov, D.T. Ndinteh, V. Gadjeva and A. Zheleva. (2014) First Electron Paramagnetic Resonance Spectroscopy Studies on Extracts Isolated from Piptadeniastrum Africanum and Haberlea Rhodopensis. Journal of Chemical, Biological and Physical Sciences, May 2014 – July 2014, Vol. 4, No. 3; 2216-2226, E- ISSN: 2249 –1929. (IF = 0, 723).
6.      Penchev, G., S. Georgieva & B. Popov. Protection against radiation-induced testicular injury in rabbits by Haberlea rhodopensis (A BALKAN RESSURECTION PLANT) extract. Bulgarian Journal of Veterinary Medicine, 2018, 21, No 3, 313–321, ISSN 1311-1477; DOI: 10.15547/bjvm.1049. SJR (2018)=0.184
7.      Dimitrova N, Popov B. (2023) Biological Effects of Secondary Plant Metabolites on the Expression of Key Factors Involved in DNA Damage Response Signaling Pathway and Apoptosis in Cancer Cell Lines. International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR), 2023, Volume 12 Issue 1, 533 – 541, ISSN: 2319-7064

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