Ph.D. Marina Dervišević

Research Associate

Laboratory of Applied Entomology

Research Rank:
Research Associate

E mail: marina.dervisevic@pesting.org.rs; dervisevic.marina1989@gmail.com

Education
2012 - Graduated from the Faculty of Agriculture (Plant protection), University of Belgrade
2013 - Master's degree from the Faculty of Agriculture (Fruit Science and Viticulture), University of Belgrade
2019 - PhD from the Faculty of Agriculture (Plant protection, Entomology), Life sciences, University of Belgrade

Research Filed
Life sciences - Agriculture - Plant Protection - Entomology

Study of the bionomy of scale insects (Hemiptera: Coccidae) in agricultural production and urban environments. Work on taxonomy, study of the biology and ecology of species. Research on the accompanying entomofauna (parasitoids and predators) of scale insects, as well as their role in reducing the abundance of Coccidae. In addition, part of the research is focused on the study of biological agents, primarily bacteria, and their role in plant growth promoting and control of harmful organisms.

Participation in projects
Participant in scientific project funded by the Innovation Fund of Republic of Serbia - „New bioregulators based on autochthonous bacteria for thinning of apple fruits” (2019-2020).
Participant in research funded by the Ministry of Science, Technological Development and Innovation (2022 - ).
Participant in scientific project funded by the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Water Management - „Modern production of vegetable seedlings as a condition for sustainable vegetable production in the Republic of Serbia” (2022-2023).
Participant in scientific project funded by the Science Fund of Republic of Serbia - „The necessity of healthy crops: Development of a multifunctional bacterial inoculant for the biological protection of cereals” (2024-2025).

Activities, responsibilities and mentorship

Membership in national and international organizations
Society for Plant Protection of Serbia, Entomological Society of Serbia

Bibliography
ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2661-6412
Enauka: https://enauka.gov.rs/cris/rp/rp29836