PRO_DROAKS

PRO_DROAKS - project founded by @fondzanauku_rs @nitragovrs focused on regeneration, restoration, drought stress response of four oak species native to Serbia.

[PRO_DROAKS @pro_droaks]

🌱 We are more than happy to share our study with all of you and the scientific community on early oak seedling performance.
Many thanks to @Forests_MDPI for accepting our paper and for the constructive and professional review process.
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[PRO_DROAKS @pro_droaks]

🌱 The final workshop within the PRODROAKS project has been successfully held.
Key project results were presented and exchange of experiences related to improving regeneration of oak forests was facilitated.
Many thanks to all participants!
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[PRO_DROAKS @pro_droaks]

Proud of our colleague Janko Ljubičić!
He had an incredible time attending The Soil Re-Union conference — gaining fresh insights, connecting with experts, and representing our team! 🌱✨
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[PRO_DROAKS @pro_droaks]

The winner takes it all 🌳✨ … the loser’s standing small 🍂👎
Excited to reveal the results from our nursery experiments soon! 💡✨
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[PRO_DROAKS @pro_droaks]

☀️Big, hard sun!
🔥No moisture!
🌡️High temperatures!
Drought stress is something seedlings need to cope with at the experimental sites! 🌱
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[PRO_DROAKS @pro_droaks]

🌟Die, survive, or thrive? 💀🙌💪
👉 Which oak do you think will prove the most adapted to site conditions?
🌳 Sessile oak
🌳 Downy oak
🌳Hungarian oak
🌳 Turkey oak
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[PRO_DROAKS @pro_droaks]

💧Watering means life! 🌱
After a month without water, our seedlings are showing us which species are the real survivors… and which are the most vulnerable. 💦
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[PRO_DROAKS @pro_droaks]

🌡️ Microclimate matters! 🌬️🌿
🔍 We are:
📍 Monitoring microclimate in nurseries and experimental forest plots
🌳 Comparing oak responses under different environmental setups
🧪 Analyzing how factors like temperature, humidity, and soil influence seedling survival and stress

[PRO_DROAKS @pro_droaks]

🌿 How do oaks handle drought? 🌞💧
We’re taking a dive into the physiological responses of our oaks!
We’re looking at the intraspecific and interspecific differences in how oaks respond to stress 🌍🌳
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[Ivona Kerkez Janković @Ivona_K_J]

✨🌳Sjajan teren na mojoj omiljenoj lokaciji u okviru @pro_droaks projekta 💚 Vraćevšnici💚
Prelepo mesto na koje se uvek rado vraćam👌🚀
Posebno zadovoljstvo čine 🔝 rezultati i 🔝 timski rad u dvojcu sa @LjubicaM95 🫂🍀👍
#promis2023 @fondzanauku_rs #LoveMyJob #forest #oak

[PRO_DROAKS @pro_droaks]

🌿 How do oaks handle drought? 🌞💧
We’re taking a dive into the physiological responses of oak species under natural vs. controlled conditions — one of the most innovative aspects of the PRO_DROAKS project!
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[PRO_DROAKS @pro_droaks]

🌍 PRO_DROAKS at the Soil (Re)Union 2025!
🗣️Happy to share new insights!💡
This October, the PRO_DROAKS team will take part in the International Congress – Soil (Re)Union, hosted by the Serbian Soil Science Society in Novi Sad https://t.co/7SHddlT1WI

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[PRO_DROAKS @pro_droaks]

🌳 Field trials in full swing!
We’ve established experimental plots at four key forest sites:
📍 Majdanpečka domena (Eastern Serbia)
📍 Vraćevšnica & Žiča (Central Serbia)
📍 Cer (Western Serbia)
🌱 Germination success evaluated!
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[PRO_DROAKS @pro_droaks]

🌱 We’re reaching another milestone in the PRO_DROAKS!
✅ Germination success evaluated!🌱
In our nursery trials, we’ve determined the germination percentage and measured key morphological parameters.🌳
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[PRO_DROAKS @pro_droaks]

📌A comprehensive review published!

🌱From the past to future of future of oak forests:
🗣️practical insights and solutions
💡bridging knowledge gaps
⏰long-term research needs

🔗Full paper: https://t.co/k3D3xDpTej

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@ReforestaS

[PRO_DROAKS @pro_droaks]

🎉 Happy New Year from the PRODROAKS Project Team! 🌳✨
As we reflect on the year gone by, we're incredibly grateful for the progress made in oak restoration and the support from our community. 🙏 Thank you for joining us on this exciting journey!
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[PRO_DROAKS @pro_droaks]

With our nursery setup ready, it’s time to sow the acorns! 🧑‍🌾 In our greenhouse, we carefully planted acorns from different oak species and provenances, ensuring the right depth and spacing for optimal growth. 🌳
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[PRO_DROAKS @pro_droaks]

🌱 Setting Up the Nursery Experiment 🌱
Before we sow any seeds, it’s crucial to set the foundation for success! This month, we focused on preparing the ideal substrate and containers for our oak nursery experiment. 🧑‍🔬
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[PRO_DROAKS @pro_droaks]

To better understand the factors influencing restoration success, we also installed a small meteorological station. 📡🌦️ Why? Weather conditions play a crucial role in seed germination, seedling survival, and growth. 🌳✨
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[PRO_DROAKS @pro_droaks]

When soil is ready, we've sown acorns from different provenances.
🌍 Why different provenances?
To understand how genetic diversity influences growth and resilience under varying conditions, paving the way for smarter restoration strategies.
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