ALEKSA OBRADOVIĆ

Professor of plant pathology, plant bacteriologist and leader of the Faculty of Agriculture Laboratory for Phytobacteriology; Research focus: plant pathogenic bacteria associated with economically important crops grown in Serbia; Possesses an expertise in bacterial detection and identification, as well as in disease diagnosis, control and management; Created the biocontrol research program based on isolation and use of bacteriophages in control of plant pathogenic bacteria; Responsible for the Laboratory accreditation by National Plant Protection Directorate in monitoring several quarantine bacteria including X. fastidiosa; Participated in several national and international projects; Mentored five PhD theses; Member of the national Plant Protection Council.