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Biography
Dr. Oana‑Alina Boiu‑Sicuia is a distinguished Romanian microbiologist and biotechnologist affiliated with both the University of Agronomic Sciences and Veterinary Medicine of Bucharest and the Research‑Development Institute for Plant Protection in Bucharest. She earned her degree in horticulture from USAMV Bucharest in 2007 and completed her Ph.D. in biology in 2013.
With over 15 years of experience, Dr. Boiu‑Sicuia has specialized in microbial biotechnology, particularly focusing on the isolation and application of plant‑associated bacteria for sustainable agriculture . Her research explores bacterial strains as biocontrol agents, aiming to reduce chemical pesticide use while maintaining crop health and yield.
Dr. Boiu‑Sicuia has co‑authored notable studies including:
“The Influence of Low Pesticide Doses on Fusarium Molds” (IgMin Research, 2024), demonstrating that certain fungicide formulations can effectively suppress Fusarium species even at 25% lower dosages.
“In Vitro Evaluation of Some Endophytic Bacillus to Potentially Inhibit Grape and Grapevine Fungal Pathogens” (Plants, 2023), revealing the antifungal potential of native Bacillus isolates.
“Assessment of Aseptic and Non‑Aseptic Systems’ Influence on Basil Microplants” (Plants, 2024), examining propagation methods for high-value aromatic crops.
Her contributions contribute significantly to eco‑friendly plant protection strategies and plant microbiome research. As a corresponding author at the Research–Development Institute for Plant Protection, Dr. Boiu‑Sicuia continues to apply her expertise toward improving agricultural sustainability and fostering innovation in biocontrol and biotechnology.
Research Interest
Dr. Oana-Alina Boiu-Sicuia’s research interests center on microbial biotechnology, plant-microbe interactions, and sustainable agriculture. Her work focuses on isolating and characterizing beneficial bacterial strains—particularly endophytic and rhizospheric Bacillus species—that can be harnessed as biocontrol agents against plant pathogens such as Fusarium spp. and grapevine fungal diseases. She is also deeply engaged in evaluating the influence of agrochemical treatments on microbial ecology, with a goal of reducing pesticide dependency through integrated pest management (IPM) strategies. Dr. Boiu-Sicuia actively explores the potential of biofertilizers and natural growth enhancers, contributing to environmentally friendly solutions in crop production. Her interdisciplinary expertise spans microbiology, plant physiology, biotechnology, and horticultural science, enabling her to develop novel, low-impact agricultural inputs. Through her affiliations with the University of Agronomic Sciences and Veterinary Medicine and the Research–Development Institute for Plant Protection in Bucharest, she continues to lead projects that promote biodiversity, food safety, and ecological resilience in agricultural systems.
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The agricultural sector is a large consumer of synthetic chemical products, especially fertilizers and plant protection products. Therefore, an emerging concern nowadays is to reduce chemicals’ use in agriculture. One of the approaches is to reduce the doses of plant protection products, as much as possible, while keeping the treatments’ efficacy. The present work presents the antifungal action of three commercial plant protection products, tested at recommended as well as reduced doses, against important phytopathogenic molds of th...e Fusarium genus. In vitro, results have shown that two of the tested products could be used at reduced doses while keeping their antifungal activity. The commercial pesticide containing prothioconazole 53 g/L, spiroxamine 224 g/L, and tebuconazole 148 g/L mixture was able to inhibit completely the growth of three virulent F. culmorum strains, even when fungicide treatment was applied in 25% reduced dose. Lower efficacy was seen on F. graminearum strains, however, there were no significant differences (p < 0.05) between the commercially recommended dose and the 25% reduced dose. Another efficient pesticide in Fusarium control contains triadimenol 43 g/L, spiroxamine 250 g/L, and tebuconazole 167 g/L. Tested in a reduced dose (28.6% less than the commercial recommended dose) it completely inhibited the F. graminearum Fg183 (DSM 4527) strain and inhibited the growth of various F. culmorum strains with at least 97.50% efficacy. However, there are some fungal strains, such as the aggressive F. graminearum Fg96 strains that were less susceptible to pesticide treatments even at commercially recommended doses of fungicides.
University of Agronomic Sciences and Veterinary Medicine of Bucharest
University of Agronomic Sciences and Veterinary Medicine of Bucharest, Faculty of Biotechnology, 59 Mărăști Blvd, District 1, Bucharest, Romania | Research – Development Institute for Plant Protection, 8 Ion Ionescu de la Brad Blvd, District 1, Bucharest, Romania
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