MendelNet 2026 – 33rd Annual Student Research Conference

MendelNet is an interdisciplinary student conference that provides a unique platform for students and their mentors to meet and collaborate across fields primarily related to agricultural sciences. The main goal of the conference is to actively present specific research topics, share knowledge, and exchange experiences among participants from various disciplines.

Presentations are primarily intended for Ph.D. students, but the conference is also open to students of master’s and bachelor’s programs. In this way, the event supports young researchers in their professional development and fosters interdisciplinary dialogue.

This year’s 33rd edition of the conference also serves as an opportunity to reflect on students’ achievements and to outline future research visions.

The conference has a competitive format – individual contributions are evaluated by expert juries based on their scientific quality and relevance to the field. The best presentations will be awarded.

Term: November 4, 2026
Venue: Mendel university in Brno, Zemědělská 1, 613 00 Brno
Registration: July 8 to September 30, 2026
Official language: English

Participant Registration
Registration is available for the following sections. However, the organizers reserve the right to assign presenters to a different section than the one indicated in the registration in justified cases.

Registration Fee
There is no registration fee for the conference. Participants are responsible for arranging and covering the costs of their own accommodation.

Registration Form
Conference registration is managed via the registration form. Registration will be open from July 8 to September 30, 2026, and the event itself will take place on November 4, 2026. Each participant may register with a maximum of one contribution. For further questions, please contact us at mendelnet@mendelu.cz.

Active participation in the conference will be confirmed with a Certificate of Attendance. To receive the certificate, participants must fulfill the following conditions:

  • complete the registration form,
  • submit an abstract of the contribution (which will be published in the proceedings if the participant wishes),
  • actively present the contribution in English (15 minutes: 10 minutes for the presentation and 5 minutes for discussion).

Conference Sections 2026

Archive

  1. Brenčič Martina – The Use of SEM/EDX for the Characterization of Suspended Particulate Matter, Mendel University in Brno
  2. Tomeková Jana – Teaming up with algae: how algal based consortia helps with removal of pharmaceuticals from wastewater, Mendel University in Brno
  3. Bruckner Lucie – Grass-clipping mulch buffers soil microclimate and suppresses weeds: results from a small-plot field trial with fodder beet, Mendel University in Brno
  1. Pénzes Noémi – The Effect of Cemtirestat on Viability and Gene Expression in Rat Primary Osteoblasts, Constantine the Philosopher University in Nitra
  2. Jandová Nela – Microalgal Extracts as Potential Supplements in Animal Cell Culture, Mendel University in Brno
  3. Vevera Petr – Stimulation of chicken osteoblast precursor cells with biologically active phytonutrients, Mendel University in Brno
  1. Malý Petr – The effect of sorghum silage in dairy diets on dietary and milk fatty acid profile and milk lipid quality indicators – preliminary results, Masaryk University
  2. Mrázová Terezie – Effect of inoculant addition on the development of populations of selected microorganisms, nutritional composition and quality of sorghum silage, Mendel University in Brno
  3. Musilová Ivana – Evaluation of Selected Families of Holstein Dairy Cows, Mendel University in Brno
  1. Malásková Magdalena – Smart Lipid Nanocarriers for Brain Delivery of Acetylcholinesterase Reactivators, Mendel University in Brno
  2. Veselský Jan – Addressing 16S Amplicon Bias through Mathematical Integration of Multi-Amplicon Sequencing, Mendel University in Brno
  3. Brůhová Lenka – Optimization of diffusive gradient in thin films technique for determination of mercury in waters, Mendel University in Brno
  1. Panda Klára – Nowhere to Hide: Comparing LTR Retrotransposon Dynamics in Holocentric Cyperids and Monocentric Grasses, Masaryk University
  2. Matera Alicja – The view on genetic basis of male fertility restoration in winter triticale with Pampa and Aegilops sharonensis sterilizing cytoplasm, University of Agriculture in Kraków
  3. Cai Xiang – PAW used for seed priming treatment in sage for stimulation of seed germination and early seedling growth, Comenius University Bratislava
  1. Hammad Sherwan Yassin – Site-Specific Weed Management in Sunflower field Using UAV Multispectral Imagery and Machine Learning, Hungarian University for Agriculture and Life Sciences (MATE) & Slezák Vojtěch – A Case Study on Economic Benefits of Precision Weed Management in Winter Wheat, Mendel University in Brno
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  3. Matcharashvili Nino – Natural occurrence entomopathogenic fungi: Beauveria bassiana and Metharizium anizopliae from the population of Colorado Potato Beetle, Leptinotarsa decemlineata (Coleoptera: Chrysomelidae) in Georgia, Mendel university in Brno
  1. Wiśniowska Izabela – Relationship between age and foraging ecology on mercury concentrations in the Caspian gull from southern Poland, The University of National Education Commission, Krakow (Poland)
  2. Stočes Dominik – Stress and wings: dispersal morphotypes modulate environmental stress in carabid beetles, Mendel University in Brno
  3. Adam Ivo – Use of 3D Models for Predation Experiments in Nature, Mendel University in Brno
  1. Rátkai Márton – Mathematical Models for a Solar Pot, Hungarian University of Agriculture and Life Sciences
  2. Štursa Václav – Influence of Three-Point Hitch Design and Implement Coupling Method on Mass Distribution and Acting Forces, Mendel University in Brno
  3. Hendrychová Veronika Božena – Yellow mealworm larvae (Tenebrio molitor) qualitative parameters and their modification due to processing and storage conditions, Mendel University in Brno

Photos from the 32nd MendelNet international conference can be found under this link.

32nd International Conference MendelNet 2025 Book of AbstractsStáhnout
  1. David Caha, Five years of research on Moth (Lepidoptera) communities along an altidudinal gradient in Králický Sněžník Mts. (Czech republic), Mendel University in Brno
  2. Radoslav Krchnavý, Fungal accumulation of lead near firing ranges, Technical University in Zvolen
  3. Kateřina Kuchaříková, Evaluation for Spot spraying of Herbicides in Precision Agriculture, Mendel University in Brno
  1. Lukáš Harabiš, Utilization of liquid fertilizer produced by aerobic digestion of solid waste from fish farming in indoor cultivation of basil (Ocimum basilicum L.), Mendel University in Brno
  2. Vojtěch Slezák, Optimizing Herbicide Application Using UAV-Base Weed Detection: A Comparison of Classification Techniques, Mendel University in Brno
  3. Tomáš Kaplánek, Utilizing UAVs and Satellite Imagery for Mapping of Crop Damage by Common Vole (Microtus arvalis), Mendel University in Brno
  1. Petr Malý, The application of gas chromatography for the evaluation of technological and health indicators of bovine milk fat after dietary changes, Masaryk University
  2. Veronika Božena Hendrychová, Qualitative parameters of the mealworm (Tenebrio molitor) for applications in the food industry, Mendel University in Brno
  3. Sawadi Francisco Ndunguru, In ovo amino acids: Insights from domesticated and laboratory model species, University of Debrecen
  1. Sitárová Ema, Effect of the addition of thistle pomace to the complete diet of rabbits on their zootechnical and health parameters under stress conditions, Mendel University in Brno
  2. Skoupá Kristýna, Degenerative changes in myofibrils after anabolic steroids application, Mendel University in Brno
  3. Reda Gebrehaweria Kidane, Effect of amino acid supplementation on top of restricted feeding in Japanese quails, University of Debrecen
  1. Hanzalík Matej, Electromechanical FEM simulation of strain gauge, Slovak University of Technology in Bratislava
  2. Hirschová Linda, Enhancing Sewage Sludge Dewaterability Through Electric Field Application, Mendel University in Brno
  3. Kotásková Michaela, Zinc content in surface water generated by wastewater treatment plant in the Moravian Karst environment, Mendel University in Brno
  1. Eliška Birgusová, Molecular imprinting particles as solution for estradiol water contamination, Mendel University in Brno
  2. Jana Kurcová, Novel approach for synthesis of fluorescent probes based on dihydroxanthene fluorophores for selective detection of albumin, Mendel University in Brno
  3. Jan Příborský, Study of the toxicity of plastic particles in aquatic environment using proteomic mass spectrometry methods, Mendel University in Brno

Photos from the 31st MendelNet international conference can be found under this link.

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Book of abstracts from the MendelNet 2024 conference can be found under this link.

  1. Zurak Dora, Kernel physicochemical properties affect the carotenoid profile and yolk colour parameters in laying hens fed diets differing in maize hybrid (University of Zagreb)
  2. Zuzanová Anna, Effects of milk allowance and physical structure of starter on feed intake and growth performance of Holstein calves (Department of Animal Nutrition and Forage Production FA MENDELU)
  3. Ndunguru Sawadi Fransisco, Amino acids regulate reproduction allocation in Japanese quail (University of Debrecen)
  1. Nagy Viktor, New method of arbuscular mycorrhizal spore extraction from soil (Masaryk University)
  2. Pismarović Laura, The effect of phenolic acids on reduction of herbicide use in control of invasive weed Ambrosia artemisiifolia L. (University of Zagreb)
  3. Skendžić Sandra, Detecting Climate Change-Induced Stress in Winter Wheat with Proximal Sensing and IoT Sensors (University of Zagreb)
  1. Stočes Dominik, Unraveling the interplay of environmental variables, fluctuating asymmetry, and meristic traits: assessing disturbance levels across varying forest habitats (Department of Zoology, Fisheries, Hydrobiology and Apiculture FA MENDELU)
  2. Kovaříková Ester, Design of vital additives to support food waste composting (Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry FA MENDELU)
  3. Harabiš Lukáš, Optimization of aerobic digestion conditions of solid waste from recirculating aquaculture systems for production of liquid fertilizers (Department of Zoology, Fisheries, Hydrobiology and Apiculture FA MENDELU)
  1. Plačková Klára, Can Laminaria and Phytophthora extracts protect the plants? (AF MENDELU, Masaryk Univesity)
  2. Molnárová Katarína, Perchlorate-Tolerant Microalgae: Exploring Adaptation and ResourceEfficient Cultivation for Sustainable Martian Applications (Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry FA MENDELU)
  3. Berková Veronika, Molecular interplay between rapeseed seedlings and an endosymbiotic microbe in the early response to salinity stress (Department of Molecular Biology and Radiobiology FA MENDELU)
  1. Skoupá Kristýna, The mechanism of muscle growth after the use of anabolic steroid hormones (Department of Morphology, Physiology and Animal Genetics FA MENDELU)
  2. Mihaľ Michal, Comparisom of effect of sea buckthorne and its flavonoid isorhamnetin on human ovarian granulosa and cancer cells in vitro (University of Agriculture in Nitra)
  3. Shihabi Mario, The Influence of Chromosomal Position and Sex on Inbreeding Variation in Domestic Animals (University of Zagreb)
  1. Brandić Ivan, Development of new nonlinear mathematical models for modelling the higher heating value of biomass (University of Zagreb)
  2. Gajdaczek Tomáš, Development of an unmanned aerial vehicle for precision agriculture (Department of Technology and Automobile Transport FA MENDELU)
  3. Kovál Adam, Effect of addition of insect raw material on selected properties of meat products (Department of Food Technology FA MENDELU)
  1. Bahelková Michaela, Cadmium accumulation in organ tissues after inhalation of cadmiumbased nanoparticles (Masaryk Univesity)
  2. Birgusová Eliška, Effect of modification materials on the stability of antibodies for an estradiol detection sensor (Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry FA MENDELU)
  3. Gruberová Eliška, Passive Diffusion vs. Active pH-Dependent Encapsulation of Acetylcholinesterase Inhibitor K2359 into Ferritin (Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry FA MENDELU)
  • Special Achievement Award: Malý Petr, Identification of counterfeit pharmaceuticals by UV-IFS method (Masaryk Univesity)

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