Proiecte
Analysis of the Potential for the Sustainable Use of Vegetation in the Danube–Danube Delta–Black Sea System
| Responsabil: | Dr. Ana-Bianca Pavel, CSII |
| Coordonator: | Institutul Național Cercetare- Dezvoltare pentru Științe Biologice (INCDSB) |
| Beneficiar: | GeoEcoMar |
| Finanțator: | Ministerul Educatiei si Cercetarii, în calitate de Organism Intermediar pentru Programul Operaţional Competitivitate 2014-2020 |
| Schema de finanțare: | Programul Operaţional Competitivitate 2014-2020, Axa prioritară: Cercetare, dezvoltare tehnologică și inovare (CDI) în sprijinul competitivității economice și dezvoltării afacerilor, Componenta 1: RO-ESFRI-ERIC - Crearea de sinergii cu acțiunile de CDI ale programului-cadru ORIZONT 2020 al Uniunii Europene și alte programe CDI internaționale, Cod apel: POC/78/1/2, tip proiect: RO - ESFRI-ERIC |
| Durata: | 28 months |
Analysis of the Potential for the Sustainable Use of Vegetation in the Danube–Danube Delta–Black Sea System
The project’s general objective is to enhance the participation of Romanian consortia and organizations in the activities of the pan-European infrastructure DANUBIUS-RI, focusing on integrated studies related to the sustainable use of bioresources in the Danube–Danube Delta–Black Sea system.
By implementing the planned activities, the project will primarily contribute to consolidating Romania’s role within DANUBIUS-RI, while also fostering the development of scientific potential in a region that is unique in Europe and of significant interest to the European scientific community—the Danube Delta, a natural laboratory of European importance.
Specific objectives of the project:
- Analysis of the Current State of Vegetation in the Danube Delta
This objective aims to assess the dynamics and stability of reed ecosystems, with a particular focus on degraded areas. A key aspect of this research is to highlight the role of Danube Delta vegetation in maintaining ecosystem balance through self-regulation mechanisms, driven by the interrelationships among ecosystem components.
The degradation of certain reedbed areas has led to ecological imbalances, resulting in biodiversity loss. Understanding the dynamics of reedbed ecosystems will support the development and implementation of action plans focused on:
- The scientific foundation and implementation of measures for the restoration of degraded natural capital components;
- The prevention of further deterioration of the natural capital within the Danube Delta Biosphere Reserve;
- The conservation of natural resources and protection of endangered species;
- Ensuring soil quality and stability;
- Promoting the use of biotechnologies for pest control;
- Controlling air, water, and soil pollution.
- Assessment of the Filtration Potential of Danube Waters
This objective focuses on evaluating the filtration capacity of specific vegetation along the Călărași–Vadul Oii–Brăila–Danube Delta sections, as well as the Danube–Danube Delta and Danube–Black Sea transition areas. The study aims to identify the physico-chemical and biochemical mechanisms involved, along with the key factors influencing the efficiency of pollutant retention. The selection of these study areas was based on the specific hydrological and geomorphological characteristics of the Danube.
- Verification and Demonstration of the Efficiency of the Natural Biofiltration Process
This objective involves testing the efficiency of natural biofiltration through an artificial system built near the DANUBIUS Centre in Murighiol. In this area, periodic exceedances of threshold values for nutrients and certain heavy metals in Danube waters have been recorded.
- Development of a Good Practices Model for the Sustainable Use of Bioresources
This objective focuses on analysing and designing a model for the sustainable management and exploitation of bioresources in the studied geographical area. It includes the identification and description of specific bioresource applications in the Danube Delta, leveraging the scientific and technical expertise of the project’s research teams and integrating the findings with those previously recorded by consortium institutions.
- Analysis and Development of a Conceptual Model for Vegetation-Based Protection Against Erosion and Flooding
This objective explores how specific vegetation, particularly reed, contributes to erosion and flood mitigation by retaining sediments and dissipating hydrodynamic energy. The research will support the development of “green protection” strategies for the Danube Delta, covering areas from freshwater zones to coastal regions.
- Dissemination and Valorisation of Research Results
The project will promote research findings through scientific publications and encourage high-performance research in the interdisciplinary context of the addressed topics. Additionally, an online platform will be developed on the project’s website to facilitate the dissemination of academic research results.