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Data-based nature conservation solutions
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Chemistry laboratory
Advanced analytical methods and research are essential to obtain qualitative herbal drug-based products. We combine knowledge and expertise in medicinal plant phytochemistry to provide sustainable solutions for the industry.
We offer
a wide range of comprehensive chemical analytical methods
We focus
on specific characterization of medical plants and their products
At our disposal
state of the art equipment and experience-based competence for physico-chemical characterization
Identification and quantification of volatile compounds in essential oils by gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (GC-MS).
Identification and phytochemical profile of non-volatile compounds in medicinal plant extracts, quantification of various plant active compounds and their groups using liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry (LC-UV-MS) and spectrophotometry methods.
Determination of macro, micro elements and heavy metals for various samples, incl. in herbal drugs, their processed products, in soil, using microwave plasma atomic emission spectroscopy (MP-AES) methods.
Determination of physical parameters of medicinal plants and their products incl. moisture, total ash content, essential oil amount, refractive index, density, and optical rotation
Qualitative and quantitative characterisation of greenhouse gases (GHGs) in air samples and air sampling.
Smart farming and agricultural technologies
Plants are a rich source of valuable substances – the effect of many medical and cosmetic products is ensured by substances originally derived from plants. The Institute for Environmental Solutions specialises in the development of agro-technologies for medicinal and aromatic plants – we do this in an innovative way, using our experience in remote sensing and data processing, combined with a deep knowledge of biology and agronomy.
- Soil agrochemical analysis
- Seed germination, plant breeding and propagation
- Plant breeding technologies
- Phytochemical composition of plants
- In vitro plant propagation
- Remote sensing for the evaluation of various parameters
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Remote sensing data-based solutions
To make objective decisions, one needs to observe the problem from different angles – and different heights! By using data from different sensors (RGB, thermal, LIDAR, hyperspectral, etc.) mounted on drones, planes and satellites, we are able to discover completely new patterns in the area under study.
- Data acquisition using the airborne ARSENAL platform
- Satellite, aviation and drone data-based solutions
- Subsurface scanninng using Groud Penetrating Radar (Georadar)
- Special aviation works
Innovative forestry approaches
To ensure that the forest is not only productive but also has high biological value, it is worth gathering a wide range of data on this ecosystem. Data processing capabilities allow deciding on the most appropriate forest management measures at a given moment in time.
- Data-based forest inventarisation
- Data-based forest health assessment
- Remote logging monitoring
- Early warning system for different risks
- Modelling of foil frost
- Wild animal census
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Applied entomology laboratory
Since 2020, the Institute of Environmental Solutions has an Applied entomology laboratory, where populations of the cabbage white (Pieris brassicae), peach aphid (Myzus persicae) and greenhouse whitefly (Trialeurodes vaporariorum) are permanently maintained. We offer services such as:
- Establishing and maintaining insect species populations
- Olfactometric tests
Climate technologies
Agriculture and forestry account for more than a quarter of the world’s total greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions each year. To meet the growing demand for food and other resources, more efficient and environmentally friendly ways of farming must be found and zero-waste technologies must be incorporated into production.
- Direct GHG measurements
- Indirect GHG measurements
- Technology for obtaining active substances from production byproducts
- Controlled drainage solutions
- Remote sensing for water level monitoring
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Data-based environmental management solutions
Successful planning and management of environmental development is only possible if decisions are based on objective data.
- Remote energy audit, heat loss mapping
- Data-based spatial and landscape planning
Data-based nature conservation solutions
Nature conservation has been the cornerstone of the Institute for Environmental Solutions since its foundation. We have always sought ways to manage natural resources sustainably, basing decisions on objective data.
- New approaches for assessing biological diversity
- Preparing biotope expert assessments
- Remote monitoring of natural resources
- Remote habitat monitoring
- Habitat modelling
Innovation in R&D process
IES has always strived to address challenges quickly and efficiently. The best results come when all stakeholders are involved in a structured way.
- Co-creation
- Hackathons
- Design sprints
