Mg. biol. Natālija Zaharova

Scientific interests and competence

  • Selection of extraction methods and their adaptation for extraction of target compounds
  • Fractionation of extracts and purification of individual compounds, polyphenols, incl. proanthocyanidins
  • Lyophilic drying of plant-derived products
  • Qualitative and quantitative analyses for chemical characterization of biologically active substances
  • Determination of oxidation stability of lipid-containing systems, incl. with the Oxipress method
  • Evaluation of the effectiveness of developed lignin and lignocellulose-based fertilizers and plant growth activators, their influence on stimulating seed germination, development of the root system (Rhizoscan method), and improving soil quality
  • Development of plant protection products. Evaluation of fungicidal properties. Effect of plant-derived preparations on the activity of digestive enzymes
  • Algal biomass studies

Additional skills

Plant-based cosmetic means for hair and skin care

The most important publications

  • Janceva S.; Andersone A.; Lauberte L.; Zaharova N.; Telysheva G.; Krasilnikova J.; Rieksts G.
    A Comparative Assessment of Sea Buckthorn (Hippophae rhamnoides L.) Pruning Waste as a Potential Source of Serotonin

    BioResources, 2024, 19(1), 886-897, doi: 10.15376/biores.19.1.886-897

  • Janceva S.; Andersone A.; Zaharova N.; Nikolajeva V.; Svarta A.
    Soil amendments based on forest logging residues on dill (Anethum graveolens L.) productivity and composition

    Vide. Tehnologija. Resursi - Environment, Technology, Resources, 2024, 1, 177-181, doi: 10.17770/etr2024vol1.7983

  • Andersone A.; Janceva S.; Lauberte L.; Zaharova N.; Chervenkov M.; Jurkjane V.; Jashina L.; Rieksts G.; Telysheva G.
    Granulated Animal Feed and Fuel Based on Sea Buckthorn Agro-Waste Biomass for Sustainable Berry Production

    Sustainability (Switzerland), 2023, 15(14), 11152, doi: 10.3390/su151411152

Mg. biol. Natālija Zaharova
Laboratory of Lignin Chemistry
Scientific Assistant
natalija.zaharova@gmail.com
ORCID: 0009-0001-5158-5681
Scopus Author ID: 57364234500
Education
2014 – Ms. Sc. Biol., Academical Information Center, decision No. 142/27648
1988 – Biologist, Latvian University, Faculty of Biology, graduate work: “Physiological-biochemical characteristics of lignin-degrading fungal strains and their effect on wood”