Publications by authors named "Nikola Lipkova"

Article Synopsis
  • The Ministry of Health in Slovakia created a genomics surveillance workgroup to monitor SARS-CoV-2 using whole-genome sequencing (WGS) during the pandemic.
  • A total of 33,024 SARS-CoV-2 isolates were sequenced from March 2021 to March 2022, with the majority successfully deposited in the GISAID database.
  • The study identified four variants of concern (Alpha, Beta, Delta, and Omicron) and documented their prevalence during three major waves of infections in Slovakia.
View Article and Find Full Text PDF

Soil microorganisms and their activities are essential for maintaining soil health and fertility. Microorganisms can be negatively affected by application of herbicides. Although effects of herbicides on microorganisms are widely studied, there is a lack of information for chloroacetamide herbicide dimethachlor.

View Article and Find Full Text PDF