Carla-Maria Aparaschive
Cluj-Napoca,Romania
Summary
Forestry and environmental science researcher with expertise in wild berry research, particularly Vaccinium vitis-idaea, plant productivity and fruit quality, combined with professional experience in forest inventory and ecological field assessment. Experienced in scientific fieldwork, data collection and analysis, environmental assessment and scientific writing, with peer-reviewed publications and conference presentations.
Overview
3
3
Languages
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
PhD Researcher in Horticulture | Forestry
University of Agricultural Sciences and Veterinary
Cluj-Napoca, Cluj
10.2023 - Current
- Conducted research on environmental factors and genotype influencing productivity and fruit quality of wild Vaccinium vitis-idaea L. in Romania, contributing to understanding of species adaptability.
- Evaluated 10 wild provenances across contrasting habitats through field sampling and morphological and environmental/soil assessments, aiding in biodiversity conservation efforts.
- Coordinated laboratory analyses of fruits and leaves, performing biochemical and antioxidant assessments and chromatographic analyses to quantify quality attributes.
- Applying statistical analysis and scientific data interpretation, with results disseminated through scientific publications, conferences and research projects.
Forestry Engineer
National Institute for Research and Development in
Braşov, Braşov
09.2021 - 11.2023
- Conducted field data collection and forest inventory across diverse ecosystems to support sustainable forest management.
- Ensured accuracy in field measurements and data recording for National Forest Inventory, contributing to reliable national forestry data.
- Collected and recorded data on trees, forest stands, dead wood, forest soils and site characteristics.
- Performed measurements of tree diameter and height, collected increment cores and documented forest vegetation.
- Identified and described forest habitats and ecological characteristics, enhancing understanding of biodiversity and conservation needs.
Education
Doctor of Philosophy - Horticulture – Forestry / Plant Science
University of Agricultural Sciences and Veterinary
Cluj-Napoca, CJ01-2027
Master of Science - Forestry – Sustainable Management of Biodiversity and Forest Resources
University of Agricultural Sciences and Veterinary
Cluj-Napoca, CJ01-2023
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Babeș-Bolyai University
Cluj-Napoca, CJ01-2023
Bachelor of Science - Forestry
University of Agricultural Sciences and Veterinary
Cluj-Napoca, CJ01-2021
Skills
- Experimental Design
- Field research
- Ecological assessment
- Scientific Research
- Biochemical Analysis
- Soil & Vegetation Assessment
- Data Analysis & Interpretation
- Statistical Analysis
- Scientific writing
- Microsoft Excel, Word & PowerPoint
Languages
Romanian
First Language
English
Advanced
C1
Spanish
Elementary
A2
Scientific Publications
- Aparaschive, C.-M., Sapiña-Solano, A., Sestras, P., Boscaiu, M., Kader, S., Rodríguez-Burruezo, A., Vicente, O., & Sestras, A. F. (2026).
Temperature effects on oxidative, phenolic and osmoprotective traits in lingonberry (Vaccinium vitis-idaea L.) fruits from contrasting provenances. Journal of Environmental Management, 404, 129487.
DOI: 10.1016/j.jenvman.2026.129487 - Aparaschive, C. M., Truța, A. M., Morar, I. M., Ioraș, F., Boscaiu, M., & Sestraș, A. F. (2024).
The effect of environmental conditions on the growth and productivity of lingonberry (Vaccinium vitis-idaea L.). Notulae Scientia Biologicae, 16(4), 12149.
DOI: 10.55779/nsb16412149 - Morar, I. M., Truța, A. M., Dan, C., Stoian-Dod, R. L., Arion, I., Aparaschive, C., & Sestraș, A. F. (2024).
Influence of Abiotic Stress Factors on the Germination of Silver Fir Seeds from Different Romanian Provenances. Bulletin of University of Agricultural Sciences and Veterinary Medicine Cluj-Napoca. Forestry and Cadastre, 81(2), 28–36.
Conferences & Scientific Presentations
- Mineral Composition of Vaccinium vitis-idaea Fruits Across Different Mountain Habitats — First author · Agriculture for Life, Bucharest · 2026
- Tree Community Patterns in Relation to Edge Influence in a Peri-Urban Forest near Cluj-Napoca, Romania — Corresponding author · Agriculture for Life, Bucharest · 2026
- Morphological Traits and Antioxidant Properties of Wild Vaccinium vitis-idaea Compared with Selected Commercial Berry Fruits — First author · UASVM Cluj-Napoca · 2026
- Planning Urban Green Spaces Through the Lens of Cultural Ecosystem Services: A Systematic Literature Review — Corresponding author· UASVM Cluj-Napoca · 2026
- Ericoid Mycorrhiza in Vaccinium vitis-idaea — First author · UASVM Cluj-Napoca · 2025
- The Effect of Environmental Conditions on the Growth and Productivity of Lingonberry (Vaccinium vitis-idaea L.) — First author · UASVM Cluj-Napoca · 2024
Timeline
PhD Researcher in Horticulture | Forestry
University of Agricultural Sciences and Veterinary
10.2023 - Current
Forestry Engineer
National Institute for Research and Development in
09.2021 - 11.2023
Doctor of Philosophy - Horticulture – Forestry / Plant Science
University of Agricultural Sciences and Veterinary
Master of Science - Forestry – Sustainable Management of Biodiversity and Forest Resources
University of Agricultural Sciences and Veterinary
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Babeș-Bolyai University
Bachelor of Science - Forestry
University of Agricultural Sciences and Veterinary