Maria Ivanova Petrova, Assistant Professor, PhD. Education: - Sofia University “St. Kl. Ohridski”, Master of Science in Biology and Chemistry, 2001. - Institute of Plant Physiology and Genetics, Bulgarian Academy of Sciences, PhD, 2013. Academic position: - Assistant professor in Bulgarian Academy of Sciences, Institute of Plant Physiology and Genetics. Main research interests: - Plant biotechnology, genetics, medicinal plants, micropropagation, genetic transformation, plant stress, biologically active substances, antioxidants. Memberships of professional societies: - Union of Scientists in Bulgaria, Department of Genetics.