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Functional movement disorders: phenotypes, neurobiological markers, pathophysiological mechanisms
Forejtová, Zuzana ; Serranová, Tereza (advisor) ; Kališová, Lucie (referee) ; Bočková, Martina (referee)
Functional Movement Disorders (FMD), also known as conversion, psychogenic, or dissociative motor disorders, are complex and clinically heterogeneous group of diseases. In addition to motor symptoms, FMD are manifested by a number of comorbid non-motor symptoms. Despite the potential reversibility, these disorders still have an unfavourable prognosis and are associated with a low quality of life. Regardless of the growing interest of both clinical and research communities over the last two decades, this issue remains insufficiently understood in many aspects. The aim of the presented studies was to fill some gaps in the knowledge of neurophysiological and clinical correlates in FMD. The first of the presented studies explored the robust neurophysiological phenomenon of prepulse inhibition (PPI) in FMD. The alteration in PPI, along with previous findings of a reduced PPI in other functional syndromes, supported a possible unified pathophysiology across functional neurological and somatic syndromes with implications for diagnostic classification and development of novel biomarkers and treatments. These results are in line with the differentiation FMD from feigned or malingered phenomena. The aim of the second study was to explore the relationship between common motor, non-motor symptoms and...
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Parasitic fungi on selected invasive weeds
Forejtová, Zuzana ; Marková, Jaroslava (advisor) ; Sumíková, Taťána (referee)
Parasitic fungi on selected invasive weeds Zuzana Forejtová Abstract This thesis deals with the invasive plant species problems and their pathogens in the Czech Republic. Special attention is given to weed species colonizing the agroecosystems. The modes and consequences of plant invasions are presented in theoretical part. Practical part includes a list and descriptions of found parasitic fungal pathogens colonizing selected invasive weeds. Moreover, this thesis can be used for educational purposes. In the last part, fungal pathogens of weeds and their use as potential agents in the biological control are discussed. Keywords: invasive plants, invasion, weeds, biological control, fungal pathogens, parasitic fungi
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Parasitic fungi on selected invasive weeds
Forejtová, Zuzana ; Marková, Jaroslava (advisor) ; Sumíková, Taťána (referee)
Parasitic fungi on selected invasive weeds Zuzana Forejtová Abstract This thesis deals with the invasive plant species problems and their pathogens in the Czech Republic. Special attention is given to weed species colonizing the agroecosystems. The modes and consequences of plant invasions are presented in theoretical part. Practical part includes a list and descriptions of found parasitic fungal pathogens colonizing selected invasive weeds. Moreover, this thesis can be used for educational purposes. In the last part, fungal pathogens of weeds and their use as potential agents in the biological control are discussed. Keywords: invasive plants, invasion, weeds, biological control, fungal pathogens, parasitic fungi
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