Mgr. Jarmila Krojerová (roz. Prokešová) Ph.D.

Position full-time researcher
Direction conservation genetics and ecology of mammals

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Research interests

  • conservation genetics and ecology of large carnivores (GPS telemetry, population genetics, monitoring using camera traps),
  • deer population genetics (genetic diversity and hybridisation),
  • ecology of mammals, especially feeding ecology of herbivores (microscopic faecal analysis, non-direct density estimation, impact on vegetation) and ecology of small mammals.

Running Projects

COST - CA23121 Genetic Nature Observation and Action (GENOA) (2024–2028)
Analysis of population status and conservation genetics of the European wildcat as an important flagship species for biodiversity conservation (2024–2026)
Loss of genetic diversity and inbreeding as a threat to lynx populations in the Czech Republic (2024–2026)

Finished projects

We are looking for a wildcat! (2020–2022)
Koordinácia ochrany, monitoringu a manažmentu západokarpatskej populácie vlka dravého a rysa ostrovida na česko-slovenskom pomedzí (2018–2019)

Finished projects

  • 2018-2019 Coordination of management of Eurasian lynx and grey wolf populations in the Western Carpathians; 304021D016, INTERREG V-A SK-CZ
  • 2019-2020 The analysis of genetic samples of Eurasian lynx (Lynx lynx) for the needs of the 3Lynx project carried out under CENTRAL EUROPE Interreg programme, Šumava National Park Administration (SOS SOD 87/2019)

Participation in other projects

  • 2000-2004 Management optimization of large mammals in the Czech Republic; GA AS CR S6093003
  • 2006-2010 Biodiversity Research Centre; grant MŠMT, LC06073
  • 2007-2011 Small mammals: an important factor in the restoration process of forest stands; NAZV (72075)
  • 2009-2012 Genetic structure of sika deer populations in the Czech Republic; GACR 524/09/1569
  • 2010-2014 Monitoring of large carnivores in EVL Beskydy, ANCLP CR (9028766)
  • 2015-2016 Management plan for Eurasian lynx, grey wolf and brown bear; MŽP, fondy EHP 2009-2014, MGSII-40
  • 2020-2023 Conservation genetics and genomics of vertebrate species in Central European region, MŠMT, INTER-EXCELLENCE – INTER-COST, LTC20021

Education

  • 1996–2001: undergraduate study – Comenius University, Bratislava, Faculty of Sciences, section Biology, specialization Zoology. Thesis: Selection of breeding habitats of great reed warbler (Acrocephalus arundinaceus) and reed warbler (Acrocephalus scirpaceus) on standing waters near Malacky Town.
  • 2001–2005: Ph.D. study – Masaryk University Brno, Faculty of Sciences, Department of Zoology and Ecology; Institute of Vertebrate Biology AS CR. Thesis: Trophic conditions of red deer in the floodplain forest and their competition for feeding sources.

Employment

  • 2002-2006: Institute of Vertebrate Biology AS CR, Brno, Department of Mammal Ecology – research assistant,
  • 2006-2011: Institute of Vertebrate Biology AS CR, Brno, Department of Mammal Ecology – post-doc,
  • July 2011 – December 2011 maternity leave,
  • January 2012 – December 2016 researcher, Institute of Vertebrate Biology, Czech Academy of Sciences, Brno,
  • February 2017 – May 2020 researcher, Department of Zoology, Fisheries, Hydrobiology and Apiculture, Faculty of AgriSciences Mendel University, Brno,
  • January 2018 – present researcher, Institute of Vertebrate Biology, Czech Academy of Sciences, Brno,
  • June 2020 – present academic staff, Department of Zoology, Fisheries, Hydrobiology and Apiculture, Faculty of AgriSciences Mendel University, Brno.

Other abilities and activities

  • Reviewer for scientific journals e.g. Annales Zoologici Fennici, Mammalian Biology, Mammal Review, Zoological Science, Ecology and Evolution, Scientific Reports, Folia Zoologica,
  • Certificate of examination according to § 17 of the Act No. 246/1992 coll on Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (Registration number: CZ 01278), VFU Brno, 14.9.2020,
  • Member of the Organizing Committee of the 4th European Congress of Mammalogy, Brno 2003; Conference on Large Carnivores` Protection in the Carpathians, Rožnov pod Radhoštěm, 2016,
  • Member of the Organizing Committee of Zoological days, Brno 2003, 2004 and 2006,
  • Member of American Genetic Society (AGA) 2012-2016,
  • Active member of the consortium EUROLYNX, EUROWILDCAT,
  • Driving licence B,
  • Knowledge of ArcGis environment.

International experience

  • Summer School in Ecology and Biodiversity 2003, Białowieźa, Poland,
  • Institute of Environmental Sciences 2003, Krakow, Poland.

Actual students

  • B. Turbaková: Conservation genetics of Eurasian lynx in Central Europe. Masaryk University, Brno (co-supervised by J. Bryja).
  • M. Čermáková: Invasive mammal species in the Czech Republic. Mendel University (supervisor).
  • B. Kahajová: Hybridisation between red deer and sika deer in Doupovské hory Mts. Mendel University (supervisor).
  • A. Konečná: Animal invasions as a threat to global biodiversity. Mendel University (supervisor).
  • M. Stehlíková: Population and conservation genetics of Eurasian lynx at the edge of Western Carpathians. Mendel University (supervisor).

Former students

  • K. Maršálková, 2010: Highway structures and their influence on mammal migration. Masaryk University, Brno.
  • H. Větrovcová, 2011: The use of microsatellite loci in the conservation genetics of large carnivores. Masaryk University, Brno.
  • M. Patočková, 2013: The use of telemetry in the research of spatial activity of European lynx in Beskydy Mts. Masaryk University, Brno.
  • M. Jurečka, 2017: Permeability of the D1 motorway for mammals in the section Lipník nad Bečvou – Studénka. Masaryk University, Brno (co-supervised by T. Bartonička).
  • A. Tetaur, 2017: Structure of winter diet of Eurasian beaver. Czech University of Life Sciences in Prague (co-supervised by A. Vorel).

Publications

2024

Kubala J, Signer J, Finďo S, Duľa M, Krojerová-Prokešová J, Mysłajek RW, Nowak S, Bučko J, Skuban M, Kutal M, Bojda M, Labuda J, Figura M, Barančeková M, Homolka M, Koubek P, Slamka M, Tám B, Belák M, Iľko T, Machciník B, Klinga P, Sedliak M, Kropil R, Smolko P (2024). Factors shaping home ranges of Eurasian lynx (Lynx lynx) in the Western Carpathians.. Scientific Reports, 14: 21600.

2023

Dokulilová M, Krojerová-Prokešová J, Heroldová M, Čepelka L, Suchomel J (2023). Population dynamics of the common shrew (Sorex araneus) in Central European forest clearings. European Journal of Wildlife Research, 69: 54.
Gajdárová B, Belotti E, Bufka L, Volfová J, Wölfl S, Mináriková T, Hollerbach L, Duľa M, Kleven O, Kutal M, Nowak C, Ozoliņš J, Tám B, Bryja J, Koubek P, Krojerová-Prokešová J (2023). Long-term genetic monitoring of a reintroduced Eurasian lynx population does not indicate an ongoing loss of genetic diversity. Global Ecology and Conservation, 42: e02399.
Krojerová-Prokešová J, Gajdárová B, Reiners TE, Bolechová P, Kleven O, Koubek P, Nowak C, Ozoliņš J, Tám B, Voloshina I, Vallo P (2023). Ex situ versus in situ Eurasian lynx populations: implications for successful breeding and genetic rescue. Conservation Genetics, 24: 203-217.
Nussberger B, Barbosa S, Beaumont M, Currat M, Devillard S, Heurich M, Howard-McCombe J, Mattucci F, Nowak C, Quilodrán CS, Senn H, Alves PC, Krojerová J (2023). A common statement on anthropogenic hybridization of the European wildcat (Felis silvestris). Frontiers in Ecology and Evolution, 11: 1156387.
Oeser J, Heurich M, Kramer-Schadt S, Andrén H, Bagrade G, Belotti E, Bufka L, Breitenmoser-Würsten C, Černe R, Duľa M, Fuxjäger C, Gomerčić T, Jędrzejewski W, Kont R, Koubek P, Kowalczyk R, Krofel M, Krojerová-Prokešová J, Kubala J, Kusak J, Kutal M, Linnell JDC, Mattisson J, Molinari-Jobin A, Männil P, Odden J, Okarma H, Oliveira T, Pagon N, Persson J, Remm J, Schmidt K, Signer S, Tám B, Vogt K, Zimmermann F, Kuemmerle T (2023). Prerequisites for coexistence: human pressure and refuge habitat availability shape continental-scale habitat use patterns of a large carnivore. Landscape Ecology, 38: 1713-1728.
Oeser J, Heurich M, Kramer-Schadt S, Mattisson J, Krofel M, Krojerová-Prokešová J, Zimmermann F, Anders O, Andrén H, Bagrade G, Belotti E, Breitenmoser-Würsten C, Bufka L, Černe R, Drouet-Hoguet N, Duľa M, Fuxjäger C, Gomerčić T, Jędrzejewski W, Kont R, Koubek P, Kowalczyk R, Kusak J, Kubala J, Kutal M, Linnell JDC, Molinari-Jobin A, Männil P, Middelhoff TL, Odden J, Okarma H, Oliveira T, Pagon N, Persson J, Remm J, Schmidt K, Signer S, Tám B, Vogt K, Kuemmerle T (2023). Integrating animal tracking datasets at a continental scale for mapping Eurasian lynx habitat. Diversity and Distributions, 29: 1546-1560.

2022

Bufka L, Volfová J, Bednářová H, Belotti E, Dzurja J, Prokopová M, Jaška P, Pospíšková J, Sochor J, Čech V, Mináriková T, Krojerová J (2022). Verified occurrence of Felis silvestris in Bohemia (Czech Republic) in 2010–2021 (Carnivora: Felidae). Lynx, 53: 417-435.
Mueller SA, Prost S, Anders O, Breitenmoser-Würsten C, Kleven O, Klinga P, Konec M, Kopatz A, Krojerová-Prokešová J, Middelhoff TL, Obexer-Ruff G, Reiners TE, Schmidt K, Sindičič M, Skrbinšek T, Tám B, Saveljev AP, Naranbaatar G, Nowak C (2022). Genome-wide diversity loss in reintroduced Eurasian lynx populations urges immediate conservation management. Biological Conservation, 266: 109442.
Ripari L, Premier J, Belotti E, Bluhm H, Breitenmoser-Würsten C, Bufka L, Červený J, Drouet-Hoguet N, Fuxjäger C, Jędrzejewski W, Kont R, Koubek P, Kowalczyk R, Krofel M, Krojerová-Prokešová J, Molinari-Jobin A, Okarma H, Oliveira T, Remm J, Schmidt K, Zimmermann F, Kramer-Schadt S, Heurich M (2022). Human disturbance is the most limiting factor driving habitat selection of a large carnivore throughout Continental Europe. Biological Conservation, 266: 109446.

2021

Duľa M, Bojda M, Chabanne DBH, Drengubiak P, Hrdý Ľ, Krojerová-Prokešová J, Kubala J, Labuda J, Marčáková L, Oliveira T, Smolko P, Váňa M, Kutal M (2021). Multi-seasonal systematic camera-trapping reveals fluctuating densities and high turnover rates of Carpathian lynx on the western edge of its native range. Scientific Reports, 11: 9236.
Gajdárová B, Belotti E, Bufka L, Duľa M, Kleven O, Kutal M, Ozoliņš J, Nowak C, Reiners TE, Tám B, Volfová J, Krojerová-Prokešová J (2021). Long-distance Eurasian lynx dispersal – a prospect for connecting native and reintroduced populations in Central Europe. Conservation Genetics, 22: 799-809.
Kutal M, Duľa M, Krojerová-Prokešová J, Belotti E, Volfová J, Bufka L (2021). Uncoordinated reintroductions of Eurasian lynx might be a threat for the species recovery in Central Europe. Biodiversity and Conservation, 30: 3737-3740.

2019

Červený J, Krojerová-Prokešová J, Kušta T, Koubek P (2019). The change in the attitudes of Czech hunters towards Eurasian lynx: Is poaching restricting lynx population growth?. Journal for Nature Conservation, 47: 28-37.
Krojerová-Prokešová J, Turbaková B, Jelenčič M, Bojda M, Kutal M, Skrbinšek T, Koubek P, Bryja J (2019). Genetic constraints of population expansion of the Carpathian lynx at the western edge of its native distribution range in Central Europe. Heredity, 122: 785-799.
Robinson AL, Williamson H, Güere ME, Tharaldsen H, Baker K, Smith SL, Pérez-Espona S, Krojerová-Prokešová J, Pemberton JM, Goldmann W, Houston F (2019). Variation in the prion protein gene (PRNP) sequence of wild deer in Great Britain and mainland Europe. Veterinary Research, 50: 59.

2018

Krojerová-Prokešová J, Homolka M, Heroldová M, Barančeková M, Baňař P, Kamler J, Modlinger R, Purchart L, Zejda J, Suchomel J (2018). Patterns of vole gnawing on saplings in managed clearings in Central European forests. Forest Ecology and Management, 408: 137-147.

2017

Krojerová-Prokešová J, Barančeková M, Kawata Y, Oshida T, Igota H, Koubek P (2017). Genetic differentiation between introduced Central European sika and source populations in Japan: effects of isolation and demographic events. Biological Invasions, 19: 2125-2141.
Kutal M, Belotti E, Volfová J, Mináriková T, Bufka L, Poledník L, Krojerová J, Bojda M, Váňa M, Kutalová L, Beneš J, Flousek J, Tomášek V, Kafka P, Poledníková K, Pospíšková J, Dekař P, Machciník B, Koubek P, Duľa M (2017). Výskyt velkých šelem – rysa ostrovida (Lynx lynx), vlka obecného (Canis lupus) a medvěda hnědého (Ursus arctos) – a kočky divoké (Felis silvestris) v České republice a na západním Slovensku v letech 2012–2016 (Carnivora). Lynx, 48: 93-107.

2016

Krojerová-Prokešová J, Homolka M, Barančeková M, Heroldová M, Baňař P, Kamler J, Purchart L, Suchomel J, Zejda J (2016). Structure of small mammal communities on clearings in managed Central European forests. Forest Ecology and Management, 367: 41-51.

2015

Krojerová-Prokešová J, Barančeková M, Koubek P (2015). Admixture of Eastern and Western European Red Deer lineages as a result of Postglacial recolonization of the Czech Republic (Central Europe). Journal of Heredity, 106: 375-385.

2013

Krojerová-Prokešová J, Barančeková M, Voloshina I, Myslenkov A, Lamka J, Koubek P (2013). Dybowski’s sika deer (Cervus nippon hortulorum): genetic divergence between natural Primorian and introduced Czech populations. Journal of Heredity, 104: 312-326.

2012

Barančeková M, Krojerová-Prokešová J, Voloshina IV, Myslenkov AI, Kawata Y, Oshida T, Lamka J, Koubek P (2012). The origin and genetic variability of the Czech sika deer population. Ecological Research, 27: 991-1003.

2011

Heroldová M, Homolka M, Tkadlec E, Kamler J, Suchomel J, Purchart L, Krojerová J, Barančeková M, Turek K, Baňař M (2011). Vole impact on tree regeneration: insights into forest management. Julius-Kühn-Archiv, 432: 101-102.
Kamler J, Turek K, Homolka M, Baňař P, Barančeková M, Heroldová M, Krojerová J, Suchomel J, Purchart L (2011). Inventory of rodent damage to forests. Journal of Forest Science, 57: 219-225.

2010

Barančeková M, Krojerová-Prokešová J, Šustr P, Heurich M (2010). Annual changes in roe deer (Capreolus capreolus L.) diet in the Bohemian Forest, Czech Republic/Germany. European Journal of Wildlife Research, 56: 327-333.
Kamler J, Homolka M, Barančeková M, Krojerová-Prokešová J (2010). Reduction of herbivore density as a tool for reduction of herbivore browsing on palatable tree species. European Journal of Forest Research, 129: 155-162.
Krojerová-Prokešová J, Barančeková M, Hamšíková L, Vorel A (2010). Feeding habits of reintroduced Eurasian beaver: spatial and seasonal variation in the use of food resources. Journal of Zoology, 281: 183-193.
Krojerová-Prokešová J, Barančeková M, Šustr P, Heurich M (2010). Feeding patterns of red deer along altitudinal gradient in the Bohemian Forest: the effect of habitat and season. Wildlife Biology, 16: 173-184.

2009

Kamler J, Homolka M, Cerkal R, Heroldová M, Krojerová-Prokešová J, Barančeková M, Dvořák J, Vejražka K (2009). Evaluation of potential deer browsing impact on sunflower (Helianthus annus). European Journal of Wildlife Research, 55: 583-588.
Krojerová-Prokešová J, Barančeková M, Homolka M (2009). Význam lužných lesov pre chov raticovej zveri. Folia venatoria.
Suchomel J, Krojerová-Prokešová J, Heroldová M, Purchart L, Barančeková M, Homolka M (2009). Habitat preferences of small terrestrial mammals in the mountain forest clearings. Beskydy, 2: 195-200.

2008

Krojerová-Prokešová J, Barančeková M, Šímová P, Šálek M, Anděra M, Bejček V, Hanák V, Hanel L, Lusk S, Mikátová B, Moravec J, Šťastný K, Zima J (2008). Species richness of vertebrates in the Czech Republic. Folia zoologica, 57: 452-464.

2007

Barančeková M, Krojerová-Prokešová J, Homolka M (2007). Impact of deer browsing on natural and artificial regeneration in floodplain forest. Folia zoologica, 56: 354-364.
Kamler J, Homolka M, Cerkal R, Vejražka K, Prokešová J, Barančeková M, Heroldová M, Dvořák J (2007). Zvěř poškozuje také slunečnici. Úroda, -: 30-321210 .

2006

Prokešová J, Barančeková M, Homolka M (2006). Density of red deer and roe deer and their distribution in relation to different habitat characteristics in a floodplain forest. Folia zoologica, 55: 1-14.

2004

Prokešová J, Kocian Ľ (2004). Habitat selection of two Acrocephalus warblers breeding in reed beds near Malacky (Western Slovakia). Biologia, 59: 637-644.
Prokešová J (2004). Red deer in the floodplain forest: the browse specialist?. Folia zoologica, 53: 293-302.

2003

Kamler J, Homolka M, Barančeková M, Prokešová J (2003). Trusové indikátory kvality potravy jelena: homogenita vzorků a vliv jejich přípravy a skladování. Folia venatoria.
Kamler J, Homolka M, Prokešová J, Barančeková M (2003). Homogeneity of individual pellets in pellet groups: an important condition in herbivores' diet analyses. Folia zoologica, 52: 36-38.
Prokešová J, Kocian Ľ (2003). Distribúcia hniezd trsteniarika škriekavého (Acrocephalus arundinaceus) a trsteniarika bahenného (Acrocephalus scirpaceus) v trsťových porastoch v blízkosti Malaciek (Západné Slovensko). Tichodroma, 16: 36-47.