Research

 

Scientific papers – published

  • MORAR IM, STEFAN R, DAN C, SESTRAS RE, TRUTA P, MEDELEANU M, RANGA F, SESTRAS P, TRUTA AM, SESTRAS AF (2024). FT-IR and HPLC analysis of silver fir (Abies alba Mill.) bark compounds from different geographical provenances. Heliyon 10(5):e26820. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.heliyon.2024.e26820

  • MIRCEA DM, CALONE R, ESTRELLES E, SORIANO P, SESTRAS RE, BOSCAIU M, SESTRAS AF, VICENTE O (2023). Responses of different invasive and non-invasive ornamental plants to water stress during seed germination and vegetative growth. Scientific Reports 13:13281. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-023-40517-7

  • MIRCEA D-M, LI R, BLASCO GIMÉNEZ L, VICENTE O, SESTRAS AF, SESTRAS RE, BOSCAIU M, MIR R (2023). Salt and Water Stress Tolerance in Ipomoea purpurea and Ipomoea tricolor, Two Ornamentals with Invasive Potential. Agronomy 13(9):2198. https://doi.org/10.3390/agronomy13092198

  • STOIAN-DOD RL, DAN C, MORAR IM, SESTRAS AF, TRUTA AM, ROMAN G, SESTRAS RE (2023). Seed Germination within Genus Rosa: The Complexity of the Process and Influencing Factors. Horticulturae 9(8):914. https://doi.org/10.3390/horticulturae9080914
  • SIMIONCA MĂRCĂȘAN LI, POP R, SOMSAI PA, OLTEAN I, POPA S, SESTRAS AF, MILITARU M, BOTU M, SESTRAS RE ((2023). Comparative Evaluation of Pyrus Species to Identify Possible Resources of Interest in Pear Breeding. Agronomy 13(5):1264. https://doi.org/10.3390/agronomy13051264
  • MIRCEA DM, CALONE R, SHAKYA R, ZUZUNAGA-ROSAS J, SESTRAS RE, BOSCAIU M, SESTRAS AF, VICENTE O (2023). Evaluation of Drought Responses in Two Tropaeolum Species Used in Landscaping through Morphological and Biochemical Markers. Life 13(4):960. https://doi.org/10.3390/life13040960
  • SIMIONCA MĂRCĂȘAN LI, OLTEAN I, POPA S, PLAZAS M, VILANOVA S, GRAMAZIO P, SESTRAS AF, PROHENS J, SESTRAS RE (2023). Comparative Analysis of Phenotypic and Molecular Data on Response to Main Pear Diseases and Pest Attack in a Germplasm Collection. International Journal of Molecular Sciences 24(7):6239. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijms24076239
  • MIRCEA DM, ESTRELLES E, AL HASSAN M, SORIANO P, SESTRAS RE, BOSCAIU M, SESTRAS AF, VICENTE O (2023). Effect of Water Deficit on Germination, Growth and Biochemical Responses of Four Potentially Invasive Ornamental Grass Species. Plants 12(6):1260. https://doi.org/10.3390/plants12061260
  • MIRCEA DM, CALONE R, SHAKYA R, SAAVEDRA MF, SESTRAS RE, BOSCAIU M, SESTRAS AF, VICENTE O (2023). Use of Multivariate Analysis in Screening for Drought Tolerance in Ornamental Asteraceae Species. Agronomy 13(3):687. https://doi.org/10.3390/agronomy13030687
  • SESTRAS RE, SESTRAS AF (2023). Quantitative Traits of Interest in Apple Breeding and Their Implications for Selection. Plants 12(4):903. https://doi.org/10.3390/plants12040903
  • TITIRICĂ I, ROMAN IA, NICOLA C, STURZEANU M, IUREA E, BOTU M, SESTRAS RE, POP R, MILITARU M, ERCISLI S, SESTRAS AF (2023). The Main Morphological Characteristics and Chemical Components of Fruits and the Possibilities of Their Improvement in Raspberry Breeding. Horticulturae 9(1):50. https://doi.org/10.3390/horticulturae9010050
  • MATEESCU AM, MUREȘAN AE, PUȘCAȘ A, MUREȘAN V, SESTRAS RE, MUSTE S (2022). Baby Food Purees Obtained from Ten Different Apple Cultivars and Vegetable Mixtures: Product Development and Quality Control. Applied Sciences 12(23):12462. https://doi.org/10.3390/app122312462
  • SIMIONCA MĂRCĂȘAN, L. I., HULUJAN, I. B., FLORIAN, T., SOMSAI, P. A., MILITARU, M., SESTRAS, A. F., OLTEAN, I., & SESTRAS, R. E. (2022). The importance of assessing the population structure and biology of psylla species for pest monitoring and management in pear orchards. Notulae Botanicae Horti Agrobotanici Cluj-Napoca 50(4):13022. https://doi.org/10.15835/nbha50313022
  • VAHDATI K, SADEGHI-MAJD R, SESTRAS AF, LICEA-MORENO RJ, PEIXE A, SESTRAS RE (2022). Clonal Propagation of Walnuts (Juglans spp.): A Review on Evolution from Traditional Techniques to Application of Biotechnology. Plants 11(22):3040. https://doi.org/10.3390/plants11223040
  • BELLACHE M, TORRES-PAGAN N, VERDEGUER M, LLINARES JV, BENFEKIH LA, SESTRAS RE, VICENTE O, SESTRAS AF, BOSCAIU M (2022). Comparative Analysis of Tolerance to Salt Stress and Water Deficit in Two Invasive Weeds of the Genus Erigeron (Asteraceae). Plants 11(15):2059. https://doi.org/10.3390/plants11152059
  • FELFÖLDI Z, VIDICAN R, STOIAN V, ROMAN IA, SESTRAS AF, RUSU T, SESTRAS RE (2022). Arbuscular Mycorrhizal Fungi and Fertilization Influence Yield, Growth and Root Colonization of Different Tomato Genotype. Plants 11(13):1743. https://doi.org/10.3390/plants11131743
  • FELFÖLDI Z, RANGA F, ROMAN IA, SESTRAS AF, VODNAR DC, PROHENS J, SESTRAS RE (2022). Analysis of Physico-Chemical and Organoleptic Fruit Parameters Relevant for Tomato Quality. Agronomy 12(5):1232. https://doi.org/10.3390/agronomy12051232
  • ROMAN AM, TRUTA AM, MORAR IM, VIMAN O, DAN C, SESTRAS AF, HOLONEC L, BOSCAIU M, SESTRAS RE (2022). From Seed to Seedling: Influence of Seed Geographic Provenance and Germination Treatments on Reproductive Material Represented by Seedlings of Robinia pseudoacacia. Sustainability 14(9):5654. https://doi.org/10.3390/su14095654
  • BELLACHE M, TORRES-PAGAN N, VERDEGUER M, BENFEKIH LA, VICENTE O, SESTRAS RE, SESTRAS AF, BOSCAIU M (2022). Essential Oils of Three Aromatic Plant Species as Natural Herbicides for Environmentally Friendly Agriculture. Sustainability 14(6):3596. https://doi.org/10.3390/su14063596
  • CICEVAN R, SESTRAS AF, PLAZAS M, BOSCAIU M, VILANOVA S, GRAMAZIO P, VICENTE O, PROHENS J, SESTRAS RE (2022). Biological Traits and Genetic Relationships Amongst Cultivars of Three Species of Tagetes (Asteraceae). Plants 11(6):760. https://doi.org/10.3390/plants11060760
  • MUREȘAN AE, SESTRAS AF, MILITARU M, PĂUCEAN A, TANISLAV AE, PUȘCAȘ A, MATEESCU M, MUREȘAN V, MARC RA, SESTRAS RE (2022). Chemometric Comparison and Classification of 22 Apple Genotypes Based on Texture Analysis and Physico-Chemical Quality Attributes. Horticulturae 8(1):64. https://doi.org/10.3390/horticulturae8010064
  • ROMAN AM, TRUTA AM, VIMAN O, MORAR IM, SPALEVIC V, DAN C, SESTRAS RE, HOLONEC L, SESTRAS AF (2022). Seed Germination and Seedling Growth of Robinia pseudoacacia Depending on the Origin of Different Geographic Provenances. Diversity 14(1):34. https://doi.org/10.3390/d14010034
  • FELFÖLDI Z, RANGA F, SOCACI SA, FARCAS A, PLAZAS M, SESTRAS AF, VODNAR DC, PROHENS J, SESTRAS RE (2022). Physico-Chemical, Nutritional, and Sensory Evaluation of Two New Commercial Tomato Hybrids and Their Parental Lines. Plants 10(11):2480. https://doi.org/10.3390/plants10112480
  • VAHDATI K, SARIKHANI S, ARAB MM, LESLIE CA, DANDEKAR AM, ALETÀ N, BIELSA B, GRADZIEL TM, MONTESINOS Á, RUBIO-CABETAS MJ, SIDELI GM, SERDAR Ü, AKYÜZ B, BECCARO GL, DONNO D, ROVIRA M, FERGUSON L, AKBARI M, SHEIKHI A, SESTRAS AF, KAFKAS S, PAIZILA A, ROOZBAN MR, KAUR A, PANTA S, ZHANG L, SESTRAS RE, MEHLENBACHER SA (2021). Advances in Rootstock Breeding of Nut Trees: Objectives and Strategies. Plants 10(11):2234. https://doi.org/10.3390/plants10112234
  • SESTRAS AF, SOMSAI P, MILITARU M, MITRE V, ERCIŞLI S, SESTRAS RE (2020). The response of pear cultivars and wild species of Pyrus to Psylla sp. attack, depending on genotype, based on eggs’ and nymphs’ presence on the leaves, before and after the treatment with insecticide. Acta Horticulturae 1289:79-90. https://doi.org/10.17660/ActaHortic.2020.1289.12
  • TODEA MIM, GONZÁLEZ-ORENGA S, BOSCAIU M, PLAZAS M, SESTRAS AF, PROHENS J, VICENTE O, SESTRAS RE (2020). Responses to water deficit and salt stress in silver fir (Abies alba Mill.) seedlings. Forests 11, 395. https://www.mdpi.com/1999-4907/11/4/395/htm
  • ROMAN AM, MORAR IM, TRUȚA AM, DAN C, SESTRAȘ AF, HOLONEC L, IORAS F, SESTRAS RE (2020). Trees, seeds and seedlings analyses in the process of obtaining a quality planting material for black locust (Robinia pseudoacacia L.). Notulae Scientia Biologicae 12(4):940-958. https://doi.org/10.15835/nsb12410867
  • BORSAI O, HASSAN MA, NEGRUȘIER C, RAIGÓN MD, BOSCAIU M, SESTRAȘ RE, VICENTE O (2020). Responses to Salt Stress in Portulaca: Insight into Its Tolerance Mechanisms. Plants 9(12):1660. https://doi.org/10.3390/plants9121660
  • MORAR IMT, RENSEN S, VILANOVA S, BOSCAIU M, HOLONEC L, SESTRAS AF, VICENTE O, PROHENS J, SESTRAS RE, PLAZAS M (2020). Genetic relationships and reproductive traits of Romanian populations of silver fir (Abies alba): Implications for the sustainable management of local populations. Sustainability 12, 4199. https://www.mdpi.com/2071-1050/12/10/4199/htm
  • TODEA MIM, GONZÁLEZ-ORENGA S, PLAZAS M, SESTRAS AF, PROHENS J, VICENTE O, SESTRAS RE, BOSCAIU M (2019). Screening for salt and water stress tolerance in fir (Abies alba) populations. Notulae Botanicae Horti Agrobotanici Cluj-Napoca 47(4):1063-1072. https://doi.org/10.15835/nbha47411348
  • PLESA IM, AL HASSAN M, GONZÁLEZ-ORENGA S, SESTRAS AF, VICENTE O, PROHENS J, BOSCAIU M, SESTRAS RE (2019). Responses to Drought in Seedlings of European Larch (Larix decidua Mill.) from Several Carpathian Provenances. Forests 10(6):511. https://www.mdpi.com/1999-4907/10/6/511/htm

  • BORSAI O, AL HASSAN M, BOSCAIU M, SESTRAS R, VICENTE O (2018). Effects of salt and drought stress on seed germination and seedling growth in Portulaca. Romanian Biotechnological Letters 23(1):13340-13349. https://riunet.upv.es/handle/10251/123496

  • BORSAI O, AL HASSAN M, BOSCAIU M, SESTRAS R, VICENTE O (2018). The genus Portulaca as a suitable model to study the mechanisms of plant tolerance to drought and salinity. Eurobiotech Journal 2(2):104-113. https://sciendo.com/article/10.2478/ebtj-2018-0014
  • PLESA IM, GONZÁLEZ-ORENGA S, AL HASSAN M, SESTRAS AF, VICENTE O, PROHENS J, SESTRAS RE, BOSCAIU M (2018). Effects of Drought and Salinity on European Larch (Larix decidua Mill.) Seedlings. Forests 9:320. http://www.mdpi.com/1999-4907/9/6/320/htm

  • SESTRAS A, MILITARU M, TITIRICA I, DAN C, ANDRECAN A, MITRE V, SESTRAS R (2018). Yield and response to the main diseases attack of pear cultivars and heritability of the traits. Lucrări Ştiinţifice Seria Horticultură 61(1):91-96. http://www.uaiasi.ro/revista_horti/arhiva.php?an=2018&numar=1

  • GRAMAZIO P, PLESA IM, TRUTA AM, SESTRAS AF, VILANOVA S, PLAZAS M, VICENTE O, BOSCAIU M, PROHENS J, SESTRAS RE (2018). Highly informative SSR genotyping reveals large genetic diversity and limited differentiation in European larch (Larix decidua) populations from Romania. Turkish Journal of Agriculture and Forestry doi:10.3906/tar-1801-41.

  • SCHIOP ST, AL HASSAN M, SESTRAS AF, BOSCAIU M, SESTRAS RE, VICENTE O (2017). Biochemical responses to drought, at the seedling stage, of several Romanian Carpathian populations of Norway spruce (Picea abies L. Karst). Trees – Structure and Function doi:10.1007/s00468-017-1563-1. https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s00468-017-1563-1

  • VILCAN (TRUTA) A, MIHALTE (CRISAN) L, SESTRAS AF, HOLONEC L, SESTRAS RE (2017). Genetic variation and potential genetic resources of several Romanian larch populations. Turkish Journal of Agriculture & Forestry 41(1):82-91. https://journals.tubitak.gov.tr/agriculture/abstract.htm?id=19990

  • CICEVAN R, AL HASSAN M, SESTRAS AF, PROHENS J, VICENTE O, SESTRAS RE, BOSCAIU M (2016). Screening for drought tolerance in cultivars of the ornamental genus Tagetes (Asteraceae) PeerJ 4:e2133 https://doi.org/10.7717/peerj.2133

  • PUSKÁS M, HÖFER M, SESTRAŞ RE, PEIL A, SESTRAŞ AF, HANKE M-V, FLACHOWSKY H (2016). Molecular and flow cytometric evaluation of pear (Pyrus L.) genetic resources of the German and Romanian national fruit collections. Genetic Resources and Crop Evolution 63(6):1023-1033. DOI: 10.1007/s10722-015-0298-3. http://link.springer.com/article/10.1007%2Fs10722-015-0298-3#

  • MITRE I Jr., MITRE V, BUTA E, POP R, SESTRAS RE (2016). SEM Observations, Pollen Viability and Germination in Some Selected Plum Genotypes Cultivated in Romania. Journal of the American Pomological Society  70(3):149-157. http://www.pubhort.org/aps/70/v70_n3_a4.htm / http://americanpomological.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/July_2016.pdf

  • SCHIOP ST, AL HASSAN M, SESTRAS AF, BOSCAIU M, SESTRAS RE, VICENTE O (2015). Identification of Salt Stress Biomarkers in Romanian Carpathian Populations of Picea abies (L.) Karst. PLoS ONE 10(8): e0135419. doi:10.1371/journal.pone.0135419. http://journals.plos.org/plosone/article?id=10.1371/journal.pone.0135419

  • DAN C, SESTRAS AF, BOZDOG C, SESTRAS RE (2015). Investigation of wild species potential to increase genetic diversity useful for apple breeding. Genetika 47(3):993-1011. http://www.dgsgenetika.org.rs/abstrakti/vol47no3rad21.pdf

  • DAN C, ȘERBAN C, SESTRAŞ AF, MILITARU M, MORARIU P, SESTRAŞ RE (2015). Consumer Perception Concerning Apple Fruit Quality, Depending on Cultivars and Hedonic Scale of Evaluation-a Case Study. Notulae Scientia Biologicae 7(1):140-149. http://notulaebiologicae.ro/index.php/nsb/article/view/9553

  • CICEVAN R, AL HASSAN M, SESTRAS A, BOSCAIU M, ZAHARIA A, VICENTE O, SESTRAS R (2015). Comparative analysis of osmotic and ionic stress effects on seed germination in Tagetes (Asteraceae) cultivars. Propagation of Ornamental Plants 15(2):63-72. http://www.journal-pop.org/2015_15_2_63-72.html

  • BUTA E, CANTOR M, STEFAN R, POP R, MITRE IJR, BUTA M, SESTRAȘ RE (2015). FT-IR Characterization of Pollen Biochemistry, Viability, and Germination Capacity in Saintpaulia H. Wendl. Genotypes. Journal of Spectroscopy Article ID 706370, 7 pages, 2015. doi:10.1155/2015/706370. http://www.hindawi.com/journals/jspec/2015/706370/

  • KAKABOUKI I, KARKANIS A, ILIAS IS, HELA D, PAPASTYLIANOU P, WU H, CHACHALIS D, SESTRAS R, BILALIS D (2015). Weed flora and seed yield in quinoa crop (Chenopodium quinoa Willd.) as affected by tillage systems and fertilization practices. International Journal of Pest Management 61(3):228-234. DOI: 10.1080/09670874.2015.1042413. http://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1080/09670874.2015.1042413

  • JITEA M, MITRE V, HOLONEC L, SESTRAS R (2013). Faculty of Horticulture Cluj-Napoca: Celebrating 35 Years of Horticulture Higher Education. Notulae Botanicae Horti Agrobotanici Cluj-Napoca 41(1):1-11. http://www.notulaebotanicae.ro/index.php/nbha/article/view/9168

  • VILCAN A, TAUT I, HOLONEC L, MIHALTE L, SESTRAS RE (2013). The variability of different larch clone provenances on the response to the attack by its main pests and fungal diseases. Trees Structure and Function 27(3):697-705. DOI 10.1007/s00468-012-0825-1. http://link.springer.com/article/10.1007%2Fs00468-012-0825-1

  • KANTOR M, SESTRAS R, CHOWDHURY K (2013). Transgenic tomato plants expressing the antigen gene PfCP‑2.9 of Plasmodium falciparum. Pesquisa Agropecuária Brasileira 48(1):73-79. DOI: 10.1590/S0100-204X2013000100010. http://www.scielo.br/scielo.php?pid=S0100-204X2013000100010&script=sci_arttext

  • BACIU A-D, PAMFIL D, MIHALTE L, SESTRAS AF, SESTRAS RE (2013). Phenotypic variation and genetic diversity of Calendula officinalis (L.). Bulg. J. Agric. Sci., 19: 143-151. http://www.agrojournal.org/19/01-19.htm

  • MIHALTE L, SESTRAS RE (2012). The plant size and the spine characteristics of the first generation progeny obtained through the cross-pollination of different genotypes of Cactaceae. Euphytica 184(3):369-376. doi:10.1007/s10681-011-0597-5. http://www.springerlink.com/content/706561014r450155/?MUD=MP
  • SESTRAŞ RE, JÄNTSCHI L, BOLBOACĂ SD (2012). Poisson Parameters of Antimicrobial Activity: A Quantitative Structure-Activity Approach. Int. J. Mol. Sci. 13(4):5207-5229. doi:10.3390/ijms13045207. http://www.mdpi.com/1422-0067/13/4/5207
  • JÄNTSCHI L, BOLBOACĂ SD, SESTRAŞ RE (2012). A simulation study for the distribution law of relative moments of evolution. Complexity. Article first published online: 31 MAY 2012. DOI: 10.1002/cplx.21403. 17(6):52-63. http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/journal/10.1002/%28ISSN%291099-0526/earlyview
  • BACIU A-D, PAMFIL D, SESTRAS AF, MIHALTE L, SESTRAS RE (2012). Heterosis Studies for Response to Aphis fabae Attack in Calendula. Bulletin of University of Agricultural Sciences and Veterinary Medicine Cluj-Napoca. Horticulture 69(1):40-47. http://journals.usamvcluj.ro/index.php/horticulture
  • GOTEA R, GOTEA I, SESTRAS RE, VAHDATI K (2012). In vitro Propagation of Several Walnut Cultivars. Bulletin of University of Agricultural Sciences and Veterinary Medicine Cluj-Napoca. Horticulture 69(1):167-171. http://journals.usamvcluj.ro/index.php/horticulture
  • MITRE I, MITRE V, SESTRAS AF, SESTRAS RE (2012). Effects of Fall Applications of Urea in Order to Improve Fruit Sizes, Weight and Buds Cold Hardiness in Sweet Cherry. Bulletin of University of Agricultural Sciences and Veterinary Medicine Cluj-Napoca. Horticulture 69(1):248-253. http://journals.usamvcluj.ro/index.php/horticulture
  • MITRE V, MITRE I, SESTRAS AF, SESTRAS RE (2012). Effect of Roots Pruning upon the Growth and Fruiting of Apple Trees in High Density Orchards. Bulletin of University of Agricultural Sciences and Veterinary Medicine Cluj-Napoca. Horticulture 69(1):254-259. http://journals.usamvcluj.ro/index.php/horticulture
  • PETRISOR C, MITRE V, MITRE I, SESTRAS AF, SESTRAS RE (2012). The Behaviour of Some Apple Cultivars in High Density Growing System in the Climatic Conditions of Cluj-Napoca, Romania. Bulletin of University of Agricultural Sciences and Veterinary Medicine Cluj-Napoca. Horticulture 69(1):290-296. http://journals.usamvcluj.ro/index.php/horticulture
  • BACIU A-D, PAMFIL D, SESTRAS AF, SESTRAS RE, MIHALTE L (2012). The Variation of the Different Seeds Traits on F3 Hybrid Combinations of Calendula. Bulletin of University of Agricultural Sciences and Veterinary Medicine Cluj-Napoca. Horticulture 69(1):376-377. http://journals.usamvcluj.ro/index.php/horticulture
  • GOTEA R, SHEIKH BEIG GOHARIZZI MA, GOTEA I, ZIAEE M, FARSI M, SESTRAS RE, VAHDATI K (2012). The in vitro Establishment of Walnut (J. regia L.) by using two Alternative Gelling Agents first Results. Bulletin of University of Agricultural Sciences and Veterinary Medicine Cluj-Napoca. Horticulture 69(1):392-394. http://journals.usamvcluj.ro/index.php/horticulture/article/view/8554
  • MITRE V, MITRE I, SESTRAS AF, PETRISOR C, SESTRAS RE (2012). The Influence of Trunk Cutting on Growth and Fructification in Old Sweet Cherry Orchards. Bulletin of University of Agricultural Sciences and Veterinary Medicine Cluj-Napoca. Horticulture 69(1):413-414. http://journals.usamvcluj.ro/index.php/horticulture
  • MITRE V, MITRE I, SESTRAS AF, PETRISOR C, SESTRAS RE (2012). Reducing Primary Inoculum of Apple Scab Using Foliar Application of Urea in Autumn. Bulletin of University of Agricultural Sciences and Veterinary Medicine Cluj-Napoca. Horticulture 69(1):415-416. http://journals.usamvcluj.ro/index.php/horticulture
  • POCOL CB, MOLDOVAN TESELIOS C, JITEA MI, SESTRAS A, SESTRAS RE (2012). Entrepreneurship as a Viable Solution for the Social Vulnerable Women. A Case Study for Romania. Bulletin of University of Agricultural Sciences and Veterinary Medicine Cluj-Napoca. Horticulture 69(2):253-257. http://journals.usamvcluj.ro/index.php/horticulture
  • SESTRAS AF, PAMFIL D, DAN C, BOLBOACA SD, JÄNTSCHI L, SESTRAS RE (2011). Possibilities to improve apple scab (Venturia inaequalis (Cke.) Wint.) and powdery mildew [Podosphaera leucotricha (Ell. et Everh.) Salm.] resistance on apple by increasing genetic diversity using potentials of wild species. Australian Journal of Crop Science 5(6):748-755. http://www.cropj.com/sestras%20_5_6_2011_748_755.pdf
  • BOLBOACĂ SD, JÄNTSCHI L, BACIU AD, SESTRAS RE (2011). Griffing’s Experimental Method II: Step-by-Step Descriptive and Inferential Analysis of Variances. Journal of Biostatistics 6(1):31-52. http://www.pphmj.com/abstract/6221.htm
  • MIHALTE L, SESTRAS RE, FESZT G, TAMAS E (2011). Assessment of Genetic Variation on Four Genera of ‘Cactaceae’ Using Taxonomic, Cytological and Molecular Markers Methods. Plant Omics 4(3):142-148. http://www.pomics.com/mihalte_4_3_2011_142_148.pdf
  • SESTRAS AF, DAN C, PAMFIL D, BOLBOACA SD, JÄNTSCHI L, SESTRAS RE (2011). The Potential of Wild Species for Obtaining New Cultivars of Dessert and Ornamental Apple. First International Symposium of the FIP “Global Strategy for Plant Conservation”, Sep 13-17, 2011, Valencia, Spain. Book of Abstracts 135. http://www.scienzadellavegetazione.it/sisv/fip2011/abstracts.jsp
  • SESTRAS RE, SESTRAS AF (2011). Pear Genetic Resources Conservation and Their Evaluation for Fire Blight Response. First International Simposium of the FIP “Global Strategy for Plant Conservation”, Sep 13-17, 2011, Valencia, Spain. Book of Abstracts 137. http://www.scienzadellavegetazione.it/sisv/fip2011/abstracts.jsp
  • JÄNTSCHI L, BOLBOACĂ SD, SESTRAŞ RE (2011). Distribution Fitting 12. Sampling Distribution of Compounds Abundance from Plant Species Measured by Instrumentation. Application to Plants Metabolism Classification. Bulletin of University of Agricultural Sciences and Veterinary Medicine Cluj-Napoca. Horticulture 68(1):54-61. http://journals.usamvcj.ro/horticulture/article/view/6864/6126
  • JÄNTSCHI L, BOLBOACĂ SD, BĂLAN MC, SESTRAŞ RE (2011). Distribution Fitting 13. Analysis of Independent, Multiplicative Effect of Factors. Application to the Effect of Essential Oils Extracts from Plant Species on Bacterial Species. Application to the Factors of Antibacterial Activity of Plant Species. Bulletin of University of Agricultural Sciences and Veterinary Medicine Cluj-Napoca, Animal Science and Biotechnologies 68(1-2):323-331. http://journals.usamvcj.ro/zootehnie/article/view/6719/6065
  • MITRE I, MITRE V, SESTRAS AF, SESTRAS RE (2011). A New Fungicide Based on Copper with Low Concentration and High Dispersion for Plum, Sweet Cherry and Sour Cherry. Bulletin of University of Agricultural Sciences and Veterinary Medicine Cluj-Napoca. Horticulture 68(1):97-102. http://journals.usamvcj.ro/horticulture/article/view/6991/6255
  • MITRE V, MITRE I, SESTRAS AF, SESTRAS RE (2011). Influence of Training System on Growth and Yield of the Apple Cultivars (Malus domestica Borkh.). Bulletin of University of Agricultural Sciences and Veterinary Medicine Cluj-Napoca. Horticulture 68(1):103-107. http://journals.usamvcj.ro/horticulture/article/view/6995/6257
  • VÎLCAN A, HOLONEC L, TĂUT I, SESTRAS RE (2011). Variability of the Traits of Cones and Seeds in Different Larch Clones I. The Influence of the Provenance. Bulletin of University of Agricultural Sciences and Veterinary Medicine Cluj-Napoca. Horticulture 68(1):474-480. http://journals.usamvcj.ro/horticulture/article/view/7018/6282
  • VÎLCAN A, HOLONEC L, TĂUT I, SESTRAS RE (2011). Variability of the Traits of Cones and Seeds in Different Larch Clones II. The Energy and Capacity of Germination of Seeds. Bulletin of University of Agricultural Sciences and Veterinary Medicine Cluj-Napoca. Horticulture 68(1):481-487. http://journals.usamvcj.ro/horticulture/article/view/7023/6285
  • DAN C, SESTRAS AF, PAMFIL D, BOLBOACĂ SD, JÄNTSCHI L, SESTRAS RE (2011). The Use of Wild Species for Increasing Apple Diversity and Genetic Found. Bulletin of University of Agricultural Sciences and Veterinary Medicine Cluj-Napoca. Horticulture 68(1):512. http://journals.usamvcj.ro/horticulture/article/view/7033/6293
  • SESTRAS R, PAMFIL D, ARDELEAN M, ROMAN G, SESTRAS A, HĂRŞAN E (2010). Underlining Rose Varieties Potential as Genitors through the Study of Hybrid Combinations. Acta Hort. 885:337-342. http://www.actahort.org/books/885/885_47.htm
  • SESTRAS R, PAMFIL D, ARDELEAN M, SESTRAS A (2010). Response of F1 Interspecific Hybrids, Belonging to Different Ornamental Apple Species, to Apple Scab and Powdery Mildew Attack. Acta Hort. 885:343-348. http://www.actahort.org/books/885/885_48.htm
  • KANTOR M, SESTRAS R, CHOWDHURY K (2010). Identification of the most organogenic-responsive variety of tomato using the variety x medium interaction. Romanian Biotechnological Letters 15(5):5640-5645. http://www.rombio.eu/rbl5vol15/17%20Kantor.pdf
  • SESTRAS R, DAN C, PAMFIL D, SESTRAS A, JÄNTSCHI L, BOLBOACA S (2010). The Variability of Juvenile Period, Fruits Size and Response to Diseases Attack on F1 Interspecific Apple Hybrids and the Efficiency of Selection. Notulae Botanicae Horti Agrobotanici Cluj-Napoca 38(1):234-240. http://notulaebotanicae.ro/nbha/article/view/4682/4450
  • GHEORGHE RN, POPESCU CF, PAMFIL D, CIOCIRLAN CN, SESTRAS R (2010). Genetic diversity of some Romanian grapevine cultivars as revealed by microsatellite markers. Romanian Biotechnological Letters 15(2):26-31. https://e-repository.org/rbl/vol.15/iss.2.s/5.pdf
  • ABRUDAN IV, MARINESCU V, IONESCU O, IORAS F, HORODNIC S, SESTRAS R (2009). Developments in the Romanian Forestry and its Linkages with other Sectors. Notulae Botanicae Horti Agrobotanici Cluj-Napoca 37(2):14-21. http://notulaebotanicae.ro/
  • BOLBOACA SD,  JÄNTSCHI L, SESTRAS R (2009). Statistical Approaches in Analysis of Variance: from Random Arrangements to Latin Square Experimental Design. Leonardo Journal of Sciences 15:71-82. http://ljs.academicdirect.org/A15/071_082.pdf
  • FESZT G, MIHALTE L, SESTRAS R (2009). Dynamic Analysis of the Evolution of Cereus peruvianus (Cactaceae) Areas Attacked by Phoma sp. Notulae Scientia Biologicae 1(1):41-45. http://notulaebiologicae.ro/
  • SESTRAS R., D. PAMFIL, M. ARDELEAN, C. BOTEZ, A. SESTRAS, I. MITRE, C. DAN, L. MIHALTE, 2009, Use of Phenotypic and MAS Selection Based on Bulk Segregant Analysis for Study of Genetic Variability Induced by Artificial Hybridization on Apple, Notulae Botanicae Horti Agrobotanici Cluj-Napoca, 37(1):273-277. http://notulaebotanicae.ro/
  • MITRE, I., L. LUKÁCS, M. ARDELEAN, V. MITRE, R. SESTRAS, R. POP, M. CORDEA, 2009, Genotypic Variability of the Main Apple Cultivars Grown in Transylvania Evaluated by Means of RAPD Analysis, Notulae Botanicae Horti Agrobotanici Cluj-Napoca, 37(1):261-264. http://notulaebotanicae.ro/
  • SESTRAS, R., D. PAMFIL, A. SESTRAS, L. JÄNTSCHI, S. BOLBOACA, C. DAN, 2009, Inheritance of Vigour Tree in F1 Apple Interspecific Hybrids, Notulae Botanicae Horti Agrobotanici Cluj-Napoca, 37(1):70-73. http://notulaebotanicae.ro/
  • SESTRAS A., R. SESTRAS, V. LAZAR, V. MITRE, I. MITRE, G. ROPAN, A. BARBOS, 2009,  The Influence of Fruit Position in the Crown of Trees on the Sugar Content and Morphological Traits of Apple Fruits. Bulletin of University of Agricultural Sciences and Veterinary Medicine Cluj-Napoca. Horticulture, 66(1):170-176.
  • LAZAR V., A. SESTRAS, V. MITRE, R. SESTRAS, I. MITRE, G. ROPAN, A. BARBOS, 2009, Variation of Sugar Content and Morphological Traits in Apple Fruit Depending on Cultivars and Fruit Exposition in the Crown. Bulletin of University of Agricultural Sciences and Veterinary Medicine Cluj-Napoca. Horticulture, 66(1):164-169.
  • BACIU A. D., A. SESTRAS, R. SESTRAS, M. BURUIANA, 2009, The Response of Different Genotypes of Calendula to Aphis fabae Attack. Bulletin of University of Agricultural Sciences and Veterinary Medicine Cluj-Napoca. Horticulture, 66(1):498-503.
  • MITRE I., V. MITRE, R. SESTRAS, A. POP, A. SESTRAS, 2009, Potassium Bicarbonate in Preventing and Control of Apple Scab. Bulletin of University of Agricultural Sciences and Veterinary Medicine Cluj-Napoca. Horticulture, 66(1):186-190.
  • JÄNTSCHI L., S. D. BOLBOACA, C. E. STOENOIU, M. IANCU, M. M. MARTA, E. M. PICA, M. STEFU, A. SESTRAS, M. M. DUDA, R. SESTRAS, S. TIGAN, I. ABRUDAN, M. C. BALAN, 2009, Distribution Fitting 4. Benford test on a sample of observed genotypes number from running of a genetic algorithm. Bulletin of University of Agricultural Sciences and Veterinary Medicine Cluj-Napoca. Agriculture, 66(1).
  • ROMAN G., R. SESTRAS, S. WAGNER, 2009, New Rose Varieties Obtained by Fruit Research Station Cluj, Romania. Bulletin of University of Agricultural Sciences and Veterinary Medicine Cluj-Napoca. Horticulture, 66(1):532-535.
  • MIHALTE L., R. SESTRAS, G. FEST, A. VÎLCAN, The Variability of Seeds Weight and Germination Percentage of Different Cactaceae Genera (Aylostera, Mediolobivia, Rebutia and Sulcorebutia). Bulletin of University of Agricultural Sciences and Veterinary Medicine Cluj-Napoca. Horticulture, 66(1):66-74.
  • BACIU, A.D., R. SESTRAS, 2009, Variability of Seeds and Decorative Traits and the Correlations among these at Different Calendula Genotypes, Lucrari stiintifice, Vol. 52/2009, seria Horticultura.
  • SESTRAS, R., D. PAMFIL, M. ARDELEAN, A. SESTRAS, 2009, Response of F1 Interspecific Hybrids, Belonging to Different Ornamental Apple Species, to Apple Scab and Powdery Mildew Attack, Acta Hort 885:343-348. http://www.actahort.org/books/885/885_48.htm
  • SESTRAS, R., D. PAMFIL, M. ARDELEAN, G. ROMAN, A. SESTRAS, E. HARSAN, 2009, Underlining Rose Varieties Potential as Genitors through the Study of Hybrid Combinations, Acta Hort 885:337-342. http://www.actahort.org/books/885/885_47
  • BOTEZ C., R. SESTRAS, M. ARDELEAN, D. PAMFIL, B. PATRASCU, A. SESTRAS, 2009, Phenotypic Selection Assisted by Molecular Markers for Scab Resistance in Apple. Acta Hort., 814:771-776. http://www.actahort.org/books/814/814_130.htm
  • BALAN, M., S. BOLBOACA, R. SESTRAS, L. JANTSCHI, 2009, Experimental Setup to Study the Local Renewable Energy Potential and the Environment Influence on Fruits Growing, Symposium Proceedings, 37th International Symposium Actual Tasks on Agricultural Engineering, Croatia, Opatija, 22-26 February 2009, 265-271.
  • SESTRAS A., R. SESTRAS, D. PAMFIL, 2008, Architectural ideotype of pear seedlings in different F1 hybrid combinations. Modern Variety Breeding for Present and Future Needs, Proceedings of the 18th Eucarpia General Congress, 9-12 September 2008. Eds. J. Prohens & M.L. Badenes. Editorial Universidad Politécnica de Valencia, Valencia, Spain, 471-476 (ISBN 978-84-8363-302-1). http://www.cabdirect.org/abstracts/20083249696.html
  • BODEA M., B. PATRASU, D. PAMFIL, R. SESTRAS, I. PETRICELE, 2008, Use of molecular markers for revealing monogenic resistance to scab (Venturia inaequalis) in apple, 43rd Croatian & 3rd International Symposium on Agriculture, February 18-21, 2008, Opatija, Croatia, Proceedings – Genetics, Plant Breeding and Seed Production, 375-379, ISBN 978-953-6135-68-4. http://sa.agr.hr/2008pdf/sa2008_0326.pdf
  • ARDELEAN, M., R. SESTRAS, D. PUI, M. CORDEA, V. MITRE, 2008, Several Intraspecific Hybrids of Gillyflower (Mattihola incana L.) and their Value for Breeding. Bulletin of University of Agricultural Sciences and Veterinary Medicine Cluj-Napoca. Horticulture, 65(1): 44-47. http://journals.usamvcj.ro/horticulture/article/view/497
  • SESTRAS, A., R. SESTRAS, D. PAMFIL, A. BARBOS, 2008, Combining Ability Effects of Several Pear Cultivars used as Genitors for Mycosphaerella sentina Resistance. Bulletin of University of Agricultural Sciences and Veterinary Medicine Cluj-Napoca. Horticulture, 65(1): 48-52. http://journals.usamvcj.ro/horticulture/article/view/457
  • JÄNTSCHI, L., S. BOLBOACA, R. SESTRAS, 2008, On about what Can be Done and what Cannot be Done with Genetic Algorithms in Phylogenetic Tree and Gene Sequence Analyses. Bulletin of University of Agricultural Sciences and Veterinary Medicine Cluj-Napoca. Horticulture, 65(1): 63-70. http://journals.usamvcj.ro/horticulture/article/view/460
  • BOLBOACA, S., L. JÄNTSCHI, R. SESTRAS, 2008, Reporting Results and Associated Statistics in Quantitative Genetic Studies. Bulletin of University of Agricultural Sciences and Veterinary Medicine Cluj-Napoca. Horticulture, 65(1): 71-79. http://journals.usamvcj.ro/horticulture/article/view/461
  • MIHALTE, L., R. SESTRAS, G. FESZT, 2008, Assessing Genetic Variability at Different Genotypes of Cacti Plants by Means of RAPD Analysis. Bulletin of University of Agricultural Sciences and Veterinary Medicine Cluj-Napoca. Horticulture, 65(1): 110-115. http://journals.usamvcj.ro/horticulture/article/view/471
  • BACIU, A., R. SESTRAS, 2008, Study of the Main Characteristics of Seeds Belonging to Different Genotypes of Calendula. Bulletin of University of Agricultural Sciences and Veterinary Medicine Cluj-Napoca. Horticulture, 65(1): 116-121. http://journals.usamvcj.ro/horticulture/article/view/472
  • ROMAN, G., R. SESTRAS, S. WAGNER, 2008, The Response of Several Modern Cultivars of Landscape Roses in the Conditions of Cluj-Napoca, Romania. Bulletin of University of Agricultural Sciences and Veterinary Medicine Cluj-Napoca. Horticulture, 65(1): 122-125. http://journals.usamvcj.ro/horticulture/article/view/474
  • SESTRAS, A., R. SESTRAS, A. BARBOS, E. HARSAN, 2008, Arvena – a New Pear Cultivar Obtained at Fruit Research Station Cluj, Romania. Bulletin of University of Agricultural Sciences and Veterinary Medicine Cluj-Napoca. Horticulture, 65(1): 467. http://journals.usamvcj.ro/horticulture/article/view/813
  • SESTRAS R., C. BOTEZ, M. ARDELEAN, I. OLTEAN, A. SESTRAS, 2007, Response of Pear Genotypes to Psylla sp. Attack in Central Transylvania, Romania, Abstract Book, Eucarpia Fruit Section, Twelfth Eucarpia Symposium on Fruit Breeding and Genetics, Zaragoza (Spain), 16-20 September 2007, p. 227.
  • SESTRAS R., M. BOTU, V. MITRE, A. SESTRAS, S. ROSU-MARES, 2007, Comparative Study on the Response of Several Plum Cultivars in Central Transylvania Conditions, Romania, Notulae Botanicae Horti Agrobotanici Cluj-Napoca, 35(2), 69-75. http://notulaebotanicae.ro/
  • SESTRAS R., C. BOTEZ, D. PAMFIL, A. SESTRAS, C. DAN, 2007, Studiul variabilitatii genetice provocata la mar prin hibridari artificiale, prin selectie asistata de markeri moleculari, Universitatea Agrara de Stat din Moldova, Facultatea de Horticultura, Materialele simpozionului stiintific international “Realizari si perspective in horticultura, viticultura, vinificatie si silvicultura” consacrat aniversarii a 100 ani de la nasterea profesorului universitar Gherasim Rudi, Chisinau, 1-2 martie 2007, Lucrari Stiintifice, Volumul 15 (1), 50-54.
  • SESTRAS R., A. SESTRAS, A. BARBOS, 2007, Soiuri noi de mar si par obtinute la Cluj-Napoca, Romania, Universitatea Agrara de Stat din Moldova, Facultatea de Horticultura, Materialele simpozionului stiintific international “Realizari si perspective in horticultura, viticultura, vinificatie si silvicultura” consacrat aniversarii a 100 ani de la nasterea profesorului universitar Gherasim Rudi, Chisinau, 1-2 martie 2007, Lucrari Stiintifice, Volumul 15 (1), 65-68.
  • SESTRAS A., R. SESTRAS, A. BARBOS, 2007, Cercetari privind ameliorarea parului pentru rezistenta fructelor la vatamari mecanice, Universitatea Agrara de Stat din Moldova, Facultatea de Horticultura, Materialele simpozionului stiintific international “Realizari si perspective in horticultura, viticultura, vinificatie si silvicultura” consacrat aniversarii a 100 ani de la nasterea profesorului universitar Gherasim Rudi, Chisinau, 1-2 martie 2007, Lucrari Stiintifice, Volumul 15 (1), 69-72.
  • ARSENE M., R. SESTRAS, 2007, Aspecte privind inradacinarea propagulelor in micromultiplicarea prunului, Universitatea Agrara de Stat din Moldova, Facultatea de Horticultura, Materialele simpozionului stiintific international “Realizari si perspective in horticultura, viticultura, vinificatie si silvicultura” consacrat aniversarii a 100 ani de la nasterea profesorului universitar Gherasim Rudi, Chisinau, 1-2 martie 2007, Lucrari Stiintifice, Volumul 15 (1), 122-125.
  • ARSENE M., R. SESTRAS, 2007, Influenta fazei ontogenetice a sursei de explant asupra reusitei culturii “in vitro” la prun, Universitatea Agrara de Stat din Moldova, Facultatea de Horticultura, Materialele simpozionului stiintific international “Realizari si perspective in horticultura, viticultura, vinificatie si silvicultura” consacrat aniversarii a 100 ani de la nasterea profesorului universitar Gherasim Rudi, Chisinau, 1-2 martie 2007, Lucrari Stiintifice, Volumul 15 (1), 126-129.
  • BODEA M., D. PAMFIL, R. SESTRAS, B. PATRASCU, I. PETRICELE, R. POP, I.F. POP, 2007, Use molecular markers for revealing apple F1 hybrids monogenic resistance to scab (Venturia inaequalis), Lucrari stiintifice USAMV Iasi, Seria Zootehnie, Volum 50 (12).
  • TAMAS E., R. SESTRAS, P. RAICA, 2007, Modificari fenotipice si citologice la plantele de sparceta (Onobrychis viciifolia Scop) tratate cu radiatii gamma, Agricultura – Revista de stiinta si practica agricola, Nr. 3-4 (59-60), 44-47.
  • TAMAS E., R. SESTRAS, P. RAICA, 2007, Studiul unor elemente ale productivitatii la unele genotipuri de sparceta (Onobrychis viciifolia Scop), Agricultura – Revista de stiinta si practica agricola, Nr. 3-4 (59-60), 48-50.
  • SESTRAS R., L. MIHALTE, A. SESTRAS, A. BACIU, I. BONDREA, 2007, Studiul principalelor caracteristici ale unor genotipuri de lalele, Rev. Agricultura, Nr. 1-2(61-62), 140-145.
  • BONDREA I., D. PAMFIL, S. van HEUSDEN, J. van TUYL, F. M. DEKENS, M. BONDREA, R. SESTRAS, A. R. RUSU, M. LUCACI, B. I. PATRASCU, V. A. BALTEANU, 2007, AFLP as a modern technique for DNA fingerprinting and identification Tulipa cultivars, Bulletin UASVM Cluj, Animal Science and Biotechnologies, 63-64/2007, 317-319.
  • BONDREA I., D. PAMFIL, S. van HEUSDEN, J. van TUYL, F. M. DEKENS, M. BONDREA, R. SESTRAS, M. LUCACI, 2007, DNA fingerprinting of tulips using AFLP analysis, Bulletin UASVM Cluj, Animal Science and Biotechnologies, 63-64/2007, 531.
  • SESTRAS R., G. ROPAN, I. PLATON, 2006, Cercetari privind ameliorarea marului pentru rezistenta fructelor la transport si manipulare (Researches regarding apple breeding for the fruits resistance to transportation and manipulation), Lucrari stiintifice, Anul XLVII, Vol. 1 (49), Seria Horticultura, Iasi, 49-54. http://www.univagro-iasi.ro/Horti/Lucr_St_2006/07_sestras%20r.pdf
  • PATRASCU B., D. PAMFIL, R. SESTRAS, I. GABOREANU, K. KOVACS, A.R. RUSU, I. BONDREA, 2006, Molecular analysis of scab resistance in apple cultivars and hybrids from Transylvania, Buletinul USAMV Cluj-Napoca, Seria Zootehnie si Biotehnologii, Vol. 62/2006, 248-251.
  • SESTRAS R., 2006, Statiunea de Cercetare-Dezvoltare pentru Pomicultura Cluj-Napoca, Ghidul aplicatiilor celei de-a XVIII-a conferinte nationale pentru stiinta solului “100 de ani de stiinta solului in Romania”, “Managementul si utilizarea resurselor de sol, protectia mediului si dezvoltarea rurala din centrul si nord-vestul Romaniei”, Vol. I, Cluj-Napoca, 20-26 august 2006, Nr. 35 A, 245-246.
  • JIDAVU M., R. SESTRAS, M. APAHIDEAN, A. SESTRAS, E. HARSAN, E. TAMAS, YANMING GAO, 2006, The Response of Several Tomato Cultivars for Processing in Central Transylvania Conditions. I. Yield Capacity, Notulae Botanicae Horti Agrobotanici Cluj-Napoca, 34(1), 54-61. http://notulaebotanicae.ro/
  • SESTRAS A., M. JIDAVU, R. SESTRAS, M. APAHIDEAN, E. HARSAN, E. TAMAS, YANMING GAO, 2006, The Response of Several Tomato Cultivars for Processing in Central Transylvania Conditions. II. Fruits Quality, Notulae Botanicae Horti Agrobotanici Cluj-Napoca, 34(1), 62-68. http://notulaebotanicae.ro/
  • HARSAN E., R. SESTRAS, P.A. SOMSAI, A. BARBOS, A. SESTRAS, 2006, Research Regarding the Principal Chemical Component Loss in the Apple Fruit During Storage, Notulae Botanicae Horti Agrobotanici Cluj-Napoca, 34(1), 106-114. http://notulaebotanicae.ro/
  • PATRASCU B., D. PAMFIL, R. SESTRAS, C. BOTEZ, I. GABOREANU, A. BARBOS, CHEN QIN,  R. RUSU, I. BONDREA, E. DIRLE, 2006, Marker Assisted Selection for Response Attack of Venturia inaequalis in Different Apple Genotypes, Notulae Botanicae Horti Agrobotanici Cluj-Napoca, 34(1), 121-133. http://notulaebotanicae.ro/
  • SESTRAS R., V. GHIDRA, 2005, Inheritance of Vigour Tree In F1 Apple Hybrids, Lucrari stiintifice, Vol. 13, Horticultura, viticultura, silvicultura si protectia plantelor, Univ. Agrara de Stat din Moldova, Chisinau 2005, 69-73.
  • SESTRAS R., 2005, Genetic variability of number of leaves per tree in F1 apple seedlings, Proceedings XL Croatian Symposium on Agriculture, Genetics, Plant Breeding & Seed Production, 241-243.
  • SESTRAS R., A. BARBOS, V. GHIDRA, C. BOTEZ, G. ROPAN, I. CHIS, B. PATRASCU, 2005, The response of several apple varieties with genetic resistance to apple scab in the centre of Transylvania environment, Buletinul USAMV, Seria Horticultura, Volumul 62, 95-99.
  • QIN CHEN, ZHAOLONG DONG, WEI WANG, WENXUAN LIU, ZHIRUI DENG, R. SESTRAS, 2005, Study on transforming chitinase gene into pepper, Buletinul USAMV, Seria Horticultura, Volumul 62, 7-14.
  • TAMAS E., R. SESTRAS, L. MUNTEAN, 2005, Variability of productivity elements at Vicia faba l. genotypes after gamma-ray treatment on M3 generation, Notulae Botanicae Horti Agrobotanici Cluj-Napoca, 33(1), 55-58. http://notulaebotanicae.ro/
  • ARDELEAN, M., A.M. COSTEA, R. SESTRAS, M. CORDEA, 2005, Heritability of several plant and flower characters in foxglove (Digitalis sp.), Stiinta agricola, Nr. 5, 19-22, Chisinau.
  • TAMAS E., C. BOTEZ, R. SESTRAS, 2004, Change of some morphological characteristics in Vicia faba L., as a result of inducing in vitro mutations, Proceedings XXXIX Croatian Symposium on Agriculture, Genetics, Plant Breeding & Seed Production, 156-157 .
  • SESTRAS R., M. ARDELEAN, C. BOTEZ, D. PAMFIL, E. TAMAS, CHEN QIN, V. GHIDRA, L.. CHIS, 2004, Variability of traits of growth – in vivo and in vitro – on greenhouse carnation, Notulae Botanicae Horti Agrobotanici Cluj-Napoca, 32(1), 20-23. http://notulaebotanicae.ro/
  • SESTRAS R., M. ARDELEAN, C. BOTEZ, V. GHIDRA, V. BUCARCIUC, I. CHIS, A. BARBOS, 2004, GCA and SCA effects for ramification capacity of trees in F1 apple seedlings, Notulae Botanicae Horti Agrobotanici Cluj-Napoca, 32(1), 43-47. http://notulaebotanicae.ro/
  • GHIDRA V., I. CHIS, R. SESTRAS, M. DEJEU, 2004, Pear varieties and selections, with extra-early and early ripening, obtained at the Fruit Research Station Cluj (FRS Cluj), Notulae Botanicae Horti Agrobotanici Cluj-Napoca, 32(1), 48-51. http://notulaebotanicae.ro/
  • SESTRAS R., M. ARDELEAN, V. GHIDRA, C. BOTEZ, I. CHIS, B. PATRASCU A. BARBOS, 2004, Correlations among different elements of vigour in F1 apple seedlings, Buletinul USAMV, Seria Horticultura, Volumul 61, 441.
  • CHIS I., V. GHIDRA, R. SESTRAS, M. DEJEU, 2004, Achievements in genetic breeding of pear varieties with late ripening at Fruit Research Station Cluj, Buletinul USAMV, Seria Horticultura, Volumul 61, 443.
  • BODEA M., M. ARDELEAN, R. SESTRAS, M. CORDEA, R. POP, 2004, Effect of different phytohormon content son in vitro embryo culture in Gynkgo biloba, Buletinul USAMV, Seria Horticultura, Volumul 61, 448.
  • OPREA ST., R. SESTRAS, S. PANTEA, 2003,  Genetic variability of some traits in F1 intraspecific grape hybrids. The acidity of grapes, „Natural resources and susteinable development”, International Scientific Session, Universitatea din Oradea, 8-9 mai 2003 (Rezumat engleza), 53.
  • COSTEA A. M., M. ARDELEAN, R. SESTRAS, M. SAVATTI, V. BUDIU, M. CORDEA, M. BODEA, 2003, Heritability of several plant characteristics in foxglove (Digitalis sp.), „Natural resources and susteinable development”, International Scientific Session, Universitatea din Oradea, 8-9 mai 2003 (Rezumat engleza), 42-43.
  • BOTEZ C., D. PAMFIL, M. ARDELEAN, R. SESTRAS, E. TAMAS, K. KOVACS, J. EKART, 2003, RAPD Analysis Concerning Genetic Variability of Phytophtora infestans in Potato, In Vitro Cellular & Developmental Biology-Plant, 2003 Congress on In VitroBiology, Abstract Issue, Vol. 39, 40 A.
  • ARDELEAN M., A.M. COSTEA, R. SESTRAS, M. SAVATTI, V. BUDIU, M. CORDEA, M. BODEA, 2003, Ereditatea unor caractere ale plantei si florilor la degetel (Digitalis sp.), Simpozionul „A XII-a consfatuire de ameliorare a plantelor si producere de samanta”, Cluj-Napoca, 17-19 septembrie 2003.
  • SESTRAS R., M. ARDELEAN, D. PAMFIL, C. BOTEZ, V. GHIDRA, E. TAMAS, 2003, Peculiarities of in vivo and in vitro growing of greenhouse carnation, Proceedings XXXVIII Croatian Symposium on Agriculture, Genetics, Plant Breeding& Seed Production, 173-174.
  • BOTEZ C., D. PAMFIL, M. ARDELEAN, R. SESTRAS, E. TAMAS, K. KOVACS, J. EKART, 2003, RAPD analysis concerning genetic variability of Phytophtora infestans in potato, Proceedings XXXVIII Croatian Symposium on Agriculture, Genetics, Plant Breeding& Seed Production, 175-176.
  • ARDELEAN M., A.M. COSTEA, R. SESTRAS, M. CORDEA, M. SAVATTI, M. BODEA, 2003, Phenotypic and Genotypic Correlations among Plant and Flower Characters and their Use in Foxglove Breeding, Buletinul USAMV, Seria Horticultura, Vol 60, 12-16.
  • GHIDRA V., L. CHIS, R. SESTRAS, M. DEJEU, 2003, Pear Varieties and Selections, with Extra-early and Early Ripening, Obtained at the Fruit Research Station Cluj (FRS Cluj), Buletinul USAMV, Seria Horticultura, Volumul 60, 143.
  • SESTRAS R., M. ARDELEAN, D. JIRCAN, 2003, Performances of Several „Classical” Apple Varieties in the Environment of Middle Transylvania, Buletinul USAMV, Seria Horticultura, Volumul 60, 163.
  • SESTRAS R., M. ARDELEAN, V. GHIDRA, E. TAMAS, 2002, The Response of Some Apple Varieties to Powdery Mildew (Podosphaera leucotricha) Attack in Central Transylvania Conditions, Innovacio, a tudomany es a gyakorlat egyesege az ezredfordulo agrariumaban, Debrecen, 11-12 aprilie 2002, 99-104.
  • OPREA ST., R. SESTRAS, S. PANTEA, 2002, Variabilitatea genetica a unor caracteristici de calitate la hibrizii intraspecifici F1 de vita de vie. I. Acumularea in zahar a strugurilor, Sesiunea de Comunicari Stiintifice „Resursele de mediu si protectia lor pentru o dezvoltare durabila”, Universitatea din Oradea, 23-25 mai 2002, Analele Universitatii din Oradea, Tom VIII, Partea a II-a, Fascicula Agricultura si Horticultura, Vol. VIII, Anul 8, 167-174 (Rezumat engleza).
  • OPREA ST., R. SESTRAS, S. PANTEA, 2002, Variabilitatea genetica a unor caracteristici de calitate la hibrizii intraspecifici F1 de vita de vie. II. Acumularea in aciditate a strugurilor, Sesiunea de Comunicari Stiintifice „Resursele de mediu si protectia lor pentru o dezvoltare durabila”, Universitatea din Oradea, 23-25 mai 2002, Analele Universitatii din Oradea, Tom VIII, Partea a II-a, Fascicula Agricultura si Horticultura (Rezumat engleza).
  • ROMAN I., M. ARDELEAN, R. SESTRAS, G. ROPAN, V. GHIDRA, E. HARSAN, 2002, Continutul fructelor in zahar la hibrizii F1 de mar proveniti din incrucisari ciclice, Analele Universitatii din Craiova, Seria Biologie, Horticultura, Tehnologia prelucrarii produselor agricole, Vol. VII (XLIII), 174-179 (Rezumat engleza).
  • OPREA ST., R. SESTRAS, G. ROPAN, D. S. MOLDOVAN, 2002, Epoca de maturare a strugurilor la hibrizii F1 de vita de vie proveniti din incrucisari ciclice cu soiul Muscat Hamburg, Analele Universitatii din Craiova, Seria Biologie, Horticultura, Tehnologia prelucrarii produselor agricole, Vol. VII (XLIII), 263-268 (Rezumat engleza).
  • SESTRAS R., M. ARDELEAN, ST. OPREA, V. GHIDRA, 2001, Capacitatea generala si specifica de combinare a unor soiuri de mar utilizate ca genitori, pentru rezistenta/sensibilitatea la atacul de fainare (Podosphaera leucotricha) a hibrizilor F1, Sesiunea de Comunicari Stiintifice „Resursele de mediu si protectia lor pentru o dezvoltare durabila”, Universitatea din Oradea, 24-26 mai 2001, Analele Universitatii din Oradea, Tom VII, Partea a II-a, Fascicula Agricultura si Horticultura, 121-126  (Rezumat engleza).
  • GHIDRA V., M. ARDELEAN, ST. OPREA, SESTRAS, R., 2001, Capacitatea generala si specifica de combinare a unor soiuri de mar utilizate ca genitori, pentru rezistenta/sensibilitatea la atacul de rapan (Venturia inaequalis) a hibrizilor F1, Sesiunea de Comunicari Stiintifice „Resursele de mediu si protectia lor pentru o dezvoltare durabila”, Universitatea din Oradea, 24-26 mai 2001, Analele Universitatii din Oradea, Tom VII, Partea a II-a, Fascicula Agricultura si Horticultura, 135-140  (Rezumat engleza).
  • TAMAS E., M. SAVATTI, R. SESTRAS, L. MACOVEI, L. MUNTEAN jr., 2001, The effect of gamma-rays on amino acid content in faba bean (Vicia faba), Lucrarile Simpozionului International „37th Croatian Symposium on Agriculture”, Opatija, Croatia, 128.
  • GHIDRA V., R. SESTRAS, M. DEJEU, 2001, Virgiliu Hibernal, un nou soi de par creat la S.C.P P. Cluj, Revista Fermierul.
  • SESTRAS R., M. ARDELEAN, V. GHIDRA, M. DEJEU, M. CORDEA, 2001, Resistance to Scab and Powdery Mildew of F1 Apple Hybrids, Buletinul USAMV, Seria Horticultura, Volumul 55-56, 215.
  • SESTRAS R., 2001, General and Specific Combining Ability, for the Vigor of F1 Hybrids, of Several Apple Varieties, Buletinul USAMV, Seria Horticultura, Volumul 55-56, 216.
  • ALATSATIANOS E., M. ARDELEAN, C. BOTEZ, M. SAVATTI, R. SESTRAS, M. CORDEA, 2001, Isolation and Sequencing of a Genomic DNA Encoding for Ascorbate Oxidase, a Key Enzime Involved in the Biodegradation of Ascorbic Acid in Melon, Journal Central European of Agriculture JCEA , Volume 2, Number 1-2. www.georgikon.pate.hu/jcea/issues/jcea2-12/pdf/jcea21-2.pdf
  • SESTRAS R., M. ARDELEAN, ST. OPREA, S.D. MOLDOVAN, 2000, Cercetari privind ameliorarea rezistentei la mana – Plasmopara viticola (B. et C.) Berl. et de T. – la vita de vie, Protectia plantelor, Nr. 37, 65-76 (Rezumat engleza).
  • MITRE V., G. ROPAN, I. MITRE, R. SESTRAS, 2000, Studiul productivitatii si calitatii productiei la cateva soiuri de par cu diferite epoci de coacere a fructelor, Simpozionul de Comunicari Stiintifice al Facultatii de Horticultura Iasi, 19 mai 2000 (Rezumat engleza).
  • OPREA ST., S. D. MOLDOVAN, M. ARDELEAN, R. SESTRAS, E. TAMAS, M. CORDEA, 2000, Variabilitatea ereditara a acumularii zaharului in must la hibrizii intraspecifici F1 de vita de vie, Sesiunea Anuala de Comunicari Stiintifice a Facultatii de Protectia Mediului Inconjurator, Universitatea din Oradea, 25 mai 2000, Analele Universitatii din Oradea, Tom VI, Partea a II-a, Fascicula Agricultura si Horticultura, 231-241  (Rezumat engleza).
  • ROPAN G., R. SESTRAS, V. MITRE, M. ARDELEAN, I. MITRE, 2000, Principalele caracteristici agrobiologice ale unor soiuri de capsun in conditiile ecoclimatului pomicol de la Cluj, Sesiunea Anuala de Comunicari Stiintifice a Facultatii de Protectia Mediului Inconjurator, Universitatea din Oradea, 25 mai 2000, Analele Universitatii din Oradea, Tom VI, Partea a II-a, Fascicula Agricultura si Horticultura, 252-263  (Rezumat engleza).
  • WAGNER ST., M. ARDELEAN, R. SESTRAS, V. GHIDRA, D. PAMFIL, G. ROMAN, A. FLORINCESCU, M. CORDEA, C. CATANA, V. BUDIU, 2000, Achievements in rose breeding at Cluj-Napoca, Romania, in the last thirty years, Rose Conference 2000, May 28-June 1, Kazanlak, Bulgaria, Biotechnol. & Biotechnol. Eq., Special Issue, 14/2000/2, 15.
  • PAMFIL D., M. ARDELEAN, C. CATANA, R. SESTRAS, E. TAMAS, A. FLORINCESCU, M. CORDEA, 2000, In vitro multiplication of rose, Rose Conference 2000, May 28-June 1, Kazanlak, Bulgaria, Biotechnol. & Biotechnol. Eq., Special Issue, 14/2000/2, 31.
  • UJVARI M., R. SESTRAS, I. PANEA, D. ZAHARIA, T. PANEA, 2000, Effects of Treatment with Bioregulators on Vegetation Multiplication of Aucuba Japonica Thunb. by Cuttings, The Proceedings of the Third International Symposium on Adventitious Root Formation, 27 June – 1 July 2000, Veldhoven, The Netherlands. http://www.rhizopon.nl/rootformation/edit.63
  • TAMAS E., M. SAVATTI, R. SESTRAS, C. PUIA, S. GADEA, R. POP, 2000, Studiul efectului agentilor mutageni asupra variabilitatii morfologice in generatia M2 la doua genotipuri de Vicia faba L., Sesiunea Anuala de Comunicari Stiintifice a Facultatii de Protectia Mediului Inconjurator, Universitatea din Oradea, 25 mai 2000, Analele Universitatii din Oradea, Tom VI, Partea a II-a, Fascicula Agricultura si Horticultura, 151-162  (Rezumat engleza).
  • TAMAS E., M. SAVATTI, R. SESTRAS, C. PUIA, S. GADEA, R. POP, 2000, Determinarea frecventei mutatiilor aparute la doua genotipuri de Vicia faba L. in urma tratamentelor cu mutageni fizici si chimici, Sesiunea Anuala de Comunicari Stiintifice a Facultatii de Protectia Mediului Inconjurator, Universitatea din Oradea, 25 mai 2000, Analele Universitatii din Oradea, Tom VI, Partea a II-a, Fascicula Agricultura si Horticultura, 163-184  (Rezumat engleza).
  • CORDEA M., M. ARDELEAN, M. SAVATTI, V. BUDIU, R. SESTRAS, L. COSTIN, 2000, Studiul variabilitatii la genul Ipomoea. I. Variabilitatea unor caractere calitative (alternative), Facultatea de Horticultura Timisoara, Cercetari stiintifice, Seria IV (Rezumat engleza).
  • CORDEA M., M. ARDELEAN, M. SAVATTI, R. SESTRAS, A. NICOARA, L. COSTIN, 2000, Studiul variabilitatii intra- si interspecifice la genul Ipomoea. II. Variabilitatea unor caractere cantitative, Lucrarile Simpozionului Stiintific Anual al Facultatii de Horticultura, Editura AcademicPres, Cluj-Napoca, 116-120 (Rezumat engleza).
  • COSTIN L., M. ARDELEAN, M. SAVATTI, V. BUDIU, R. SESTRAS, A. FLORINCESCU, M. CORDEA, A. BORS, 2000, Rezultate experimentale privind inducerea de mutatii, cu ajutorul razelor ionizante, la fasolea pentru pastai. I. Radiosensibilitatea soiurilor studiate si frecventa de aparitie a unor modificari teratologice in generatia X1, Facultatea de Horticultura Timisoara, Cercetari stiintifice, Seria IV (Rezumat engleza).
  • COSTIN L., M. ARDELEAN, M. SAVATTI, C. BOTEZ, R. SESTRAS, M. CORDEA, A. BORS, 2000, Rezultate experimentale privind inducerea de mutatii, cu ajutorul razelor ionizante, la fasolea pentru pastai. II. Variabilitatea unor caractere cantitative in X1, Lucrarile Simpozionului Stiintific Anual al Facultatii de Horticultura, Editura AcademicPres, Cluj-Napoca, 66-73 (Rezumat engleza).
  • ARDELEAN M., L. COSTIN, M. SAVATTI, C. BOTEZ, R. SESTRAS, M. CORDEA, A. BORS, 2000, Rezultate experimentale privind inducerea de mutatii, cu ajutorul razelor ionizante, la fasolea pentru pastai. III. Variabilitatea unor caractere calitative si cantitative in X2, Lucrarile Simpozionului Stiintific Anual al Facultatii de Horticultura, Editura AcademicPres, Cluj-Napoca, 58-65 (Rezumat engleza).
  • GHIDRA V., R. SESTRAS, M. DEJEU, 2000, Soiul de par “Ina Estival”, Lucrarile Simpozionului Stiintific Anual al Facultatii de Horticultura, Editura AcademicPres, Cluj-Napoca, 177-179 (Rezumat engleza).
  • GHIDRA V., R. SESTRAS, M. DEJEU, 2000, “Virgiliu Hibernal”, un nou soi de par obtinut la SCPP Cluj-Napoca, Lucrarile Simpozionului Stiintific Anual al Facultatii de Horticultura, Editura AcademicPres, Cluj-Napoca, 180-182 (Rezumat engleza).
  • MOLDOVAN S. D., ST. OPREA, R. SESTRAS, 2000, Contributii la cunoasterea variabilitatii numarului de ciorchini pe butuc la descendentele hibride F1 de vita de vie, Lucrarile Simpozionului Stiintific Anual al Facultatii de Horticultura, Editura AcademicPres, Cluj-Napoca, 238-243 (Rezumat engleza).
  • SESTRAS R., M. ARDELEAN, G. ROPAN, V. MITRE, I. MITRE, M. CORDEA, S. SUCIU, R. SUCIU, 2000, Variabilitatea si ereditatea unor elemente ale productivitatii si calitatii fructelor la cateva soiuri de par larg raspandite in cultura, Lucrarile Simpozionului Stiintific Anual al Facultatii de Horticultura, Editura AcademicPres, Cluj-Napoca, 173-176 (Rezumat engleza).
  • SESTRAS R., M. ARDELEAN, C. BOTEZ, V. GHIDRA, M. DEJEU, M. CORDEA, S. BOROS, S. CENTEA, 2000, Capacitatea generala si specifica de combinare, pentru vigoarea hibrizilor F1, a unor soiuri de mar cu diferite tipuri de crestere si fructificare ale pomilor, Lucrarile Simpozionului Stiintific Anual al Facultatii de Horticultura, Editura AcademicPres, Cluj-Napoca, 154-156 (Rezumat engleza).
  • SESTRAS R., M. ARDELEAN, V. GHIDRA, M. DEJEU, M. CORDEA, S. CENTEA, S. BOROS, 2000, Studiul unor selectii de mar cu o coacere de vara a fructelor, in perspectiva omologarii, Lucrarile Simpozionului Stiintific Anual al Facultatii de Horticultura, Editura AcademicPres, Cluj-Napoca, 165-168 (Rezumat engleza).
  • PANTEA S., G. ROPAN, R. SESTRAS, V. MITRE, I. MITRE, 2000, Comportarea unor soiuri de gutui in bazinul hidrografic superior al Crisului Repede, Lucrarile Simpozionului Stiintific Anual al Facultatii de Horticultura, Editura AcademicPres, Cluj-Napoca, 223-225 (Rezumat engleza).
  • ARDELEAN M., L. COSTIN, M. SAVATTI, C. BOTEZ, R. SESTRAS, M. CORDEA, A. BORS, 2000, Experimental results concerning induced mutations in pod beans by means of ionizing radiations. IV. Stability of selected mutations expressed in X3 lines and yielding and quality performances of X4 mutant lines , Buletin USAMV, A-H, 54. http://www.cababstractsplus.org/google/abstract.asp?AcNo=20043100079
  • ALATSATIANOS E., M. ARDELEAN, C. BOTEZ, M. SAVATTI, R. SESTRAS, M. CORDEA, M. SAVATIE jr., 2000, Izolarea si secventializarea unei clone de ADN-genomic care codifica sinteza ascorbic oxidazei, o enzima cheie in biodegradarea acidului ascorbic la pepenele galben, Cercetari de genetica vegetala si animala, Volumul VII, 327-335 (Rezumat engleza).
  • VARBAN D., M. DUDA, S. MUNTEAN, R. VARBAN, L. MUNTEAN, S. MUSTE, M. TOFANA, R. SESTRAS, 2000, Cercetari privind tehnologia de cultivare a speciilor din genul Echinacea pallida Nut., Lucrarile simpozionului “Agricultura si alimentatie-prezent si perspectiva”, Editura AcademicPres, Cluj-Napoca, 177-181 (Rezumat engleza).
  • VARBAN D., M. M. DUDA, S. MUNTEAN, R. VARBAN, S. MUSTE, M. TOFANA, R. SESTRAS, 2000, Research on the technology of cultivation of Echinacea purpurea L. Moench. Lucrari Stiintifice – Agricultura 32(2), 759-764.
  • GHIDRA V., R. SESTRAS, M. DEJEU, 2000, Ina Estival, un nou soi de par, Revista Hortinform, Nr. 9/97, 22-23.
  • ARDELEAN M., M. CORDEA, R. SESTRAS, 1999, Autopolenizarea si polenizarea libera la unele specii ale genului Ipomea, Lucrarile simpozionului “Prezent si perspectiva in horticultura”, USAMV Cluj-Napoca, Ed. Erdelyi Hirado, 109-113 (Rezumat engleza).
  • CORDEA M., M. ARDELEAN, A. FLORINCESCU, R. SESTRAS, 1999, Influenta morfologiei florale asupra tipului de polenizare la genul Ipomea, Lucrarile simpozionului “Prezent si perspectiva in horticultura”, USAMV Cluj-Napoca, Ed. Erdelyi Hirado, 114-117 (Rezumat engleza).
  • ROPAN G., V. GHIDRA, V. MITRE, R. SESTRAS, 1999, Impact of graft on Williams pear. I. Growth vigour of trees and formation types, Lucrarile simpozionului “Prezent si perspectiva in horticultura”, USAMV Cluj-Napoca, Ed. Erdelyi Hirado, 173-176.
  • MITRE V., R. SESTRAS, G. ROPAN, V. GHIDRA, I. MITRE, 1999, Impact of graft on Williams pear. II. Yield and fruit quality, Lucrarile simpozionului “Prezent si perspectiva in horticultura”, USAMV Cluj-Napoca, Ed. Erdelyi Hirado, 177-179.
  • GHIDRA V., N. ORLAIE, ST. WAGNER, ST. OPREA, R. SESTRAS, M. CANTOR, M. JIDAVU, G. ROMAN, E. HARSAN, M. DEJEU, L. CHIS, 1999, Cultivaruri noi obtinute la Statiunea de Cercetari Horticole Cluj in cei 45 de ani de activitate, Lucrarile simpozionului “Prezent si perspectiva in horticultura”, USAMV Cluj-Napoca, Ed. Erdelyi Hirado, 156-161 (Rezumat engleza).
  • SESTRAS R., V. GHIDRA, 1999, Haydeea-korte, Ellenall a fustosszarnyu levelbolhanak, BIOTERRA, Nr. 2 (in l. maghiara).
  • TAMAS E., M. Savatti, R. SESTRAS, L. MACOVEI, 1999, The effect of gamma-rays on chromosome aberrations during mitosis in Vicia faba L. II. Analysis of correlations between mutagen treatment and frequency of chromosome aberrations, Agricultura – Revista de stiinta si practica agricola, Vol. 8, No. 4, 90-93. http://www.cababstractsplus.org/google/abstract.asp?AcNo=20043161733
  • UJVARI M., T. PANEA, D. ZAHARIA, R. SESTRAS, 1998, Cercetari privind propagarea accelerata a speciei Myrthus communis L. cu ajutorul preparatelor de bioregulatori, Sesiunea anuala de comunicari stiintifice, Univ. Oradea, Fac. Protectia Mediului Inconjurator, 28-30 mai 1998 (Rezumat engleza).
  • MOLDOVAN S.D., R. SESTRAS, E. TAMAS, E. MOLDOVAN, 1998, Variabilitatea unor elemente ale productivitatii si calitatii productiei la 37 clone de vita de vie. I. Comportarea selectiilor testate comparativ cu soiul Feteasca alba, Rev. Agricultura, Nr. 1(25), 32-35 (Rezumat engleza).
  • SESTRAS R., S.D. MOLDOVAN, E. TAMAS, E. MOLDOVAN, 1998, Variabilitatea unor elemente ale productivitatii si calitatii productiei la 37 clone de vita de vie. II. Estimarea unor parametri ai variabilitatii si corelatiile fenotipice dintre caracterele cercetate, Rev. Agricultura, Nr. 1(25), 37-39 (Rezumat engleza).
  • SESTRAS R., V. GHIDRA, V. FLORIAN, C.V. NAGHY, 1998, Comportarea unor soiuri de mar la atacul principalelor boli. I. Fainarea – Podosphaera leucotricha (Ell. et Ev.) Salm., Protectia plantelor, VIII/30, 31-39 (Rezumat engleza).
  • GHIDRA V., V. FLORIAN, R. SESTRAS, C.V. NAGHY, 1998, Comportarea unor soiuri de mar la atacul principalelor boli. II. Rapanul – Venturia inaequalis (Cke.) Wint., Protectia plantelor, VIII/30, 40-48 (Rezumat engleza).
  • SESTRAS R., M. ARDELEAN, V. GHIDRA, M. CORDEA, L. COSTIN, A. BORS, 1998, Types of tree growth and fruit setting in F1 apple hybrids, Notulae Botanicae Horti Agrobotanici Cluj-Napoca, 28(1), 45-48. http://notulaebotanicae.ro/
  • TAMAS E., M. SAVATTI, R. SESTRAS, 1998, Some biological aspects in Vicia faba L., Notulae Botanicae Horti Agrobotanici Cluj-Napoca, 28(1), 17-20. http://notulaebotanicae.ro/
  • SESTRAS R., M. ARDELEAN, S.D. MOLDOVAN, E. TAMAS, E. MOLDOVAN, M. CORDEA, L. COSTIN, A. BORS, 1998, Maturity of F1 grape hybrids originated in Pink Traminer, Notulae Botanicae Horti Agrobotanici Cluj-Napoca, 28(1), 53-57. http://notulaebotanicae.ro/
  • GHIDRA V., R. SESTRAS, M. BANUT, 1997, Cercetari privind ameliorarea speciilor pomicole semintoase la Statiunea Horticola Cluj, Lucrarile simpozionului “Horticultura Clujeana XX”, USAMV Cluj-Napoca, 213-215 (Rezumat engleza).
  • MITRE V., G. ROPAN, I. MITRE, R. SESTRAS, 1997, Influenta taierii ramurilor mixte la prun asupra cresterii si fructificarii, Lucrarile simpozionului “Horticultura Clujeana XX”, USAMV Cluj-Napoca, 122-124 (Rezumat engleza).
  • SESTRAS R., M. ARDELEAN, V. GHIDRA, M. BANUT, 1997, Calitatea la diferite soiuri de mar cu coacere de iarna si pastrare indelungata a fructelor, Rev. Agricultura, Nr. 3-4 (23-24), 23-28 (Rezumat engleza).
  • BRANISTE N., L. SERBOIU, N. ANDRIES, V. GHIDRA, R. SESTRAS, GH. IACOBUTA, I. IVAN, I. ROMAN, 1997, Cercetari si realizari in ameliorarea genetica a speciilor semintoase din Romania, A.S.A.S. – Institutul de Cercetare si Dezvoltare pentru Pomicultura Pitesti-Maracineni, 30 de ani de activitate (1967-1997), Volum omagial, 21-44 (Rezumat engleza).
  • LUCA E., R. SESTRAS, 1997, Agriculture Today in Romania, De Monfort University, DMU Lincoln, England.
  • SAVATTI M., AL. SALONTAI, L. MUNTEAN, M. STANEA, M. ARDELEAN, C. BOTEZ, S. CERNEA, M. SAVATTI jr., E. TAMAS, V. CETEAN, O. RACOLTA, R. SESTRAS, 1996, Trei decenii de ameliorarea plantelor la Universitatea de Stiinte Agricole si Medicina Veterinara Cluj-Napoca, Lucrarile celei de a IV-a sesiuni stiintifice, CSIOS, Bucuresti, 149-156 (Rezumat engleza).
  • GHIDRA V., R. SESTRAS, M. STRAULEA, M. BANUT, 1996, Selectii noi de par, cu perspective de omologare, obtinute la S.C.P.P. Cluj, Lucrarile celei de a IV-a sesiuni stiintifice, CSIOS, Bucuresti, 219-224 (Rezumat engleza).
  • GHIDRA V., M. ARDELEAN, R. SESTRAS, 1996, Ameliorarea parului in directia obtinerii unor soiuri de tip “spur”, Lucrarile celei de a IV-a sesiuni stiintifice, CSIOS, Bucuresti, 225-232 (Rezumat engleza).
  • SESTRAS R., 1996, Heritabilitatea vigorii de crestere a hibrizilor F1 de mar, proveniti din incrucisari ciclice cu soiul Rosu de Cluj, utilizat ca tester matern si patern, Rev. Agricultura, Nr. 1-2 (17-18), 29-32.
  • ARDELEAN M., D. PAMFIL, A. ZAVOI, I. URZICEANU, R. SESTRAS, V. BUDIU, 1995, Influenta unor tipuri diferite de bioenergie umana asupra multiplicarii in vitro la Cymbidium sp., Lucrarile sesiunii stiintifice “Prezent si perspectiva in horticultura”, U.S.A. Cluj-Napoca, 125 de ani, 180-188 (Rezumat engleza).
  • GHIDRA V., R. SESTRAS,  M. STRAULEA, 1994, Realizari si perspective in ameliorarea parului la Statiunea Horticola Cluj, Lucrarile sesiunii stiintifice “Prezent si perspectiva in horticultura”, U.S.A. Cluj-Napoca, 125 de ani, 376-381 (Rezumat engleza).
  • GHIDRA V., R. SESTRAS, M. STRAULEA, 1995, Soiul nou de par Haydeea – fisa pomologica, Mapa documentara I.C.P.P., Nr. 41.
  • ARDELEAN M., V. BUDIU, M. SAVATTI, C. BOTEZ, R. SESTRAS, 1995, Effects of five pear varieties used as pollinators and pollen receivers in interfertile combinations. In: Tezele Conferintei Stiintifice Jubiliare Internationale a Statiunilor didactico-experimentale ale Universitatii Agrare de Stat din Moldova: “Realizari, programe, perspective”, Chisinau, 150-152.
  • SESTRAS R., I. OLTEANU, V. GHIDRA, V. RAUREANU, 1995, Observatii generale privind biologia si controlul in livada al puricilor meliferi ai parului (Psylla sp.) in conditiile din zona Clujului, Protectia plantelor, V/17, 51-60 (Rezumat engleza).
  • SESTRAS R., 1995,  Ameliorarea parului pentru rezistenta la puricii meliferi (Psylla species), Protectia plantelor, V/18, 90, Conferinta Nationala “Biotehnologii in protectia integrata a agrosistemelor”, 6-7 octombrie 1995, Cluj-Napoca.
  • SESTRAS R., V. GHIDRA, 1995,  Aspecte privind infloritul, viabilitatea polenului si germinabilitatea polenului la cateva soiuri si elite hibride de par, Rev. Agricultura, Nr. 3-4 (15-16), 36-41.
  • GHIDRA V., M. ARDELEAN, R. SESTRAS, M. STRAULEA, 1995, Variabilitatea unor caractere ale vigorii pomilor si productivitatii existenta in fondul de germoplasma la par, Lucrarile stiintifice I.C.P.P. Pitesti-Maracineni, Vol. XVIII, 47-63 (Rezumat engleza).
  • ·SESTRAS R.,  V. GHIDRA, V. RAUREANU, 1995, Particularitati  ale unor soiuri de mar create la Cluj-Napoca comparativ cu soiul Jonathan. III. Alternanta productiei de fructe si comportarea fata de atacul principalelor boli si daunatori, Bul. USAMV, A-H, 49/1, 25-32 (Rezumat engleza).
  • ARDELEAN M., D. PAMFIL, A. ZAVOI, M. SAVATTI, C. BOTEZ, I. URZICEANU, R. SESTRAS, G. ROPAN, V. BUDIU, 1995, Influence of human bioenergy on micropropagation  in Cymbidium sp. III. Combined effect of different doses of negative bioenergy and duration of maintenance of vegetal material on treated medium,Bul. USACN, A-H, 49/1, 43-51 .
  • ARDELEAN M., C. BOTEZ, M. SAVATTI, E. TAMAS, M. SAVATTI jr.,  R. SESTRAS,  M. MULLER, 1995, Impactul biotehnologiilor moderne asupra crearii de noi soiuri de plante de cultura, Bul. USAMV, A-H , 49/2, 7-12 (Rezumat engleza).
  • SESTRAS R., M. ARDELEAN, V. GHIDRA, 1995, Vigoarea de crestere a hibrizilor F1 de mar, proveniti din mai multe combinatii hibride, exprimata prin inaltimea pomilor, Bul. USAMV, A-H, 49/2, 35-42 (Rezumat engleza).
  • BUDIU V., M. ARDELEAN, G. ROPAN, R. SESTRAS, 1995, Evolutia in timp a  compozitiei floristice a unor culturi furajere perene, in conditii de irigare, Bul. USAMV, A-H, 49/2, 121-128 (Rezumat engleza).
  • SESTRAS R., V. GHIDRA, M. STRAULEA, 1994, Haydeea – un nou soi de par creat la S.C.P.P. Cluj, Horticultura, Nr. 1, 17-18 (Rezumat engleza).
  • SESTRAS R., 1994, Prezentarea noului soi de par Haydeea, creat la S.C.P.P. Cluj, Rev. Agricultura, Nr. 1-2 (9-10), 27-29.
  • GHIDRA V., R. SESTRAS, 1994, Particularitati ale unor soiuri de mar create la Cluj-Napoca comparativ cu soiul Jonathan. I. Vigoarea de crestere a pomilor si productivitatea, Bul. USAMV, A-H , 48/1, 61-66 (Rezumat engleza).
  • SESTRAS R., V. GHIDRA, E. HARSAN, 1994, Particularitati ale unor soiuri de mar create la Cluj-Napoca comparativ cu soiul Jonathan. II. Calitatea fructelor, Bul. USAMV, A-H, 48/1, 67-74 (Rezumat engleza).
  • GHIDRA V., M. ARDELEAN, R. SESTRAS, 1994, Corelatiile fenotipice dintre tipul formatiunilor fructifere, vigoarea pomilor si productia de fructe la par, Bul. USAMV, A-H , 48/2, 33-38 (Rezumat engleza).
  • SESTRAS R., L. ARDELEAN, 1993, Influenta unor caracteristici biologice asupra productivitatii la 27 soiuri si elite de mar, Bul. USACN, A-H, 47/1, 267-271 (Rezumat engleza).
  • GHIDRA V., R. SESTRAS, 1993, Comportarea unor soiuri si elite de par la atacul produs de puricele melifer (Psylla pyri L.), Mapa documentara ICPP Pitesti-Maracineni, Nr. 33.
  • ROPAN G., V. MITRE, L. ARDELEAN, R. SESTRAS, 1993, Cercetari privind posibilitatea extinderii in cultura a unor soiuri noi, valoroase de mar, par si prun, Buletin AgroExpo Transilvania, martie 1993, Cluj-Napoca.
  • OPREA ST., M. STRAULEA, V. GHIDRA, R. SESTRAS, 1993, Realizari si perspective in genetica si ameliorarea speciilor pomicole semintoase la Statiunea Cluj. In: Statiunea de Cercetare si Productie Pomicola Cluj la 40 de ani de existenta, SC Tiparnita SRL, Cluj-Napoca.
  • SESTRAS R., M. ARDELEAN, V. GHIDRA, 1993, Variabilitatea unor caractere cantitative la mar. I. Variabilitatea elementelor de crestere vegetativa si a productiei de fructe si corelatiile fenotipice si genotipice dintre acestea, Bul. USACN, A-H, 47/2, 35-45 (Rezumat engleza).
  • SESTRAS R., 1992, Ameliorarea marului pentru marirea rezistentei la transport si manipulare, Mapa documentara ICPP Pitesti-Maracineni, Nr. 22.
  • SESTRAS R., V. GHIDRA, 1992, Perspectivele ameliorarii rezistentei marului la boli, Mapa documentara ICPP Pitesti-Maracineni, Nr. 26.
  • SESTRAS, R., V. GHIDRA, M. STRAULEA, 1992, Aspecte privind sortimentul la par, Rev. Agricultura, Nr. 2, 26-29.
  • GHIDRA, V., R. SESTRAS, 1992, Soiuri de mar inmultite in Romania, Rev. Agricultura, Nr. 4, 23-26.
  • SESTRAS R., 1992, Studiul unor caracteristici ale hibrizilor de mar aflati in perioada juvenila, Mapa documentara ICPP Pitesti-Maracineni, Nr. 31.
  • GHIDRA V., R. SESTRAS, 1992, Calitatea merelor si importanta testarilor organoleptice efectuate de consumatori la noile soiuri de mar, Mapa docum. ICPP Pitesti-Maracineni, Nr. 22.
  • SESTRAS R., 1992, Aspecte privind ameliorarea pretabilitatii la industrializare a soiurilor de mar, Mapa documentara ICPP Pitesti-Maracineni, Nr. 22.
  • GHIDRA V., R. SESTRAS, M. STRAULEA, 1992, Stadiul actual si perspectivele ameliorarii parului la SCPP Cluj, Mapa documentara ICPP Pitesti-Maracineni, Nr. 22.
  • SESTRAS R., 1992, Despre valoarea alimentara a merelor si noutati in terapia unor boli prin consumarea merelor in stare proaspata, Rev. Agricultura, Nr. 2-3, 34-35.
  • GHIDRA V., M. ARDELEAN, I. OLTEAN, R. SESTRAS, 1992, Comportarea unor soiuri si elite de par la atacul produs de puricele melifer (Psylla pyri L.), Bul. USACN, A-H., 46/2, 83-90 (Rezumat engleza).
  • STRAULEA M., M. ARDELEAN, V. GHIDRA, R. SESTRAS, 1992, Gradul de uscare a pomilor in urma atacului de purici meliferi (Psylla sp.), Bul. USACN, A-H, 46/2, 91-97 (Rezumat engleza).
  • ARDELEAN M., R. SESTRAS, V. GHIDRA, 1992, Precocitatea intrarii pe rod a hibrizilor de mar pe radacini proprii. II. Capacitatea generala (CGC) si specifica (CSC) de combinare in diferite tipuri de combinatii parentale, Bul. USACN, A-H, 46/2, 21-25 (Rezumat engleza).
  • SESTRAS R., M. ARDELEAN, V. GHIDRA, 1992, Precocitatea intrarii pe rod a hibrizilor de mar pe radacini proprii. I. Influenta tipului combinatiei parentale asupra lungimii perioadei juvenile, Bul. USACN, A-H, 46/1, 27-32 (Rezumat engleza).