Breeding. Genetics.The future of harvest
A research institution in genetics and breeding of agricultural crops. 114 years of the Odesa seed-science school in the service of agrarian science.
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NewsAcademic Council meeting: Cabinet of Ministers scholarship for young scientists
On 25 September 2026 the Plant Breeding and Genetics Institute — National Center of Seed and Cultivar Investigation held a meeting of its Academic Council, which considered two items: The competition for the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine scholarship for young scientists. The attestation of Ya. S. Fanin, holder of the Cabinet of Ministers scholarship for young scientists, on his research results for the period 1 May – 1 October 2026. The institute’s Scientific Secretary Zoia Shcherbyna informed the Council members that Yevhenii Kirchuk, Senior Researcher of the Department of Wheat Breeding and Seed Production, had submitted documents for the competition. The candidate presented the report “Breeding of soft winter wheat for pyramided disease resistance as a component of environmentally safe growing technologies”. Ye. Kirchuk’s work is devoted to creating winter wheat breeding material…
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What we research
New cereal, legume and industrial crop varieties with higher yield and resistance.
DNA markers, genomic selection, molecular genetics and in vitro tissue culture.
Production and certification of elite seed, maintaining varietal purity.
Study of pathogens and integrated crop protection systems.
PhD programmes and professional development for researchers and agronomists.
Joint projects and partnerships with research institutions worldwide.
114 years
of the Odesa breeding school
Founded in 1912, the institute advances genetics, breeding and seed science of agricultural crops. The figures below are drawn from the institute’s database.
About the instituteVarieties & seeds
| Variety | Crop | Type | Registry code | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Velychava | Winter soft (bread) wheat | Winter | — | — | Registry |
| Vyhoda Odeska | Winter soft (bread) wheat | Winter | — | — | Registry |
| Vidpovid Odeska | Winter soft (bread) wheat | Winter | — | — | Registry |
| Tembr Fao 330 | Maize | — | — | — | Registry |
| Vira Odeska | Winter soft (bread) wheat | Winter | — | — | Registry |
| Virnist | Winter soft (bread) wheat | Winter | — | — | Registry |
Scientific editions
Peer-reviewed journal on cultivar studies and plant variety rights.
Original research in genetics, breeding and seed science.
Publications for practising agronomists and researchers.
Modern science
starts here
The institute’s structure — departments and laboratories conducting research in genetics, breeding and seed science.
Institute structure →
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