Science
Research areas
The institute’s research spans breeding, genetics and seed production of major agricultural crops.
Themes
Main areas
01
Wheat breeding
New winter and spring wheat varieties with higher yield and grain quality.
02
Barley breeding
Winter and spring barley for diverse soil-climate zones.
03
Cross-pollinated crops
Breeding and seed production of maize, sunflower and other crops.
04
Legumes
Breeding, genetics and seed production of grain legumes.
05
Molecular genetics
DNA markers, genomic selection and molecular-genetic research.
06
Genetic basis of breeding
Theoretical foundations and genetic support of the breeding process.
07
Plant resistance
Resistance to abiotic factors — drought, frost, salinity.
08
Phytopathology & entomology
Crop protection from diseases and pests, integrated systems.
09
Seed production
Primary and elite seed production, varietal-purity control.
Tradition
Scientific schools
Wheat & barley breeding (F. Kyrychenko, P. Harkaviy)
Grain quality genetics (O. Sozinov)
Quantitative-trait genetics (A. Stelmakh)
Crop molecular genetics (Yu. Syvolap)
Phytopathology (E. Heshele)
In vitro tissue culture (S. Lukianiuk, S. Ignatova)