Plant genetic resources: Ukrainian science in dialogue with international partners

On 10 November a round table “Achievements and Prospects of Ukraine’s Plant Genetic Resources System”, organised by the National Academy of Agrarian Sciences of Ukraine with the support of FAO, was held in Lviv region. Raisa Vozhehova, Director of the Plant Breeding and Genetics Institute, took part — it is important for our Institute to join such professional meetings, be part of the scientific dialogue and develop cooperation with Ukrainian and international partners.

The meeting provided a platform to discuss conserving and effectively using plant genetic resources, developing breeding research, international scientific partnership and adapting agriculture to climate change.

Conserving genetic diversity is not only a scientific asset but also the foundation of the future of Ukrainian crop production and food security.