Work Areas

The research and development programme of the State Seed Breeding Institute is divided into five work areas, to which one scientific and several technical staff members are assigned:

Biotechnology

The group applies genomics and bioinformatics to develop molecular markers supporting precision plant breeding.

Rye

The group develops advanced breeding methods and researches genetic resistance to diseases in rye, wheat, triticale, and maize, with a focus on hybrid breeding and genome-based approaches.

Legumes

The working group has been researching the breeding of soybean and sunflower since 2008 with a focus on high-protein, cold-tolerant soybean varieties for domestic cultivation and improved oil content, resistance and biogas utilization in sunflower.

Triticale

The group has worked on Triticale breeding since 1977, focusing on yield improvement, stress resistance, and its use as a feed, food, and energy crop.

Wheat

The wheat group focuses on breeding modern and ancient wheat types, emphasizing variety preservation, nutritional quality, breeding methodology, and science communication to farmers and consumers.