Genetic Resources Institute of the National Academy of Sciences Head: Zeynal Akparov 155 Azadlig Ave., Baku, AZ 1106, Azerbaijan Tel: +(994 12) 449 9129; 462 9462 Fax: +(994 12) 449 9220 E-mail: z.akparov@cac-biodiversity.org Ex situ germplasm conservation: Cereals, grain legumes, sugar beat, vegetable-melon crops, green vegetables, spicy crops, potato, fruits, pomegranate and stone fruits, subtropical crops, citrus and berries, grape, cotton plants and their wild relatives. Institute Code (FAO): AZE015

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Azerbaijan State Agricultural Academy
Ataturk ave. 262. Ganja, AZ 2000, Azerbaijan
Tel: +(99422) 561731; Fax: +(994 22) 560353
E-mаil: kta@azeronline.com
Institute Code (FAO): AZE014

The Research Institute of Agriculture
Under the authority of the Ministry of Agriculture
Head: Asad Musayev
The Government House, 40, U. Hadjibeyov str. 370016, Baki, Azerbaijan
Deputy directors: Javanshir Talai, Mohtasim Ahmadov
Tel: +(994 12) 497 4931; Fax: +(994 12) 497 5045
E-mail: musayev@artel.net.az
Ex situ germplasm conservation: Cereals, grain legumes, sugar beat and tobacco
Institute Code (FAO): AZE003

Scientific Research Institute of Vegetable-Growing
Head: Fuad Mamedov
Pirshagy, Sovkhoz-2, Baki, 370098, Azerbaijan
Tel/Fax: +(994 12) 497 21 36
Ex situ germplasm conservation: Vegetable-melon crops, green vegetables, spicy crops and potato
Institute Code (FAO): AZE005

A. Radjabli Scientific Research Institute of Horticulture and Subtropical crops
Head: Dilshad Bayramova
Zardaby settlement, Guba, 373171, Azerbaijan
Tel: +(994 169) 537 17; Fax: +(994 12) 493 0884
Ex situ germplasm conservation: Pomegranate and stone fruits, nuts, subtropical fruits, citrus and berry crops and their wild relatives
Institute Code (FAO): AZE009

Scientific Research Institute of Viticulture and Wine-Making
Head: Mail Amanov
Mehdiabad district, Baki, 373270, Azerbaijan
Tel: +(994 12) 443 5331
Ex situ germplasm conservation: Cultivated and wild grapevine
Institute Code (FAO): AZE007

Scientific Research Institute of Fodder, Meadows and Pastures
Head: Sardar Aliyev
Khirdalan 58, Ashaghy Guzdek, Baku, 373258, Azerbaijan
Tel: +(994 12) 443 9627
Ex situ germplasm conservation: Grasses and forage legumes
Institute Code (FAO): AZE006

Scientific Research Institute of Cotton Growing
Head: Fekhreddin Mamedov
Institute settlement, Ganja 374788, Azerbaijan
Tel: +(994 222) 55 5670
Ex situ germplasm conservation: Cotton
Institute Code (FAO): AZE008

Research Institute of Botany
Under the authority of National Academy of Sciences
Head: Vahid Hadjiyev
Patamdar str, 370073 Baku, Azerbaijan
Tel/Fax: +(994 12) 497 5045
E-mail: aliyev_j@azeronline.com
Collection: Herbarium
Institute Code (FAO): AZE004

Scientific Research Silkworm Breeding Institute
Chetai ave. 45, Ganja city, AZ 2002, Azerbaijan
Scientific Research Silkworm Breeding Institute
Tel: +(994 22) 55 7657
Ex situ germplasm conservation: mulberry
Institute Code (FAO): AZE013

Functional Role of Azerbaijan Governmental Institutions in Biodiversity Conservation
Each of the governing bodies and organizations responsible for the management, protection and sustainable use of natural resources has different roles and responsibilities. Milli Mejlis (Parliament) of Azerbaijan develops legal basis for conservation and sustainable use of biological resources. Government and the executive authority organs, according to the competence, establish the order for conservation and use of wild nature, adjust activity of nature users according to the legislation, accept the decisions on creation of protected areas and approve the payment rates for use of biological resources. The ecologically sustainable economic development in the Republic requires a solid system of environmental management. That is why the Government has approved by its order the project on the ‘Improvement of a Control System and Control of Environment of the Azerbaijan Republic’ financed by the World Bank and the Chow-How Fund (United Kingdom), which is currently in the course of implementation.
The National Academy of Sciences of the Azerbaijan Republic within its structure has special scientific divisions of biological (Institutes of zoology, botany, genetics and others) and common ecological (Institutes of geography, ecology etc.) directions.
In each out of 10 institutions holding ex situ collections a group was established.
The Genetic Resources Institute coordinates other relevant institutes’ activities connected with genetic resources. The National Genebank For long-term maintenance of seeds is also located in this institute.
Collaboratively the all institutions involved in PGR work provide support on biodiversity conservation. This could be either inventory of flora and fauna or estimations of genetic variety of biotes. Efforts are focused on developing both the norms on biological resources, and methods on restoration of ecosystems.
There are more than 30 NGOs focused on ecology in Azerbaijan. The role of scientific societies is of vital importance. The Botanical society, the Zoological and Geographical ones are to be outlined in particular as their contribution in Azerbaijan's biodiversity and ecology preservation can hardly be overvalued.