Central Botanical Garden Under the authority of Academy of Sciences Head since 1940: Jimsher Kereselidze 1, Botanikuri str., Tbilisi, 0105, Republic of Georgia Tel: +(995 32) 72 3409, 72 1185 E-mail: botbag@viam.hepi.edu.ge or manel@geo.net.ge Date of Foundation: 1636 Division of the Georgian Academy of Sciences from 1934

Last updated: 17 Sept 04 g e o r g i a

Main Scientific Directions:
Plant introduction, conservation and reintroduction
Information and seed exchange worldwide

Publications:
Proceedings of Tbilisi Botanical Garden (published annually); Works of Central Botanical Garden 1845-2000

Members of Academy:
Doctors of Sciences: 6
Candidates of sciences: 15

Links:
Good links have been established with the botanical gardens of Germany (Bonn, Berlin), Czech Republic (Olomouc), USA (Missuri), Russia (Moscow, St.Petersburg, Petrozavodsk, Novosibirsk), Belorus (Minsk), Ukraine (Kiev, Donetsk)and many others

Head: Jimsher Kereselidze
In 1997 defended thesis for a doctor’s degree.
Subject: Introduction of Large-fruited American Cranberry (Oxycoccus macrocarpus) and Possibilities of Its Cultivation in Colchic Lowland
Member of Ecological and Phazis Academies, member of BGCI
Honorary title: Medal of Honor (2001)

PGR Unit Contact Person: Manana Elbaqidze