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Mtskheta Selection Station
Head: Avtandil Tavadze, Ph.D. in Biological Sciences
Mtskheta, Selection station, the Republic of Georgia
Date of Foundation:
The Central Selection Station of Georgia was established on
the territory of present stadium Dinamo in1929 on the basis Selection
Department of Tbilisi Botanical garden in1914, in1933 the station was moved
to the territory located between village Akhalubani and Tsilkani, Mtskheta
region, were it still operates. In1969 the selection station was
subordinated to the Scientific Institute of Farming. |
Last updated: 17 Sept 04
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Main Scientific Directions:
Scientific research activities cover breeding of new
varieties and hybrids of field crops such as wheat, barely, legumes and
fodder grasses, that are cultivable with machinery , producing high quality
and quantity outputs, resistant to lodging, resistant to the diseases
and pests.
Departments:
- Wheat
- Corn
- Barely
- Fodder Grasses and Legumes
Staff:
12 persons are involved in research activities , included 6 senior
scientists one PhD of science, 4 Masters of science, 3 junior scientists
and 3 laboratory assistants
Links:
Station collaborates with specialists and
international research organization and centers ICARDA, CIMMYT
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