RSE on REM · Science Committee, MSHE RK

Institute of Plant Biology and Biotechnology

Science

Research

The Institute is a major research centre for plant physiology and biochemistry, genetics and biotechnology. Main areas of research:

Agricultural biotechnologyResearch area

Agricultural biotechnology

Clonal micropropagation, haploidy, DNA markers, marker-assisted selection, genome editing

Conservation of genetic resourcesResearch area

Conservation of genetic resources

Cryopreservation of plant germplasm at ultra-low temperature of −196 °C

PhytoremediationResearch area

Phytoremediation

Restoration of soils contaminated with heavy metals and pesticides

BiosafetyResearch area

Biosafety

Test systems for plant disease diagnostics and GMO detection

Services

Services

The Institute provides educational, research and production services for the agricultural sector, nurseries, seed farms, research organisations and universities.

  • Molecular certification of wheat, barley, apple and grape varieties
  • Detection of viral diseases of grapes and apples
  • Virus-free super-elite seedlings and seed potatoes
  • Phytosanitary monitoring of cereal crops
  • Internships and training in plant biotechnology
All services
Kanat Yermekbayev
Director General

Kanat Yermekbayev

PhD in Biology (John Innes Centre, UK, 2022). Plant geneticist with more than 17 years of experience in crop genetics, molecular breeding and genomic technologies. Holder of the Bolashak scholarship and the badge “For merits in the development of science of the Republic of Kazakhstan”.

Openness

For citizens and partners

Contact

Contacts

45 Timiryazev St., Almaty 050040, Kazakhstan+7 (727) 394 75 62ipbbkz@gmail.com