Entomology

The laboratory researches the mechanisms of plant immunity to pathogens and pests, the mechanisms of relationships in trophic systems "recipient plant - phytophagus", "recipient plant - phytopathogen", "recipient plant-vector-phytopathogen". The laboratory studies the peculiarities of biology and variability of phytopathogens, phytophages and cultivated plants using a complex of classical and molecular genetic methods. The laboratory investigates the genotypic and phenotypic diversity of agricultural crops. Research areas: Plant immunity; Marker-oriented and phytocenotic breeding; Agricultural entomology.

The laboratory conducts research on insect phylogeny

The laboratory studies pests and develops ways to destroy them. Namely, the laboratory develops bioinsecticides and multifunctional biological preparations based on fungi and bacteria to protect plants from insect pests; studies the mechanisms of insect resistance to infectious agents; develops ways to increase the virulence of entomopathogenic fungi and bacteria through genetic engineering. Work is underway to create drugs based on bacteria, fungi and microbial consortia that stimulate plant growth and disease resistance.

The study of the origin, current state and prospects of transformations of biological systems in North and Central Asia.