Selektsiino-henetychnyi instytut - Natsionalnyi tsentr nasinnieznavstva ta sortovyvchennia Ukrainskoi akademii ahrarnykh nauk

The Selektsiino-henetychnyi instytut – Natsionalnyi tsentr nasinnieznavstva ta sortovyvchennia (Plant Breeding and Genetics Institute – National Center of Seed and Cultivar Investigation) is a premier scientific research institution under the National Academy of Agrarian Sciences of Ukraine. Established in 1912, the institute holds a distinguished historical legacy as one of the oldest and most influential agricultural research centers in the country. Based in Odesa, it has evolved into a leading national hub for advanced research in genetics, biotechnology, and plant breeding, playing a fundamental role in shaping the nation's agrarian sector through the development of high-yielding and resilient crop varieties.

The institute’s core mission focuses on fundamental and applied scientific research aimed at improving biological potential and economic efficiency in field crop production. Its reputation is built on long-term expertise in breeding strategy, seed science, and the development of innovative technologies for agricultural sustainability. With a broad geographic footprint across Ukraine, the institute works to strengthen national food security by providing high-quality genetic material and scientific consulting services to farmers and seed producers. Through its commitment to rigorous scientific methodology, the center remains a vital authority in the study and advancement of modern crop cultivation techniques and technical agriculture.