Scientists and agricultural producers discussed the practical application of biotechnology for growing environmentally friendly products at UzhNU
Together with experts from BTU, university faculty members and successful alumni analyzed the effectiveness of beneficial microorganisms in horticulture and shared their experiences in caring for organic berry fields and permaculture gardens.
On January 21, the Faculty of Biology at UzhNU hosted the All-Ukrainian Scientific and Practical Conference “BTU Biotechnological Products in Horticulture and Vegetable Growing Technologies.” The event was organized by the biotechnology company BTU and the Department of Fruit and Vegetable Growing and Viticulture at the Faculty of Biology of UzhNU.
he conference brought together experts in horticulture and vegetable growing to discuss practical solutions for the use of biological products. The focus was on current trends in the industry, real-world case studies from farms, and innovative approaches that help increase crop yields and the stability of agricultural production.
The opening remarks were delivered by the Dean of the Faculty of Biology, Associate Professor Yaroslava Hasynets, who highlighted the importance of biotechnological developments for modern agricultural production. The participants were also greeted by Vitalii Symocho, Associate Professor and Head of the Department of Fruit and Vegetable Growing and Viticulture, who emphasized the need for close cooperation and the integration of science with practice.
Serhii Vdovenko, Doctor of Agricultural Sciences and leading agronomist in plant protection at the Department of Horticulture and Vegetable Growing Technology Support at BTU, spoke about a leading Ukrainian biotechnology company engaged in scientific research and the implementation of the latest environmentally safe plant protection products, fertilizers, and biotechnological preparations to improve soil fertility.
This was followed by presentations by BTU specialists—Yaroslava Bukhonska, Ivan Makovkin, Serhiy Vdovenko, and Mykola Ilashchuk. In their presentations, they highlighted the mechanisms of action of microorganisms beneficial to agriculture, as well as the technological aspects of the effective use of BTU biological products in perennial plantings and in the cultivation of vegetable crops.
Lyubov Margitay, Associate Professor of the Department of Fruit and Vegetable Growing and Viticulture at UzhNU, shared her many years of experience using BTU products in the cultivation of a permaculture orchard.
Agronomist Svitlana Voron discussed the specifics of using biological products in the cultivation of certified organic berries—blueberries, raspberries, and currants.
Among the event participants were many graduates of the Department of Fruit and Vegetable Growing and Viticulture at UzhNU who are successfully applying the knowledge gained during their studies in practice. They work as agronomists at farms such as the “Konik” Farming Enterprise, “Merci Farm” LLC, “BlueBerry,” the “Ranet” Farming Enterprise, the “Green” Farming Enterprise, “Yab-Loko” LLC, “Fresh Plants” LLC, and “Agro-Solotvyno” LLC. A unique feature of the conference was that 97% of the participants who registered via the Google form directly participated in the event.
The conference demonstrated growing interest among specialists in biotechnological solutions for horticulture and vegetable growing and confirmed the effectiveness of the university’s collaboration with leading domestic companies. You can read more on the “UzhNU Media Center” website.
Angelina Giresh
