Completed projects

1. Science project: " Study of the current condition of mandarin orchards in Ajara  -Guria and introduction of the latest technology for rehabilitation"№ AR/189/10-160/14

Science Project supervisor: Neli Khalvashi

The main executors of the science project: Avtandil Meskhidze, Davit Baratashvili, Shota Lominadze, Nino Kedelidze, Dali Kamadadze.

The Science Project funding source: Shota Rustaveli Science Foundation, “Permerta Sakhli” (Farmer's House) Ltd;

Science Project Implementation Dates: 2015-2017 years

1. Science Project supervisor - Professor Aleko Kalandia

Science Project executor (s) - Associate Maia Vanidze, Chief researchers Indira Japaridze, Darejan Chikovani, Lena Koplatadze, Elene Kamadadze; Ltd. "Geomari", LTD GIAMG, N.N.L.E "Agroservice Center", Ltd. TCF, Akaki Tsereteli State University

Science Project funding source - Ltd. "Geomari", LTD GIAMG, N.N.L.E "Agroservice Center", Ltd. TCF, Akaki Tsereteli State University

Science Project implementation dates- 2016 y.

2. Science Project - Infrared laser for intensifying plant growth in the "in vitro" system

Science Project supervisor - Senior researcher Gulnara Verulidze

Science Project funding source - Georgian Innovation and Technology Agency

Science Project implementation dates- 2014-2015 years.

3. Science Project  - Ex-situ & in-situ conservation of relict wood species

Science Project executor (s) – Izolda Mamuchadze

Science Project funding source - University of Fribourg, Switzerland, project „Zelkova”

Science Project implementation dates- 2016-2018 years.

4. Science Project - Decryption of the complete genome of Georgian strains of plant quarantine bacterial pathogen  #04/48

Science Project executor (s) - Chief researcher Galina Meparishvili, Researcher Maka Muradashvili (Leading Organization - National Center for Disease Control, Partner - Institute of Phytopathology and Biodiversity).

Science Project funding source - Shota Rustaveli National Science Foundation, USA Civic Research Foundation (CRDF)

Science Project implementation dates- 2015-2017years.

5. Science Project - Promoting Georgia's agricultural development: Improving crop production by studying their disease resistance levels in Georgia and other South Caucasus countries (#G-1775p)

Science Project supervisor - Chief researcher Zoya Sikharulidze

Science Project executor (s) - 15 researchers from the Institute of Phytopathology and Biodiversity.

Science Project funding source - International Scientific and Technical Center (ISTC).

Science Project implementation dates- 2009-2011 years.

6. Science Project -  "Long-term resistance of wheat to rust"

Partner - International Center for Agricultural Research in Arid Regions (ICARDA) and Cornell University, USA. The Cornell University project is funded by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and the United Kingdom Department for International Development (DFID).

Science Project implementation dates: 2009-2013 years. 

Science Project supervisor: Zoya Sikharulidze

7. Science Project - Improving plant protection by increasing disease resistance in Georgia, studying quarantine diseases and creating a national crop collection (#G-1993p)

Science Project supervisor -  Chief researcher Zoya Sikharulidze

Science Project executor (s) - 16 researchers from the Institute of Phytopathology and Biodiversity.

Science Project funding source - International Scientific and Technical Center (ISTC)

Science Project implementation dates- 2004 -2008 years.

8. Science Project - yellow and brown rust virulence  of the wheat

Science Project Collaborator  - Washington State University.

Science Project funding source - International Food and Agriculture Organization FAO.

Science Project implementation dates- 2004-2006 years.

9. Science Project - Introduction and dissemination of high-intensity subtropical citrus (mandarin, orange), kiwi and Greek walnut planting technologies for increasing the intensification of Georgia's agriculture

Science Project supervisor - Professor Vano Papunidze

Science Project executor (s) - Professor Davit Baratashvili, B. Pertselidze, N. Beridze, E. Machutadze.

Science Project funding source - Government of Georgia and the World Bank

Science Project implementation dates- 2003-2004 years.

10. Science Project  - Demonstration of improved agricultural measures and simple technologies for citrus farmers in Ajara  region

Science Project supervisor - Associate Professor Shota Lamparadze

Science Project executor (s) - Associate Professor Otar Shainidze

Science Project funding source -  World Bank

Science Project implementation dates-  2010 y.

11. Science Project - Investigation of operational reliability indicators of agricultural machinery in Ajara  region and development of rational forms of technical service

Science Project supervisor - Academic Doctor of Technology Roman Margalitadze

Science Project executor (s) - Associate Professor Merab Mamuladze

Science Project funding source - Ministry of Agriculture of Ajara

Science Project implementation dates-  2016-2017 years.

12. Science Project - History of Muhajirism (Migration) and Descendants of Georgian Muhajirs in Modern Turkey (Georgian Settlements and Living Research Program)

Science Project supervisors - Professor Mamia Paghava, Assoc. Professor Zaza Shashikadze

Science Project executor (s) - Batumi Shota Rustaveli State University, the Center of Kartvelology of the Faculty of Humanities

Science Project funding source - Government of Ajara  Autonomous Republic

Science Projectს implementation dates- 2012 -2016 years.