The department develops modern methods of control for plant protection and trains highly qualified specialists for the agricultural sector with practical knowledge and skills.
The department studies the bioecology of pests that harm agricultural crops, the use of chemical, biological, agrotechnical and integrated methods of combating them, the development of innovative technologies for breeding entomophages in biolaboratories, as well as the introduction and acclimatization of entomophages from foreign countries. The work is aimed at improving the knowledge and skills of students. Students gain real experience during practical classes.
The department has high potential:
- 36 teachers,
- 9 PhDs and 3 DScs ,
- 28 masters.
- Scientific potential – 85.70%,
- 8 doctors of science and 14 candidates of science,
- 95% of graduates find jobs in their field.
The department has implemented a modern approach that combines educational programs, practice and innovation, making a huge contribution to the field of plant protection from an ecological and economic point of view.