Ecology and Botany

In general, specialists studying at our faculty are focused on the effective use of natural resources in agriculture, increasing productivity, maintaining ecological balance, and introducing sustainable agricultural technologies.

Graduates of the department have in-depth knowledge of the relationship between plants and the environment in agriculture and are focused on the effective use of natural resources, sustainable production, and environmental safety.

The department has high potential

21 professors and lecturers

5 doctoral students

4 master’s students

• scientific potential — 63%
• 14 candidates of science
• 95% of graduates are employed in their field

The department has a modern approach

Today, the Department of Ecology and Botany works on the basis of modern approaches. These approaches are aimed at ensuring stability, efficiency and environmental safety in agriculture. Below are the main provisions of the modern approaches of this department:

1. Principles of sustainable agriculture

• Rational use of natural resources: conservation of land, water, air, and biological diversity.
• Promotion of environmentally friendly, organic technologies that reduce the use of chemicals.

2. Science and technology-based approach

• Biotechnology: Studying the genetic potential of plants and creating new varieties.
• GIS and remote sensing technologies: mapping and monitoring the condition of land and vegetation.
• Laboratory research: In-depth analysis of plant cells, soil, and water quality.

3. Interdisciplinary integration

• Combining the fields of botany, ecology, agronomy, agrochemistry, phytopathology, and computer science.
• Preparing students for complex thinking and the ability to work in various fields.

4. Practice-oriented education

• Students undergo internships at research institutes, field stations, and greenhouses.
• They develop projects and start-ups to solve real-world problems.

5. Environmental education and awareness

• Fostering a responsible attitude towards the environment among students.
• Studying global issues such as climate change, land degradation, water scarcity, and finding local solutions to them.

Main activities of the department:

 Study the negative impact of global climate change on the environment, which is one of the pressing issues of our time;

 Study measures being developed to preserve biodiversity that is under threat of extinction;

 Training knowledgeable and talented young professionals in the fields of ecology, climatology, botany and genetics;

 Conducting and developing in-depth scientific research in the department of environmental protection, climate change, bioecology, hydroecology, meteorology, and the impact of plants, animals, and waste on the environment.