Science and practice in plant protection

On February 19, from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM, as part of the International Agricultural Exhibition AGRA 2026, a seminar on the topic: "Science and Practice in Plant Protection" will be held.

Scientists from the institutes of the Agricultural Academy will present important and interesting topics from the field of plant protection in cereal, vegetable, and fruit crops.

PROGRAM

1. "Root Rot in Cereal Crops. Symptoms, Pathogens, and Control" – Prof. Dr. Petar Chavdarov – IRGR - Sadovo, Institute of Plant Genetic Resources "K. Malkov" - Sadovo

2. "Biodiversity and Distribution of Fungal Pathogens Causing Septoria and Other Leaf Spots on Wheat" – Assoc. Prof. Dr. Spasimira Nedyalkova – IPK-Chirpan, Institute of Field Crops - Chirpan

3. "Modern Approaches for Diagnosis and Control of Diseases in Vegetable Crops under Conditions of Climate Change" – Chief Assist. Prof. Dr. Katya Vasileva – IZK "Maritsa" – Plovdiv, Institute of Vegetable Crops "Maritsa" - Plovdiv

4. "Opportunities for Limiting the Spread of Curly Dock (Rumex crispus L.) in Urbanized Areas and Non-Arable Lands Using Chemical Agents with Different Modes of Action" – Assoc. Prof. Dr. Plamen Serafimov – ILDR – Negovan, Institute of Ornamental and Medicinal Plants - Sofia

5. "Viral and Virus-like Diseases in Fruit Species in Bulgaria" – Assoc. Prof. Dr. Snezhana Milusheva – IO-Plovdiv, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Anelia Borisova - Krumova – IZ –Kyustendil, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Yonko Yonchev – IO-Plovdiv

6. "Main Bacterial Pathogens in Fruit Crops and Their Significance" – Chief Assist. Prof. Dr. Diana Alexandrova - IO – Plovdiv, Institute of Fruit Growing – Plovdiv

7. "Methods for Prevention and Control of the Black Plum Weevil" – Chief Assist. Prof. Dr. Maria Hristozova – IO-Plovdiv, Institute of Fruit Growing - Plovdiv

Venue: Pavilion No. 7, Conference Hall, Plovdiv International Fair

Participants: farmers, scientists, experts, and citizens