We are interested in collaborating with:
research institutions and universities;
breeding centers and plant genetic resource banks;
scientific groups specializing in agroecology, biodiversity, and soil science.
Partners with expertise in genetic diversity, breeding, plant physiology, soil ecology, or agroecosystem modeling are especially welcome.

The Institute of Plant Physiology and Genetics, NAS of Ukraine offers participation in an international consortium within the AGROECOLOGY Partnership (3rd call) focusing on legume agroecological systems, effective nitrogen-fixation systems, crop diversity, and resilience to abiotic stressors, particularly drought and soil degradation.
The institution has many years of experience in field agroecological research on chickpeas, peas, lentils, soybeans, and other legumes in semi-arid steppe conditions. Research covers improved nitrogen use efficiency (NUE), drought resistance mechanisms, water use efficiency (WUE), soil-plant-microbiome interactions, and ecosystem services of legumes, including biological nitrogen fixation (non-symbiotic and symbiotic), weed control & weed resistance, and improvement of soil physical and chemical properties.
The partner provides experimental data, tested methodologies, and field evidence confirming the effectiveness of agroecological transition and sustainable crop diversification.