M.M. Gryshko National Botanical Garden of the National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine formation and achievements (to the 100th anniversary of the NAS of Ukraine)

Abstract

The information on the history of creation and formation of M.M. Gryshko National Botanical Garden (NBG) of the National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine as a research institution of the National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine is provided. It has been shown that over the years of its existence, the NBG has achieved significant success in the basic and applied research and in environmental education. The main scientific achievements of recent years in the field of plant protection, introduction, acclimatization and selection, preservation and enrichment of biodiversity, landscaping construction, allelopathy, medical botany, biological indication and chemosystematics are covered. Scientific schools have been created in the NBG, valuable botanical collections have been collected, and the most unique collections are related to the objects of national treasure. The breeders of the NBG have received more than 365 certificates and patents for plant varieties. Eight research departments, two laboratories and two centers for the collective use of scientific instruments of the National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine are successfully operating. Extensive international cooperation is carried out, a number of new collection and exposition plots have been laid. The NBG celebrates the centenary of the National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine with significant scientific achievements that contribute to the growth of the international prestige of Ukraine as a democratic, cultural and scientifically developed European state.