Overcoming the consequences of the accident at the Chernobyl nuclear power plant in the Ukrainian agrosphere

Abstract

The contribution of scientists of the Institute of Agroecology and Environmental Management of NAAS in overcoming and minimizing the consequences of the Chernobyl disaster has been elucidated. It was shown that the history of Radioecology Research Institute dates back from the first days after the Chernobyl accident. Analysis of the institution employees research activities shows that during the post accident period the radioecologists team has collected and systematized a lot of information. It has been transformed into various databases, cartographic materials, mathematical models, guidelines, regulations, draft regulations etc. Information on the Institute employees’ contribution to radiology development, restoration of agricultural production at the radioactively contaminated lands and rehabilitation of territories affected by Chernobyl NPP accident has been presented