The Ukrainian Institute for Plant Variety Examination (UIPVE) is a state scientific research institution based in Kyiv, Ukraine, specializing in plant variety evaluation, agricultural research, plant genetic resources, and the protection of plant breeders' rights.
The Institute plays a key role in Ukraine's plant variety examination system, conducting Distinctness, Uniformity and Stability (DUS) testing, Value for Cultivation and Use (VCU) assessment, post-registration studies, and laboratory and field research on plant varieties.
Research expertise and infrastructure
UIPVE combines extensive expertise in agricultural sciences, plant genetics, molecular biology, biotechnology, and crop evaluation. Its research activities cover the characterization of plant genetic diversity, assessment of varietal identity and genetic purity, evaluation of crop productivity and quality, and investigation of plant adaptability to environmental conditions.
The Institute has a nationwide network of regional branches and experimental testing locations covering different soil and climatic zones of Ukraine. This infrastructure provides opportunities for multi-location field trials, comparative variety assessment, genotype-by-environment studies, and research on crop performance under diverse growing conditions.
UIPVE operates specialized laboratories for molecular genetic analysis and plant variety quality assessment, accredited according to ISO/IEC 17025. Its analytical capabilities include DNA marker analysis, PCR-based identification, genetic polymorphism assessment, and evaluation of biochemical and technological quality characteristics of agricultural crops.
Innovation and international cooperation
The Institute is actively involved in the development and improvement of scientific methodologies for plant variety evaluation, the application of molecular approaches, and the harmonization of national testing procedures with international standards and European practices.
UIPVE participates in international scientific cooperation and professional activities within the framework of UPOV and maintains exchanges with European institutions involved in plant variety testing and protection, including CPVO.
Research interests and Horizon Europe cooperation
UIPVE is interested in expanding its participation in international research and innovation projects, particularly within Horizon Europe Cluster 6.
Priority areas for future cooperation include climate-resilient crops, sustainable agricultural production, conservation and sustainable use of plant genetic resources, biodiversity, innovative plant breeding technologies, including New Genomic Techniques (NGTs), molecular characterization, digital phenotyping, and data-driven approaches to crop and variety evaluation.
The Institute is also interested in research addressing sustainable seed systems, agricultural adaptation to climate change, crop productivity and quality, and the regulatory and methodological challenges associated with emerging breeding technologies.
UIPVE can contribute to international research consortia through its scientific expertise, extensive field-testing network, laboratory facilities, multi-environment variety evaluation, molecular and phenotypic analyses, and experience in developing standardized research methodologies.
We welcome cooperation with universities, research institutions, breeding companies, technology developers, and other stakeholders interested in advancing sustainable, innovative, and climate-resilient agriculture through collaborative European research projects.
