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The researched and visited factories:Maize research institute – Knezha

Canning factory “Peltina” - Iskar

Maize research institute – KnezhaThe Maize Research Institute in the

town of Kneja was founded in 1924 with the purpose of creating an experimental field to the practical agricultural school.

In 1931, the experimental field was transformed into Agricultural Experimental Station, which has lead to widening of the scientific researches.

In 1950 the Experimental Station was transformed into Institute in Agrotechnics.

In 1954, the Institute in Agrotechnics was jointed together with the Stock-breeding Farming and a complex Scientific and Research Institute was founded with the purpose to serve the North-Western and Central Northern part of Bulgaria.

Maize research institute – Knezha

Since 1962, following the reorganization of the research work in Bulgaria, the Institute has been specialized into Maize Research Institute.

In 1982, the Maize Research Institute became a member of the Academy of Agriculture as established, and since 2000, as permanent scientific link in the system of the National Center for Agrarian Sciences.

Maize research institute – Knezha

Creation of hybrid maize from all groups of maturity with a high genetic potential of yield and quality, suitable to be cultivated under different conditions and purposes of use.

Complex scientific researches in the field of genetics, selection, physiology, biochemistry and seed-production.

Maize research institute – subject of activity

Development of theoretical technology formulations and creation of conditions

for realization of hybrids genetic potential.

Production of pre-base, base and certified maize seeds.

Scientific servicing of the maize production in the country.

Maize research institute – subject of activity

Development and realization of scientific and research programs aimed at improving the production of maize to be used for gain, seeds and fodder purposes.

Education of doctors and improving the qualification of specialists in the field of seed -production and technology for maize cultivation.

Maize research institute – subject of activity

• The scientific and research programs are implemented by 20 scientific workers and 4 specialists with higher specialized education in the field of Selection, Genetics, Phytopathology , Entomology, Physiology, Biochemistry, Agrochemistry, Soil Conditioning, Herbology, Economics, etc.

• The total number of staff is at about 100 persons.

Maize research institute – Knezha

Canning factory “Peltina” – IskarWaste mannagement programreduce the amount of waste;

separate waste collection;store in suitable containers and closets.

Canning factory “Peltina” – Iskarplastic zone – plastic packages of

the materialspaper zone – paper packages of the

caps, jars and other materialsglass zone – glass packagesbiodegradable zone – waste of

processing of raw materials.

Canning factory “Peltina” – Iskar