Agricultural Biotechnology Research Institute of Iran

Seedlings are the most important inputs in horticulture, and the health of seedlings is one of the most important factors in the development and management of modern orchards. The lack of healthy primary stocks, the lack of production of standard seedlings, the lack of standard production gardens, and finally the lack of supply of healthy garden products causes a decrease in the productivity of orchards in the country. The Agricultural Biotechnology Research Institute (ABRII) at the forefront of this critical endeavor, collaborates with research institutes in plant protection, horticulture, seed and seedling certification, and other organizations and private sectors to supply healthy and authentic primary stocks of priority horticultural plants such as fig, grape, pomegranate, saffron, citrus, and native varieties. The institute plays a significant role in the mass propagation of plant materials, the establishment and management of standard mother orchards, the production of certified standard seedlings, and the creation of standard production orchards to supply healthy seedlings to gardeners and producers. The primary objectives of this mega project include the renovation and improvement of 30% of the country’s orchards, which is projected to result in an annual impact of $31 billion through increased efficiency and production.