November 25, 2012 the international scientific community of geneticists and plant breeders will be celebrating the 125^thanniversary of the birth of botanist and genetics, agronomist, geographer and founder of the national school of biology and breeding, Academician Nikolai Ivanovich Vavilov. A III-rd International Scientific-Practical Conference «Modern trends in plant breeding and seed production of vegetable crops. Traditions and Prospects» took place in VNIISSOK in August 2012, dedicated to the 125^th anniversary of the birth of the scientist.

There was a scientific practical conference with scientific methodological commission in breeding and seed production of onion crops «Current trends in vegetable breeding and seed production. Traditions and perspectives» took place in August, 9 2012 according to III-d International Scientific Research Conference (August 08 - 09^th 2012).

October 8, 2012 is the 70^th anniversary of the vice-president, academician, PhD of RAAS Ivan Savchenko. Throughout his life I.V. Savchenko devoted himself to science. During his professional background he has been a student at Moscow State University, a graduate student, senior researcher, Head of the laboratory of geobotany of Feed Institute and a vice president of RAAS.

MOVIR presented the main achievements in the field of theoretical and applied researches in the 50-year period of formation and development of the institute. The contribution of scientific staff in the maintenance, preservation and study of the collection of the world's plant genetic resources of N.I. Vavilov has been shown.

On May 21 - 24, 2012 the 6th International Symposium on Edible Alliaceae was held at Japan (Fukuoka). The symposium was devoted to innovation in agriculture and food science for edible Alliaceae crops. The symposium provided a leading opportunity for scientists, growers and market players from around the world to discuss and share information on genetics and breeding, cultivation, quality control and so on in bulb onion, garlic, and bunching onion.

August 28-29, 2012, in Grodno region of Belarus the Eurasian Forum of vegetable growers took place. This meeting was held in order to improve the efficiency of agriculture, to increase integration and mutually beneficial cooperation among the countries of the EuroAsian zone.

The effect of temperature during seeds germination of some species of Umbelliferae vegetable crops has been studied. There is a different reaction of vegetable crops on the temperature factor: depending on crops and temperature, the number of days until the maximum rate of growth can varied from 7,6 to 22,8 days, and percentage of germinated seeds can varied from 7% to 88%. The effect of temperature on growth of seeds embryo has been studied in different crops. The «degree of underdevelopment of embryo» (DUE) characterized the morphological and anatomical features of embryo varied from 13 to 52%. The temperature coefficient (Q₁₀) for the rate of germination of seeds of vegetable crops of Umbelliferae was 1,23 - 1,82.

The black mold of several varieties of onion was found in our zone of cultivation. The causative agent was identified as Aspergillus niger Tieghem 1867. The degree of damage by this disease grades and depends on temperature optimal for growth and sporulation of fungi.

The phytopathogenic complex is studied and yield of nine hybrids of bulb onion under growing in annual crops using drip irrigation. The same diseases that afflicted bulb onions in Siberia in the biennial crop of onions are revealed. The highest yield for this technology was shown by F1 hybrid Bonus - 65,5 tones per hectare, average yield - Sherman F₁, fopra F₁, Solushn F₁, Hilton F₁.

Agrotechnics of tomato seeds reproducing of VIR germplasm collection are described in Moscow region.

In the process of improving crop varieties, an essential role belongs to the fruit quality, which is expressed by biological and nutritional value of raw material used in fresh or processed condition, Plant disease resistance, high productivity, good morphological and other agricultural features are also important. We have presented the results of technical evaluation of five varieties of pumpkin (Maslicinaia 75, Gleisdorfer olkurbis, frown Prince F₁) are grown in the Republic of Moldova. The chemical, physical and technical indexes of fresh pumpkin depending on the variety were investigated. According to the results the variety of products obtained from processing pumpkin (nectars, marinades, candied fruits, pumpkin seed oil) was selected.

The developed technology, regulatory and technical documentation allowed to produce 3-5-kg packages of sterilized vegetables: potatoes, beets, carrots and cabbage, which are in great demand in the social nutrition (the army, schools, hospitals). The use of packaging for products of composite materials allows to reduce the amount of required storage space.

September 5-7, 2012 in the arcade of Moscow there was the second exhibition devoted to floriculture Russia «Expo Flora Russia».