Maritsa Vegetable Crops Research Institute and CPSBB received a recognition as innovators and inventors for 2026 Two prestigious awards were received by the Maritsa Vegetable Crops Research Institute (МVCRI) and the Center of Plant Systems Biology and Biotechnology (CPSBB) in Plovdiv for the development of new vegetable varieties created through modern breeding and applied methods.

Between 18 and 20 February 2026, a working meeting of CA22156 – Transformations International Experience and Research Network for Sustainable Futures (TransformERS) was held in Lisbon. The meeting was dedicated to the preparation of an edited volume summarising the results of an international study on transformative practices. The event brought together chapter authors, members of

CPSBB hosted the grand final of the educational program GEN I: GENERATION INNOVATION in Plovdiv Twenty-six students from 21 academic majors graduated from the second edition of the educational program GEN I: GENERATION INNOVATION – “The Future of Food.” The initiative is unique for Bulgaria and enables students from different disciplines and universities to work

CPSBB Organized Scientific Seminar “Academic Perspectives: Contemporary Challenges to Motivation for Career Development” The event was held within the framework of the project “Study of Staff Motivation in a Regional Crop Production Cluster” (Motivation) Center of Plant Systems Biology and Biotechnology (CPSBB) organized a working seminar entitled “Academic Perspectives: Contemporary Challenges to Motivation for Career

CPSBB presented the final results of the project “Study of Staff Motivation for Career Development in a Regional Crop Production Cluster” The motivation of the new generation of scientists, their professional growth and career development, as well as their public image are the main focus of the recently completed research project “Study of Staff Motivation

Scientists from CPSBB participate in a journalistic project on longevity The Bulgarian journalist Mira Dobreva presented her book, “The Centenarians 2: The Mystery of Longevity,” as a continuation of her documentary project dedicated to people who have reached and surpassed the age of one hundred. In the book, Mira Dobreva publishes the stories of 148

A molecular biologist from CPSBB delivered a public lecture on genomic research for enhancing crop resilience to 21st-century climate change Dr. Emil Vatov, a molecular biologist at the Center of Plant Systems Biology and Biotechnology (CPSBB), delivered a public lecture as part of the third edition of the Plovdiv Science Festival. The event was organized

CPSBB took part in the Second Scientific and Practical Conference “Green Education for a Sustainable Future” On 17–18 November, the Second Scientific and Practical Conference “Green Education for a Sustainable Future” was held in Stara Zagora. The event was organized by the National Group Bulgaria of the Coalition “Education for Climate” under the European Commission,

CPSBB and the University of National and World Economy signed a Memorandum of Cooperation The Center of Plant Systems Biology and Biotechnology (CPSBB) and the University of National and World Economy (UNWE) signed a Memorandum of Cooperation. The document lays the foundation for a long-term collaboration in science, education, and innovation, aimed at developing sustainable

Scientists from CPSBB participated in the International Conference “Kliment’s Days Scientists from the Plant Cell Biotechnology Department at CPSBB participated in the International Conference on Natural Science and Biotechnology – “Kliment’s Days 2025”, held in Sofia, Bulgaria. The event was organized by the Biological Faculty of Sofia University “St. Kliment Ohridski” and gathered over 200