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| 1 | Conduct applied scientific research in the following fields:
1.1- Use of different biotechnologies in the selection and genetic improvement of plant varieties and plant genetic resources.
1.2- Molecular characterization of plant varieties and genetic resources through DNA fingerprinting using various molecular markers.
1.3-Propagation of plants and agricultural crops and production of plants free of diseases.
1.4- In vitro production of medicinal plants to benefit from their active constituents.
1.5- Propagation and conservation of rare and endangered plant species.. |
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| 2 | | Detect genetically modified crops and foods. |
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| 3 | | Contribute to the development of Bio-safety regulations and legislation. |
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| 4 | | Apply quality control rules on the seeds of certified field crops varieties. |
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| 5 | | Run agricultural seed testing (germination, analytical purity, ...) according to the instructions of the International Seed Testing Association (ISTA). |
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| 6 | | Provide a database in the field of seeds. |
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| 7 | | Manage Al-Hussein Agricultural Research Station in coordination and cooperation with the research directorates. |
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| 8 | | Qualify and capacity build up of technical staff. |
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| 9 | | Publish and document the results of agricultural research carried out in the Directorate. |
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| 10 | | Prepare the annual plan for the implementation of the work assigned to the Directorate and follow-up its implementation. |
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| The Directorate has the following departments and divisions , which carry out the tasks assigned to it: |
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