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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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