Plant Protection Research Directorate

The Plant Protection Research Directorate is carrying out the following Mission:
1
Conduct applied scientific research in the following fields:
1.1- Use environmentally safe technologies to reduce the use of pesticides, produce safe crops and reduce the negative effects of pesticides on the local environment.
1.2- Use modern technology in plant protection on protected crops, open field crops and fruit orchards.
1.3- Integrated pest management.
2
Transfer of information related to modern technology in plant protection.
3
Qualify and capacity build up of technical staff.
4
Publish and document the results of agricultural research carried out in the Directorate.
5
Prepare the annual plan for the implementation of the work assigned to the Directorate and follow-up its implementation.
The Directorate has the following departments and divisions , which carry out the tasks assigned to it: