HSRI
Horticultural Sciences Research Institute
The History
Horticultural Sciences Research Institute (HSRI) was established in 2015 from the consolidation and merger of some research institutes and departments aimed to further coordination between research sectors and optimal application of available research facilities and infrastructures. At present, HSRI comprises seven research centers, namely:
1) Pistachio Research Center (in Rafsanjan)
2) Tea Research Center (in Lahijan)
3) Date Palm and Tropical Fruits Research Center (in Ahwaz)
4) Vegetable Research Center (in Karaj)
5) Ornamental Plant Research Center (in Mahallat)
6) Citrus and Subtropical Fruits Research Center (in Ramsar)
7) Temperate Fruits Research Center (in Karaj)
This institute executes its research programs by nearly 216 researchers,17 dedicated research stations and 63 provincial research stations located in different area across the country.
The main goals of HSRI are summarized as follows:
1-Planning and development of research in the field of horticulture.
2-Improving horticultural production for target markets through demand driven research.
3-Introducing new horticultural cultivars.
HSRI,s research activities are being conducted at the affiliated centers and have been organized into three research groups, including:
- Genetics and Plant Breeding
- Technology and Production Management
- Physiology and Post-harvest Technology