INSTITUTE OF FRUIT GROWING, VITICULTURE AND ENOLOGY

The Institute of Fruit Growing, Viticulture and Enology consists of two departments: the Department of Fruit Growing
and the Department of Viticulture and Enology.

It consists of 10 employees, 8 of which are involved in teaching,scientific and research activities, and two are employed as laboratory assistants. The teaching-scientific and applied activity of this institute focuses on the study of fruit species and vines, their cultivation systems, the application of agrotechnical and ampelotechnical measures, as well as the technology of processing and obtaining wine and strong alcoholic beverages. The applied activity of the Institute consists in the control of fruit and vine planting
material, control and examination of the quality of grapes and wine, etc. The institute is involved in international and domestic project activities.

DEPARTMENTS:

• Department of Fruit Growing,
• Department of Viticulture and Enology.

STUDY PROGRAMMES

Undergraduate studies (8 semesters)
Fruit Growing, Viticulture and Enology
Students enrolled in this study programme acquire knowledge in the field of fruit growing, viticulture, as well as organization, management and control of the production process. Also, this programme includes studying the technology of wine production and grape products. In addition to the theoretical part, a significant part of the study process is based on practical activities in the areas of fruit growing, viticulture and wine production.

Second cycle of studies (2 and 4 semesters)
Fruit Growing
Viticulture
Wine Production
Production of Alcoholic Beverages

Doctoral studies (6 semesters): Plant Biotechnology

Department of Viticulture and Enology

• Mihail Petkov, PhD
• Petar Hristov, PhD
• Krum Boshkov, PhD
• Zlatko Prculovski, PhD
  

Department of Fruit Growing

• Marjan Kiprijanovski, PhD
• Bojan Popovski, PhD
• Tosho Arsov, PhD
• Nikola Saraginovski, MSc

Lab Staff

• Daniela BURSAKJ DASKALOVSKA, Lab Technician, Scientific Area: Viticulture, email: This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it
• Slavkо GEORGIEVSKI, PhD, Lab Staff, Scientific Area: Fruit Growing, email: This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it

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INSTITUTE FOR PLANT BIOTEHNOLOGY

The institute's main focus is teaching and research in the area of plant breeding and biotechnology.

lt covers field crops product production, horticulture and floricuiture, fruit production, viticulture and enology, plant genetics and selection, and agro-meteorology. The study programs and research activities target different technologies for production of: field crops, tobacco, fruits, breeding vegetables, flowers, grape and wine, and their interaction with the environment, emphasizing the agro-climatic factors and biodiversity. Plant genetics focuses on the genetic variation of horticultural and agricultural crops, and how new characteristics or features can be improved by plant breeding. These issues are of great strategic importance and can help strengthen and develop the industry’s long-term competitiveness.

• Department of Viticulture and Enology
• Department of Fruit Growing
• Department of Genetics And Plant Breeding
• Department of Vegetable And Flower Production
  
• Department of Agrometeorology
• Department for Field Crops Processing
• Department of  Specialized Field Crop Production
  

STUDY PROGRAMMES

Undergraduate studies (8 semesters)

Field crop production

Students enrolled in this study program develop understanding and knowledge in the field crops production technology, physiology, modern agro-technical practices, plant protection, genetics and breeding and the bases of their processing.

Vegetable and flower production

The main objective of the study program is to provide students with theoretical and practical skills in the production of vegetables, flowers and decorative plants, with a professional approach in the use of natural resources and protection of the environment.

Fruit production and viticulture

Upon the completion of this study program, students are provided with scientific and technological knowledge in the fields of fruit science and viticulture, abilities to organize, manage and control the process of production. Graduate students are prepared for a career in local and commercial production of fruits and viticulture, marketing, quality control, purchasing, etc.

Viticulture and wine production (enology)

The Republic of Macedonia is a country with long tradition in grape and wine production. Therefore, the main focuses of this program are grape production, grape products and enology. Beside the theoretical lectures, significant part of the learning processes is dedicated to practical aspects of viticulture and wine production.

Processing of agricultural products - plant products

Graduated students at this study program are provided with expertise and competence to work in the field of plant biotechnology, food engineering, nutrition, physico-chemical properties of raw plant materials for processing, the technology of food production of plant origin, as well as the safety and quality of food.

Master's studies (two and four semesters)

Plant biotechnology

Modules: Field crop production; Vegetable and flower production; Fruit production; Wine production; Plant genetics and breeding; Field crops’ processing; Wine production; Production of alcoholic  beverages.

Doctoral studies (6 semesters)

Plant biotechnology

INSTITUTE FOR PLANT BIOTEHNOLOGY

Institue Manager: Marjan Kiprijanovski, PhD

Department of Viticulture and Enology

• Mihail Petkov, PhD
• Petar Hristov, PhD
• Krum Boshkov, PhD
• Zlatko Prculovski, MSc
  

Department of Fruit Growing

• Marjan Kiprijanovski, PhD
• Bojan Popovski, PhD
• Tosho Arsov, PhD
• Nikola Saraginovski, MSc
  

Department of Genetics And Plant Breeding

• Ljubomir Marinkovikj, PhD
• Sonja Ivanovska, PhD
• Mirjana Jankulovska, PhD
• Nadica Sandeva Atanasova, MSc
  

Department of Vegetable And Flower Production

• Gordana Popsimonova, PhD
• Rukie Agic, PhD
• Margarita Davitkovska, PhD
• Zvezda Bogevska, PhD

Department of Agrometeorology

• Srebra Ilikj Popova, PhD
  

• Dane Boshev, PhD
• Zlatko Arsov, PhD
• Zoran Dimov, PhD
• Tatjana Prentovikj, PhD
• Romina Kabranova, PhD
• Biljana Ristakjovska Shirgovska, MSc
  

Lab Staff

• Pavlina Daskalova, Lab Technician, Scientific Area: Viticulture, Fruit production, email: This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it
  
• Olivera Bojchevska, Lab Technician, Scientific Area: Genetics and plant breeding, email: This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it
• Igor Iljovski, Msc, Lab Staff, Scientific Area: Industrial crops, Vegetable crops, Greenhouse Production, email: This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it