Monographs and Guidelines

Moiseenko A.A., Moiseenko L.M., Klykov A.G., Barsukova E.N. Buckwheat in the Russian Far East. – Moscow: FGNU “Rosinformagrotekh”, 2010. – 276 p.

Abstract: This monograph presents the first comprehensive synthesis of original experimental data and published research on buckwheat in the Russian Far East. The study identifies solutions for developing source buckwheat material using various methods (hybridization, X-ray irradiation, chemical mutagenesis, biotechnology, etc.). It clarifies the potential applications of this source material for breeding new buckwheat varieties with valuable agronomic traits that ensure stable yields and high-quality processed products.

Special attention is given to buckwheat’s flavonoid rutin and its role in enhancing variety resilience to adverse environmental conditions. The authors propose methods for improving buckwheat seed production to accelerate the development of super-elite and elite seeds while maintaining high seed quality standards. The book details cultivation technology with differentiated approaches to seeding rates, planting/harvest timing, and fertilizer application. It also explores diverse culinary uses of buckwheat products and provides various preparation recipes.

Intended Audience: Farm managers and specialists, plant breeders, graduate students, and undergraduate students in agronomy, biology, and food processing programs at educational institutions.

Dega L.A. Diseases and Pests of Soybeans in the Russian Far East. – Vladivostok: Dalnauka, 2012. – 98 p.

Abstract: This book details the visual symptoms of soybean diseases, the morphological and biological characteristics of their causative agents, along with comprehensive control measures. Proper and timely application of these methods ensures high-quality, productive harvests.

Intended Audience: Seed producers, plant health monitoring specialists, phytosanitary diagnosticians, ecologists, agronomy and biology educators, graduate students, undergraduate students, and farmers.

Vashchenko A.P., Mudrik N.V., Fisenko P.P., Dega L.A., Chaika N.V., Kapustin Yu.S. Soybean in the Russian Far East. – Vladivostok: Dalnauka, 2014. – 435 p.

Abstract: This monograph examines the economic importance and cultivation history of soybean in the region, along with its biology, breeding, seed production, cultivation technology, disease and pest management, food processing applications, and production economics in the Russian Far East. The book provides detailed descriptions of the genetic characteristics of this crop and offers in-depth coverage of cell engineering applications in soybean breeding. It identifies major soybean diseases and pests that are particularly damaging under the regional monsoon climate conditions. The book also explores the extensive possibilities for creating food products containing soybean components.

Intended Audience: Researchers, students, graduate students, academic instructors, and agricultural specialists.

Chaika A.K., Vashchenko A.P. Agricultural Science in Primorye (20th-21st Centuries). – Vladivostok: Reya, 2017. – 228 p.

Abstract: This monograph examines the origins of agricultural science in Primorye. It describes the challenges faced by early experimenters in pre-revolutionary Russian Primorskaya Province and presents long-term research findings on principal agricultural crops. The work clarifies inaccuracies in breeding and experimental work resulting from flawed theoretical premises in biological science during the period of Lysenko’s agrobiology dominance.

The monograph demonstrates the current state of scientific research in breeding, seed production, and other agricultural sectors.

Intended Audience: Researchers, graduate students, academic instructors, university students, agricultural specialists, and anyone interested in learning about the development stages of agricultural science and production in Primorye.

Klykov A.G., Moiseenko L.M., Gorovoy P.G. Biological Resources of Buckwheat Species (Fagopyrum Mill.) in the Russian Far East. – Vladivostok: Dalnauka, 2018. – 304 p.

Abstract: The book summarizes long-term research findings on biological resources of Polygonaceae family members. It presents data on the use of Fagopyrum species in food industry and medicine, along with the cultivation history and origins of buckwheat. The book describes biochemical and technological properties of F. esculentum varieties cultivated in the Russian Far East.

Intended Audience: A broad range of specialists studying biological resources, plant breeders, biochemists, educators, graduate students, and undergraduate students in biological and agronomic programs at various educational institutions.

Value: Serves as both a reference manual and information source regarding buckwheat’s use as a honey plant and medicinal crop.

Klykov A.G., Barsukova E.N. Biotechnology and Buckwheat Breeding in the Russian Far East. – Vladivostok: PSP95 LLC, 2021. – 352 p.

Abstract: This book presents the first comprehensive synthesis of long-term experimental results and contemporary domestic and international research on biotechnological methods in buckwheat breeding. It covers the history, origins, and applications of Fagopyrum Mill. species in food and pharmaceutical industries. Fagopyrum species represent promising sources of flavonoids, particularly 3-O-rutinoside quercetin (rutin or vitamin P), which exhibits antioxidant, antibacterial, and hepatoprotective properties.

The book examines approaches and results in breeding common buckwheat (Fagopyrum esculentum Moench). It recommends methods for selecting and developing buckwheat source material using classical breeding, molecular-genetic techniques, and cell-tissue culture on selective media. The study describes the effects of heavy metals as selective agents on buckwheat cell/tissue cultures and mature seeds. Significant attention is given to flavonoid content across different Fagopyrum species and forms, highlighting their potential as medicinal raw materials.

Research findings identify diagnostic markers for selecting buckwheat forms with high rutin content and resistance to adverse abiotic and biotic environmental factors. The book characterizes buckwheat varieties developed through various methods (hybridization, biotechnology, mutagenesis) based on valuable agronomic traits.

Intended Audience: A wide range of specialists including plant breeders, biotechnologists, biochemists, educators, graduate students, and students in various academic institutions.

Dega L.A., Butovets E.S., Lukyanchuk L.M. Soybean: Diseases and Pests. – Moscow, 2022. – 128 p.

Abstract: This book describes the visual symptoms of soybean diseases, the morphological and biological characteristics of their causative agents, along with comprehensive control measures. Proper and timely implementation of these methods ensures high-quality, productive harvests. The publication includes information on soybean varieties developed by FSBSI “Federal Scientific Center of Agricultural Biotechnology of the Far East named after A.K. Chaiki” that are approved for cultivation in the Far Eastern region of Russia.

Intended Audience: Plant breeders, seed producers, plant health monitoring specialists, phytosanitary diagnosticians, ecologists, agronomy and biology educators, graduate students, undergraduate students, and farmers.

Kim I.V., Klykov A.G. Bioresource Potential of Potato in the Russian Far East. – Vladivostok: Dalnauka, 2023. – 336 p.

Abstract: This book synthesizes long-term research findings in potato breeding, seed production, and biotechnology. It presents information on the origin and cultivation history of potato in the Russian Far East, along with contemporary data from domestic and international studies on the crop’s applications across various economic sectors.

The book examines promising directions and results in potato breeding and seed production, highlighting the significance of global potato gene pools for addressing current breeding challenges. It recommends effective methods for selecting and developing source material using both classical and molecular-genetic approaches. Special attention is given to the anthocyanin content in different plant organs (inflorescences, leaves, tubers). Experimental results have identified diagnostic markers for selecting high-anthocyanin varieties. The publication characterizes potato varieties based on valuable agronomic traits recommended for cultivation in the Russian Far Eastern region and proposes an original seed production scheme for obtaining high-quality seeds.

Intended Audience: A broad range of specialists including plant breeders, biotechnologists, educators, graduate students, and students at various academic institutions.

Sharov M.A., Butenko S.A. Technology for Maintaining Bee Colonies in Polyurethane Hives in Primorsky Kray (Hive Design, Beekeeping Methods): Guidelines / Federal Scientific Center of Agricultural Biotechnology of the Far East named after A.K. Chaiki. – Arsenyev: Politsentr, 2023. – 14 p.

Abstract: This brochure presents scientifically validated systems for breeding and maintaining bee colonies in polyurethane hives adapted to local conditions.

The materials contained in this publication are intended for agricultural specialists, practitioners, educators, and students.

Following these guidelines will ensure proper utilization of polyurethane hives in both hobbyist and commercial apiaries.

Ilyushko M.V. Marker-Assisted Selection of Androgenic Doubled Haploids in Rice (Oryza sativa L.) for Blast Resistance: Methodological Guidelines / Federal Scientific Center of Agricultural Biotechnology of the Far East named after A.K. Chaika. – Arsenyev: Politsentr, 2023. – 24 p.

Abstract: These guidelines are based on scientific research conducted at the Laboratory of Agricultural Biotechnology of FSBSI “Federal Scientific Center of Agricultural Biotechnology of the Far East named after A.K. Chaiki” as part of a state-funded research program. The brochure outlines the key steps for analyzing allelic states of rice blast resistance genes and producing doubled haploids through in vitro androgenesis.

Intended Audience: Specialists in biotechnology, rice breeding and disease protection, as well as educators, students and graduate students in agricultural disciplines.

Zhivchikov A.I., Zhivchikova R.I. Soapwort in the Russian Far East: Guidelines on Cultivation and Raw Material Harvesting. – Arsenyev: Politsentr, 2023. – 27 p.

Abstract: These guidelines provide a comprehensive overview of the soapwort as a promising commercial source of natural saponins, including its botanical classification, biological characteristics, and economically valuable properties. The publication presents the development history and biological-morphological description of Far Eastern soapwort (Saponaria officinalis) variety ‘Zorka’. The variety is characterized by its key traits, demonstrating high winter hardiness, drought tolerance, and resistance to waterlogging. Under the challenging agricultural conditions of the Russian Far East, root yields reach 2.6 t/ha. This variety is distinguished by its high content of extractive substances (76.0%) and saponins (26.7%). The main section details cultivation technology and harvesting methods for environmentally clean raw materials using this new variety.

Intended Audience: Students, biologists, processing specialists, and enthusiasts of medicinal and ornamental plant cultivation.

Barsukova E.N., Klykov A.G. Biotechnology of Common Buckwheat (Fagopyrum esculentum Moench): A Practical Guide. – Vladivostok: Dalnauka, 2024. – 64 p.

Abstract: This practical manual is designed for students, graduate students, bachelors, and masters in biological and agricultural disciplines. It outlines key laboratory procedures for working with cell and tissue cultures of common buckwheat under aseptic conditions, including:

• Establishment of in vitro cultures

• Regeneration of plants from various explants

• Development of microclones tolerant to selective agents

• Acclimatization and ex vitro cultivation of regenerated buckwheat plants

All methodologies are presented using internationally recognized symbols and SI units of measurement.

Klykov A.G. Plant Breeding, Seed Production and Biotechnology: Educational-Methodological Manual. – Vladivostok: Dalnauka, 2024. – 54 p.

Abstract: This educational-methodological manual for the discipline “Plant Breeding, Seed Production and Biotechnology” is intended for graduate students specializing in the scientific field 4.1.2. “Plant Breeding, Seed Production and Biotechnology”.

The manual contains theoretical foundations and includes:

• The purpose and objectives of the discipline

• Expected learning outcomes

• Sections covering lectures, practical classes, and independent study

• Educational and informational resources

• Preparation materials for the candidate’s examination in “Plant Breeding, Seed Production and Biotechnology”

Zhivchikova R.I., Zhivchikov A.I. Purple Coneflower in the Russian Far East: Guidelines on Cultivation and Raw Material Harvesting . – 2nd ed., revised and expanded. – Arsenyev: Politsentr, 2025. – 32 p.

Abstract: This work presents the results of introducing Echinacea purpurea (L.) Moench to the Russian Far East. It provides a comprehensive overview of the plant, including its botanical classification, biological characteristics, distinctive properties, and practical significance. The publication details the development history and biological-morphological description of Far Eastern variety Primorskaya Purpurnaya (Maritime Purple).

The variety is characterized by its economically important traits, demonstrating high adaptive capacity in the of conditions Primorsky Kray: winter hardiness, drought and waterlogging tolerance, yield stability, and consistent seed production. The guidelines thoroughly outline cultivation practices, medicinal raw material harvesting, and seed collection techniques. In field trials, the variety yielded 5.7 t/ha of air-dried biomass and 0.2 t/ha of seeds. It is distinguished by its high content of total hydroxycinnamic acids (THCA): 2.77% in dried herbage and 3.30% in roots and rhizomes.

Intended Audience: Students, biologists, processing specialists, and enthusiasts of medicinal and ornamental plant cultivation.

Kocheva N.S., Kuldyaeva E.E. Production of Foundation Soybean Seeds in Primorsky Kray: Methodological Guidelines / Federal Scientific Center of Agricultural Biotechnology of the Far East named after A.K. Chaiki. – Arsenyev: Politsentr, 2025. – 28 p.

Abstract: These guidelines examine the technological aspects of soybean seed production and post-harvest processing under the conditions of Primorsky kray. The book provides descriptions of soybean varieties developed by FSBSI “Federal Scientific Center of Agricultural Biotechnology of the Far East named after A.K. Chaiki”. It covers methodological approaches to cultivation, post-harvest processing, and storage of foundation and elite soybean seeds.

Intended Audience: Agricultural specialists, seed production farms (both commercial and self-sufficient operations), agricultural university students, and individual entrepreneurs.

Sharov M.A. Beekeeping in Primorsky Krai: A Practical Guide. – Arsenyev: Politsentr, 2025. – 103 p.

Abstract: This guide draws on the author’s extensive hands-on experience (2007–2024), his scientific research in beekeeping (including breeding, queen rearing, and colony management techniques), and a thorough review of existing literature. It provides a concise history of beekeeping in the southern Russian Far East and details the biological characteristics of honeybees. The book outlines practical honey production methods and describes the region’s key nectar and pollen sources. Special attention is given to challenges in queen rearing and establishing new colonies. It also covers essential veterinary and sanitary practices for apiaries, including controlling varroosis and nosemosis. Step-by-step instructions are included for obtaining veterinary certification for apiaries and securing land for beekeeping operations.