Possibility of heterosis effect approbation by using synthetic varieties of winter rye was discussed. Heterosis level of first five generation of rye synthetics did not decrease. Considerable yield decrease of winter rye grain took place in later generations. Concept of synthetic varieties of winter wheat creation in Ukraine is prospective, though it requires scientific, economical and legal improvement.

Possibility of heterosis effect approbation by using synthetic varieties of winter rye was discussed. Heterosis level of first five generation of rye synthetics did not decrease. Considerable yield decrease of winter rye grain took place in later generations. Concept of synthetic varieties of winter wheat creation in Ukraine is prospective, though it requires scientific, economical and legal improvement.

The studying results of drought resistance for 15 varieties and 6 forms of apricot in the condition of South of the Ukraine have been given. The plants with different level of drought resistance have been selected from apricot varieties and forms introduced on the South Coast of the Crimea. From the studied varieties the most drought resistance ones are: Vardaguin Vagdaas, Luchak Sumbarskiy, Sulina, LE-132. Two best apricot varieties have been recommended for use in selection on this character

The studying results of drought resistance for 15 varieties and 6 forms of apricot in the condition of South of the Ukraine have been given. The plants with different level of drought resistance have been selected from apricot varieties and forms introduced on the South Coast of the Crimea. From the studied varieties the most drought resistance ones are: Vardaguin Vagdaas, Luchak Sumbarskiy, Sulina, LE-132. Two best apricot varieties have been recommended for use in selection on this character

The yields result of different varieties winter wheat in four State variety testing station of Cherkassy region is shown. Most ecological plastic varieties are determined.

The yields result of different varieties winter wheat in four State variety testing station of Cherkassy region is shown. Most ecological plastic varieties are determined.

The author presents the results of studying of black currant 9 varieties resistance against pathogenic fungi. The most resistant varieties against Sphaerotheka mors-uvae Berk, et Curt are Yarynka, Leleka and Pamyaty Leonyda Mycha- levskogo; against Septoria ribis Desm - Leleka and Govtva; against Cronartium ribicola Dietr - Yarynka, Dochka Vorskly and Govtva.

The author presents the results of studying of black currant 9 varieties resistance against pathogenic fungi. The most resistant varieties against Sphaerotheka mors-uvae Berk, et Curt are Yarynka, Leleka and Pamyaty Leonyda Mycha- levskogo; against Septoria ribis Desm - Leleka and Govtva; against Cronartium ribicola Dietr - Yarynka, Dochka Vorskly and Govtva.

State of national recourses of Sown Lettuce is considered, as well as way of their formation. Methodological aspects of biological potential utilization of Sawn Salad (leaf, head, Rome, stem) are displayed to widen their assortment. Dependence of marginal potentially possible yield of the Sown Lettuce varieties on influence of the environmental causes has been established.

State of national recourses of Sown Lettuce is considered, as well as way of their formation. Methodological aspects of biological potential utilization of Sawn Salad (leaf, head, Rome, stem) are displayed to widen their assortment. Dependence of marginal potentially possible yield of the Sown Lettuce varieties on influence of the environmental causes has been established.

Results of research on application of plant growth regulators in cultivation of Onion Napiform from seeds in non-irrigated grain-vegetable crop rotation of Northeast Forest-steppe of Ukraine. Efficiency of seeds presowing damping was established, in the solutions of preparations Baikal EM and Emistim С and in the solution of preparation Emistim С for double use - of seeds presowing damping and of plants spraying in 5-6 leaves phase.

Results of research on application of plant growth regulators in cultivation of Onion Napiform from seeds in non-irrigated grain-vegetable crop rotation of Northeast Forest-steppe of Ukraine. Efficiency of seeds presowing damping was established, in the solutions of preparations Baikal EM and Emistim С and in the solution of preparation Emistim С for double use - of seeds presowing damping and of plants spraying in 5-6 leaves phase.

The fruit of apple scab immune hybrids, obtained from the targeted crossings for suitability for juice production, were estimated. The most perspective hybrids were selected. They are not inferior to the world juice cultivars in the basic technological characters (juice output), and even surpass them in a number of these characters (the content of SDS and P-active catechols in juice).

The fruit of apple scab immune hybrids, obtained from the targeted crossings for suitability for juice production, were estimated. The most perspective hybrids were selected. They are not inferior to the world juice cultivars in the basic technological characters (juice output), and even surpass them in a number of these characters (the content of SDS and P-active catechols in juice).

Quality of Spring Soft Wheat varieties listed in the State Register of Varieties of Ukraine for 2008, according to the grain quality indices (protein content, flour vigor, bread volume). Over 86% of Winter Wheat varieties bred by Ukrainian breeders are classified according to their quality to the strong and valuable, in contrast to 14 % of foreign varieties. This is the evidence of the Ukrainian breeding varieties ability to compete.

Yeast taxonomy and systematics have in recent years been dealt with intensively primarily by a small group of individual researchers with particular expertise. Amongst these was Johannes P. van der Walt, who had a major role in shaping our current understanding of yeast biodiversity and taxonomy. Van der Walt based his taxonomic studies not only on available cultures, but also by going into the field to isolate yeasts from various substrates. This pioneering work led to the discovery of many new genera and species, which were deposited in the Centraalbureau voor Schimmelcultures (CBS) collections for future studies in taxonomy, genomics, and industrial uses. These treasures collected during more than 60 years provide an outstanding legacy to the yeast community and will continue to exist in his absence. This contribution provides a comprehensive overview of the current nomenclatural and taxonomic status of the yeast genera and species introduced by van der Walt during his career.

The results of cultivating of isolated apple anthers of immune to scab varieties are described. The peculiarities of callus formation using picloram are shown.

Мета. Дослідити накопичення катехінів, антоціанів, лейкоантоціанів та аскорбінової кислоти в рослинах видів роду Arctium, інтродукованих у Національному ботанічному саду імені М. М. Гришка. Методи. Об’єктом досліджень слугували інтродуковані рослини роду Arctium, а саме: A. lappa L. (лопух справжній), A. tomentosum Mill. (лопух повстистий), A. nemorosum Lej. (лопух дібровний) та A. minus Bernh (лопух малий). Фітохімічні аналізи дослідних зразків органів рослин проводили у різних фазах онтогенезу. Вільні катехіни, антоціани та лейкоантоціани визначали фотоколориметричним методом. Результати. Встановлено, що рослини другого року вегетації накопичують більше катехінів ніж однорічні. Максимальна їх кількість – у листкових пластинках A. lappa та A. minus у фазі бутонізації (180,0 ± 0,3 та 144,0 ± 0,1 мг% відповідно). Вміст лейкоантоціанів у листкових пластинках однорічних рослин варіював від 72,0 ± 0,4 (A. lappa) до 660,0 ± 0,6 мг% (A. minus); дворічних – від 18,0 ± 0,6 (A. nemorosum) до 165,0 ± 0,5 мг% (A. lappa). Найбільше цих сполук виявлено в листковій пластинці A.minus першого року вегетації. Кількість антоціанів у листкових пластинках однорічних рослин змінювалася від 9,0 ± 0,1 (A. nemorosum) до 42,0 ± 0,4 мг% (A. minus), у черешках – від 9,8 ± 0,06 (A. tomentosum) до 117,0 ± 0,6 мг% (A. minus). На другий рік вегетації їх накопичення становило від 12,0 ± 0,3 (A. minus) до 42,0 ± 0,6 мг% (A. tomentosum) у листкових пластинках та від 9,6 ± 0,1 (A. tomentosum) до 48,0 ± 0,1 мг% (A. nemorosum) у черешках. Найбільше антоціанів виявлено в черешках A. minus першого року вегетації. Висновки. За результатами фітохімічних досліджень встановлено, що рослини видів роду Arctium, інтродуковані в Національному ботанічному саду імені М. М. Гришка, протягом вегетації накопичують різну кількість фенольних сполук. Виявлено залежність між часткою флавоноїдів у листках та температурою повітря. Збільшення вмісту антоціанів відбувається за зниження температури, а катехінів, навпаки, – за її підвищення. Максимальна кількість аскорбінової кислоти накопичується в листкових пластинках однорічних рослин видів роду Arctium.