The results presented in the article concerns the optimization of main technological means of bulb onion seed production in Byelorussia. The production mother bulbs from seeds and planting onion are highlighted in the article. Influence of both diameter of mother bulbs and density of grown plants on yield capacity and sowing quality of seeds has been identified. The comparative assessment of seed production in triennial and biennial cultivation has been carried out.

9-23 August, 2011 Russian-Kazakh-Japanese expedition around south territory of Kazakhstan was conducted and the resulting 145 accessions of local and new entries of melon, watermelon, pumpkin and cucumber were gathered to be included into genetic collection of Vavilov Research Institute of Plant Industry. To all these accessions have been given a detailed description based on morphological, economical and biochemical characteristics.

On 19 November, 2011, the date that marks the 300th anniversary of birth of Mikhail Vasilyevich Lomonosov (8/19.11.1711-4/15.04.1765): genius Russian Scientists and Researcher, writer, scholar and educator, one of the most renowned scientists in the world, statesman and public figure.

The importance of production of fresh peas and methods of processing, technology for preparation of dried peas is highlighted in this article.

Edible chrysanthemum is a new plant culture that can be very valuable source of vitamins, mineral substances, particularly potassium and biologically active matters. An extract from foliage of chrysanthemum contains nearly as much antioxidant efficiency as in extract from ginseng.

Results of the study on seed productivity of Garden Nasturtium varieties grown in south-west of central-cher-nozem region are presented in the article. It was shown the variety reaction on condition of cultivation.

The technical features and conditions for normalization of quality characteristics of tomato juice regarded as a human food have been elaborated without direct wringing and preliminary preheating of tomato fruits in presence of salt and sugar.

Having become one of the oldest Research Institution in Dagestan the State Institution Experimental Breeding Station of Viticulture and Vegetable Crops has already existed 85 years. This date is going to be celebrated this 2011 year.

The actuality of research on vegetable seed production regarding requirements to seed quality depending on changes in ecological situation has been shown

On 9 August, 2011 K.K. KAZALIEV, renowned worker of agriculture of Russian Federation, honored economist of Republic of Dagestan, researcher (PhD), director of Dagestan Experimental Station of Vegetable Breeding and Viticulture passed away at the age of 62.