UZBEKISTAN SEED DEVELOPMENT CENTER

Officially known in Uzbekistan as Urug‘chilikni rivojlantirish markazi, the Uzbekistan Seed Development Center is a state institution operating to develop, organize, and modernize the national seed system. The institution works in direct connection with agricultural policies and ensures the strategic coordination of the seed production chain.

Core Responsibilities of the Institution

The Center is not merely a research institute; it also functions as an operational management and sector coordination body.

Its main responsibilities include:
✔ Developing the certified seed production system
✔ Organizing regional seed production plans
✔ Multiplying and disseminating domestic varieties
✔ Planning seed cotton (lint seed) and cereal seed reserves
✔ Providing training for farmers and seed producers

In particular, cotton seed production and the establishment of strategic reserves constitute one of the Center’s key field-level roles.

Organizational Structure

The Center is not limited to a single office; it operates as a nationwide network:

• Central administration (Tashkent headquarters)

• Regional branches

• Producers and testing institutions within the system

Thanks to this structure, seed production and inspection activities are carried out simultaneously across different regions.

Fields of Activity (What Does It Do in Practice?)

1. Seed Production Chain Management

• Plans the processes of variety selection → production → processing → storage → distribution

• Implements state programs, especially for strategic crops

2. Training and Demonstration

• Provides technical training for seed producers and farmers

• Organizes demonstration plots and field inspections

3. International Cooperation

• Conducts joint projects with foreign seed companies and research centers

• For example, Turkish–Uzbek seed testing center projects are currently on the agenda