Dr. Viktoriya Kryuchkova | Horticultural | Best Researcher Award
leading scientific researcher, N.V. Tsitsin Main Botanical Garden of Russian Academy of Science, Russia
Dr. Viktoriya Kryuchkova, born in 1978, is a highly regarded Russian scientist and educator in horticulture, specializing in fruit and vegetable growing, ornamental horticulture, and biotechnology. She graduated from the Moscow Agricultural Academy in 2000, and since then, has worked in various academic and research roles, primarily focusing on plant breeding and micropropagation. Her significant contributions to the study of ornamental plants, including lilacs, have earned her recognition in the scientific community. Dr. Kryuchkova has supervised over 120 undergraduate and postgraduate students, and her work in biotechnological plant techniques has led to multiple patents. With over 20 years of experience in scientific and pedagogical fields, Dr. Kryuchkova currently serves as the Deputy Director for Scientific Work at the N.V. Tsitsin Main Botanical Garden of the Russian Academy of Sciences.
Profile
Education
Dr. Kryuchkova’s academic journey began with her graduation from the Moscow Agricultural Academy (now the Russian State Agrarian University) in 2000. She obtained her degree in agronomy, specializing in fruit and vegetable growing and viticulture. In the following year, she joined the Department of Breeding and Seed Production of Fruit and Vegetable Crops as a research intern. Continuing her pursuit of academic excellence, she entered postgraduate studies in 2001. Her research led to a PhD (Candidate of Biological Sciences) in 2005, where she focused on the biotechnological optimization of microclonal reproduction and adaptation of lilac genotypes. Dr. Kryuchkova’s robust academic background also includes the title of Associate Professor, which she earned in 2011. She has collaborated in publishing two textbooks, further demonstrating her commitment to advancing education in horticulture and landscape design.
Experience
Dr. Kryuchkova boasts over 22 years of scientific and pedagogical experience. Her career in the academic world began in 2000, when she started as a research intern and progressed through roles such as assistant and associate professor. From 2004 to 2006, she led the Botanical Garden of the Russian State Agricultural Academy, enhancing her managerial and leadership skills. In 2011, she was awarded the title of Associate Professor at the Department of Ornamental Horticulture and Lawn Science. Her expertise extends to serving as the head of the laboratory at the N.V. Tsitsin Main Botanical Garden of the Russian Academy of Sciences, where she has been a leading researcher since 2013. Dr. Kryuchkova also currently holds the position of Deputy Director for Scientific Work at the same botanical garden, focusing on advancing scientific initiatives. Her extensive experience includes mentoring students, publishing research, and innovating in plant breeding and biotechnology.
Research Focus
Dr. Kryuchkova’s research focus centers on the intersection of plant biotechnology and horticulture, particularly in the areas of micropropagation, ornamental plant breeding, and biotechnological improvements in fruit and vegetable crops. She is renowned for her work on optimizing clonal reproduction of plants, specifically common lilacs (Syringa vulgaris), using biotechnological techniques. Her studies have expanded into the breeding of blackberry varieties, focusing on their growth, development, and adaptability to various environments. Additionally, Dr. Kryuchkova investigates the genetic diversity and symmetries in plant traits to improve cultivation methods. Her work is critical for advancing agricultural and horticultural practices, especially in enhancing the resilience and productivity of garden plants. Her research collaborations with other institutions have led to the development of two patents and various publications, strengthening her position as a leading researcher in the field of ornamental horticulture and plant biotechnology.
Publication
- Comparison of Fruit Parameters and Elemental Composition of Commercial Varieties of Blackberries 🍇📊
- Clonal Micropropagation of Cymbidium erythrostylum Rolfe 🌸🔬
- Unexpected Effects of Sulfate and Sodium Chloride Application on Wheat Kernels 🌾⚡
- Evaluation of the Heterogeneity of Wheat Kernels 📉🌾
- Correlations of Traits of the Flower, Leaf, and Fruit of Sargent’s Apple Tree 🍏🌿
- Polymorphism of Leaf and Fruit of the Sargent’s Apple Tree 🌳🍎
- Variability and Correlations of Traits of Malus zumi 🌳🍒
- Analysis of the Contingency of Traits in Rubus L. 🍇🔍
- Analysis of the Influence of Varietal Characteristics of Blackberries 🍇🔬
- Elements of Container Technology for Growing Blackberry Varieties Ouachita 🍇🏺