Entomology laboratory
Areas of the activity of the laboratory
— Participation in scientific projects, conferences, and seminars;
— Conducting scientific research on phytosanitary topics;
— Carrying out interlaboratory comparative tests within the scope of accreditation;
— Phyto-examination of seeds and agricultural products for pest infestation;
— Phytosanitary monitoring of phytocenoses, determination of the range and optimal timing of
protective measures against agricultural pests.
Provided services
- Phytosanitary survey of agricultural lands;
- Provision of laboratory services for the diagnosis of agricultural pests;
- Conclusion of contracts with agricultural producers for conducting surveys, diagnostics, and scientific support of plant protection and quarantine measures against plant pests.
Achievements of the laboratory
Development and improvement of methods for the detection and diagnosis of harmful organisms – insects and other arthropods. Creation of diagnostic protocols for plant pests included in the List of quarantine harmful organisms.
STRATEGIC GOAL
Conduct comprehensive research to detect and accurately identify quarantine harmful organisms using modern diagnostic methods, as well as to develop scientifically based recommendations and methodological approaches aimed at localization, eradication, and prevention of the spread of quarantine pest outbreaks in the agrocenoses of the Republic of Kazakhstan.
MISSION
Ensure phytosanitary safety and food stability of the Republic of Kazakhstan through entomological research and high-precision testing aimed at the detection, identification, and control of plant-harmful organisms.
Entomology laboratory staff
Kenzhegaliev Arnur Miramuly
Head of the Entomology Laboratory
E-mail: arnur_1992@mail.ru
Professional Experience
- 2010–2016: Bachelor’s degree, Kazakh National Agrarian University. Major: Plant Protection and Quarantine;
- 2016–2018: Master’s degree, Kazakh National Agrarian University. Major: Ecology;
- 2020–2023: PhD studies, Abai Kazakh National Pedagogical University. Major: Biological Sciences;
- 2015–2019: Senior Laboratory Assistant, LLP “Baiserke-Agro”;
- 2019–2022: Junior Researcher, Biotechnology Laboratory, LLP “KazRIPPQ named after Zh. Zhiembaev”;
- 2022–2024: Researcher, Entomology Laboratory, Plant Protection Systems Department, LLP “KazRIPPQ named after Zh. Zhiembaev”;
- Since 2024: Head of the Entomology Laboratory, ICFLA, LLP “KazRIPPQ named after Zh. Zhiembaev”.
Research Interests
- Plant protection and quarantine
- Entomology
- Monitoring of agricultural crop fields
- Phyto-examination of seeds and agricultural products for pest detection
- Identification of quarantine and highly dangerous plant pests based on their morphological characteristics
Islyamova Rekhangul Ablimitovna
Researcher
E-mail: r.islamova83@mail.ru
Professional Experience
- 2001–2006: Studied at Kazakh National Agrarian University, majoring in Agrochemistry and Plant Protection. Qualification: Agronomist;
- 2007–2009: Postgraduate studies at the State Enterprise “Research Institute of Plant Protection,” specialty: Plant Protection;
- 2009–2010: Senior Laboratory Assistant, Department of Fruit and Forest Crop Protection, LLP “Kazakh Research Institute of Plant Protection”;
- 2010–2013: Junior Researcher, Department of Industrial Crop and Forest Protection, LLP “Kazakh Research Institute of Plant Protection”;
- 2013–2015: Researcher, Department of Plant Quarantine, LLP “Kazakh Research Institute of Plant Protection”;
- 2014–2016: Master’s degree, Kazakh National Agrarian University, specialty: Plant Protection and Quarantine. Qualification: Master of Agricultural Sciences;
- Since 2015: Researcher, Entomology Laboratory, ICFLA, LLP “Kazakh Research Institute of Plant Protection named after Zhazken Zhiembaev.”
Research Interests
- Plant protection and quarantine
- Entomology
- Monitoring of agricultural crop fields
- Phyto-examination of seeds and agricultural products for pest detection
- Identification of quarantine and highly dangerous plant pests based on their morphological characteristics