South Kazakhstan Branch of the Kazakh Research Institute for Plant Protection and Quarantine named after Zh. Zhiembaev
Main Directions
- Supports the efficiency of the agro-industrial complex;
- Conducts scientific and applied research on plant protection and quarantine within the framework of state orders;
- Expands the range of plant protection products, improves the effectiveness of scientific research with justification of its economic feasibility and environmental safety in agriculture;
- Ensures phytosanitary safety of agricultural production through science and implements new scientific achievements in contractual production;
- Develops technologies and methods for mass production of entomophages used in cotton growing, targeting pests of greenhouse crops;
- The branch produces: Trichogramma against cotton pests, ladybird, Bracon, Nesidiocoris against whiteflies, Encarsia, Podisus against Colorado potato beetle, aphid entomophages against plant aphids.





Staff
Branch Director
Email: ukffiliali@mail.ru
Career
- 1978–1983 – KAZ OTKZ SHI, Faculty of Plant Protection, Almaty
- 1983–1987 – Head of cotton-growing brigade, Krasnaya Zvezda farm, Zhetysay district, Chimkent region
- 1987–1989 – Agronomist for plant protection, Krasnaya Zvezda farm
- 1989–1991 – Head of cotton-growing brigade, Krasnaya Zvezda farm
- 1991–1996 – Senior Agronomist, Krasnaya Zvezda farm
- 1996–1997 – Chief Agronomist, PK “Yntymak-7”
- 1997–2001 – Head of KH “Meldekhan”
- 2001–2006 – Agronomist, Nimex Corporation LLP
- 2006–2009 – Head of KH “Meldekhan”
- 2009–2014 – Chief Specialist – Inspector for Cotton Industry Development, Ministry of Agriculture RK, KGI APK, Maktaaral RTI, SKO
- Since September 25, 2014 – Chief Specialist – Inspector for Plant Protection, Ministry of Agriculture RK, KGI APK, Maktaaral RTI, SKO
- 2014 – Present – Director of South Kazakhstan Branch of KazNIIZiKR LLP named after Zh. Zhiembaev
Scientific Interests
- Study of methods for breeding beneficial insects
- Identification of previously unstudied entomophages for control of agricultural crop pests
Projects
- “Development and improvement of integrated protection systems for fruit, vegetable, grain, fodder, legume, and quarantine plants”
Head of Biofactory
Email: maxsat.juzbaev@mail.ru
Career
- 2010–2014 – Kazakh University of Engineering and Technology (Almaty), Biotechnology
- 2018–2020 – Shymkent University (Shymkent), Agronomy
- 2015–2020 – Entomologist at the South Kazakhstan Branch of KazNIIZiKR LLP named after Zh. Zhiembaev
- Since 2021 – Head of Biofactory at the South Kazakhstan Branch of KazNIIZiKR LLP named after Zh. Zhiembaev
Scientific Interests
- Study of methods for breeding beneficial insects
- Identification of previously unstudied entomophages for control of agricultural crop pests
Projects
- “Development and improvement of integrated protection systems for fruit, vegetable, grain, fodder, legume, and quarantine plants”
Laboratory Technician
Email: Asan.utegenov@mail.ru
Career
- 2008–2012 – Kazakh National Agrarian University, Agronomy
- 2012–2013 – Junior Specialist at KazNIICH Cotton Research Institute
- 2015 – Regional Representative of Alem-Agro LLP
- 2016–2018 – Laboratory Technician at Myrzakent Seed Plant
- Since 2022 – Laboratory Technician at the South Kazakhstan Branch of KazNIIZiKR LLP named after Zh. Zhiembaev
Scientific Interests
- Study of methods for breeding beneficial insects
- Identification of previously unstudied entomophages for control of agricultural crop pests
Projects
- “Development and improvement of integrated protection systems for fruit, vegetable, grain, fodder, legume, and quarantine plants”
Entomologist
Email: Kka71074@gmail.com
Career
- 1981–1986 – Research Agronomist, Kazakh Agricultural Institute (Almaty)
- 1986–1989 – Senior Agronomist, Red Star State Farm
- 1989–1997 – Senior Agronomist, Zhetysay State Farm
- 2004–2009 – Security Officer, NIMEX LLP
- Since 2021 – Entomologist at the South Kazakhstan Branch of KazNIIZiKR LLP named after Zh. Zhiembaev
Scientific Interests
- Study of the harmfulness of cotton bollworm on cotton crops and methods of control
Projects
- “Development and improvement of integrated protection systems for fruit, vegetable, grain, fodder, legume, and quarantine plants”
Lab Assistant
Email: ulserikospanov@gmail.com
Career
- 2004–2008 – Geography Teacher, South Kazakhstan Pedagogical University
- 2010–2012 – Kindergarten Educator, “Kuanysh” Kindergarten
- 2017–2018 – Seamstress, “Saptex” Sewing Factory
- Since 2021 – Lab Assistant at the South Kazakhstan Branch of KazNIIZiKR LLP named after Zh. Zhiembaev
Scientific Interests
- Protection of cotton, fruit, and berry crops from pests using biological methods
Projects
- “Development and improvement of integrated protection systems for fruit, vegetable, grain, fodder, legume, and quarantine plants”
Lab Assistant
Email: saule.nalibaeva@inbox.ru
Career
- 2006–2011 – Biology Teacher, “Syrdarya” University
- 2009–2011 – Kindergarten Educator, “Kuanysh” Kindergarten
- 2011–2012 – Educator at Small Enterprise No. 112 School
- Since 2016 – Lab Assistant at the South Kazakhstan Branch of KazNIIZiKR LLP named after Zh. Zhiembaev
Scientific Interests
- Interest in studying beneficial insects
Projects
- “Development and improvement of integrated protection systems for fruit, vegetable, grain, fodder, legume, and quarantine plants”
Lab Assistant
Email: Diana.aryn@bk.ru
Career
- 2016–2021 – Pedagogy and Methodology of Primary Education
- Since 2016 – Lab Assistant at the South Kazakhstan Branch of KazNIIZiKR LLP named after Zh. Zhiembaev
Scientific Interests
- Study of the reproduction methodology of the beneficial insect Habrobracon. Identification of previously unstudied entomophages in combating agricultural pests
Projects
- “Development and improvement of integrated protection systems for fruit, vegetable, grain, fodder, legume, and quarantine plants”