We provide research on vertebrates at population and community levels. We specialize in evolutionary ecology, biodiversity, applied ecology and medical zoology. We contribute to increasing the level of knowledge and education and to the application of scientific research results in practice.

The institute deals with agrotechnics, nutrition, physiology, chemistry, quality, genetics, breeding and conservation of potatoes. It provides consultancy services. We carry out verification of the properties of plant protection products, diagnosis of viruses and quarantine bacterial diseases of potato.