About the Laboratory

The laboratory was established in 2020 under the name "Molecular Biology". The laboratory employs 1 academician, 2 doctors of science, 1 candidate of science and 8 basic doctoral students. The laboratory has more than 70 modern equipment for conducting scientific research. In 2026, the laboratory staff published articles in more than 10 journals included in the Scopus and WoS databases, more than 6 in indexed foreign journals and about 10 in local journals.

The laboratory's main research areas:

The Laboratory of Biocontrol of Phytopathogens studies species identification, distribution ecology, virulence, morphology, physiology and molecular genetic characteristics of pathogenic bacteria and fungi in important food crops. In addition, it conducts research on screening of biological microorganisms effective against these phytopathogens, studying their biotechnological potential and creating a process for the development of active microbiological preparations based on them.

Projects implemented in the laboratory:

1. A-FA-2021-468 "Isolation of Polyethylene-Degrading Microorganisms and Analysis of Some of Their Genetic Characteristics." Applied Project. 2022-2024.

2. IL-402104392 "Study of Microorganisms Causing Major Fungal and Bacterial Diseases of Solanaceae Vegetable Crops and Development of Biopreparations Against Them." Applied Project. 2022-2023.

3. PZ-202102234 "Development of Biotechnology for the Production of Harmless Bacterial Insecticides that Activate Plant Growth and Biofertilizers." Applied Project. 2022-2024.

4. T-FA-2021-196 "Preparation of the Phytobiosol Bioproduct for Commercialization." Commercialization project. 2021.

5. A-FA-2021-428 "Microbial Complexes of the Modern Aral Region and the Aral Sea: Diversity, Characteristics, and Biotechnological Prospects." Fundamental project. 2021-2024.

6. FL-8323102128 "Microbiome of Various Ecological Zones and Biological Systems of Uzbekistan." Fundamental project. 2024-2028.

7. AL-9524115068 "Development of Technology for the Application of New Types of Microbiological Preparations in the Context of Global Climate Change." Applied project. 2025-2027.

Patents:

1. Patent: Khalilov I.M., Sultanov R.A., Mukhsimov N.P., Khudzhaev O.T., Shakirov Z.S., Kadyrova G.Kh. Bacillus thuringiensis strain 94 has insecticidal activity against the gypsy moth (LYMANTRIA DISPAR) and the cotton weevil (HELICOVERPA ARMIGERA). IAP 06806. March 31, 2022. 

2. Patent: Khalilov I. M., Azimova N. Sh., Kabilov F. B., Mardonov I. G., Nazirov M. M., Shakirov Z. S., Kadyrova G. Kh., Davranov K., Abdullaev A. K., Normamatova F. S. Bacillus thuringiensis strain 91 with insecticidal activity against the cotton weevil (or boll weevil, aphis gossypii) and spider mite (Tetranychus urticae). No. IAP 7884. 12/10/2024. 3. 

3. Patent: Khalilov I. M., Davranov K., Abdullaev A. K., Bababekov K., Anorbaev A. R., Alamuratov R. A. Bacillus thuringiensis strain 26/1 with insectocaricidal activity against Colorado potato beetle (leptinotarsa ​​decemlineata) larvae and other insect pests. IAP 7790. 2024.

4. Patent No. 2835165 (Russian Federation). Bacterial strain Bacillus licheniformis BHa 36-R with urease and calcifying activity, intended to improve the functional properties of cement- or concrete-based building materials and the production of exopolysaccharides. Sergey Nikolaevich Gavrilov (RU), Sergey Vladimirovich Kalenov (RU), Kakhramon Davranov (UZ), Ksenia Valentinovna Kondrasheva (UZ), Alimardon Akmal Ugli Umruzokov (UZ), Rufina Azamatovna Suyarova (UZ). 2025.

5. Patent No. IAP 7651. Method for producing complex bioorganic fertilizer. Pulatov Timur Khakimovich, Atabekov Khurshidbek Tulkinovich, Davranov Kakhramon Davranovich. 2024.

6. Patent No. IAP 07354. Method for producing complex biological fertilizer. Davranov K.D., Umruzokov A.A., Abdusamatov S.A., Alimov Zh.E., Alikulov B.S. 2023.

7. Patent No. IAP 06609. Azospirillum brasilense UT13-1 strain as a means of increasing the yield of wheat, cotton, and rice and protecting them from phytopathogens. Shakirov Z.S., Kadyrova G.Kh., Abdullaev A.K., Davranov K.D. 2021.

8. Patent No. IAP 06549. Bacterial strain Bacillus subtilis NK-16 (GenBank No. MH177822) producing highly active heat-stable α-amylase. Normuradova K.T., Davranov K., Shurygin V.V. 2021.

9. Patent No. IAP 06317. Method for producing biogas. Davranov K., Shurygin V.V., Alikulov B.S., Eshonkulov O.D. 2020.

10. Patent No. IAP 06324. Composition of a nutrient medium for growing epiphytic bacteria. Davranov K., Shurygin V.V., Mammadiev A.G., Turabaev A.N., Ruzimova G.K. 2020.

11. Patent No. IAP 05272. Agent for pre-sowing treatment of pea seeds // Shurygin V.V., Davranov K., 2016.

12. Patent No. IAP 05192. Preparation for protecting wheat from tilletii caries // Davranov K., Liang Yu.V., T.Kh. Buriev, A. Mammadiev, Shurygin V.V. 2016.

13. Patent No. IAP 05254. Bacterial association for obtaining a biological product that increases the fertility of saline soils // Murodova S.S., Gafurova L.A., Faizullaev B.A., Khuzhanazarova M.K., Davranov K. 2016.

14. Azimova N.Sh., Karimov Kh.Kh., Khamidova Kh.M., Zukhritdinova N.Yu. Biological product for use as a starter and feed additive for silage // Patent. No. FAP 02059 dated August 29, 2022

15. Azimova N.Sh., Khamidova Kh., Karimov Kh.Kh., Khalilov I.M., Khaitbaeva N.S., Kobylov F.B., Nazirov M.M., Mardonov I.Kh. Bacillus safensis FVPP 3/11 strain for protecting agricultural plants from phytopathogenic fungi // Patent No. IAP 8509, April 17, 2026.