Areas of activity:
- Ecology and genetic resources;
- Physiology of perennial grasses and forage legumes;
- Breeding of perennial grasses and forage legumes;
- Plant protection;
- Technologies for seed production of perennial grasses and forage legumes;
- Technology of permanent grasslands;
- Technology of temporary grasslands;
- Grassland utilization by grazing;
- Mechanization of grassland farming;
- Biochemistry and feed quality, feed preservation methods;
- Statistical analysis, simulation and modelling of grassland phenomena.
General tasks and functions of the institute are made primarily by:
Research and development activities:
a) within the National Plan for Research-Development and Innovation;
b) for carrying out sectoral plans and core programs;
c) within the international R&D programs;
d) research - development in biotechnology;
e) research - development in other natural sciences and engineering;
f) other activities of scientific research and technological development;
g) collaboration with beneficiaries from the country and abroad.
Activities related to the research-development activity, carried out in its own field of activity:
a) participation in the elaboration of the national strategy for pastures;
b) professional training and specialization;
c) consultancy and specialized assistance;
d) editing and printing of specialized publications;
e) services;
f) technological transfer;
g) making unique and small series, within the activity of micro production;
h) activities of internal trade and import-export related to its object of activity, according to the law.