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THE INSTITUTE
The Agricultural Research Institute (ARI - see organizational chart) is a Department under the Ministry of Agriculture, Rural Development and Environment, of the Republic of Cyprus. The ARI was founded in 1962, after the independence of Cyprus, in cooperation with the Special Development Fund of the United Nations and the Food and Agriculture and became the property of the Government of Cyprus in 1967.

VISION
The vision of the Agricultural Research Institute is to be a model center of knowledge and innovation, and lead Cyprus to a better future by strengthening rural development, improving the quality of life, and ensuring the sustainable use of natural resources.

NEWS/EVENTS

Press Release: Ploutos announces the official launch of its Sustainable Innovation Pilots!

New publication in the Journal of Food Composition and Analysis (IF 4.556) titled “Oxidative stability, fatty-acid and phenolic composition of Cypriot monovarietal virgin olive oils with progressive fruit maturity” by Dr. Maria Emmanouilidou (Olive Technology Laboratory) and Dr. Marios Kyriacou (Postharvest Physiology and Technology Laboratory) of ARI. The publication’s PDF will remain fully accessible at the following link until 24/11/2021.

New publication in Agricultural Water Management (IF 4.516) titled Effects of deficit irrigation on ‘Koroneiki’ olive tree growth, physiology and olive oil quality at different harvest dates with the participation of Dr. Marios Kyriacou (Postharvest Physiology and Technology Laboratory) and Dr. Maria Emmanouilidou (Olive Technology Laboratory) of ARI. The publication’s PDF will remain fully accessible at the following link until 19/11/2021.

A new study (Dr. D. Neocleous) titled "Nitrate Supply Limitations in Tomato Crops Grown in a Chloride-Amended Recirculating Nutrient Solution" has been published in Agricultural Water Management. Free access until November 04, 2021.

New publication in open access from the ARI Vegetable Crops section (Dr. M. Kyriacou, Dr. G. Soteriou, Dr. A. Kyratzis, Dr. C. Antoniou) in Foods MDPI (IF 4.350) concerning the variation in the mineral, phytochemical and yield attributes of microgreens in response to preharvest nutrient deprivation.

New publication in open access from the ARI Vegetable Crops Section (Dr. G. Soteriou, Dr. A. Kyratzis, Dr. C. Antoniou and Dr. M. Kyriacou) in Horticulturae-MDPI concerning the biostimulatory action of a vegetal protein hydrolysate on the configuration of yield and fruit physicochemical characteristics in grafted watermelon.

A research article (Dr. Anastasis Christou) revealed the potential utilization of biochar for the decontamination of antibiotics-contaminated water bodies, while promoting the circular economy strategy.

New research article from the Department of Natural Resources and Environment (Dr. D. Neocleous, Dr. A. Christou, Dr. P. Dalias) dealing with the study and integrated management of environmental contamination with hexavalent chromium.

New e-book (compilation of research studies) by publisher MDPI edited by Dr. Marios C. Kyriacou (Vegetable Crops Section – ARI) titled “Grafting as a Sustainable Means for Securing Yield Stability and Quality in Vegetable Crops”.

MISSION
The Agricultural Research Institute conducts research aiming to create and transfer knowledge for the development of the primary sector and to solve problems at the farmer’s level. The research results are transferred to stakeholders through modern educational programs and dissemination tools. Its research activity strengthens rural development and contributes to the adoption of a sustainable rural policy and innovation offer.