AgroBioInstitute (ABI), at the Agricultural Academy is the leading research center in Bulgaria in the field of plant and agro-biotechnologies. ABI’s activities include a wide range of fundamental and applied research targeting various bio-economy areas related to characterization and utilization of national bio-resources. The Institute and its scientific staff possess state-of-the-art research equipment and know-how for application of modern experimental methods and approaches. ABI is accredited for training PhD students in the fields of “Genetics” and “Plant Protection”