On the anniversary of a prominent scientist in the field of plant genetics and biotechnology, Professor of St. Petersburg State University Lyudmila Alekseevna Lutova
https://doi.org/10.30901/2658-6266-2025-4-o4
Abstract
The article describes the scientific and pedagogical career of Lyudmila Alekseevna Lutova, Doctor of Biological Sciences, and Professor of the Department of Genetics and Biotechnology at St. Petersburg State University (SPbU), who celebrated her anniversary in October 2025. It highlights key areas of her research in biotechnology and plant developmental genetics, including the development of the genetic bases of plant regeneration and the creation of pest-resistant forms and plants producing bioactive compounds. Particular attention is paid to her teaching activities, contributions to personnel training, and the popularization of advances in genetics. Colleagues from the Vavilov Society of Geneticists and Breeders (VOGiS) cordially congratulated Lyudmila Alekseevna on her anniversary and wished further creative success in her research and teaching, lots of energy, good health, and successful development of plant genetics and biotechnology at St. Petersburg University!
About the Authors
A. A. Nizhnikov
Vavilov Society of Geneticists and Breeders; St. Petersburg State University; All-Russia Research Institute for Agricultural Microbiology
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Anton A. Nizhnikov, Dr. Sci. (Biology), Professor of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Professor, Head of the Department of Genetics and Biotechnology, SPbU; Vice-President, VOGiS; Head of the Laboratory of Proteomics of Supraorganismal Systems, NIISKhM
7/9 Universitetskaya Embankment, Saint Petersburg, 199034 Russia; Novosibirsk, 630090 Russia; 3 Podbelskogo Highway, Pushkin 8, Saint Petersburg, 196608 Russia
I. S. Buzovkina
Vavilov Society of Geneticists and Breeders; St. Petersburg State University
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Irina S. Buzovkina, Cand. Sci. (Biology), Senior Lecturer, Department of Genetics and Biotechnology, SPbU
7/9 Universitetskaya Embankment, St. Petersburg, 199034 Russia
E. K. Khlestkina
Vavilov Society of Geneticists and Breeders; N.I. Vavilov All-Russian Institute of Plant Genetic Resources
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Elena K. Khlestkina, Dr. Sci. (Biology), Professor of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Corresponding Member of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Director, VIR; Vice President, VOGiS
42, 44 Bolshaya Morskaya Street, St. Petersburg, 190000 Russia; Novosibirsk, 630090 Russia
A. V. Kochetov
Vavilov Society of Geneticists and Breeders; Institute of Cytology and Genetics of the Siberian Branch of the Russian Academy of Sciences
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Alexey V. Kochetov, Dr. Sci. (Biology), Academician of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Director, ICG SB RAS; President, VOGiS
10 Lavrentieva Ave., Novosibirsk; 630090 Russia Novosibirsk, 630090 Russia
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Nizhnikov A.A., Buzovkina I.S., Khlestkina E.K., Kochetov A.V. On the anniversary of a prominent scientist in the field of plant genetics and biotechnology, Professor of St. Petersburg State University Lyudmila Alekseevna Lutova. Plant Biotechnology and Breeding. 2025;8(4):150-155. (In Russ.) https://doi.org/10.30901/2658-6266-2025-4-o4
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