Institute of Horticulture
About event
Discover the gene of a horticultural specialist in yourself
The opportunity to participate in educational, theoretical and practical activities, get acquainted with laboratories, view the experiments and gardens of the Institute of Horticulture.
Main activities:
- Light fingerprints - with this activity, we will allow you to understand the basic principles of light absorption,
- The opportunity to find out what is hidden in the heart of the fruit - the stone.
- Various activities to learn more about fruits and vegetables.
- The opportunity to get to see the work of breeders.
Let's get acquainted with the microworld: how samples are prepared for DNA extraction, what different organisms look like under a magnifying glass and microscopes, DNA extraction and further steps.
NB! From 10:00 to 15:00 the Night of Scientists is open only to groups, with prior registration at agnija.berke@lathort.lv or by calling the phone number. 25450555,
- Fields of research: fruit growing, vegetable growing, sustainability, processing, and smart technologies
- Location: Graudu iela 1, Ceriņi, Krimūnu parish, Dobele municipality
- Language of the event: Latvian. Depending on the flow/load of visitors, during activities, colleagues can give a presentation in English.
- Contact information: agnija.berke@lathort.lv, T. 25450555
- Transport: public or private transport
- Environmental accessibility: Accessible to persons with mobility impairments
Date of event:
September 26, 2025
Time:
4:00 pm - 9:00 pm
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The Institute of Horticulture is the leading fruit and vegetable growing research center in Latvia, which not only deals with the selection and introduction of plant species suitable for the agro-climatic conditions of the Baltics, but also produces highly nutritious, fiber-rich food products from the institute's gardens.