A New Facility in the Moscow Region Featuring the Unique “Biotron” Will Develop Advanced Plant Protection Solutions
Russia has launched its largest agricultural research center, equipped with a unique climate‑simulation complex that enables year‑round experiments to accelerate innovation in crop protection and food sustainability
A Major Step for Agricultural Science
A new agricultural research center has opened in the Moscow region, becoming the largest facility of its kind in Russia. The investment in the project exceeded $99m. The center is equipped with advanced scientific infrastructure, including a climate‑control complex known as the Biotron, which can recreate the environmental conditions of any region on Earth.
Built by the company August, the center will focus on developing innovative crop‑protection solutions against weeds and insects, as well as advancing technologies that increase the yields of key agricultural crops.
According to the Moscow Region State Construction Supervision Authority, the project combines cutting‑edge technological developments from leading chemical industries in Russia and abroad.
Biotron: Climate Simulation Without Borders
The centerpiece of the facility is the Biotron — a standalone building covering 3,000 square meters. Its equipment can simulate the climate of any geographic zone, providing unprecedented flexibility for scientific research.
This capability allows scientists to accelerate testing cycles and deliver new plant‑protection products tailored to specific regions of Russia and global markets. The controlled environment makes it possible to study plant behavior, stress resilience, and the effectiveness of agrochemicals under precisely reproduced climatic conditions.
The center’s laboratory developments will enable Russian farmers to significantly improve both the quantity and quality of harvested crops.
Strengthening Global Agri‑Science and Sustainability
The launch of this center contributes to the global agricultural science landscape by offering tools for resilient, data‑driven crop production. Its research will support sustainable farming practices, help reduce agricultural losses, and accelerate the introduction of environmentally safer crop‑protection technologies.
By providing scientists with an advanced platform for experimentation, the new facility is set to play a crucial role in the long‑term stability of Russia’s agricultural sector — and may influence similar scientific initiatives worldwide.
