On
November 7-8, 2025, Astana International University representative Aidyn
Ergaliuly Orazov, PhD researcher, Acting Associate Professor at the School of
Natural Sciences, and Director of NatureLab, participated in the scientific and
practical seminar "Scientific and Practical Foundations of Reproduction,
Conservation, and Use of Fruit and Berry Plants of Kazakhstan's Natural
Flora." The event was organized under targeted funding program BR21882166.
The
scientist's participation was based on an official invitation from the
Mangyshlak Experimental Botanical Garden, a Republican State Enterprise under
the Right of Economic Management (RPE) of the Science Committee of the Ministry
of Health, Education, and Science of the Republic of Kazakhstan.
During
the seminar, Aidyn Orazov presented two scientific papers:
• "Study of
the Floristic Composition, Morphological, and Genetic Differences in Plant
Populations of the Mangystau Region";
• "Modern
Approaches to Decoding and Analyzing Plant Chloroplast Genomes Using Oxford
Nanopore MinION Technology."
The
host organization ensured a high-level event, creating conditions for
constructive discussions on current issues in botany, genetics, and
bioinformatics.
Following
the meetings, agreements were reached on further scientific collaboration, the
development of joint research, and the preparation of publications in
international peer-reviewed journals. Astana International University
recognizes the contribution of Orazov Aidyn Yergaliuly to strengthening
scientific cooperation and advancing research in botany, genetics, and
bioinformatics.