P rominent t ajik f igures of the

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A genetic collection of different varieties, races, mutant forms and biotypes
of phytophagenic microorganisms (wilt, black root rot, and others) was
gathered. The collection includes several thousand species currently being
studied for understanding the process of race-formation and improvement,
and for evolution of parasitic fungi in the determination of interaction
between the host and the parasite;
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A study of dwarf homostyled and cleistogamic cotton lines with a high level
of self-fertility and seed production;
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Breeding and distribution of a middle-staple cotton variety "Guliston"
throughout the Republic of Tajikistan in 1994;
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Utilization of biotechnical principles for the reproduction of virus-resistant
seed potato.
Institute of Gastroenterology
The Institute of Gastroenterology was founded in 1965; it consists of 3 departments
with the following tasks:
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Hepatopancreatic and Gastrointestinal Diseases
This Department has an operating group of abdominal surgeons;
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Biochemistry, Morphology, Roentgen Radiology, and Endoscopy This
Department has a number of laboratories;
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Pathophysiology and Experimental Pharmacotherapy.
The major fields of investigation include
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Investigation into the development of current problems of pathogenesis,
morphogenesis, diagnostics and treatment of the main diseases of the
digestive system, as well as liver diseases and the biliary system.
The major scientific results include the following:
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wide introduction of the liver biopsy;
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interpretation of intrahepatic pathogenesis portal hypertension, as well as
new approaches for its treatment;
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establishing methods of syndrome classification of liver deficiencies;
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study of internal mechanisms of gallstone formation and instillation of
chemical methods for their dissolution;
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establishment of a new treatment for Mirochnic-Mansurov disease.

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