In memory of Professor Alexey V. Konarev: the Scientist and the Man
https://doi.org/10.30901/2658-3860-2025-1-o2
Abstract
In loving memory of Doctor of Biological Sciences, Professor Alexey V. Konarev (1948–2025), a renowned scientist in the field of biochemistry and molecular biology, one of the oldest employees of VIR.
Supporting agencies: The authors thank the reviewers for their contribution to the peer review of this work.
About the Authors
Al. V. Konarev
All-Russian Institute of Plant Protection; N.I. Vavilov All-Russian Institute of Plant Genetic Resources
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Alexander V. Konarev, Dr. Sci. (Biology), Chief Specialist, Laboratory of Agricultural Entomology, VIZR; Leading Specialist, Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, N.I. Vavilov All-Russian Institute of Plant Genetic Resources (VIR)
3, Podbelskogo Highway, Pushkin, St. Petersburg, 196608 Russia;, 42, 44, Bolshaya Morskaya Street, St. Petersburg, 190000 Russia
T. V. Shelenga
N.I. Vavilov All-Russian Institute of Plant Genetic Resources
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Tatiana V. Shelenga, Cand. Sci. (Biology), Leading Researcher, Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, VIR
42, 44, Bolshaya Morskaya Street, St. Petersburg, 190000 Russia
Yu. A. Kerv
N.I. Vavilov All-Russian Institute of Plant Genetic Resources
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Yulia A. Kerv, Cand. Sci. (Biology), Researcher, Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, VIR
42, 44 Bolshaya Morskaya Street, St. Petersburg 190000, Russia
E. K. Khlestkina
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 (RAS), Director, VIR
42, 44, Bolshaya Morskaya Street, St. Petersburg, 190000 Russia
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