​Research and development studies are being conducted on plant species in the field of study area of the Institute;

- Plant diseases diagnosis and control,

- Identification of plant pests and control,

- Identification of weeds and control,

- Developing new biological pest management methods,

- Seed pathology and technology.

In the insectariums of the department, to use as a natural enemy of the most common pest, mealy bug; 2-2,5 million predator Cryptolaemus montrouzieri and 1-1,5 million parasitoid bugs are being produced. By means of these beneficial bugs production, contribution to extending the biological pest control can be done between Muğla to Hatay provinces.​