A solemn event was held on the occasion of the 100th anniversary of the birth of Honored Scientist, Doctor of Biological Sciences, Academician Siddiga Mammadova, organized by the Scientific Research Institute of Plant Protection and Technical Plants. The participants of the event, observing a minute of silence in memory of the scientist, expressed their deep respect for her scientific and social activities.

   The event was also attended by Professor Alovsat Guliyev, Director General of the Institute of Soil Science and Agrochemistry of the Ministry of Science and Education of the Republic of Azerbaijan, Corresponding Member of ANAS. In his speech, Professor Alovsat Guliyev highly appreciated the scientific and social activities of Academician Siddiga Mammadova. He noted that, the research conducted by the scientist played an important role in the development of Azerbaijani agrarian science and that the rich legacy of Academician Siddiga Mammadova is of great importance for future generations.

   Alovsat Guliyev said that, behind all of Academician Mammadova's successes and achievements are hard work and fruitful contributions to the development of science. He also noted, the importance of conducting complex work between scientific and educational institutions, drawing attention to the importance of joint work, especially in the liberated territories of Azerbaijan.

  The Vice-President of ANAS, Director General of the Institute of Molecular Biology and Biotechnologies, Academician Irada Huseynova, Director of the Scientific Research Institute of Plant Protection and Technical Plants, Corresponding Member of ANAS, Professor Ibrahim Jafarov, and the Rector of the Azerbaijan State Agrarian University, Associate Professor Zafar Gurbanov also made speeches and evaluated the research and scientific activities of Academician Siddiga Mammadova as an entomologist.

   They also noted, the scientist's high humanitarian qualities and his contributions to science and society.

   The event once again drew attention to the rich scientific heritage of Academician Siddiga Mammadova and the exceptional role of her research in the development of Azerbaijani agrarian science.

   The scientist's determination, effective work, and magnificent services to society, which underpin all his successes and achievements, were met with applause.