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Completion of the Comprehensive Marine Expedition Aboard Research Vessel 889 "Professor Gagarinsky"

Completion of the Comprehensive Marine Expedition Aboard Research Vessel 889 "Professor Gagarinsky"

21/07/2026

After 38 days of continuous work at sea, the multidisciplinary scientific expedition aboard research vessel 889 "Professor Gagarinsky" has fully completed its planned research programme, with the vessel arriving safely at the port of the 6th Naval Brigade, Vietnam People's Navy (Hai Phong).

Nine new species of the genus Micropsalliota (Agaricaceae) have been found in Vietnam

Nine new species of the genus Micropsalliota (Agaricaceae) have been found in Vietnam

20/07/2026

Micropsalliota is a genus of small fungi belonging to the family Agaricaceae. Currently, about 60 species have been described in this genus, mostly distributed in tropical regions.

Discovery of a new green alga species (Jaagichlorella terrestris sp. nov.) isolated from soils in Cat Tien National park

Discovery of a new green alga species (Jaagichlorella terrestris sp. nov.) isolated from soils in Cat Tien National park

06/02/2026

Within the framework of collaborative research task approved in 2024 by the the Joint Vietnam-Russia Tropical Science and Technology Research Center (Project Code: E-1.2), a team of Vietnamese and Russian scientists has discovered and described a new green alga species named Jaagichlorella terrestris.

Two Lepiota species recorded for the first time in Vietnam

Two Lepiota species recorded for the first time in Vietnam

14/12/2025

Lepiota is a fungal genus in the family Agaricaceae, order Agaricales. The genus currently comprises approximately 400 recognized species worldwide, several of which contain amatoxins and may be fatal to humans.

Phallus indusiatus

Phallus indusiatus

04/12/2025

Phallus indusiatus, commonly known as the veiled lady, bamboo fungus, bamboo pith fungus, or bridal veil stinkhorn, is a highly nutritious species occurring predominantly in tropical regions, especially in bamboo forest habitats. It is called “rain mushroom” because it typically appears after heavy rainfall.

Discovery of a new plant species Syzygium triflorum in Vietnam

Discovery of a new plant species Syzygium triflorum in Vietnam

12/05/2025

During the implementation of the scientific and technological project “Research on the potential distribution of native plant species for the restoration of tropical forest ecosystems in Gia Lai Province”, a research team from the Institute of Tropical ecology, under the Joint Vietnam-Russia Tropical Science and Technology Research Center has identified a plant species new to science.

Description of two new species of the genus Viriola Jousseaume, 1884 (Gastropoda: Triphoridae) from Vietnam

Description of two new species of the genus Viriola Jousseaume, 1884 (Gastropoda: Triphoridae) from Vietnam

11/04/2025

Researchers from the Joint Vietnam-Russia Tropical Science and Technology Research Center have recently described two new species of the genus Viriola (Gastropoda: Triphoridae) in Vietnam. 

Peliosanthes multiflora - a newly discovered species in Phu Yen, Vietnam

Peliosanthes multiflora - a newly discovered species in Phu Yen, Vietnam

02/04/2025

Scientists from the Joint Vietnam-Russia Tropical Science and Technology Research Center, in collaboration with their colleagues, have discovered a new species in the Song Hinh Protective Forest in Phu Yen province, southern Vietnam.

Rare and endangered Scaly-sided Merganser recorded in Ba Be National Park

Rare and endangered Scaly-sided Merganser recorded in Ba Be National Park

05/03/2025

In March 2025, researchers from the Institute of Tropical Ecology at the Joint Vietnam-Russia Tropical Science and Technology Research Center recorded a pair of Scaly-sided Merganser (Mergus squamatus Gould, 1864) at Ba Be Lake, located within Ba Be National Park, Bac Kan Province.

A new species of Tylototriton recorded in Phia Oac - Phia Den National Park

A new species of Tylototriton recorded in Phia Oac - Phia Den National Park

21/02/2025

The international scientific journal Alytes recently published the discovery of a new Tylototriton species in Cao Bang Province, Vietnam.

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