Анотация: The Institute of Rose and Essential Oil Cultures has undergone many changes in terms of its structure and scope of scientific work during its existence. Yet, the Institute remains a major center for scientific, research, applied, service and assistance activity in the field of essential oil and medicinal cultures in Bulgaria. We hope that regardless of any future changes in view of our country joining the EU, the Institute will maintain its traditional status of a leading scientific unit in the field of essential oil production and will be able to offer its scientific achievements to farming industry