Division of Plant Biotechnology

OBJECTIVES

As per the recommendations of Vth Deans’ Committee (ICAR), New Delhi 2017-2018, the minimum requirements of laboratories under the division of plant biotechnology (PB);

  • Plant Genomics Laboratory
  • Functional Genomics Laboratory
  • Genetic Transformation Laboratory
  • Molecular Breeding Laboratory
  • Proteomics and Metabolomics Laboratory


Molecular Breeding Laboratory (MoB):

INSTRUMENTS: Centrifuge, Electrophoresis Systems and Power Packs, Autoclaves, Gel Documentation System, Hot Plates, Magnetic stirrers, Vortex etc., Laminar Flow, Microcentrifuge, Microscope, Nanodrop for DNA Quantification, Microwave Digestion Oven, Real Time PCR, -20°C Freezer, Water Bath – Shaking, UV Transilluminator, PCR, Spectrophotometer, Ice Making Machines, Water Purification Unit, Growth Rooms, Refrigerator 4°C and others.

Sophisticated Plant Tissue Culture Laboratory (PTC):

INSTRUMENTS: Horizontal autoclave, Vertical autoclave, Laminar air flow, Humidifier, Air shower, Pass box, Distillation unit, Microwave, Digital pH meter, Fumigation machine, Refrigerator, Vacuum cleaner, Air conditioner, Hot air oven, Rotary Shaker Incubator, Weighing balance, Glass bead sterilizer and others.



Research Focus Areas:

  • DNA Fingerprinting & hybridity testing in the field crops
  • Molecular markers in crop improvement
  • QTLs mapping and Association mapping
  • Plant Tissue Culture & Micro-propagation of field, horticultural and medicinal plants
  • Plant Genetic Engineering & Electroporation
  • Antisense Technology & Genetic Engineering Applications
  • Biotechnology Resources
  • Journals, Newsletters & Seminars/Events