The Biotechnology Research Directorate is one of the 11thresearch directorates at the National Agricultural Research Center (NARC ) working in line with its objectives and vision by a qualified research staff .
Many projects are being implemented and plant sample tests are carried out at seed technology labs. and molecular biology labs as well. The department of Plant tissue culture implements the technique of multiplication of some important plants in order to benefit from active substances and conserve endangered ones.
The directorate is also concerned with the detection of genetically modified plants, the development of bio-security legislation and the application of quality rules in the field of seeding of various crop varieties. The directorate is working on the rehabilitation of the Seed Laboratory for accreditation (ISO 17025) and itsinternational certification for the ISTA license
Goals:
1-Identification of plant varieties and their seeds purity and conformity seeds using genetic markers. |
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2-Study of genetic diversity of local , domesticated and preserved genetic resources. |
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3-Providing agricultural services to companies and farmers in the field of genetic fingerprinting analysis of plant species produced through tissue culture or the traditional methods.. |
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4-Cooperation between the NARC and government universities through the implementation of research by post-graduate students and trainers in biotechnology lab.. |
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5-Attracting research projects that play a prominent role in increasing productivity of strategic agricultural crops using modern methods of biotechnology including gene transfer
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