Research Laboratories

The laboratories of MAICh consist of a unified space of 680 m2 focusing on academic postgraduate training and research work and providing service analyses.

Plant Molecular Biology Laboratories

MAICh LaboratoryPlant Molecular Biology labs host the academic and research activities of the groups:

  1. Horticultural Genetics and Biotechnology
  2. Natural Products and Biotechnology
  3. Sustainable Agriculture (includes Virology)

Equipment

  • Fast Protein Liquid Chromatography (FPLC).
  • Automated (Capillary) DNA Sequencing Apparatus,
  • Inductively Coupled Plasma Atomic Emission Spectrometer (ICP-AES)
  • Real Time / Quantitative PCR, HPLC coupled to Electrospray Mass-Spectrometer (ES/MS).
  • 3 UV-Visible Spectrophotometers.
  • Fluorescence Spectrophotometer.
  • ELISA Plate Reader
  • 3 PCR Thermo-cyclers,
  • In-situ PCR,
  • Real-time PCR
  • Sorvall ultracentrifuge
  • 2 Centrifuges (up to 24,000 rpm),
  • 4 Bench-top Centrifuges (up to 6,000 rpm),
  • Microcentrifuges.
  • DNA and protein Electrophoresis Apparatuses.
  • Gel Drier and Gel Blotter Apparatuses
  • 2-Dimensional Protein Electrophoresis Apparatus.
  • Isoelectric Focusing (IEF) Apparatus.
  • Electroporation Apparatus.
  • Hybridisation Oven,
  • Complete Kjeldahl apparatus and a variety of electrodes for the detection of several ions
  • Sonicator,
  • Shaking Incubators,
  • 2 Dissecting Microscopes linked to digital camera,
  • Bright-field microscope equipped with Nomarski
  • Fluorescent Microscope linked to DCC camera
  • Microtome
  • 2 Laminar Flows,
  • Gel Documentation Systems,
  • Autoclave,
  • Lyophiliser,
  • LI-COR 6400 Portable Photosynthesis meter,
  • Controlled Environment Chambers,
  • Deep Freeze Chambers (-70oC),
  • Cold Rooms (4oC), Tissue Culture Room, Growth Room, Radioactive Work Room, Photo dark room.

Analytical Chemistry and Chemistry of Natural Products

MAICh LaboratoryThe laboratory host the academic and research activities of the:

  1. Food Quality Management

Equipment

  • Gas Chromatograph equipped with a Flame Ionisation Detector (GC-FID) and a Nitrogen Phosphorous Detector (GC-NPD).
  • Gas Chromatograph equipped with a Flame Ionisation Detector (GC-FID) and an Electron Capture Detector (GC-ECD).
  • Gas Chromatograph equipped with a Flame Ionisation Detector (FID) and a Flame Photometric Detector (FPD).
  • Gas Chromatograph coupled with a Mass Spectrometer (GC-MS (EI, CI)).
  • High Performance Liquid Chromatograph (HPLC) equipped with a Diode Array UV-Vis Detector (DAD) and a Fluorescence Detector (FLD).
  • High Performance Liquid Chromatograph (HPLC) equipped with a Refractive Index Detector (HPLC-RI).
  • High Performance Liquid Chromatograph (HPLC) coupled with a Diode Array UV-Vis Detector and a Mass Spectrometer (ESI, APCI).
  • Inductively Coupled Plasma (ICP) Atomic Emission Spectrophotometer. ” Two Diode Array UV-Visible Spectrophotometers.

Last update: 31 of May, 2006