USMARDC Biotechnology was established in the year 2002 under the leadership of Dr. Emma K. Sales, now a Professor emeritus from the College of Agriculture, wherein the former Animal Research Laboratory Building was converted into a Biotechnology Unit of USMARDC (University of Southern Mindanao Agricultural Research Development Center).
Currently different researches was conducted like DNA fingerprinting of high value fruit crops (Mango, Durian and Banana) and industrial crops (Coffee, Rubber, Cacao and Oil Palm) as well as Plant Tissue Culture in Banana. Biotechnology Unit also serve as learning hub for students in the University as well as those students, farmers and other stakeholders coming from the nearby municipalities and cities who are interested on Biotech. The unit also offers services like molecular fingerprinting, molecular diagnostics, molecular technology training and tissue culture.
Dr. Edward A. Barlaan
Bio-technology Director
Mary Grace S. Balbuena
EPS I
Aviegel I. Cabrillos
Research Assistant
Engela Maricris Gaoiran
Research Assistant
Elsie Jane Naquitquitan
Research Assistant
Jeannie Binaohan
Research Assistant
Kristine Paguntalan
Laboratory Aide
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Banana Health Diagnostics: Molecular Surveillance of Major Disease Causal Pathogens of Banana in Region 11 and 12
Molecular Characterization of USM Developed Corn Hybrids
Molecular Fingerprinting of Cacao Parental Recommended HYVs and True Criollo Ensuring Multiplication of Quality Planting Materials (QPMs) for Increased Productivity and Profitability
Upgrading of the Cacao Gene Bank for Conservation and Management in Cacao Varietal Improvement
Validation of Molecular Markers for Identification of Cacao HYVs, Criollo Types and Disease Resistant Varieties through Marker – Assisted Breeding
MECO-TECO Joint Research Project: Improvement of ‘Carabao’ Mango Production and Fruit Quality through Quantitative Trait Loci (QTL) Identification for Scab and Stem-end Rot Resistance by Genome Wide Association Studies (GWAS)
Fruit Quality Improvement in ‘Carabao’ Mango through Gene Identification for Scab and Stem-end Rot Resistance by Genotyping-By-Sequencing (GBS) and Genome Wide Association Studies (GWAS)
Development of Handbook on Good Agricultural and Marketing Practices (GAMPs) in High Value Industrial Crops
Development of Handbook on Good Agricultural and Marketing Practices (GAMPs) in High Value Fruit Crops
- Marker kit for Rubber, Durian, Mango, Coffee and Cacao
- DNA Fingerprinting protocol for Robusta Coffee
- Catalogues of various high value crops like Durian, Mango and Robusta Coffee Germplasm in the Philippines
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