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ABOUT BIOTECH
BIOTECH is a premier R&D institution for basic and applied researches on molecular biology and biotechnology addressing problems related to agriculture, forestry, environment, energy and industry that will have positive impact to society. BIOTECH is envisioned to become a globally-competitive Institute that provides high-impact products and excellent services.
LABORATORY SERVICES
CENTRAL ANALYTICAL SERVICES
a support laboratory of BIOTECH that handles routine chemical analyses for food and feeds, plants, fertilizers and soils, water and wastewater, and biotechnology research products.
ELECTRON MICROSCOPY SERVICES
the only functional service laboratory at University of the Philippines Los Baños (UPLB) catering to the needs of researchers, students, government and private institutions for ultrastructure analysis.
FERMENTATION ENGINEERING SERVICE
provides expertise and technical support in the optimization and scaling-up of various fermentation and biotechnological processes and unit operations towards commercialization
NATIONAL IMMUNOLOGICAL TESTING
tasked to develop an immunological testing system for rapid detection of plant and foodborne pathogens and toxins
PHILIPPINE NATIONAL COLLECTION OF MICROORGANISMS
recognized by various government regulatory agencies and is the first and only ISO 17025:2017 accredited microbiological testing laboratory in the UP System
RESEARCH AND EXTENSION
Biotechnology for Agriculture and Forestry Program
Biotechnology for Industry, Environment, and Energy Program
Biotechnology for Food, Feeds, and Specialty Products Program
Biotechnology for Natural Products Program
Technology Transfer and Business Development Program
The BAFP program undertakes research on biofertilizers, plant growth regulators, biostimulants, nanobiosensors, and animal vaccines. These innovative products and technologies are a huge stride in advancing market competitiveness of agricultural produce and increased revenue contributing to significant socio-economic impact to stakeholders. The BAFP products and technologies are intended to address agricultural sustainability while reducing costs of production.