INSTITUTE OF AGRO-BIOLOGY

The Institute of Agrobiology was established in 1999. Its function is to do research in plant cell biotechnology; plant breeding; and microbiology.

Staff

Total: 27 persons of which

1.   PhD: 3 persons;

2.   MSc: 10 persons;

3.   BA: 11 persons.

4.   Other 3 persons 

Organizational Structure

Management Board

Divisions

R&D Focus

·Plant breeding;

·Plant biotechnology;

·Microorganism.

Training Programs

Short-term training courses on potato and flower propagation technology, use of ‘effective microorganisms’.

Main Achievements

Five to seven research articles published a year in national and international journals;

Five technical advances were recognized by the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development:

The protocol for in vitro multiplication of Cayenne pineapple in 2002;

The protocol for in vitro multiplication of Phalaenopsis orchid in 2002;

The protocol for in vitro multiplication of gerbera in 2004;

The protocol “Production of virus-free potato seed derived from tissue culture” has been recognized by MARD as a technical advance and has won the second VIFOTECH prize of Ministry of Science and Technology in 2008;

The protocol “Production and uses of EMINA bioproduct in husbandry” has been recognized by MARD as a technical advance in 2010.

New mutate carnation varieties named Hong Hac and Hong Ngoc have been approved by MARD as new varieties for field production trial in 2011;

Technology package for producing microbial product EMINA used for agriculture and environmental bioremediation; 300 - 400 tons of potato seed produced annually.   

Contacts: 

Tel: +84-4-62618409 

Fax:   +84-4-62618409

Email: vshnn.@vnua.edu.vn

Website: http://vienshnn.vnua.edu.vn/