Agricultural Biotechnology Research Institute of Iran
Production of the first Iranian transgenic rice variety (Oryza sativa) with stable resistance to stem and leaf borers Identification and isolation of candidate genes for Fusarium Head Blight resistance Molecular breeding for improved Fusarium head blight resistance in wheat in Iran Molecular Identification of some important native cultivars (Olive, Pistachio, barley, wheat, …)
Preparation of anti-cancer drug (taxol) extraction protocol from native plants
Production and evaluation of high yielding doubled haploid wheat and barley lines with resistance to yellow rust
Introduction of kallar grass (Leptochloa fusca) as an ideal crop for fodder production and bioreclamation of salt affected soils
Production of bio-fertilizer prepared from N-fixing microalgae in rice fields Identification of candidate genes involved in saline and drought tolerance in Sueada aegyptiaca , sugar beet and wheat using proteomics techniques
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The National Institute for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology (NIGEB)
It was established with dual purposes of promoting research in avant-garde areas of biological sciences and biotechnology as well as providing advanced training and educational programs for scientists and students from other universities and academic institutions.
The activities of NIGEB are being conducted by three sub-institutes heading nine departments. Institute of Agricultural Biotechnology (IAB) runs the departments of Plant Bioproducts, Plant Molecular Biotechnology, and Animal Biotechnology, the Institute of Industrial and Environmental Biotechnology (IIEB) manages the departments of Bioprocess Engineering, Systems Biotechnology as well as Energy and Environmental Biotechnology. And the Institute of Medical Biotechnology (IMB) conducts the departments of Medical Genetics, Stem Cell, and Molecular Medicine. Each institute or department is dedicated to a highly innovative and pioneering investigation in the different fields of biotechnology.
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Pasteur Institute of Iran
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