Research Centre of Quarantine, Invasive and Genetically Modified Organisms in The Institute of Plant Protection - National Research Institute offer:
- performing studies on biology, ecology and harmfulness of quarantine and invasive species of nematodes, insects fungi and slugs,
- performing studies using quarantine species and strains of bacteria and viruses,
- performing studies using genetically modified organisms,
- greenhouse cabins for performing the above research,
- laboratory for conducting research using equipped with contrast-phase microscope, stereoscopic microscope, fume cupboard etc.,
- performing expertise on identifying quarantine organisms,
- performing research and taking pictures using the electron microscope – Scanning Electron Microscope S3000N of Hitachi Co.
We offer the greenhouse cabins and laboratories:
- 15 greenhouse cabins, the area of each ca 14 m2,
- optionally configurable benches,
- precise regulation of temperature from 200 C to 350 C ± 0.50 C,
- precise regulation of humidity in the range 50 – 80% ± 3%,
- automatic internal and external shade screens,
- negative pressure system preventing to release of studied organisms,
- closed water circulation,
- control of access,
- 24 hrs monitoring, unique cabin for studying nematodes,
- 5 specialized laboratories (nematological, entomological, bacteriological, virological, mycological),
- diagnostic laboratory,
- central sterilizing service, electronic microscopy unit,
- conference room with full multimedia equipment.
