Plant Biotech Facility

Plant Biotech Facility

INTRODUCTION

The Plant Biotech Facility (PBF) was launched on December 1^st 2009 to enable UM to remain at the forefront to transgenic plant and biosafety research and training. The PBF is a gated facility that was designed and constructed to comply with International Biosafety Standards for research in plant biotechnology at Physical Containment Level 2 (PCL-2). It is a research facility of the Centre for Research in Biotechnology for Agriculture (CEBAR), University of Malaya.

The PBF complex includes 3 modern greenhouses built and operated according to Physical Containment Level 2 Guidelines of Australia & New Zealand which it is annually certified as compliant. Besides three independently controlled greenhouse units, it also consists a preparation room and supporting office space.  The facility supports plant biotech research by academics, students and is available for use by plant biotechnology research partners.

The PBF is designed to meet the current and future needs of plant biotechnology fundamental and applied research. We can house your biotech plants in a safe, controlled and monitored environment in compliance with International Biosafety Standards, to help you move your plant biotech projects towards practical application.

PBF Features
Each of the greenhouse units is fitted with air-conditioners, humidifiers and thermal screens to control the environment to suit the various climatic range required by our users’ plants. The walls and roofs are twin-walled polycarbonate glazed, providing excellent insulation and optimum light transmission.

PBF Provides

• Preparation room
• A Biohazard greenhouse for infectious and microbial studies
• Four movable benches in each greenhouse with total area of 90.08 square metres
• Security system based on thumbprint readings
• Safety facilities: emergency shower and eye-wash
• Sterilization facilities and waste management: autoclave, automated chlorination system
• Building Management System, including :-

1. Sensors to detect temperature and humidity changes, and reports logged into a data collection entry
2. Irrigation and fertigation systems with dripper ends

OUR SERVICES

• Space for growing & monitoring biotech plants
• 24-hr controlled and monitored environment
• Waste management system
• Training and consultation
• Research partnering

• Application form to use Plant Biotech Facility   
• Plant Biotech Facility Standard Operational Procedure Compliancy Form
• Plant Biotech Facility, Monthly Project Records