Introduction of the Department of Biotechnology

1. General Information

The Department of Biotechnology, under the Institute of Biotechnology and Food Technology (IBFT), University of Agriculture and Forestry, was established in 2010. It is responsible for education, research, and technology transfer in various modern biotechnology fields such as genetic engineering, cell technology, molecular biology, and environmental biotechnology.

The Biotechnology Dept. boasts a team of highly qualified lecturers and researchers (Professors, Associate Professors, and PhDs) who have received formal training in scientifically advanced countries such as the United States, Japan, Germany, South Korea, Thailand, and others.

Currently, the Biotechnology Dept. offers undergraduate, master's, and doctoral programs in Biotechnology. It also plays a key role in scientific research and technology transfer in various areas including high-tech agriculture, medicinal plants, food technology, preservation and processing, and environmental biotechnology.

With an experienced faculty and modern laboratory facilities, the Biotechnology Dept.  is committed to sustainable development, innovation, and international integration.

2. Training Programs
Undergraduate Program:

·       Bachelor of Science in Biotechnology (4 years)

Master’s Programs:

·       Master of Science in Biotechnology – Application Program (2 years)

·       Master of Science in Biotechnology – Research Program (2 years)

Doctoral Program:

·       Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Biotechnology

3. Scientific Research and Technology Transfer
3.1. Gene engineering

·      Screening and identification of specific genes/promoters related to biotic and abiotic stress resistance

·      Genetic engineering for crop improvement

·      Application of gene-editing technologies in crop enhancement

3.2. Plant Cell Technology

·        Research on rapid propagation of various plants, including ornamental plants, forestry species, and medicinal plants.

·        Application of plant cell culture technology in crop breeding

3. Molecular Biology

·      Application of molecular markers for species identification, genetic diversity assessment, and genetic mapping in plant breeding.

4. Biotechnology in Plant Protection

·      Research and pilot production of microbial-based products for crop cultivation, such as bio-fertilizers, biopesticides, and plant growth regulators.

·      Development of diagnostic kits for plant disease detection.

·      Study of molecular plant pathology mechanisms.

5. Biotechnology in Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Science

•       Application of molecular markers in livestock breeding.

•       Molecular epidemiological studies on infectious diseases in livestock and poultry.

•       Development of diagnostic kits for infectious diseases in livestock and poultry.

6. Biotechnology in Post-Harvest and Processing

•       Study on the diversity of microbial resources and development of a microbial gene database.

•       Application of modern biotechnology to isolate and develop new microbial strains with high quality, stability, and fermentation efficiency to boost the food processing industry.

7. Food Biotechnology

•       Application of biotechnology techniques in analyzing and evaluating food quality indicators.

•       Application of biotechnology in food traceability and origin identification.

8. Environmental Biotechnology

•       Application of microorganisms in environmental treatment and pollution mitigation.

9. Technology transfer

·  Application of molecular markers in plant breeding and selection

·  Application of genetic transformation and gene editing techniques in crop improvement

·  In vitro propagation and conservation of medicinal plants such as Anoectochilus, Morinda officinalis, Ardisia silvestris, ginseng, Panax pseudoginseng, etc.

·  In vitro propagation of ornamental flowers such as orchids, chrysanthemums, gerberas, etc.

·  Isolation, cultivation, and production of medicinal mushrooms such as Cordyceps militaris, Ganoderma lucidum, etc.

4. List of Academic staffs