| wdt_ID | Lab Name | Description | Location | Contact Person | Contact Details | Specialized Equipment | Services | Reminders |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | BIOTECH Bio N Laboratory | The Bio N laboratory is an income-generating laboratory producing Bio N microbial inoculants intended for farmers' use as substitutes for nitrogenous fertilizer by 50%. It is also producing Bio N concentrate distributed to accredited Bio N mixing plants for reconstitution of the product and making it readily available for the farmers. The laboratory also conducted different experiments for rice, corn, and other agricultural crops. It also extended services to thesis students from UPLB and outside UPLB. |
National Institute of Molecular Biology and Biotechnology, UPLB, College, Laguna |
Ms. Julieta A. Anarna, University Researcher II | Email Address: [email protected] Telephone No.: (049) 536-2721 Mobile No.: 0915-315-0623 |
1. Fabricated Oven dryer 2. Hammer mill 3. Mixer 4. Automatic balance 5. Top loading balance 6. Automatic Dispenser 7. Fabricated shaker 8. Automatic sealer 9. Laminar fume hood 10. Fabricated Sterilizer |
To be announced. | To be announced. |
| 2 | BIOTECH Feeds and Specialty Products Laboratory | The Feeds and Specialty Products Laboratory specializes in the bioprocessing of agricultural waste and by-products into protein enriched animal feed ingredient using solid-state fermentation. It also specializes in the large-scale production and distribution of animal probiotics for swine, poultry, fish and prawn aquaculture, and pets. It caters to students, farmers, and stake holders who need assistance in related studies under Memorandum of Agreement with the unit head. |
National Institute of Molecular Biology and Biotechnology, UPLB, College, Laguna |
Mr. Nico G. Dumandan, University Researcher I | Email Address: [email protected] | [email protected] Telephone No.: None Mobile No.: 0956-271-6572 |
1. HPLC 2. GCMS 3. Solid-state Bioreactors 4. Dryers 5. Mixers |
Request for a specific analysis of feeds and other related services shall be sent through email. Corresponding fees shall be on a case-to-case basis. |
Kindly email your request, inquiry, or request for an appointment to the addresses stated above. |
| 3 |
BIOTECH-Food, Feeds, and Specialty Products Food Laboratory II |
The laboratory performs experiments that are focused on food, food safety assessment, specialty products (e.g. fermentation, detection of salmonella), and functional food biotechnology. | 2/F, Wing 1, Main Building, National Institute of Molecular Biology and Biotechnology, UPLB, College, Laguna |
Ms. Margarita A. Mercado, MSc, University Researcher III Ms. Hazel Alena D. Tan, MSc, University Researcher I |
Email Address: [email protected] | [email protected] Telephone No.: N/A Mobile No.: 0997-711-4601 | 0999-717-7752 | 0998-959-6264 |
To be announced. | To be announced. | To be announced. |
| 4 | BIOTECH-Food, Feeds, and Specialty Products Molecular Genetics Laboratory | The Laboratory engages in research activities on molecular biotechnology and microbial genetics such as, but not limited to genetic characterization and identification of molecular markers for BIOTECH’s microbial resources. The Laboratory is also involved in research projects on molecular – based methods of detecting and characterizing plant, animal and foodborne/waterborne disease-causing microorganisms, and in the screening and identification of bacteria with antimicrobial properties. It also provides services and technical assistance on PCR-based detection of foodborne pathogens using the BIOTECH-developed DASTM kits for Escherichia coli, Staphylococcus aureus, and Salmonella species. |
Room 206, 2/F, National Institute of Molecular Biology and Biotechnology, UPLB, College, Laguna |
Ms. Maria Teresa M. Perez, MSc, University Researcher III Dr. Rodney H. Perez, University Researcher II Ms. Eula Francia M. Bosito, MSc, University Researcher I |
Email Address: [email protected] | [email protected] | [email protected] Telephone No.: (049) 536-1620 | (049) 536-0547 | (049) 536-2721 Mobile No.: 0929-2988-0982 |
1. Thermal Cycler or PCR machine 2. Biosafety Level 2 Cabinets 3. Refrigerated Centrifuge 4. Table-top Centrifuge 5. Incubator Shaker 6. Autoclave 7. Gel Electrophoresis Set-Up 8. -80°C Biofreezer 9. Spectrophotometer |
NAME OF TEST OR PROCEDURE | AMOUNT PCR-Based Detection PCR-based detection of Staphylococcus aureus (per sample) from environmental swabs and meat-based samples ►Php1,300.00 For succeeding samples ►Php1,000.00 PCR-based detection of Escherichia coli (per sample) on various food samples ►Php1,000.00 |
To be announced. |
| 5 | BIOTECH-Food, Feeds, and Specialty Products Enzyme Laboratory | The laboratory engages in the production and provision of BIOTECH-selected industrial enzymes to students, researchers, and others. It also offers technical services for the analyses of enzymes submitted by the government and private individuals. The laboratory may also be involved in collaborative research works on enzymes with other programs/laboratories as the need arises. |
National Institute of Molecular Biology and Biotechnology, UPLB, College, Laguna |
Ms. Fides Marciana Z. Tambalo, MSc, University Researcher II Ms. Cyrene D. Estrellana, Staff |
Email Address: [email protected] | [email protected] Telephone No.: (049) 536-1612 |
1. Spectrophotometer 2. Colorimeter 3. Refrigerated Centrifuge 4. Table-top Centrifuge 5. Drying Oven 6. Light Microscope 7. Analytical Balance 8. Water Bath |
NAME OF PRODUCT Alpha-amylase (per 200ml) --- Php600.00 Cellulase (per 200ml) --- Php600.00 Glucoamylase (per 200ml) --- Php600.00 Lipase (per 200m) --- Php600.00 Xylanase (per 200ml) --- Php600.00 Protease (per 200ml) --- Php600.00 NAME OF TEST OR PROCEDURE | AMOUNT ENZYME Activity Alpha-amylase (per sample) --- Php3,000.00 Cellulase (per sample) --- Php3,000.00 Glucoamylase (per sample) --- Php3,000.00 Lipase (per sample) --- Php3,000.00 Xylanase (per sample) --- Php3,000.00 |
To be announced. |
| 6 | BIOTECH MykoPlus Laboratory | The laboratory is producing the microbial inoculant MykoPlus, consisting of endomycorrhizal fungi and beneficial microorganisms such as nitrogen fixers, phosphorus solubilizers, and growth hormone secretors. We offer Endomycorrhizal Fungi isolation, mass production, morphological description, and evaluation of spore count. We also offer Bacterial Functional Analysis, or the analysis of ability as a nitrogen fixer, phosphorus solubilizer, and growth hormone secretor. The laboratory is also conducting microbial analysis for the production of various enzymes such as lipase and cellulase. We are open to collaboration. |
National Institute of Molecular Biology and Biotechnology, UPLB, College, Laguna |
Dr. Jocelyn T. Zarate, University Researcher III | Email Address: [email protected] Telephone No.: (049) 576-4431 Mobile No.: 0919-922-7927 |
1. Laminar Hood 2. Fixed-Angle Centrifuge 3. Swing-Type Centrifuge 4. Spectrophotometer 5. Dissecting and Research Microscopes 6. Shakers |
NAME OF TEST OR PROCEDURE | AMOUNT ENDOMYCORRHIZA Isolation, Mass Production, Description (per sample) ►Php500.00 Evaluation of Endomycorrhizal Spore Count (per sample) ►Php500.00 BACTERIAL ISOLATES EVALUATION Nitrogen Fixer, growth in various N-free media (per sample) ►Php500.00 Phosphorus Solubilization, growth in NBRIP media (per sample) ►Php500.00 Growth Hormone Secretion (IAA), quantitative analysis (per sample) ►Php500.00 |
To be announced. |
| 7 | BIOTECH-Food, Feeds, and Specialty Products Oil and Fats Laboratory | The Oils and Fats Laboratory specializes in the establishment of bioextraction processes, chemical analysis and characterization, and biocatalyzed modification for the production of functionalized specialty fats and oils extracted from different oilseeds such as pili, malunggay, avocado, and others. It caters to students, farmers, and stakeholders who need assistance in related studies under a Memorandum of Agreement with the unit head. |
National Institute of Molecular Biology and Biotechnology, UPLB, College, Laguna |
Mr. Nico G. Dumandan, University Researcher I | Email Address: [email protected] | [email protected] Telephone No.: None Mobile No.: 0956-271-6572 |
1. HPLC 2. GCMS |
Request for a specific analysis of feeds and other related services shall be sent through email. Corresponding fees shall be on a case-to-case basis. |
Kindly email your request, inquiry, or request for appointment to the addresses stated above. |
| 8 | BIOTECH Food, Feeds, and Specialty Products Food Laboratory I | The laboratory conducts PCR-based testing for Salmonella in food and feed, as well as the determination of antioxidant activity and enzyme (phytase, mannanase, protease) activity. | National Institute of Molecular Biology and Biotechnology, UPLB, College, Laguna |
Ms. Arsenia B. Sapin, MSc, University Researcher III | Email Address: [email protected] Telephone No.: N/A Mobile No.: 0919-481-9179 |
To be announced. | NAME OF TEST OR PROCEDURE | AMOUNT PCR-Based Testing Salmonella (per sample) ►Php1,300.00 Salmonella (for 2 or more samples) ►Php1,000.00 ENZYME Activity Phytase, Protease, Mannanase (per sample) ►Php3,000.00 Antioxidant Activity (per sample) ►Php2,500.00 |
To be announced. |
| 9 | BIOTECH Bio-Organic Fertilizer Laboratory | The Bio-Organic Fertilizer (BOF) Laboratory performs research and development of microbial-based fertilizers. It has developed microbial inoculants technology for the efficient conversion of agro-industrial wastes into quality biofertilizers as low-cost agricultural farm input. The laboratory also uses DNA-based techniques to formulate efficient microbial consortia as biostimulants for plants for increased crop productivity. BOF Lab is involved in hosting high school and university students in the conduct of their thesis, practicum, and on-the-job training, among others. It offers training and extension on BOF Technology and publishes papers on biofertilizer development on microbial formulations for crop and soil productivity. |
National Institute of Molecular Biology and Biotechnology, UPLB, College, Laguna |
Dr. Mannix S. Pedro, University Researcher IV | Email Address: [email protected] Telephone No.: (049) 536-1576 Mobile No.: 0915-498-2103 |
1. Denaturing Gradient Gel Electrophoresis System 2. PCR 3. Gel Documentation System |
NAME OF TEST OR PROCEDURE | AMOUNT TRAININGS Bio-Organic Fertilizer and Inoculant Production (2 days, per participant) ►Php5,000.00 |
Processing of purchase orders takes 14 working days upon receipt. For further details and inquiries, kindly contact us through the details provided above. |
| 10 |
BIOTECH NanoBiotechnology Laboratory |
The NanoBiotechnology Laboratory (NBL) is one of the newest laboratories established by the National Institute of Molecular Biology and Biotechnology (BIOTECH), University of the Philippines Los Baños (UPLB). The laboratory was established to fill the gap in nanotechnology research and provide services not just to the University but also to its public and private partners as well. NBL aims to develop and commercialize globally-competitive and environment-friendly products and processes from the country’s diverse microbial and natural resources, that resolve societal problems in agriculture, food, health, and the environment. |
National Institute of Molecular Biology and Biotechnology, UPLB, College, Laguna |
Ms. Ma. Theresa Jonna Atienza, University Researcher II | Email address: [email protected] Telephone No.: (049) 536-1620 Mobile No.: 0917-891-4150 |
To be announced. | To be announced. | Kindly email your inquiries before going to BIOTECH. |
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