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| Department of Biotechnology |
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| Department of Biotechnology is one of the most important academic departments of Sher-e-Bangla Agricultural University. This department was established at Sher-e-Bangla Agricultural University in 2005 due to the rising importance of biotechnology in agriculture. Within this short span of time the department has successfully developed a lab well equipped with modern tissue culture facilities, analytical instruments and computers. The department offers undergraduate courses through a comprehensive curriculum which equips students with theoretical knowledge and practical skills in different biotechnological disciplines. Research and educational activities already been initiated in the department are mainly directed towards plant tissue culture, molecular characterization and genetic engineering. Department of Biotechnology commits to the highest standard of excellence in teaching and research for developing entrepreneurial skills and thus it will introduce post gradate studies in near future. |
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List of courses offered by the department |
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Courses at Undergraduate Level: |
Level-3, Semester-I, Course title: In vitro culture |
Introduction: Scope and importance
Plant tissue culture principles, the concept of totipotency of cells.
Tissue culture requirements.
Culture media ingredients and preparation
Methods of sterilization.
Types of explants, growth and morphogenesis in culture and plant regeneration.
Micro propagation, Embryo rescues, Anther culture, Protoplast culture, Somatic cell hybridization, Somaclonal variation, Cryo-preservation.
Application of tissue culture for crop improvement. |
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Level-4, Semester-II, Course title: Genetic Engineering (Elective) |
Concept, scope and application of genetic engineering
Fine structure of genes
DNA and RNA isolation, radiolabelling of nucleic acid.
Nucleic acid hybridization, gel electrophoresis.
Recombinant DNA technology, cloning strategies, selection of recombinant clones
Multiplication, expression and integration of inverted DNA in the host genome
Crop improvement through genetic engineering
Transgenic crop. |
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List of teachers with e-mail address and fields of interest: |
Name of the Teachers |
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Research Area/ Specialization |
E-mail address |
Dr. Md. Ekramul Hoque |
Assistant Professor |
Molecular Biology and Biotechnology |
dmehoquebd@yahoo.co.in |
Mrs. Homayra Huq |
Assistant Professor and Chairman |
Plant tissue culture and plant breeding |
muna_sau@yahoo.com |
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On-going research projects (if any):
- Project title: In vitro propagation of potato (Solanum tuberosum L.)
- Project title: Genetic enhancement of lentil (Lens culinaris Medik.) through molecular approach
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