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Using post-larvae derived from specific pathogen free (SPF) stocks in penaeid shrimp farming has led to a dramatic increase in production. At the same time, new pathogens of farmed shrimp are continually being discovered. Once a new shrimp viral pathogen […]

BIOTEC-NSTDA and Queen Sirikit Botanic Garden (QSBG) signed an MOU to collaborate on the development of Biobank for the conservation, research and utilization of bioresources. The MOU provides a framework for collaboration on the conservation of plant genetic resources in […]

On 9 March 2018, HRH Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn graciously presided over the Opening Ceremony of the NSTDA Annual Conference 2018: NAC2018.  NAC2018 was organized from 9-13 March 2018 to showcase achievements on research and innovation made by NSTDA and […]

BIOTEC is seeking 1 position for a post-doctoral researcher in the areas of molecular biology, plant breeding, and bioinformatics. Position 1:  Identification of genes/sequences and molecular factors involved in cold tolerance and development of molecular markers used for selection Job description:The candidate will be responsible for […]

Hydrogels are three-dimensional networks of cross-linked hydrophilic polymers which are capable of absorbing and retaining large amount of water in their porous structures. Hydrogels come in a variety of forms such as micro-particles, bead, fiber and patch. Due to their […]

On 5 March 2018, Dr. Narong Sirilertworakul, NSTDA President, and Mr. Naing Kyi Win, Director General of the Department of Agricultural Research (DAR), Myanmar, signed an MOU for the collaboration on agricultural technology between the two organizations. The signing ceremony […]

An MOU signing ceremony was held between NSTDA and the National Agriculture and Food Research Organization (NARO), Japan on 16 February 2018 in Tokyo, Japan.  Representing NSTDA and NARO were Dr. Narong Sirilertworakul, NSTDA President and Dr. Akihiro Sasaki, NARO […]

On 15 February 2018, Dr. Suvit Maesincee, Minister of Science and Technology went on tour to 808 Factory Shinnippou in Shizuoka, Japan. He was accompanied by Dr. Narong Sirilertworakul, NSTDA President, Dr. Somvong Tragoonrung, BIOTEC Executive Director and representatives of Thai public and […]

Coral reefs are among the most diverse habitats on Earth, but their knowledge on microbes living in such habitats (marine microbiome) remains limited. To gain more insights into coral reef ecosystem in the lower Gulf of Thailand, researchers utilized 16S […]

Tomato yellow leaf curl Thailand virus, TYLCTHV, is a begomovirus that causes severe damages to tomato crops in Thailand and other countries across Southeast and East Asia. The development of monoclonal antibodies (MAbs) and serological methods for detecting TYLCTHV is […]