The positive impact on society and the development of the surrounding environment is one of the most important goals of the Department of Botany and Microbiology, so the department pays special attention to community service and environmental development. In order to achieve this goal, the department’s administration puts all the human and technical capabilities in the department to serve the community and develop the surrounding environment with the aim of activating the department’s role in solving community problems and contributing to development issues.
In this context, the department’s research equipment is utilized to serve the various applications in the community.
Technical consultations are also provided to agencies, and individuals, and they participate in developing the capabilities and skills of individuals.
In addition to the above, raising awareness and spreading scientific culture among members of society.
The Department of Botany relies on the laboratory and technical capabilities available to it in its services provided to civil society and its contribution to the development of the surrounding environment.
The following is a statement of the community services provided by the Department of Botany and Microbiology
Detection of plant viral diseases using ELISA and PCR
Detection of bacterial and fungal diseases of plants
Detection of hepatitis C disease using quantitative and qualitative PCR
Detection of tuberculosis using DNA-based methods
Propagation of plants using organ culture methods
Propagation of plants using tissue culture methods
Propagation of plants using somatic embryogenesis methods
Propagation of plants using protoplast culture methods
Production of virus-resistant plant strains
Propagation of plants using artificial seed production methods
Develop strains resistant to drought conditions
Develop strains resistant to salinity conditions
Breeding strains resistant to soil contamination with heavy metals
Education of UV resistant strains
Synthesis of somatic hybrids
Synthesis of cytoplasmic hybrids
Definition of different types of microorganisms at the genetic level (fungi – bacteria – viruses).
Modifying microbes to give them desirable traits
Modifying microbes to produce some important compounds
Modifying microbes to deal with environmental pollutants and get rid of them
Modifying microbes to deal with sewage waste
Extraction of compounds with therapeutic properties from microorganisms
Studying the secretion of different toxins from microorganisms and how to overcome them (mycotoxins – bacterial)
Training workers in the government and private sectors in biotechnology and molecular biology.
Training researchers, students and graduates on tissue and cell culture techniques.
Training researchers, students and graduates on techniques to isolate and study proteins.
Training researchers, students and graduates on techniques to isolate and characterize plasmids.
Training researchers, students and graduates on techniques for culturing pathogenic microbial cells in safe conditions.
Training researchers, students and graduates on industrial seed production techniques.
Training researchers, students and graduates on PCR techniques.
Training researchers, students and graduates on disease detection techniques using PCR techniques.
Developing methods for plant propagation using tissue and cell culture methods
Study and production of bodily camels
Industrial seed development
Study of gene expression under the influence of different stages of development and differentiation
Study of gene expression under the influence of stress conditions.
Production of plants resistant to viruses and environmental conditions
Studying the use of microbes to get rid of environmental pollution
Examine the triggering of genetic change physically
and benefit from its applications.
Human capabilities, technologies and devices
in the department to serve the community and the surrounding environment
The Department of Botany and Microbiology has human capabilities, techniques and scientific equipment that enable it to participate effectively in serving the community and the surrounding environment through:
Central Laboratory of Genetic Engineering
The Central Laboratory for Genetic Engineering and Molecular Sciences analyzes biological samples at the molecular level by performing PCR and separating proteins with a number of specialized techniques such as Gel electrophoresis, DNA isolation, and many others, and providing all information related to these analyses.
The unit is considered one of the most important units at the level of the university and research centers in Sohag.
During the past year, a large number of samples were measured for various universities and institutes in the region, and many researchers were assisted in completing their research and scientific theses in various fields.
Tissue and plant cell culture laboratory
The Plant Tissue Culture Laboratory conducts research to improve the strains of some plants such as banana, jojoba, civetia, and others, through the use of modern technologies and devices.
Using tissue culture technology to produce plants that are more tolerant of environmental stressors such as salinity, drought, extreme heat, and others.
Department farm:
The department’s farm has been renovated and equipped to provide the department with the necessary samples for practical teaching, as well as to serve researchers for master’s and doctoral studies and research in various plant sub-disciplines.
Training field
The department can carry out the following activities:
Courses for teachers on virtual experiences of plant sciences and microbiology.
Bioinformatics courses.
Courses in plant cell and tissue culture.
Courses in mycotoxins.
courses in genetic engineering and modern agricultural techniques.
Providing scientific advice on microbial infections and plant diseases.
Holding seminars and public lectures to raise awareness of the importance of plant hormones and their agricultural applications.
Providing scientific consultations in the field of microbiology and various plant sciences