Plant Science Technological Platform
About the Platform
The Plant Science Technological Platform integrates advanced technologies to streamline research and innovation. It includes lab management systems to track experiments and schedule resources.
Field space in realistic desert conditions supports applied and translational research in desert ecology and sustainable agriculture. High-performance bioinformatics workstations enable complex genomic, transcriptomic, and phenotypic data analysis, with integrated genome browsers for pangenome exploration.
Artificial intelligence and data analytics tools enhance predictive modeling and accelerate discoveries, creating a seamless fusion of experimental infrastructure and digital tools for precise, data-driven advancements in plant science.
Platform Infrastructure
The Plant Science Technological Platform is built on robust infrastructure that integrates experimental, computational, and management environments. It includes state-of-the-art laboratories equipped with advanced instruments and centralized lab management systems for efficient resource coordination.
Climate-controlled growth cabinets, greenhouses, and outdoor experimental stations enable precise plant growth monitoring and real-world field trials under varying environmental conditions. The platform also offers high-end computational infrastructure, including bioinformatics workstations and cloud integration for large-scale data processing, genomic analysis, and pangenome exploration.
All components are connected through digital systems that support data sharing, AI-driven analytics, and collaboration — providing a comprehensive foundation for leading plant research and innovation.
Plant Science Technological Platform
Plant Science Technological Platform
Plant Science Technological Platform
Plant Science Technological Platform
Plant Science Technological Platform
Plant Science Technological Platform
Equipment
High-impact instruments supporting research
1. PCR – Real-time
Vendor: Applied Systems
Model number: QuantStudio™ 7 Flex
1. Cell disruptor
Vendor: Constant systems
Model number: CF2 40KSI
2. Droplet reader
Vendor: Bio-Rad
Model number: QX200
3. TS – Varioskan Flash multimode reader
Vendor: Thermo Scientific
Model number: 3001
4. Ultra centrifuge
Vendor: Thermo Scientific
Model number: Sorvall MTX 150
5. Freeze-dry system
Vendor: Labconco
Model number: FREE ZONE 6
6. Automated nucleic acid purification system
Vendor: Promega
Model number: Maxwell RSC 48 System
7. Protein stability analyzer
Vendor: Nano Temper
Model number: Prometheus NT.48
8. High-end workstation (100 CPU cores, 1 TB RAM, 250 TB HDD, 8 TB SSD)
Vendor: Dell
Model number: Precision 7920
9. High-end workstation (112 CPU cores, 1 TB RAM, 120 TB HDD, 1 TB SSD)
Vendor: Supermicro
Model number: 5014A-TT
10. High-end workstation (100 CPU cores, 1 TB RAM, 50 TB HDD, 1 TB SSD)
Vendor: Dell
Model number: Precision 7920
Team expertise
- Affiliated Faculty
- Platform staff
Research expertise
The Plant Science Technological Platform supports a diverse range of research expertise, empowering scientists to tackle complex challenges in agriculture, genomics, and environmental sustainability. The platform specializes in areas such as plant physiology, molecular biology, genetics, and stress adaptation, enabling precise phenotyping and experimental design.
Researchers use advanced bioinformatics tools to analyze genomics, transcriptomics, and pangenomes, uncovering genetic variation and plant responses to both biotic and abiotic stress. Expertise in data science and AI further enhances predictive modeling and crop improvement strategies.
By combining experimental, computational, and field research, the platform facilitates interdisciplinary collaboration, driving innovation in plant breeding, sustainable agriculture, and biodiversity conservation. Dedicated services translate expertise into impact, streamlining research workflows, supporting large-scale field experimentation, and enabling advanced computational analysis. These services include:
Lab management:
Experiment station:
Bioinformatics and high-end workstation support:
The platform bridges experimental and computational science to accelerate plant research and develop innovative solutions for sustainable agriculture and environmental challenges. Whether working in controlled environments or analyzing large datasets, researchers have the infrastructure and expertise they need to push the boundaries of plant science.