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Plant Biotechnology Laboratory (PBL)\n<\/h1>

Advancing plant transformation technology development, genome editing, and molecular genetics for resilient, productive crops and fundamental discovery.<\/p><\/div><\/div>

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The Plant Biotechnology Laboratory (PBL) at the University of Rhode Island is a full-service academic facility specializing in plant transformation, genome editing, and tissue culture across multiple species, with an emphasis on agriculturally significant crops. Directed by Dr. Albert Kausch, the PBL integrates state-of-the-art molecular biology, tissue culture, and controlled growth environments to enable transgenic biology, functional genomics, and trait development.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Location:<\/strong> 530 Liberty Lane, West Kingston, RI (1 mile from main campus)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Director:<\/strong> Dr. Albert Kausch<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Core Capabilities:<\/strong> Plant transformation (Agrobacterium<\/em> & Biolistics), CRISPR genome editing, plant tissue culture, molecular biology and analytics<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Facilities<\/strong>: 4,900 sq ft laboratory space, 1,200 sq ft centralized transgenics core, 400 sq ft media lab, 20 laminar flow hoods<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Growth Environments<\/strong>: Greenhouses, growth rooms, and controlled chambers<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Compliance:<\/strong> Fully USDA and EPA compliant; No animal, human or clinical research conducted in PBL<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Spotlight Sections<\/strong> (3-up):<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Plant Transformation and Genome Editing-  Stable lines, RNP delivery, multiplex editing<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Education and Training- Hands-on workshops, student mentoring, demonstrations<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Collaborations and\u00a0 Services-\u00a0 MOUs, MTAs, fee-for-service contracts options available
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