Laboratory of “Molecular Biology”

Scientific activity:

The development of new recombinant microorganisms for industry is crucial to the growth of the Uzbek national economy, and molecular-genetic research on microorganisms is urgently needed.

The primary objectives of the lab include the study of the molecular genetic traits of microorganisms that produce biologically active substances, the acquisition of recombinant microorganism strains, and the pursuit of and application of biological control strategies against harmful insects, fungi, and bacteria that cause plant diseases.

The primary focus of scientific research is:

- An analysis of the rRNA and other genes of microorganisms that produce biologically active substances, along with their phylogenetic relationship;

- Identifying genes that produce biologically active substances, determining their structure, and determining their expression;

- Obtaining recombinant strains of microorganisms from cloned genes in prokaryotic and eukaryotic expression systems;

- A method for diagnosing disease-causing bacteria and fungi based on PCR and gene screening of biologically active substances.

- Utilizing recombinant microorganisms to produce biopreparations that protect against harmful insects, disease-causing fungi, and bacteria.