Facilities
We share the laboratories consisting of the up-to-date facilities for
cytology, biochemistry and molecular biology, and specialised equipment for
microscopy and image analysis, HPLC, radiochemistry and plant tissue culture,
including greenhouses, chambers and walk-in rooms for the cultivation of plant
material under controlled conditions.
Confocal microscope
Using confocal microscope (Zeiss LSM 5 DUO), we are able to perform 3D
studies of fluorescently labeled structures in living or fixed cells. For
example, we can follow in vivo dynamics of protein involved in auxin transport
machinery and simultaneously visualize different cellular processes in a high
resolution.
Mass spectrometer connected to two-dimensional liquid chromatograph (2D-LC/MS)
Modular two-dimensional liquid
chromatograph (Ultimate 300, Dionex) and hybrid triple quadrupole/ linear ion
trap (3200 Q TRAP, Applied Biosystems) allows us to identify, quantify and to
study the metabolism of biologically active compounds of plant origin, notably
phytohormones. More info…
InsituPro VSi
Automated pipetting station for
in situ hybridizations and immunohistochemical methods. This machine
can be used for stainings of both whole mounts and sections on slides. Size of
incubation baskets is suitable for Arabidopsis thaliana seedlings and
many other materials. Simultaneous incubation of 60 samples (objects or slides)
is possible with optional cooling or heating of incubation buffers and
incubation area. It is possible to recover washing solutions (e.g. antibodies)
and use them repeatedly.