Laboratory of Molecular Cytogenetics and Cytometry
Institute of Experimental Botany AS CR

The Laboratory of Molecular Cytogenetics and Cytometry has been established to study the structure and function of nuclear genome in higher plants. The laboratory is a part of the Institute of Experimental Botany and the Centre of the Region Haná for Biotechnological and Agricultural Research. The main focus is on economically important crops like cereals, legumes, bananas and plantains.

Methodological approaches involve classical and molecular cytogenetics, flow cytometry and sorting, recombinant DNA techniques and construction of chromosome- and chromosome arm-specific BAC libraries. Because of the complexity of research projects, the Laboratory collaborates with many research groups throughout the world. The laboratory staff is also involved in teaching and technology transfer, including consultancy services in the above mentioned areas.