Biotechnology
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NIWA's work in the biotechnology field includes research and consultancy on marine natural products including agrochemicals, nutraceuticals, pharmaceuticals, anti-fouling and industrial products.
Research
Biotechnology is an important component in these FRST-funded research programmes:
Marine Biotechnology: New Opportunities for Industry (summary)
For more about this programme see the article
“Biotechnology depends on biodiversity”
(in Biodiversity Update online No. 1).
Increased Economic Growth through Aquaculture (summary)
Consultancy
We can offer our clients these services:- Design and conduct assays for marine species and systems
- Anti-fouling assay for natural products and other groups
- Molecular identification of bacteria
- Probe design for molecular test especially for marine diseases
- Market evaluations for marine natural products
Key Contact
Dr Vicky Webb [ v.webb@niwa.co.nz ]