Services
- Qualitative detection of genetic modifications in seeds and flour using PCR and specific primers 35S, NOS.
- Genetic identification and Authenticity of varieties using genetic markers (SSR, RAPDs) and custom primer design.
- Quantitative expression of targeted genes to assess product quality.
- Protein profile - Immunological techniques for quality control and product safety.
- Quantitative detection of specific genetic modifications with accredited laboratories.
Customers
- Ministry of Agricultural Development & Food
- Seed producing Companies
- Seed Traders
- Farmers
- Food production Industries
- Universities
- European Agencies (eg Joint Research Center)
Services are offered in the Genetic Identification Laboratory (GIL) of the Institute of Technology of Agricultural Products (ITAP). GMO detection analyses are accredited according to ELOT EN ISO/IEC 17025. The Laboratory is a National Reference Laboratory for the detection of genetic modifications and a member of the European Reference Laboratory for the detection of genetic modifications in food and feed (European Union Reference Laboratory for GM Food and Feed, EURL-GMFF).
Laboratory contact information: Tel.: 210 2845940 | e-mail:
Institute of Technology of Agricultural Products , Athens
Contact info: Address: 1 S. Venizelou str., 141 23 Lykovrysi Attikis | Tel.: 210 2845940 | Fax: 210 2840740 | e-mail: | website: www.itap-nagref.gr/
