Potential biocontrol agents are studied while under quarantine to avoid release of those that might harm beneficial plants or insects. The facilities of the Bioscience Research Center will allow us to develop new biocontrol strategies and products that decrease our dependence on synthetic chemical pesticides, provide permanent solutions to otherwise recurring pest problems, and spawn new industries. Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Laboratory Four instruments are available for a wide variety of experiments. The instrument is ethernetted to the departmental computer network which includes three SGI workstations. The services of an expert operator may also be retained.
Instrument time is available for purchase by external users.
Each user is required to take an 8-hour short course which includes 2 free hours of filament time. This short course covers basic microscope operation and X-ray elemental analysis techniques. Contact Dr. Recep Avci or Nancy Equall for more information.