Vietnam National University-HCM City University of Natural Sciences

1. Vietnam National University-HCM CityUniversity of Natural Sciences Technology transfer :Experiences in Department of Plant biotechnology & Biotransformation Associate Prof.Dr. Bui Van Le

2. Outline of presentation • Introduction • Current researches in plant biotechnology • Resultsin technology transfer • Some successful examples in technology transfer • Conclusions

3. Introduction General researches of Universities: • Basic scientists often make remarkable discoveries. • Fundamental researches. • Many Universities have made researches under governmental finance. • Lack of the co-operation with Industry.

4. Some Universities have technology transfer programs - Research can directly benefit the public. - Facilitating the commercialization of research results for the public. • Faculties have come to expect support for patenting and started businesses. • Some Universities make lots of money.

5. What are we doing now in plant Biotechnology? • Develop methods of Tissue culture for mass propagation of plant and metabolite secondary productions. • Develop methods of gene transfer in plant to monitor the dispersal of transgenic plants. • Utilize marker molecular to monitor plant resources and plant diseases.

6. Results in plant tissue culture . Basic researches on model plants such as tobacco, Arabidopsis to study morphological program of plant cells using Thin Cell layers technique. . Mass propagation of plants (e.g. Paulownia, Pinus carribea, Vetiver Zizanoids, Orchids, Saintpaulia..). . Producing in vitro secondary metabolite compounds (e.g. Naphthoquinone in Drosera burmani Vahl).  Exploitation of plant propagation and natural product.

7. Results in plant transformation . Transformation in plant using Agrobacterium tumefaciens and biolistic methods. . Transgenic plants in laboratory (e.g. Tobacco, Citrus, Cassava, Vetiver). . Develop some methods (PCR, Real time PCR) to detect transgenic plants based on target genes, promoter (CAMV35S) and terminator (tNOS)… Exploitation of detection transgenic plants in crop plants and food.

8. Resultsin plant resources . Identification plant sources using maker molecular techniques such as RAPD (e.g. tomato, bananas…) . Detection plant diseases using PCR technique (e.g. Phytophthora infectans in tomato ….) . Study hybridization between species to obtain novel varieties (e.g. orchids) Exploitation of plant breeding project and detection plant diseases.

9. Why do we use Technology Transfer Programs? • The processes of laboratory researches are transferred to organizations for development and commercialization. • Extend the parameters of technological innovation by using fundamental knowledge through focusing applied research and development. - Participate in the establishment of technology and business.

10. Barriers . Lack of highly professional management and mechanism of supporting . . Lack of appropriate resources to approach up-date information and find out the opportunities for technology cooperation. . Short term of production.

11. Some successful examples in technology transfer • Technology transfer in Saintpaulia ionantha. • Technology transfer in orchids. • Technology transfer in molecular methods.

12. In case of study in Saintpaulia species. Technological issues: • Produced in the world. • Little information about technological productions (only by cutting). Research issues: • Educational programs (plant tissue culture). • Facilities for mass propagation. Effective applications of the process: • Novel plants. • Cycle productions: 4-5 months.

13. Technology transfer strategies for Saintpaulia • The establishment of plant tissue culture system about the innovation and technology transfer for students • Integrating education and R&D programs • The development of appropriate innovations, technology transfer models and support systems

14. Resultsin Saintpaulia ionantha • Produce 75.000 plants in 3 years. • Transfer technique in local sectors.

15. In case of study in orchids. Technological issue: • Produced in the world. • Much information about technological productions (by tissue culture). Research issue. • Research programs (tissue culture). Effective application of process. • Low technical capability. • Cycle productions: 1-5 years.

16. Technology transfer strategies for orchids • Combination with individual organizations for Innovation and Technology Transfer. • The development of appropriate innovations, technology transfer models and support systems.

17. Resultsin technology transfer for orchids • Produce 100.000 plants in 2 years

18. In case of study in plant marker molecular Technological issue: • Useful techniques in the world. • Much information about technique. Research issue. • Research programs. Effective application of the process. • Highly technical capability. • Fast detections.

19. Technology transfer strategies for plant marker molecular • Exchange experiences, models and the best practices through networks. • Standardization Innovation and Technology Transfer.

20. Resultsin technology transfer for plant marker molecular • Methods of detection plant diseases. • Methods of detection GMOs. • Methods of identification plant breeding.

21. CONCLUSIONS • Results of researches in universities start the technology transfer processes. • Enhancement R&D program at Universities. • It’s necessary to have a support mechanism for technology transfer. • Universities play professionally consultative role.

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