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Metabolomics

The Metabolomics Facility provides support to CRAG researchers as well as external customers from public and private institutions. We offer different types of analysis for the detection of both primary and secondary metabolites using liquid chromatography technology (HPLC and UPLC) and gas chromatography with mass spectrometry (CG-MS). We currently have set up the detection of sugars, organic acids and amino acids, carotenoids, cannabinoids, volatile compounds, terpenes, etc.

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Capillary Sequencing

The DNA Capillary Sequencing Facility provides support to CRAG researchers as well as external customers from public and private institutions. We offer the sequencing reaction, purification and analysis; running samples sequenced and purified by the customer; and genotyping (microsatellites, SNaPshot, SNP’s, SNPlex, AFLPs).

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Genomics core facility

The Genomics Core Facility provides support to CRAG researchers as well as researchers at other institutions. The Facility provides a suite of advanced high-throughput technologies for gene expression analysis, genotyping and other molecular genetics assays.

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Microscopy and imaging

The Microscopy and Imaging Facility consists of a fully equipped laboratory with advanced instrumentation for optical microscopy and microanalysis, and a laboratory to work with photodocumentation, photography and different techniques related to the light detection. The Microscopy service covers complete processes, from sample preparation and sectioning to observation, as well as the application of immunotechniques and in situ-hybridization techniques. The Service also has a laser microdissection platform that allows recovery of cells or cell groups, selected under microscopic control from complex tissues, for the specific molecular analysis of those cells. The Microscopy and Imaging Facility provides advice on experimental design, and applications and support for image data analysis to internal and external customers. Training to use the Facility equipment is also provided to CRAG users.

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Plant growth service

The Plant Growth Service facilitates the cultivation and growth of plants as well as of plant cells and tissues. For this purpose, CRAG is equipped with confined greenhouses, chambers for plant cultivation in soil and in vitro, and laminar flow cabinets for work under sterile conditions. The greenhouses, which occupy more than 510 m2 on the upper level of the CRAG building, are currently operating at Biosafety Level I, allowing to grow genetically modified organisms. Each of the cabins has an independent and programmable control of climate and irrigation. CRAG greenhouses are designed to work in a continuous cycle and at an experimental scale. The Plant Growth Facility also has a large number of walk-in chambers and reach-in chambers. These chambers allow growing plants under very precise and uniform conditions, or under very specific light-source or temperature requirements. In addition, the Plant Growth Service has an off-site glass-greenhouse that is designed to cultivate larger populations and larger plants, and that also operates a Biosafety level I. External researchers interested in using our plant growth facilities should directly contact the Plant Growth Manager.