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Biotechnology in Sri Lanka
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Companies
4 on file
Genetech
Genetech was founded with the vision of making the benefits of biotechnology accessible to the people of Sri Lanka. In pursuit of this objective, we have become a pioneer in the field of molecular life sciences in Sri Lanka. We introduced molecular diagnostics and DNA fingerprinting technology to Sri Lanka, and have established ourselves as one of the most progressive and respected private scientific facilities in the country. At present, we are a multi-faceted institution and our activities can be broadly categorised into the following areas-Molecular diagnostics of infectious and genetic diseases -DNA typing for paternity testing and forensic casework -Teaching of basic to advanced molecular biology -Training of personnel involved in molecular biology -Genetically modified (GM) and other food testing -Sex determination of birds -Diagnostics of animal diseases -Research in the molecular life sciences -Customised biotechnology solutions -Molecular biology products Genetech was founded in 2002 by Dr. Maya Gunasekera, who was a pioneer in the use of DNA testing in forensic casework in Sri Lanka. She developed a new molecular method for the detection of the dengue virus among numerous published research findings. At Genetech, we ensure that the standard of laboratory organisation, management, analysis methodology, precision, quality control and safety are maintained at levels recommended by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO 15189). All diagnostics tests conducted by us will initially undergo standard validation procedures prior to being used as a routine method of analysis. All the tests offered at Genetech are conducted onsite.
11 to 50 staff
Euroasia Agro Private Limited
Euroasia Agro Private Limited is a newly acquired subsidiary of Maliban Group, and also a BOI-approved project under section 16 of the BOI Law. The company initiated its operations at the Ulapane industrial zone in 2014. Vision:"To be the reliable, healthy, and highest quality tissue culture plant supplier in the country to the world." Mission:"Produce & Supply reliable, healthy, and highest quality tissue culture plants, ensuring to meet international standards and exceed customer requirements and develop long-term associations with customers" Overview of the Company Euroasia Agro Private Limited mainly operates in two main revenue streams. • Production of tissue-culture plants for the local and foreign market • Grow specialized crops in Polytunnels to sell in the local and foreign markets. Tissue Culture Plant Production We, Euroasia, is currently engaged in the production of a range of commercial level tissue culture plant production programs, and mainly we focused on the production of high-quality tissue culture banana plants varieties, Cavendish, Kolikuttu, Amban, Grand Naine and Embul banana, for local commercial growers. Moreover, we have engaged in the multiplication of orchid species such as Phalaenopsis & Dendrobium for local nurseries, and the multiplication of other ornamental plant species, foliage plants, and flowering herbaceous plants and etc, to local and overseas buyers. In addition to that, we actively engaged in the promotion of commercial tissue culture banana cultivation among local small-scale, medium-scale, and large-scale growers for achieving the optimum yield from the cultivation while assuring the highest quality to the market. For that, 1. we have set up well-established agent networks and hardening centers covering all the potential locations in the country. Developing protocols for optimizing commercial cultivation 3. Technical assistance to growers 4. Development of market linkages between value chain stakeholders.
11 to 50 staff
Gemsoc Usj
Aspire the young STEM professionals in making through a foundation based on genetics and molecular biology
10001+ staff
Lahiru Biotech
Lahiru Biotech focuses on biotech related production practices such as tissue culture, cell culture and mushroom seed production
1 to 10 staff
