About
AGI is a scientific and non-business unit under the Vietnamese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, functioning in basic research with orientation and application of scientific and technical achievements in the field of genetics and biotechnology for socio-economic development of the Agriculture.
Responsibilities
1. Preparing long-term, five-year and annual programs, projects and plans for research and technology transfer in the field of genetics and biotechnology with aim at socio-economic development, and submitting to competent authority for approval and implementation.
2. Carrying out scientific researches and technology transfer in various fields as follows:
- a) The rules of genetics and variation at the molecular, cellular, individual and population levels on plants and microorganisms;
- b) Application of recombinant DNA technology and Nano technology for plant genome analysis;
- c) Application of genetic methods and biotechnology to diversify genetic resources, create initial materials for selection and breeding of plants and microorganisms;
- d) Development and application of bioinformatics to build databases of plant genomes and microorganisms: gene maps, gene sequences, gene functions, genetically modified plants, and genetically modified products;
- e) Application technological solutions to protect biological agriculture, biodiversity and biosafety.
3. Conducting technology transfer and agricultural extension in the fields of genetics and biotechnology
4. Carrying out international cooperation on scientific research, technology transfer, expert cooperation and human resource training in the field of genetics and agricultural biotechnology with foreign organizations and individuals as prescribed by the Government.
5. Associating and cooperating in scientific research and technological development, experiencing new techniques, organizing human resource training courses in assigned fields with domestic organizations in accordance with applicable law.
6. Manufacturing and trading in accordance with applicable law.
7. Effectively managing and utilizing allocated resources, funds and assets in accordance with applicable law.
