Pakistan's NIGAB Advances Biotechnology Research and Modern Agricultural Tools
NARC's director general said the National Institute for Genomics and Advanced Biotechnology is working to transform research across sectors.
Pakistan's National Institute for Genomics and Advanced Biotechnology (NIGAB) is taking practical steps to advance modern technology and research capabilities, according to the director general of the National Agricultural Research Centre (NARC).
Speaking on Thursday, NARC Director General Dr Muhammad Mansoor said NIGAB is striving to bring about transformation across multiple sectors through its work in genomics and biotechnology research.
Focus on modernization
The institute's efforts are framed as part of a broader push within Pakistan's agricultural and scientific research establishment to modernize research infrastructure and capabilities, aligning with global advances in genomics and biotechnology.
Dr Mansoor's remarks highlighted the institute's role within NARC's wider research mandate, though specific ongoing projects or recent achievements were not detailed in the available comments.
Investment in genomics and biotechnology research is increasingly viewed as important for agricultural productivity and scientific development in Pakistan, with institutions such as NIGAB positioned to contribute to advances that could affect areas ranging from crop science to broader biotechnology applications.
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