Services

The Institute of Aquaculture and Environmental Safety of the Hungarian University of Agriculture and Life Sciences (MATE) comprises six departments and the Research Centre for Fisheries and Aquaculture (HAKI). Aquaculture-related R&D activities in the institute are centering around the following topics:

• The development of innovative fish farming and reproduction technologies for species of commercial interest.

• Development of aquafeed recipes for freshwater species based on locally produced protein ingredients.

• Mapping the genetics and reproductive biology of existing and new commercial fishes using -omic techniques.

The Institute has an extensive educational portfolio across the entire range of higher education training (BSc, MSc, and PhD). It is active in professional adult education (specialized in-service training).

MATE GENO-LAB offers access to equipment to perform comprehensive fish-related molecular works. Connected to MATE GENO-LAB, it is possible to collect real-time fish-related samples and process them with a modern genomic approach.

DNA-RNA isolation; cDNA preparation; quality check; library preparation; real-time PCR; genotyping; Sanger and nanopore sequencing. MATE GENO-LAB is a genomics laboratory equipped with sequencers, PCR real-time PCR, etc.

Bioresources available

Wide sampling possibilities of native and non-native freshwater fish species. Prior consultation is required.

Support offered

Following an initial one-day demonstration on proper equipment use, users are supposed to work alone. This installation cannot offer continuous full-time support from staff.

Modality of access

MATE GENO-LAB access is provided ‘on-site,’ and the user is expected to stay the entire duration of the access. Potential users are advised to communicate with us at least a month prior to the proposal writing so we can offer our assistance and integrate the plan into our agenda. The typical duration of work in this facility is 10-13 weeks. The access to the equipment is maximized at an average of 4 hours/day.