For further details on expertise and services offered in Aquaculture please contact
a. Aquaculture:
Canvas Tank culture for catfish (Clarias spp.) and tilapia (Oreochromis spp.)
Setup and Aquaculture Management
Ornamental Fish Culture Setup
Hormonal induced breeding of catfish (Clarias spp.)
b. Feed Development
Farm-made Feeds
c. Analysis
Proximate analysis of feed ingredients and feeds
Amino acid analysis
Fatty acid analysis
Molecular biology application – genetics, diagnosis
The group also conducts workshops on freshwater fish aquaculture annually and on request.
We offer services for identification of microfungi from different substrates and sources. We have experts for identification of microfungi from the genera Fusarium, Aspergillus, Penicillium and Colletotrichum as well as other major groups of microfungi.
Many fungal isolates can be identified using morphological characteristics such as colony appearance, colony pigmentation and shapes of spores/conidia. Molecular identification service is also available and will be used if necessary. Fungal isolates will be identified up to species level, if possible.
For more information please contact :
Prof. Dr. Latiffah Zakaria [
Fermentation and Enzyme Technology Laboratory (FETL) offers consultancy work, which deals with:
- Microbiological analysis of products
- Microbial loadings
- Quality control and assurances of industrial and food products
- Waste water analysis
- Isolation and identification of microorganisms
- Contract research on fermentation and enzyme technology and applications
FETL also offers a series of Microbiology Workshops and ‘in service training’ programme on request.
Providing services to various multinational pesticide companies on product development and quality control of common household insecticide products. It also serves as a collaborating center to the World Health Organization for the global distribution, preparation, storage and improvement of WHO test kits for susceptibility/ resistance studies of pests of public health importance as well as the WHO in vitro micro-test plates for monitoring antimalarial drug resistance.
The unit also organizes an annual workshop on biology and control of vector and urban pests since 1992 to provide training to personnel from various multinational pesticide companies, governmental and research organizations from Asia-Pacific region.
The laboratory provides these services:
- protein sample separation and analysis
- fermentation from bench-scale up to pilot-scale (100 L)
- protein purification
- scientific training in instrumentation Previous works include:
- protein analysis in seafood and latex products
- 100 L proprietary culture fermentation.
Prof. Dr. Amirul Al-Ashraf Abdullah [
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ahmad Ramli Mohd. Yahya [
The Electron Microscopy Unit (EM Unit) of the School of Biological Sciences is a centralized research facility that strives to provide microscopy and sample preparation facilities to the research community within the university. Sample from the industrial private sector and other research institutions in Malaysia and elsewhere are also processed in the EM Unit.
Services of the EM Unit
The EM Unit provides services for the examination of biological and non-biological specimens including polymers, metals, minerals, semiconductors and ceramics.
Instruments available are:
- EFTEM Libra 120- Carl Zeiss
- Scanning electron microscope (FESEM) (Carl Zeiss Leo Supra 50 VP Field Emission equipped with Oxford INCA – X energy dispersive microanalysis system)
- Ultra Microtome
- Sputter Coater (Au,Pt,C)
- Light Microscopes & Image Analyser
Comprehensive microscopy services include:
- Transmission Electron Microscopy (TEM): Full sample processing from fixation through embedding, ultra-microtomy and microscopy; negative staining of cell fractions, bacteria, viruses, etc
- Scanning Electron Microscopy (FESEM): Full sample processing, HMDS (specialised air-drying techniques), sputter coating (Au/Pt), secondary electron and backscatter imaging;
- Energy Dispersive X-ray Microanalysis (EDX/EDS): Elemental analysis with 'super ultra-thin window' detector for analysis of boron onwards; point analysis, area analysis, line analysis and mapping; spectral interpretation;
- Light Microscopy (LM): All major modes of observation: bright-field, dark-field, phase contrast, Nomarsky's differential interference contrast, modulation contrast, fluorescence and polarised-light microscopy. Types of microscope include stereo, inverted and metallurgical microscopes;
- Image Analysis (IA): All the light microscopes are attached to digital/analogue image capture systems equipped with image processing and analysis functions;
- Training and Consultancy: Users are provided with training on how to prepare their own samples.
For any questions or inquiry, feel free to contact:
Mr. Masrul Mansor
Mrs. Nor Faizah Hamid
SEJARAH
Penubuhan Herbarium di Pusat Pengajian Sains Kajihayat, USM selaras dengan pelaksanaan amali untuk kursus botani. Koleksi spesimen baucer mulai 1971 adalah sumbangan dari para pensyarah sebagai simpanan untuk rujukan pengajaran dan penyelidikan. Asalnya Herbarium USM terletak di Bilik 03-05, Aras Bawah, Bangunan G08, Pusat Pengajian Sains Kaji Hayat kini ditempatkan di Bilik 105-109, Aras Satu, Bangunan D32, Kompleks Rujukan Biodiversiti mulai 2009.
FUNGSI
Fungsi herbarium USM adalah untuk menyediakan spesimen baucer sebagai koleksi simpanan tumbuhan kering untuk rujukan taksonomi spesies, membekalkan data untuk pengajaran dan penyelidikan, mengendalikan kelas-kelas amali serta mengadakan Kursus Teknik Herbarium.
Di samping itu, Herbarium juga penting dalam menyokong semua program dan usaha yang dijalankan berkaitan penyelidikan dan perkhidmatan. Salah satu objektif penubuhan Herbarium adalah sebagai pusat rujukan utama wilayah utara Malaysia.
Sehingga kini, koleksi herbarium melebihi 11623 spesies meliputi 200 famili. Antara koleksi herbarium yang ada ialah lumut, paku-pakis, tumbuhan gimnosperma dan angiosperma. Spesimen baucer ini disusun mengikut famili tumbuh-tumbuhan. Koleksi ini melibatkan spesimen penyelidikan oleh para pensyarah, pelajar sarjana dan pelajar Ijazah Kedoktoran serta koleksi untuk pengajaran. Aktiviti penyelidikan yang berkembang pesat menambahkan koleksi herbarium dari masa ke semasa.
Sistem pengurusan rekod dan pengkalan data baru yang digunakan adalah Sistem Pengurusan Warehouse (Warehouse Management System) iaitu satu sistem murah dan mudah yang memberi gambaran jelas mengenai ‘warehouse’ dalam terma perancangan, pelaksanaan dan kebolehkesanan keseluruhan operasi herbarium.
HUBUNGI KAMI
E-mel :
Website : https://herbarium.usm.my
Telefon : 04-6533888
| En. Muhammad Hilmi | Samb. 6162 | 018-364 4423
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LOKASI KAMI
ALAMAT :
Bilik Herbarium, Kompleks Rujukan Biodiversiti (D32),
Pusat Pengajian Sains Kajihayat, Universiti Sains Malaysia.
MASA LAWATAN :
Isnin – Khamis :
- 10.00 a.m. – 12.30 p.m.
- 2.30 p.m. – 4.30 p.m.
Jumaat :
- 10.00 a.m. – 12.00 p.m.
- 3.00 p.m. – 4.30 p.m.
TENTANG HERBARIUM
Apakah herbarium?
Herbarium secara istilah memberi dua maksud :
- Koleksi tumbuhan yang dikeringkan dan disusun mengikut label.
- Suatu bangunan untuk menyimpan koleksi tersebut (koleksi tumbuhan yang dikeringkan).
Herbarium pada dasarnya adalah suatu perpustakaan/muzium bagi tumbuh-tumbuhan awet. Di dalamnya, spesimen disusun dengan teratur untuk kegunaan para penyelidik, pelajar dan juga kajian sejarah. Spesimen-spesimen sama ada ditekan atau disusun dalam rak kabinet herbarium, atau diawet dengan cecair di dalam balang, atau dikeringkan di udara seterusnya disimpan dalam kotak. Spesimen yang dijaga dengan rapi boleh bertahan hingga beratus tahun.
KUMPULAN UMUM KOLEKSI DI HERBARIUM USM
- Dipterokap
- Bakau
- Orkid
- Paku Pakis
- Pemanjat
- Rotan
- Keladi
- Palma
- Kumpulan Halia
- Tumbuhan Akuatik
- Rumpai
BERITA
Bermula tahun 2017, unit herbarium akan menyediakan perkhidmatan herbarium. Perkhidmatan ini merangkumi proses keseluruhan dalam pembuatan spesimen herbarium dan specimen akan di kenal pasti oleh pakar yang berkaitan. Pelanggan hanya dikehendaki membawa tumbuhan yang hendak di spesimenkan. Kadar caj adalah seperti dibawah:
| Kategori | Caj per spesis (RM) |
| Pelajar Tahun Akhir PPSKH USM
(Projek Tahun Akhir) |
Percuma |
| Pelajar USM (Ijazah, Master dan PhD) | 100 |
| Agensi Luar | 100 |
* 3 salinan untuk 1 spesies.
BORANG
BORANG PERMOHONAN PERKHIDMATAN (klik disini untuk muat turun)
BORANG PENGHANTARAN SPESIMEN (PROJEK TAHUN AKHIR) (klik disini untuk muat turun)
LATIHAN INDUSTRI
Kami menerima pelajar-pelajar IPTA/IPTS yang ingin menjalani latihan industri. Sila hubungi
FAQ
- Berapakah tempoh masa spesimen herbarium siap?
Sebulan dari tempoh spesimen dihantar (± 25 hari bekerja)
SERVICES OF THE MPU
MPU is a centre which provide services for examination of biological samples and others. The following listed instruments at MPU:
Gas Chromatograph Mass Spectrometer (GC-MS), with Headspace Analyzer
The GC-MS instrument allowed for identification and quantification of target compounds in mixtures by mass spectrometer (MS) for molecular mass measurement and gas chromatograph (GC) for separation of mixtures into its components.
Headspace analysis is a time-tested and robust technique for the analysis of volatile compounds in almost any matrix.
High Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC) with UV-VIS Detector & Ultra Performance Liquid Chromatography (UPLC) with PDA FLR and ELSD Detector
HPLC and UPLC are both liquid chromatography techniques used in analytical chemistry to separate, identify, and quantify each component found in a mixtures. UPLC instruments are sub 2- micron particles and most HPLC methods are developed on particles between 2.5 - 5 microns in size.
CHN/S Analyzer
CHN/S Analyzer is use for determination of carbon, hydrogen, nitrogen, and sulfur content in organic and other types of materials.
Inductively Coupled Plasma-Optical Emission Spectrometer ( ICP-OES)
An analytical technique used for the detection of trace metals or element analysis in a wide range of samples.
Atomic Absorbance Spectrometry (AAS)
Capable of quantifying concentration of specific elements based on the specific flame emission of the element.
Micro digester
Digest the different sample matrices including water, food, soil, sludge, clinical waste and organic samples.
Kjeldahl Distillation Titration System
Using in an analysis of Nitrogen/protein in foods, feeds, soils, sediments, sludges and other materials. The Kjeldahl method consists of 3 stages; Digestion, distillation and titration.
Contact for further enquires:
Location and contact: The “Makmal Peralatan Utama” is located at 2nd floor, end of the east wing of the building G08, School of Biological Sciences, USM.