Research facilities, infrastructure and equipment:
The CBQF is equipped and staffed to operate biosciences, bioengineering and analytical chemistry applied mainly to agro-foods and environmental / industrial areas. It has a single site with well appointed and equipped laboratories for plant science, microbiology and molecular biology, analytical chemistry (predominantly chromatography), sensory analysis and pilot scale processing (fermentation and unit operations). It has excellent access to field and industrial sites for purposes of research collaboration.