Facilities
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major research facilities at NIFA include Cobalt-60 radiation source,
rad-iation measuring equipment’s (gamma radiation counters, dosimeters,
gamma survey meters, etc.), Neutron Moisture probes, Amino acid analyzer,
N-15 anal-yzer, Infralyzer, Atomic absorption spec-trophotometer, Gas
chromatograph, Near Infrared Spectrophotometer (NIRS), Flame photometer,
UV spectrophotometers, refrigerated centrifuges, Autoclaves, Laminar flow
benches, Soxtec, Fibertec, Striptec, Cooled incubators, Growth chambers
and a number of large and medium scale machines for food processing and
product development. There is a medium size warehouse for cold storage of
fruits and vegetables. A well-equipped workshop comprising of Lathe work,
wood work and glass blowing shop manned by highly skilled workers is
available to support the fabrication and maintenance work in the
institute. A net house and a glass house are also available for conducting
experiments under natural and controlled conditions. A poultry shed,
tissue culture lab and controlled atmosphere room are some other
facilities available to conduct specified research. There is an
air-conditioned library adorned with sizeable collection of books and
research journals from various countries of the world. An experimental
farm of 14 acres is available at the campus for conducting field trials in
Mutation Breeding, Plant Protection and Soil Science. The institute has
recently acquired 75 acres of land at Chashnupp
site, Kundian, District Mianwali from PAEC foundation for multiplying
seeds of crop varieties released by the institute. |
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