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A. Laboratory Services
The NHRDF has established laboratories on Seed Testing, Plant Pathology, Entomology, Plant Physiology, Soil Testing and Bio-chemistry, Wine analysis, Pesticides Residue Analysis. The basic aims of these laboratories are to analyze plant, soil, and seed samples obtained from the research and developmental activities. Due to consistent demand from the farmers/exporters as also to guide them on pathological, entomological and nutritional aspects for better productivity and quality, the services of these laboratories have been extended also to them and other such concerned.
The NHRDF has also recently established a modern Pesticide Residue Analysis Laboratory at its Head Office, Chitegaon, Nashik. The laboratory has also been recognized by APEDA, and also approved by Agmark and accredited by NABL for residue analysis in all export oriented agricultural produce especially grapes, pomegranate, mango, onion and other such products. This laboratory has also been approved by the third countries for the purpose of drawing up documents, which must accompany each consignment of wine imported in to the community. (Article 48 of commission Regulation (EC) No. 555/2008 of 27 June 2008) and recognized by the European Union.
The details of services available with NHRDF Labs are given as below:
a] Soil, water and plant petiole Testing:
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Sr. no.
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Particular
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Commodity
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Method of analysis
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1
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pH, EC, OC, NPK, CaCO3
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Soil
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Titration, spectro-photometric and flame photometer
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Each - pH, EC, OC, NPK, CaCO3
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Soil
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2
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pH, EC, OC, NPK, CaCo3, Ca, Mg, Na, S, Cl, Water holding capacity
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Soil
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3
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Soil testing- pH, EC, OC, NPK, CaCo3, Ca, Mg, Na, S, Cl, Zn, Fe, Cu, Mn, W.H.C.
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Soil
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Titration, spectro-photometric, flame photometric and with ICP-OES
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4
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N,P,K, Ca, Mg, S, Na, Fe, Cu, Zn, Mn
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Plant Petiole
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5
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pH, EC, Na, Ca, Mg, Co3, Hco3, SO4, K, TDS, SAR, RSC, mg/Ca ratio
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Irrigation Water
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Titration and flame photometric
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6
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Analysis of heavy metals and micronutrients - Each
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Soil & Organic Manure
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ICP-OES
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b] Bio-products / Organic Manure:
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Sr. no.
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Particular
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Method of analysis
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1
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pH, EC, OC, OM, N, P, K, Ca, Mg, S, Na, Zn, Fe, Cu, Mn
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Titration, spectro-photometric, flame photometric and with ICP-OES
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2
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pH, EC, OC, OM, N, P, K, Moisture, C:N ratio
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c] Wine Testing:
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Sr. no.
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Particular
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Commodity
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Method of analysis
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1
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pH, brix, alcohol, volatile acidity, Titrable Acidity, reducing sugar, total SO2, free SO2.
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Grape wine
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Titration and pycnometer
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3
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As per form VI of EU certificate
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Grape wine
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Titration, Spectrophotometric and pycnometer
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4
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Multi pesticides residue testing in grape wine
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Grape wine
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GCMS/MS & LCMS/MS
(SOP No. 2)
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d] Pesticide Residue testing in fruits, vegetables & Pea nut:
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Sr. no.
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Particular
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Commodity
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Method of analysis
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1
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Individual pesticides groups
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Fruits & vegetables
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GC, HPLC, LCMS/MS and GCMS/MS
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2
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Analysis of 186 pesticides (as per APEDA guidelines)
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Grapes
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GC, HPLC, LCMS/MS, GCMS/MS and ICP-OES
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3
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98 compounds
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Fruits & vegetables
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LCMS/MS, GCMS/MS and Uv-Vis Spectrophotometer
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4
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60 compounds
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Fruits & vegetables
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Multi residue method (LCMS/MS, GCMS/MS)
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5
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2 to 10 compounds by using single equipment
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Fruits & vegetables
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GCMS/MS or LCMS/MS/HPLC
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6
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2 to 10 compounds by using two equipments
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Fruits & vegetables
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GCMS/MS & LCMS/MS
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7
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Aflatoxin (B1, G1 & G2)
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Pea nut
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LCMS/MS
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Single isomer
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Pea nut
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e] Pesticides Residue testing charges in bio & chemical pesticides samples*:
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Sr. no.
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Particular
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Method of analysis
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1
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Multi pesticides residue
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LCMS/MS, GCMS/MS
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2
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Individual compounds
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LCMS/MS or GCMS/MS
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3
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Dithiocarbamate
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LCMS/MS
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4
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Polar compounds as Glyphosate AMPA
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LCMS/MS (4 compounds)
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5
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Plant growth regulators
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LCMS/MS (14 compounds)
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6
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Multi pesticides residue + PGR OR Polar compounds
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LCMS/MS, GCMS/MS
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7
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Multi pesticides residue + PGR + Polar compounds
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LCMS/MS, GCMS/MS
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8
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Total agro chemicals (186) as per Grapenet excluding heavy metals
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LCMS/MS, GCMS/MS
UV-Vis Spectrophotometer,
HPLC
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f] Testing:
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Sr. no.
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Particular
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Commodity
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Method of analysis
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1
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Seed testing- Germination, moisture & Purity
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Seed
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Standard method as per seed act
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2
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Bud differentiation
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Grape
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Physical and microscopic observations
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3
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Identification of diseases
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Horticultural Crops
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4
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Identification of insects
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Horticultural Crops
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5
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Identification of physiological disorder
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Horticultural Crops
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6
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Analysis of samples for diseases insect pests nematodes and soil particle etc.
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onion and potato bulb
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Physical and microscopic observations
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NOTE:
- *14% Service Tax applicable in [b] Organic Manure, [c] Grape Wine and [e] Bio and Chemical pesticides / grape sample testing as per govt. department notification for company, exporters, institution etc.
- 40% discount applicable for [b] Organic Manure / Bio-products to farmers.
The laboratories of NHRDF are equipped with modern and sophisticated equipments. The pesticides residues analysis laboratory is following Quality System based on the national and international standards.
B. TESTING EFFICACY OF NEW PRODUCTS ON VEGETABLE CROPS AT DIFFERENT LOCATIONS
The NHRDF is extending the services of field evaluation of insecticides, fungicides, herbicides and growth harmones of various companies meant for registration or for the recommendation to growers of onion, garlic, tomato, okra and other such vegetable crops.
C. TRAINING ON PRODUCTION AND POST-HARVEST TECHNOLOGY
The NHRDF extends trainings to farmers/exporters, delegation from national and international agencies on production and post-harvest technologies of onion, garlic and other vegetables.
D. INFORMATION CENTRE
The NHRDF surveys onion and garlic crops and crop prospect reports along with market information are compiled every month. The same is being passed on to the Government and other such agencies on demand with no charge.
E. OTHER SERVICES
- Production and distribution of nucleus, breeder, foundation and truthful leveled seeds of onion, garlic and other vegetables
- Farm advisory services
- Consultancy in horticultural research and development
- Training to farmers and other concerned in farming operations
- Training to officials from various countries in different disciplines
- Production and distribution of bio-pesticides
- Production and distribution of mushroom spawn and pasteurized compost
In addition, the unspecified services will be provided on charge basis after considering the quantum of work involved and facilities available with NHRDF.
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