PMAS Arid Agriculture University, Rawalpindi Name of Equipment S.No 1 Status Plant Growth Chamber (Incubator) HPLC 2 3 Functional Functional Atomic Absorption Spectrophotometer Functional Flame Photometer 4 5 Functional Chloride Analyzer Functional Osmometer 6 Functional Freeze Dryer 7 Functional Tissue Scope 8 Functional Spectrophotometer 9 10 Functional Total Carbon Analyzer Functional Gas Chromatograph 11 Functional Particulars of Tests Laboratory lubrication, seed germination and plant growth studies. Analysis of proteins, vitamin C, sugars, carboxylic acids, amino acids, nucleic acid and pesticides residues in soil and food samples. Estimation of metals in soil, plant and water samples. Estimation of Sodium and potassium in soil, plant and water samples. Determination of chloride Determination of Osmotic potential in cell sap. Drying of samples in frozen state. Detailed microscopic examination of plant and animal tissues. Determination of Nitrogen and Phosphorus in soil etc. Determination of total organic and nitrogen in soil, plant and environmental samples. Determination of essential oils, drugs, organic acids, hydrocarbons, fragrances, amino acids, steroids. Rates per sample (Rs.) for government department Rates per sample (Rs.) for private department 1500/week 2000/week 600 1200 50 100 100 300 200 500 200 300 500 per sample for 24 h 1000 per sample for 24 h 500 1000 100 200 200 500 600 1000