| wdt_ID | Lab Name | Description | Location | Contact Person | Contact Details | Specialized Equipment | Services | Reminders |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | CAFS-DTRI Dairy Technology Laboratory | The laboratory conducts the processing and analysis of milk and milk products. | Dairy Training and Research Institute, College of Agriculture and Food Science UPLB, College, Laguna |
Ms. Ione G. Sarmago, University Research Associate II | Email Address: [email protected] Telephone No.: (049) 536-2441 |
1. Pasteurizer 2. Homogenizer 3. Cream Separator 4. Incubator 5. Cheese Vat 6. Laminar Flowhood 7. Laboratory Oven 8. Analytical Balance 9. Top Loading Balance 10. pH Meter 11. Milk Analyzer |
To be announced. | Please contact us in advance to schedule a virtual meeting to assess your request. Samples may be sent through a courier with proper labels. When submitting samples in person, kindly follow the standard precautionary measures during the COVID-19 pandemic: wear a mask and face shield and maintain physical distancing. |
| 2 | CAFS-Host-Pathogen Interactions Laboratory | The HPI Laboratory is a plant pathology research and teaching laboratory that caters to students, staff, government offices, and public and private clients in need of technical assistance in basic and/or advanced diagnostics and management of plant diseases. In the past seven years, the laboratory has pioneered the development of easy diagnostics for viral, fungal, and bacterial pathogens of high-value crops such as orchids, cacao, mango, and high-value vegetables. Its services include disease diagnosis of ornamentals, fruit crops, and vegetables; training on serological and molecular diagnostics of orchid viruses; and training on disease diagnosis (cacao, mango, and high-value vegetables). It houses students doing research in plant-pathogen interactions and disease ecology from the different undergraduate and graduate programs of UPLB, namely, BS Agriculture (Major in Plant Pathology), BS Agricultural Biotechnology (Major in Crop Protection Biotechnology), BS Biology (Major in Microbiology), MS Plant Pathology and MS Molecular Biology and Biotechnology. Faculty and research staff of IWEP-CAFS, NCPC-CAFS, and IBS-CAS, and collaborators from local and international institutions are involved in the various research activities done in the laboratory with funding coming from DA-Biotechnology Program Office, USAID-STRIDE Program, DOST-PCAARRD, and other private partners. |
BS B-225 and BS D-113 Biological Science Bldg. UPLB, College, Laguna |
Johnny F. Balidion Position: Laboratory Head |
Telephone No: (049) 536 - 3534 Mobile Number: 09237487417 / 09173985612 Email: [email protected] |
1. Gel Documentation System 2. PCR Machine/Thermal Cycler 3. Spectrophotometer/ELISA Reader with printer 4. Thermomixer (Heating and Chilling Block) 5. Stirring Hot Plate 6. Analytical Balance 7. Water Bath 8. Laminar Flow Hood 9. Fumehood 10. Inverted Compound Light Microscope with Phase contrast 11. Compound Microscope 12. Microscope Eyepiece Camera 13. pH and Multimeter 14. Spin down centrifuge 15. Regrigerated Microcentrifuge 16. Thermohygrometer 17. Micropipettors 18. Incubator Shaker 19. Gasoline Generator 20. -20 °C Freezer 21. Top Freezer Refrigerators 22. Upright Chiller 23. Medium-sized electrophoresis tank and power supply 24. Mupid Electrophoresis Set-up |
To be announced. | To be announced. |
| 3 | CAFS-PHTRC Laboratory | The Postharvest Horticulture Training and Research Center (PHTRC) Laboratory can generate basic data such as morpho-anatomy, biochemistry, pathology and entomology, postharvest physiology, biotechnology, and engineering of tropical horticultural crops. UPLB students specializing in Postharvest Horticulture, or those taking postharvest courses also have access to these facilities. Some services are provided, subject to approval and availability of personnel and equipment. | Andres Aglibut Avenue UPLB, College, Laguna |
Ms. Helen A. Barrios, University Researcher II | Email Address: [email protected] | [email protected] Telephone No.: (049) 536-3259 |
Hot Water Tank Cold Rooms |
NAME OF TEST OR PROCEDURE | AMOUNT HOT WATER TREATMENT Using Hot Water Bath (per load) ►Php250.00 Using 2-Crate Hot Water Tank (per load) ►Php450.00 COLD STORAGE Corms (per sack, per day) ►Php1.00 Mums, Aster, Roses, Orchids (per dozen, per day) ►Php5.00 Gladiolus (per dozen, per day) ►Php1.00 Fruits/Vegetables (per kg, per day) ►Php1.00 Storage without Generator (per month) ►Php500.00 Storage with Generator (per month) ►Php4,000.00 PLASTIC CRATES In-House Use (per crate, per day) ►Php2.00 |
To be announced. |
| 4 | CAFS-DTRI Forage Tissue Culture Laboratory | Tissue culture propagation of forages (i.e. Hybrid Napier grass) | Dairy Training and Research Institute College of Agriculture and Food Science UPLB, College, Laguna |
Menandro M. Loresco | Telephone No: (049) 536 - 2513 Mobile No: 09065884735 Email: [email protected]/[email protected] |
1. Laminar Flow 2. Fumehood 3. Growth cabinet 4. Autoclave 5. Rotary shaker 6. Analytical balance 7. Top loading balance |
To be announced. | To be announced. |
| 5 | CAFS-DTRI Forage and Nutrition Laboratory | The laboratory facility will be rebuilt this year as the building that houses it was gutted by fire in July 2020. At the moment, the Laboratory has the capability to accept analytical and research services in the analysis of dry matter (DM) content of feed materials e.g. forages, silage, hay, concentrates, and other feedstuffs; physical characteristics, DM and pH of silages, botanical composition of improved and native pastures; in situ and in vitro degradability of feeds and feedstuffs; conduct of feeding trials for test feeds/forages, and milk composition analysis. |
Dairy Training and Research Institute, College of Agriculture and Food Science UPLB, College, Laguna |
Mr. Menandro M. Loresco, Msc, University Researcher II | Email Address: [email protected] Telephone No.: (049) 536-2441 Mobile No.: 0945-477-2775 |
1. Forage Dryer 2. Laboratory Oven 3. Analytical Balance 4. Top Loading Balance 5. pH Meter 6. Silage Sampling Probe 7. Silage Thermometer 8. Milk Analyzer 9. Cannulated Bulls |
To be announced. | Please contact us in advance to schedule a virtual meeting to assess your request. Samples may be sent through a courier with proper labels. When submitting samples in person, kindly follow the standard precautionary measures during the COVID-19 pandemic: wear a mask and face shield and maintain physical distancing. |
| 6 | CAFS-Meat Research and Service Laboratory | The Meat Research and Service Laboratory (Meat Lab) of the Animal Products Science and Technology Division in the Institute of Animal Science is a one-of-a-kind meat research and service laboratory complex in the Philippines. It is capable of evaluating physical (color, firmness, muscle fiber diameter, and tenderness), Physico-chemical (muscle pH, water holding capacity), chemical (proximate composition, nitrite content, salt content), microbiological, and sensory characteristics of meat and meat products. It has four sections, namely, a chemical laboratory, a Physico-chemical laboratory, a microbiology laboratory, and a sensory evaluation complex. | Animal Product Science and Technology Division Institute of Animal Science College of Agriculture and Food Science UPLB, College, Laguna |
Dr. Oliver D. Obanto Position: Division Head, APSTD Designation: Associate Professor |
Telephone No: (049) 501 - 6929 Mobile No: 0939 025 9518 Email: [email protected] |
Meat Chemical Lab 1. Drying oven 2. Kjeltech system 3. Soxhlet Apparatus 4. Furnace 5. Refrigerated centrifuge Meat Physico-chemical Lab 1. Babcock centrifuge 2. Hydraulic Carver press 3. Polar planimeter 4. Warner Bratzler shear force machine 5. Penetrometer 6. pH meter Meat Microbiology Lab 1. Spectrophotometer 2. Sterilizing oven 3. Polar planimeter 4. Incubator (oven type) 5. Water-jacketed CO2 incubator 6. Stereo microscopes Sensory Evaluation Complex 1. Microwave oven 2. Gas oven 3. Electric Grill |
NAME OF TEST OR PROCEDURE | AMOUNT Tenderness Evaluation(shear-force value) Per sample Performed by APSTD staff ►Php200.00 Tenderness Evaluation(shear-force value) Min. of 4 samples Use of facilities only: oven and W-B machine (PhP 20.00/sample in excess) ►Php100.00 Firmness Evaluation Per sample Using Penetrometer ►Php60.00 Water Holding Capacity Analysis Per sample Carver-Press method ►Php250.00 Emulsion Stability Determination Per sample ►Php200.00 Fat extraction Per sample ►Php240.00 Sensory evaluation Per session Performed by APSTD staff; includes data preparation ►Php2,000.00 Sensory evaluation Per session Use of facility only; with cooking ►Php1,000.00 Sensory evaluation Per session Use of facility only; with cooking; student without funding ►Php500.00 Sensory evaluation Per session Use of facility only; without cooking; student without funding ►Php200.00 |
To be announced. |
| 7 | CAFS-ICropS Seed Science and Technology Laboratory | The Seed Science and Technology Laboratory is a teaching and research laboratory in the Institute of Crop Science (ICropS). The laboratory is composed of one (1) full-time laboratory technician, two (2) researchers, and two (2) faculty members. Purity analysis; routine seed tests like germination and moisture content; specialized tests like accelerated aging and electrical conductivity; and storage experiments are conducted in the laboratory. |
Rm. 136, Nicolas L. Galvez Wing Postharvest and Seed Sciences Division, Nemesio B. Mendiola Hall Institute of Crop Science College of Agriculture and Food Science UPLB, College, Laguna |
Dr. Lucille Elna P. de Guzman, University Researcher | Email Address: [email protected] Telephone No.: (049) 536-2217 |
To be announced. | To be announced. | With prior communication, SSTL will accept samples for seed testing. |
| 8 | CAFS-IAS Animal Nutrition Analytical Service Laboratory | The Animal Nutrition Analytical Service Laboratory (ANASL) was established during the 1970’s to cater to the needs of animal science researchers and students, particularly those specializing in Animal Nutrition that includes both undergraduate and graduate students doing their theses and students in ANSC 102, 143, 270, and 271. This laboratory is also income-generating by providing services at an affordable cost to the livestock industry. | Animal Nutrition Division, Villegas Hall, Institute of Animal Science, College of Agriculture and Food Science, UPLB, College, Laguna |
Ms. Victoria Eden S. Walitang, MSc, University Researcher I, In-Charge Mr. John Carlo F. Pacia, University Research Associate II, Staff |
Email Address: [email protected] | [email protected] Telephone No.: (049) 536-2551 Mobile No.: None |
1. Kjeldahl Apparatus 2. Soxhlet Fat Extractor 3. Fiber Extractor 4. Wiley Mill 5. Bomb Calorimeter 6. Spectrophotometer |
NAME OF TEST OR PROCEDURE | AMOUNT SAMPLE PREPARATION Drying of Fresh and Wet Samples ►Php125.00 Grinding ►Php125.00 PROXIMATE ANALYSIS Moisture ►Php150.00 Ash ►Php200.00 Crude Protein ►Php300.00 Crude Fiber ►Php450.00 Crude Fat / Ether Extract ►Php500.00 MINERAL ANALYSIS Sample Preparation ►Php200.00 Calcium ►Php500.00 Phosphorus ►Php500.00 OTHER CHEMICAL ANALYSIS pH ►Php75.00 Neutral Detergent Fiber (NDF) ►Php1,000.00 Acid Detergent Fiber (ADF) ►Php1,000.00 Acid Lignin Php1,000.00 Gross Energy (Solid Sample) ►Php650.00 Chromic Oxide ►Php650.00 |
ANASL will not accept walk-in clients. Kindly contact the laboratory personnel first for appointments or inquiries. |
| 9 | CAFS-ASI Analytical Services Laboratory | The laboratory chemical analysis for soil samples, plant tissue, water samples, guano, and organic fertilizers. It can also do physical analysis, provide fertilizer recommendations, and evaluate soil fertility. It serves a wide group of clientele which includes government institutions, private companies, individuals, farmers, and students. | 3F, Rm. 340, Agronomy-Soils-Horticulture Building Soils and Agroecosystems Division Agricultural Systems Institute College of Agriculture and Food Science UPLB, College, Laguna |
Adolita C. Gabriel Position: Laboratory Analyst Designation: University Research Associate I |
Telephone Nos: (049) 536 - 2423 Fax Nos: (049) 536 - 2405 Email: [email protected] |
1. Atomic Absorption Spectrophotometer 2. Flame Photometer 3. Spectronic 20 Spectrophotometer 4. Analytical Balance 5. Digital Burette 6. Distilling Apparatus |
NAME OF TEST OR PROCEDURE | AMOUNT A. SOIL SAMPLE ANALYSIS 1. Sample preparation ►Php80.00 2. Routine analysis►Php520.00 —a. pH ►Php80.00 —b. Organic matter ►Php210.00 —c. Available phosphorus ►Php115.00 —d. Exchangeable phosphorus ►Php115.00 3. Total Nitrogen ►Php270.00 4. Cation exchange capacity ►Php375 5. Exchangeable Sodium ►Php115.00 6. Exchangeable Salcium ►Php170.00 7. Exchangeable Magnesium ►Php170.00 8. Trace elements (Fe, Zn, Cu, Mn) ►Php280.00 (cost is for one element per sample only) 9. Exchangeable Aluminum ►Php210.00 10. Sulfate ►Php170.00 11. Chloride ►Php270.00 12. Lime Requirement ►Php170.00 13. Conductivity ►Php170.00 B. PLANT TISSUE ANALYSIS 1. Ashing ►Php270.00 2. Total Nitrogen ►Php270.00 3. Total Phosphorus ►Php90.00 4. Total Potassium ►Php80.00 5. Total Calcium ►Php270.00 6. Total Magnesium ►Php270.00 7. Trace elements (Fe, Zn, Cu, Mn) ►Php270.00 (cost is for one element per sample only) C. WATER ANALYSIS 1. pH ►Php80.00 2. Chloride ►Php135.00 3. Sodium ►Php80.00 4. Potassium ►Php80.00 5. Calcium ►Php270.00 6. Magnesium ►Php270.00 7. Trace elements (Fe, Zn, Cu, Mn) ►Php270.00 (cost is for one element per sample only) D. GUANO AND ORGANIC FERTILIZER ANALYSIS 1. Sample Preparation (Solution A) ►Php500.00 2. Total Nitrogen ►Php270.00 3. Total P2O5 ►Php135.00 4. Total K2O ►Php135.00 5. Total Calcium ►Php270 6. Total Magnesium ►Php270.00 7. Trace elements (Fe, Zn, Cu, Mn) ►Php270.00 E. PHYSICAL ANALYSIS 1. Texture ►Php270.00 2. Water holding Capacity ►Php130.00 3. Bulk Density ►Php210.00 4. Particle Density ►Php210.00 5. Moisture Content ►Php80.00 |
To be announced. |
| 10 | CAFS-ADSC Dairy Microbiology Laboratory | The laboratory is used for microbiological tests for milk quality and also used for instruction and research. | Dairy Production and Technology Development Division DTRI Building Animal and Dairy Sciences Cluster Complex UPLB, College, Laguna |
Dr. Virginia L. Barraquio Position: In-Charge Designation: Professor 7 |
Telephone Nos: (049) 536 - 3148 Fax Nos: (049) 536 - 2205 Email Address: [email protected] |
1. Incubators 2. Kjeldahl digestion unit 3. Microscopes 4. Trip balance 5. Distillation unit |
NAME OF TEST OR PROCEDURE | AMOUNT 1. Moisture ►Php220.00 2. Specific Gravity and pH ►Php220.00 3. Acidity ►Php295.00 4. Fat (Gerber) ►Php440.00 5. Protein ►Php540.00 6. Salt ►Php540.00 7. Total Bacterial Count ►Php540.00 8. Coliform Count ►Php540.00 9. Yeast and Mold Count ►Php540.00 |
To be announced. |
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