Botany Department - Facilities Guide

Analytical Services

Diseases: Plant Pathology Disease Clinic (Sherman 134)

Insect, virus, fungal, bacterial and nematode pathogens are identified by this unit. Prices range from $5 to $20 per diagnosis. If you provide them with some service, you are likely to get some free analyses in exchange. Phone: x6706.

	Sherman Laboratory

Plant Tissue Analysis: Trop Ag Service Center (Sherman 134)

Chemical analyses of plant tissues include determination of total nitrogen, nitrates, sulfur, silicon, aluminum, boron, calcium, copper, iron, magnesium, manganese, molybdenum, phosphorus, potassium, sodium and zinc. Prices range from $5 to $15 per sample. Phone: x6706.

Soil Analysis: Trop Ag (Sherman 134)

Soil pH and salinity, extractable nutrients (calcium, magnesium, phosphorus, potassium), and organic carbon, total nitrogen, extractable aluminum and boron. Prices are generally $5 per sample.

Water Analysis: contact HIMB Analytical Services (Marine Sciences Building 619)

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