chemistry laboratory in kulumsa agricultural research center

2005 / 2006 E.C. Progress report of Agricultural and Nutritional Laboratories Research Process of KARC

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Kulumsa Agricultural research Center (KARC)

Agricultural and Nutritional Laboratories Research Process

Progress report of 2005 / 2006 E.C. (2013 / 2014 G.C.)

The activities conducted under the Agricultural and Nutritional Laboratories Research Process of Kulumsa Agricultural Research Center has been summarized in two categories within two periods from July to March and March to June as indicated below.

1. Soil, Plant and Grain Analysis

The chemistry laboratory of Kulumsa Agricultural Research Center has analyzed a total of 5,596 soil, plant and grain samples from July 2013 to March 2014. The parameters, sample

types and amount, the procedures used and the periods of analysis have been summarized in table 1 below.

Table 1. Summary of physical and chemical analysis conducted for soil, plant and grain samples at KARC

Parameters Sample Type Methods Amount Period of Analysis

Total Nitrogen Soil Kejeldahl 928 17/11/05 - 15/01/06

06/05/06 – 16/07/06

Protein Grain & straw Kejeldahl 960 20/01/06 – 10/04/06

Phosphorus Soil Mehelic 1230 04/11/05 – 08/04/06

PH Soil Soil to water ratio 1230 04/11/05 – 08/04/06

Organic Carbon Soil Walkly & black 1230 04/11/05 – 08/04/06

Texture Soil Pippet 18

Total 5596

The analyzed samples received from the following 4 customers 1. Land and Water Resources Research Process of KARC

2. Crop Research Process of KARC 3. Livestock Research Process of KARC 4. Graduate students from

4.1. Land and Water Resources Research Process of KARC (MSc student) 4.2. Land and Water Resources Research Process of WARC (MSc student) and

4.3. Haromaya University (PhD student) 5. Bekoji Technical and Vocational Education and Training College

2. Laboratory Renovation

As of mid of March to June 2006, the physical and chemical laboratory of KARC, has been closed for renovation. Very great thanks to the Agricultural and Nutritional Laboratories Research Directorate of EIAR, Kulumsa Agricultural research center management and

members of KARC's physical and chemical laboratory, the renovation activity have been successfully completed at a cost of 611,160.18 birr.


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Brief summary of the major renovation works have been outlined below.

Epoxy floor finish work was done for 164m2 area of the laboratory. Hence, the old floor was fully changed and became conducive for laboratory works.

The laboratory rooms were demolished, restructured and reconstructed with

aluminum partitions walls in such a way that eases and specializes laboratory

works. Old wooden doors have been changed with aluminum doors controlled

with door stoppers.

The previous ceiling was very old and let in rain water to main laboratory. It,

therefore, was changed with PVC ceiling and frame, which covered 164m2.

Old cemented walls were renewed using paints

All windows, which were transparent mirrors, of the laboratory covered with

anti-glare sticker in order to prevent reflections and unwanted sunrays.

Procurement of office facilities (4 in 1 table and swivel chair), laboratory supplies

(cupboard, laboratory stool, dixion shelf and laboratory cart), ICT equipments,

stationary, electric materials, laundry machine, iron and iron table were

conducted.

Access road (32.4m*4.2m = L*W) to main laboratory constructed using cobble

stones.

Pictorial presentation of the laboratory renovation activity has been shown below.


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Picture 1. Partial view of the ceiling of the laboratory before renovation

Picture 2. Partial view of the ceiling of the laboratory after renovation


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Picture 3. Partial view of the floor of the laboratory before renovation

Picture 4. Partial view of the floor of the laboratory after renovation


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Picture 5. Partial view of the wall of the laboratory before renovation

Picture 6. Partial view of the wall of the laboratory after renovation


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Picture 7. Partial view of office of the laboratory before renovation

Picture 8. Partial view of office of the laboratory after renovation


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Picture 9. Partial view of the access road made of coble stone to the laboratory after

renovation

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