Specialized Laboratories

Make room for discovery.

Explore the different areas of laboratory learning, from soil and seeds to plant health, engineering and post-harvest care.

Agronomy & Weed Science Lab

Seed germination testing, purity analysis, herbicide bioassays, and leaf area index mapping.

Key Instruments: Seed Germinators, Digital Leaf Area Meter, Moisture Balances

Genetics & Plant Breeding Lab

Cytological preparations, chromosome karyotyping, seed viability testing, and hybridization workstations.

Key Instruments: Trinocular Research Microscopes, Seed Herbarium, Gel Electrophoresis

Soil Fertility & Chemistry Lab

Macro and micro nutrient determination, heavy metal profiling, soil health card generation.

Key Instruments: Flame Photometer, UV-Vis Spectrophotometer, Micro-Kjeldahl Unit

Plant Pathology & Virology Lab

Pathogen isolation, fungal culture maintenance, sterile microbial inoculations, and histology.

Key Instruments: Laminar Air Flow Cabinets, Autoclaves, Refrigerated BOD Incubator

Entomology & Biological Control

Morphological dissection, pest life-cycle rearing, parasitoid culture, and pheromone studies.

Key Instruments: Stereo Zoom Dissecting Microscopes, Environmental Rearing Cages

Agri-Engineering & Surveying

Engine mechanics, precision leveling, drip irrigation hydraulic test benches, tractor diagnostics.

Key Instruments: Theodolites, Dumpy Levels, Cutaway Engine Models, Pressure Gauges

Post-Harvest Processing Lab

Value addition, fruit dehydration, jam/jelly formulations, packaging, and shelf-life assays.

Key Instruments: Digital Refractometers, Penetrometers, Can Seamer, Solar Dehydrator

Agrometeorological Observatory

Evapotranspiration calculations, weather forecasting, micro-climate analysis for crop advisory.

Key Instruments: Solar AWS Mast, Stevenson Screen, Sunshine Recorder, Siphon Rain Gauge

Facility Specifications

Key Operational Parameters

Primary Scientific Instrumentation

Calibrated as per ICAR Laboratory Norms
Direct Field Access

Schedule a Guided Farm & Campus Visit

Statutory Credentials

ICAR Accreditation & Regulatory Factsheet

Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) Guidelines

Faculty of Agriculture, Tantia University operates in strict conformity with national standards established by ICAR, ensuring graduates possess recognized qualifications for higher studies, government posts, and commercial careers.

Why ICAR Norms Compliance Matters for Students:

  • 100% Eligible for ASRB & State PSCs: Qualify for Agricultural Research Service (ARS), Assistant Professor, and State Agriculture Officer recruitments.
  • National Competitive Exams: Direct eligibility for ICAR JRF/SRF fellowships, NABARD Grade-A, and IBPS Agricultural Field Officer (AFO).
  • Global Degree Recognition: Accepted across universities in the USA, Canada, Europe, and Australia for Master's and Ph.D. admissions.