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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.

Location

Andres Aglibut Avenue
UPLB, College, Laguna

Contact person

Ms. Helen A. Barrios, University Researcher II

Contact details

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Telephone No.: (049) 536-3259

Reminders

We currently do not accept or entertain walk-in clients.
Kindly coordinate with us through our contact details provided above.

Specialized Equipment

(as of January 2021)
  1. Hot Water Tank
  2. Cold Rooms

Services

(as of January 2021)
Name of Test or Procedure Cost
HOT WATER TREATMENT

Using Hot Water Bath (per load)

Php250

Using 2-Crate Hot Water Tank (per load)

Php450

COLD STORAGE

Corms (per sack, per day)

Php1

Mums, Aster, Roses, Orchids (per dozen, per day)

Php5

Gladiolus (per dozen, per day)

Php1

Fruits/Vegetables (per kg, per day)

Php1

Storage without Generator (per month)

Php500

Storage with Generator (per month)

Php4000

PLASTIC CRATES

In-House Use (per crate, per day)

Php2

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