The Soil Science Laboratory Centre was established in July 2019 with the vision of becoming a center of excellence for soil and water analysis.
The Centre is divided into four sections: soil chemistry, soil physics, soil microbiology, and plants and fertilizers.
The laboratory is well-equipped, and there are experienced technologists and laboratory assistants who have demonstrated competence in their work with minimal supervision.
The Centre has been successful in delivering accurate and timely analytical results for researchers, farmers, students, and other land users for the purpose of determining the needs for plant nutrients and environmental chemistry. Young scientists and students have also benefited from the Centre’s knowledge and science-based training in agriculture, environmental science, and related fields.
To conduct routine and specialized analyses in the areas of soil physics, soil chemistry, soil microbiology, as well as plant and fertilizer analysis
The Centre conducts routine and specialized analyses on soil, water, plant and fertilizer samples as well as providing industrial attachment training to students
- International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA)
- University of Ibadan
- Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development
- Analysis of soil nutrient elements and soil physical parameters in Owan-East Local Government Area of Edo State, Nigeria
- The center analyses nutrient elements in soil, water, plant and fertilizers (organic and inorganic)
- The centre can offer specialized training services to students, laboratories and other clients from both academic and private institutions