ACTION ITEM:

Approval to purchase an Avio 220 Max ICP Optical Emission Spectrometer.

FACTS:

The Land Grant Program is requesting to use USDA Research Grant funds to purchase an Avio 220 Max ICP Optical Emission Spectrometer. This equipment will support research efforts of four research groups in Atwood Research facility. This unit will be used for plant, soil, and tissue elemental analysis in a range of production and genetic studies.

BUDGETARY IMPLICATIONS:

$97, 417.11 (USDA Research Grant Funds)

RECOMMENDATION:

Acting President Stamps recommends that the Board of Regents approve the equipment purchase.

MOTION:

Approve the purchase of an Avio 220 Max ICP Optical Emission Spectrometer.

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