CropSustaIn WP4: Technological modernisation of research facilities

1. CropSustaInWP4: Technologicalmodernisationofresearchfacilities • Irena Mavrič Pleško

2. Objectives • To upgrade KIS laboratories • To achievetechnologicalmodernisationofresearchequipment in order to retaincompetitiveness

3. Background Goodbasicresearchinfrastructure at KIS There is some needformodernisation in order to be in line withnewtechnologiesandresearch KIS prepared a list of 13 piecesofequipment to bepurchased in the firsttwoyearsoftheprojectduration – 9 pieces in thefirstyearand 4 pieces in thesecondyear

4. The procedure • According to locallegislation • Threecategoriesaccording to thenetprice • 19.999 EUR – issueoforderingdocument • 39.999 EUR – tenderpublishedelectronically at web portal (Portal javnih naročil) • over 40.000 EUR – tenderpublishedelectronically at web portal (Portal javnih naročil) – more complicated procedure

5. Category 1 equipment (limit 20.000 EUR) • 5 piecesofequipment: • qPCR – upgradeofthe instrument • Bioanalyser • Portablechlorophyllfluorometer • Measuringequipmentforestimatingpowerconsumptionoftractorpoweredsprayingmachines • PC server (secondyear) • Ifpossibleweneedthreeoffersfromequipmentproviders • Decissionforthebest-quality-for-the-price • Purchase, instalation, training

6. Category 2 equipment (limit 40.000 EUR) • 5 piecesofequipment: • Microscopebinocular + digitalvisualization • Equipmentfor pesticide application • Capilaryelectrophoresis • -140°C freezer (secondyear) • Instrument forfastanalysisof grape, mustandwine (secondyear) • More complicatedandlonger procedure • Estimated time fordecission – about 2 months • Decissionforthebest-quality-for-the-price • Contract, delivery, instalation, training

7. Category 3 equipment (over 40.000 EUR) • 3 pieces of equipment: • Microscope (Nomarski) + 3D reconstruction + digital visualization • Ultra high performance liquid chromatography (UPLC) • Hyperspectral imaging (HSI) + ENVI software – tender on European portal • Some additional requests • Estimated time for decission – about 3 months • Decission for the best-quality-for-the-price • Contract, delivery, installation, training

8. Hyperspectral imaging (HSI) Non-invasive method for disease detection and plant stress studies The system detects reflected or emitted electromagnetic energy from the objects Each object has a unique distinctive spectral signature Continuous spectral data is obtained in the wavelength of the HSI detector NEO, Norway

9. Hyperspectral imaging • The system with two cameras of different wavelengths – 400-1000 nm and 1000-2500 nm • The system can be used in laboratory and field experiments and can be upgraded for aerial photography • Experimental fields: • Diagnosis of plant diseases • Biotic and abiotic plant stress research • For the analysis of multispectral satelite images http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S030442381200091X

10. Persons responsible for each piece of equipment The tenders will be prepared for each piece of equipment according to technical needs After installation the training will be prepared by the provider Training of all interested personnel from KIS by provider or experienced staff from KIS

11. Reporting • Foreachpieceofequipmentwewilldeliver a report on thenewacquisitionsandtherelatedsessions • Details on the procedure andselectionoftheprovider • Deliveryandinstalation • Training

12. Activities • Some activitiesalreadystarted • Studyofthelegislationandgetingfamiliarwiththeprocedures • Studiesofthe market • Wealreadyhavethefirstoffers in ourhands • First expecteddeliveriesandinstalationsprobably in thebeginningofnextyear

13. Thank you!