ICAR – Indian Institute of Horticultural ResearchHesaraghatta Lake Post · Bengaluru 560 089

Irradiation

Gamma Chamber 5000

Research irradiation of plant material, insects, food and other suitable samples.

Operational

Available for enquiries. Confirm suitability and arrangements with SAIF before sending samples.

Applications

Controlled gamma irradiation for research involving plant material, insects, food and other suitable samples.

Instrument & model

Gamma Chamber 5000

Specifications

Gamma Chamber 5000 research irradiator. Dose and exposure arrangements depend on source strength, sample geometry and the requested experimental treatment.

Sample requirements

Contact SAIF with sample details and requested dose before submission. Charges depend on the radiation intensity range.

Limitations & suitability

Acceptance requires prior discussion of the material, quantity, packaging and requested dose. Charges vary with the radiation intensity range and must be confirmed by SAIF.

Person in charge

Dr. D. KalaivananSenior ScientistDivision of Natural Resources 080-23086100 / 317

Approved charges

The revised tariff effective 24 September 2026 applies. Add 18% GST. Confirm the test, number of samples and final amount with SAIF before payment.

ServiceCompaniesICAR / SAU / SHU / Govt. R&DStudents / farmers
Radiation intensity (Gy)0 to 100 : Rs. 1000 / 100 to 500 : Rs. 1500 / 500 to 1000 : Rs. 2500 / >1000 : Rs.30000 to 100 : Rs. 250 / 100 to 500 : Rs. 500 / 500 to 1000 : Rs. 1000 / >1000 : Rs.18500 to 100 : Rs. 250 / 100 to 250 : Rs. 250 / 500 to 1000 : Rs. 250 / >1000 : Rs.250

Read the sample submission instructions.

Enquire about this instrument

Last updated 28 September 2026. Availability can change; confirm before dispatch.