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Core Viewpoint - Huazhong Agricultural University has announced procurement intentions for 14 items of laboratory equipment, with a total budget of 109 million yuan, scheduled for purchase between December 2024 and June 2025 [1][2]. Procurement Summary - The procurement includes high-end instruments such as triple quadrupole liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry (LC-MS), gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (GC-MS), automated digital slide scanning systems, and intelligent sorting flow cytometers [2][4]. - The total budget for the procurement is 109 million yuan, with specific allocations for various equipment, including 450,000 yuan for LC-MS and 350,000 yuan for flow cytometers [4][5]. - The procurement aims to enhance research capabilities in fields such as pathology, cell biology, and materials science, supporting data acquisition and analysis [4][5]. Equipment Details - The procurement list includes: - Triple quadrupole LC-MS: 450,000 yuan, scheduled for February 2025 [4]. - Automated digital slide scanning system: 220,000 yuan, scheduled for February 2025 [4]. - Intelligent sorting flow cytometer: 350,000 yuan, scheduled for February 2025 [4]. - High spectral imaging sensors: 100,000 yuan, scheduled for February 2025 [5]. - High-performance liquid chromatography and mass spectrometry systems: 480,000 yuan, scheduled for December 2024 [5]. Research and Development Focus - The procurement is part of a broader initiative to strengthen research in agricultural sciences, particularly in crop genetic improvement and biotechnological applications [9][11]. - Huazhong Agricultural University is recognized for its contributions to agricultural science and has several disciplines ranked in the top 1% globally, indicating a strong emphasis on research excellence [9][15].