Why analytical services matter

Why invest in advanced analytics during variety development?

  • Accelerate breeding decisions with reliable, reproducible and fast data.
  • Validate key traits to meet market and regulatory requirements.
  • Benefit from exclusive advanced parameters developed to give you a competitive edge.
  • Natural field infections are unpredictable and inconsistent - controlled bioassays overcome these limitations by providing consistent, year-round testing.

Comprehensive analytical services for seed producers

Bioassays:

Controlled resistance tests where plants are inoculated with selected pathogen strains under uniform conditions. This approach reveals real genotype behavior under disease pressure, supporting informed breeding decisions.

  • In vivo assays for major horticultural crops and a wide range of fungal, bacterial, and viral pathogens.
  • Early detection of seed-transmitted fungi, bacteria, and viruses.
  • Confidence in seed purity before commercial use.
  • Prevention of disease introduction into greenhouses or fields.
  • Verification of genotype identity for breeding lines and seed lots.
  • Support for certification, quality schemes, and research programs.
  • Marker-Assisted Selection (MAS)

Agronomic analyses

  • Forage energy value, protein content, and digestibility for livestock nutrition.
  • Evolution of nutritional content of plants under different stress conditions.

Baking quality tests

  • Assess grain functionality for milling and food industries.

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How we deliver

From lab to field: A proven process

  • Accredited laboratories with standardised protocols.
  • Controlled bioassays ensure:
  • Consistent inoculation with pathogens of defined virulence.
  • Uniform growing conditions for all tested plants.
  • Reliable genotype comparisons.
  • Flexibility to change pathogen strains or environmental settings.
  • An international network of partners and facilities to ensure global relevance and scalability.
  • Integrated reporting for registration dossiers and commercialisation strategies.
  • Different technologies and expertise (NIR, WetChemistry, internal methods).

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When to use our services

Supporting every stage of variety development

  • Early-stage screening for trait selection.
  • Pre-registration validation and dossier preparation.
  • Market launch with performance assurance.
  • Anytime testing thanks to controlled conditions, independent of seasonality.

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How to submit samples

For sample submission instructions or method details, please contact Eurofins Agro Testing.