Seed health testing identifies seed-transmitted diseases and verifies the genetic identity of seed lots. Using validated laboratory methods (ISF, ISTA, EPPO) that are GSPP compliant, Eurofins Agro Testing provides fast, reliable results that help prevent the spread of pathogens and ensure seed quality.

Our team continuously updates its protocols to align with new scientific insights, emerging diseases and industry requirements, ensuring the highest level of accuracy and reliability.

Seed-borne pathogens and genetic variation can have major consequences for growers, breeders and producers. Testing provides:

• 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 programmes

Healthy, genetically consistent seeds form the foundation for strong and uniform crops.

Seed health testing

Validated microbiology and molecular protocols detect a wide range of seed-transmitted pathogens efficiently and reliably.

Genetic purity and fingerprinting

Molecular markers compare plant genotypes to verify the purity and identity of seed lots. This avoids the need for grow-out trials and speeds up decision-making.

Marker assisted selection (MAS)

Molecular markers identify plants that carry desired traits such as disease resistance or specific phenotypic characteristics. This allows selection before traits are expressed, accelerating breeding progress.

Seed health testing is suitable when:

• Introducing new seed lots
• Evaluating genetic uniformity
• Screening for seed-transmitted diseases
• Supporting breeding programmes with MAS
• Verifying the identity of varieties
• Ensuring pathogen-free production material

These analyses support seed companies, breeders, nurseries and growers who rely on high-quality starting material.