Search results for: 'Nematodes'

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Zearalenone (ZON)

Fera Science Limited can analyse food or feed samples to measure levels of zearalenone using methods that are fully compliant with EU contaminants legislation. This allows you to assess compliance with the regulatory limits currently in force.
Chrysanthemum stunt viroid (CSVd)

Test to identify Chrysanthemum stunt viroid (CSVd) within your plant sample. This viroid is known to cause stunting and premature flowering within some cultivars.
General free-living plant-parasitic nematodes from soil: Standard analysis

A test for free-living plant-parasitic nematodes from soil including extraction, counts and identification to genus/species (including root-lesion nematodes) of any free living nematodes found within your sample. We also supply information on any pathogenic nematodes found (Plese note: virus vectors require specialist extraction methods).
Virus-vector nematodes from soil: Needle and Dagger nematodes

A test for both Dagger nematodes (Xiphinema diversicaudatum) & Needle nematodes (Longidorus elongates) from soil.
Virus-vector nematodes from soil: Stubby-Root nematodes

A test for stubby-root nematodes such as Trichodorus or Paratrichodorus minor. Plants infected show short stunted roots and a general overall reduction in root development. These nematodes can also transmit damaging plant viruses.
Strawberry wilt (Verticillium dahliae) in plants (symptomatic)

This test is for symptomatic plants to confirm the presence of strawberry wilt (Verticillium dahliae) within your sample.
General free-living plant-parasitic nematodes from soil: Basic analysis

Our expert nematologists will analyse your soil samples for free-living nematodes which includes the extraction, count and identification to group (including root-lesion nematodes, but with the exception of virus vectors which require specialist extraction methods). This can give you the initial analysis required to point your prevention strategies in the correct direction.
Diagnose my Fungal Problem

We understand that every case is different and often you may not know the likely cause of the problem. For these cases we offer an examination of your sample by our mycology experts to assess the most probable cause.
Cyst Nematodes (including Beet Cyst Nematode and Cereal Cyst Nematode): extraction from soil (1kg Soil)

An ISO accredited test for the extraction and identification of potato cyst nematode (PCN) species Globodera rostochiensis and Globodera pallida from soil.
Stimulating Innovation in the Agri-Food Sector (SIAFS)

Last updated 26 April 2019

The Stimulating Innovation in the Agri-Food Sector ERDF-funded project has now ended. We would like to say a huge thank you to all the businesses in the region with which we have had the privilege of working with over the past three years. All of the services that were available free of charge through the project are still available from Fera Science Ltd. ...