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Nematode Testing

Last updated 30 May 2023

… yield loss each year. Potato cyst nematodes (PCN) are considered the most damaging … up to 35%*. However, free-living plant-parasitic nematodes (PPNs) can be just as damaging … of host crops.</p><p>Effective management of plant-parasitic nematodes in soils should be based on … <div class="column fourth"> <p></p><div class="edit"><p>Potato cyst nematodes (PCN) are considered to be the … alt=""> </div> <div class="column fourth"> <p>Plant-parasitic nematodes (PPNs) are responsible for £48 billion …
Stem Nematode Analysis

The bulb and stem nematode (Ditylenchus dipsaci) is a particularly destructive plant pathogenic nematode, affecting over 450 plant species.
The Largest in the UK ‘Mass Spec’ suite uses Ground Breaking ‘Fingerprint’ Technique

Posted on 1 August 2017

Fera became the first company in the UK to bring the ‘fingerprinting’ or full chemical profile technique to the food sampling arena, really challenging some of the issues being currently faced by the industry with regards to food fraud and authenticity.
Meet the Fera team - Steven Mattock

Posted on 8 April 2019

Since joining Fera Science Ltd in 2018 in the new role, Head of Ecotoxicology Steven Mattock has been working on the build of our new Aquatic Facility.
Asian Hornet sightings

Posted on 24 September 2018

Most of the reports we receive are of native species and there have been very few confirmed occurrences of Asian hornet in GB to date - for the latest information on the status of Asian hornet in GB see here. However, reporting sightings as you have done is hugely appreciated and important in assisting with surveillance of non-native species.
Potato Expertise

Last updated 6 September 2021

… testing facility for PCN and free-living nematodes as well as the facility to … provide comprehensive diagnostic service covering terrestrial nematodes across the global spectrum of agricultural …
Plant Clinic

Last updated 31 August 2021

… testing facility for PCN and free-living nematodes as well as the facility to …
Transforming the Yorkshire Bioeconomy

Posted on 31 July 2019

The Great British Brain Drain was a major reason for the creation of the economic north-south divide, which found many university cities losing their graduates to London, especially high achievers.
Alternative Pesticides

Last updated 10 January 2020

… Entomopathogens Some species of fungi and nematodes can infect a variety of insect … of commercially available entomopathogenic fungi and nematodes, as well as a novel product, … with entomopathogenic fungi (Figure 1) or nematodes to evaluate their effects on mortality … mortality and development. Entomopathogenic fungi and nematodes all caused reductions in D. suzukii … an integrated pest management strategy using nematodes and fungi offers one alternative to …
Callum Logan

Last updated 8 February 2023

… with? Identification of quarantine plant parasitic nematodes along with non-plant parasitic nematodes from various samples both entering and …