Aquatic Laboratories & Plant Room

Work with a partner with more than 20 years of experience in a wide range of study types on water quality and aquatic life. Accessing our new state-of-the-art facilities, purpose-built, high spec aquatic facility.

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Glasshouses - Efficacy & Plant Metabolism

Fera offers a comprehensive range of dietary exposure testing services that includes primary plant metabolism and rotational crop studies, performed in dedicated environmentally controlled facilities. We can also support the discovery stage of new molecules - helping you increase compound value, identification of registration challenges as well as mitigating registration challenges with our efficacy studies.

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Mesocosm - Higher Tier Risk Assessments

A unique Platform for Higher Tier Risk Assessment of Novel Plant Protection Products. The new E-Flows mesocosm has been in development for two years and will allow the examination of simulations of natural aquatic environments under controlled conditions. 

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The Thomson Suite - Mass Spectrometry

The Thomson Suite is one of the largest facilities of its kind in the UK. It is a bespoke laboratory running to GLP quality standards that houses 30 state-of-the-art mass spectrometry instruments.  The equipment within the facility consists of very sensitive and selective instruments such as LC-MS/MS, IC-MS/MS and GC-MS/MS which are used for the make-up of compounds.

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Molecular Technology Unit (MTU)

Our diagnosticians are globally recognised for their expertise in diagnosing plant diseases and identification of plant pests. Our approach is to use the most appropriate method for diagnosing each sample ranging from traditional techniques, such as microscopy through to cutting edge molecular diagnostics. 

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Physicochemical Properties

Physicochemical (or physchem) testing is an integral requirements of product registration for agrochemicals and animal health products; We specialise in physchem testing of a wide variety of materials, ranging from pure, stable substances up to complex mixtures and UVCBs as well as reactive matter. 

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Field Trials

Our Senior trials team have more than 20 years' experience conducting replicated field trials. All trials staff are fully trained. You will have access to  4 onsite 816sqm plots simulating true-to-life scenarios. Agricultural trials can be undertaken throughout the year including seed sown during winter months to truly replicate the growing cycle.