Bioassays and field trial laboratory support
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.
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.
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).
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.
How to submit samples
For sample submission instructions or method details, please contact Eurofins.