Because pathogen levels may be low in tissue cultures and in recently infected mother stock, we offer biological assays in addition to our other tests. These growing plants allow many different viruses to multiply. They express infections missed by other testing techniques, either because of their sensitivity or because of their specificity. We can assist you in developing a testing schedule so you can monitor your crop and ensure it remains pathogen tested throughout its production cycle. This should result in the production and sale of a superior product, maximize your income from the crop, and keep your customers satisfied.
Discounts are available for volume testing.
If you employ an off-shore propagator, ask for copies of our permits so the propagator can ship samples directly to us for testing prior to your import of the stock. We receive plants from all over the world. We constantly confer with industry experts and check our database to compile lists of the most frequently encountered pathogens for a given crop. These lists compose our screens , some of which appear in our catalog. If you grow a crop not listed, we suggest you either ask us, or use our general Ornamental Screen.