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Crop diagnostics

Arable research to enhance crop productivity

From crop physiology and disease protection through to weed management and entomology, we offer applied research and consultancy to create practical, effective solutions for all.

Our work includes investigative arable research trials in the field, glasshouse, or lab. We can assist with the development of new products, or to help clients uncover new, better ways of working that are both profitable and kind to the environment.

Service lead

Jude Bennison

Jude Bennison

Senior Research Entomologist, Horticulture – ADAS Sustainable Agricultural Systems

enquiries@adas.co.uk

Our diagnostics services

Plant clinic

Working on ornamental and edible crops, our expert diagnosticians can investigate postharvest losses and identify the underlying causes.

Pest evaluation services

Covering all aspects of nematology, entomology and pathology over a range of arable and horticultural crops.

Potato cyst nematode testing

Soil analysis for potato growers, providing an accurate potato cyst nematode infestation assessment and expert nematologist report.

Fusarium basal rot soil testing

ADAS Biotechnology offers a polymerase chain reaction (PCR) test that is sensitive enough to detect FOC in soil samples.

Rapid leaf testing

Herbicide resistance testing for broad-leaved weeds and annual meadow grass, with results available within 21 days.

Herbicide resistance testing

We can assess whether common herbicides are effective on your grass or broad-leaved weeds. Along with standard testing, we also offer rapid leaf testi

Broad-leaved weed testing

Check whether seeds from broad-leaved weeds in your field are resistant to standard herbicide applications.

Grass weed herbicide resistance testing

Tests to determine resistance profiles of individual weed species in the UK, such as black-grass, Italian ryegrass and wild oats.

Other testing services

Environmental DNA analysis
Microbial source tracking