by Holly Gelech | Jun 7, 2021 | Technical Bulletins
Aphanomyces euteiches, a persistent root rot pathogen infecting peas, lentils and dry beans, impacts crop productivity during the entire growing season. We offer both standard PCR qualification testing of soil and roots, plus NOW quantify spore load within infected...
by Holly Gelech | Jun 24, 2019 | Technical Bulletins
Blackleg is a disease of canola caused by Leptosphaeria maculans. Choose our KASP™ genotyping test, which determines the race genotypes and estimated phenotypes in canola stems. This data is useful to target canola resistance genes for future seed options.
by Holly Gelech | May 8, 2019 | Technical Bulletins
Weed populations are established each year because of persistent seed banks in arable soils. A knowledge of weed composition is necessary to avoid weed spread when transferring soil, topsoil or compost. Learn how we quantify seeds present in soil.
by Holly Gelech | Mar 27, 2019 | Technical Bulletins
Laboratory analysis plays a crucial role in greenhouse management. Whether balancing nutrients in water/solution, identifying deficiencies in plant tissue or monitoring plant pathogens, SGS can assist greenhouse growers by providing measurements necessary for...
by Holly Gelech | Feb 15, 2019 | Technical Bulletins
Our seed laboratories have built custom treating services on-site and have stocked our shelves with the most recent seed treatments, including nutrient enhancements. Evaluate product performance by comparing the treated seed to the bare submitted sample through...
by Holly Gelech | Feb 11, 2019 | Technical Bulletins
Reduced germination in wheat and barley due to dormancy is often observed post harvest. Learn the causes and what lab procedures we utilize to break dormancy.