News
New seed extract PCR (SE-PCR) test for various legume crops
10 december 2025
Starting December 1st, we can test for the presence or absence of Curtobacterium flaccumfaciens pv. flaccumfaciens on...
New test for kiwi plant material
10 december 2025
We are introducing a new test for the detection of Pseudomonas syringae pv. actinidae in kiwifruit plants. The test...
New seed extract PCR (SE-PCR) test for corn salad (Valerianella locusta)
10 december 2025
Starting December 15th, we can test for the presence or absence of Acidovorax valerianellae on seed of corn salad.
Changed opening hours in December 2025
8 december 2025
In December our opening hours deviate from our standard times on a number of days. Please take this into account if...
Protect your crops – Master company hygiene today!
24 november 2025
In horticulture, hygiene isn’t optional - it’s critical. Poor hygiene practices can lead to devastating disease...
Discover the Essentials of Plant Breeders’ Rights and Registration Procedures
21 november 2025
Plant Breeders’ Rights (PBR) are more than a legal concept, they are the backbone of innovation in horticulture....
Bendert de Graaf appointed as new Domain Head GT&A
19 november 2025
On 1 January 2026, Bendert de Graaf will join us as the new Domain Head for Plant and SeedHealth, Testing & Analyses...
To divide is to multiply: how can DNA accelerate or improve DUS testing and breeding processes?
6 november 2025
On Thursday, October 30th, a symposium on the application of DNA information in plant breeding and DUS testing took...
Declaration required: bean samples free from Cff
24 oktober 2025
In 2024 and 2025, infections with Curtobacterium flaccumfaciens pv. flaccumfaciens (Cff) were found in Dutch bean...
Transition to PCR for Alstroemeriaceae, Ranunculaceae and Verbenaceae postponed
1 oktober 2025
We previously announced that starting September 1 for crops in the Alstroemeriaceae family, and starting October 1...
New version of the Naktuinbouw Testing & Analysis Price List from October 1
29 september 2025
We develop new tests, change existing tests or stop performing certain tests. That is why we regularly publish a new...
New seed extract PCR tests for Cucurbitacea, pepper and New Zealand spinach seeds
22 september 2025
Starting September 1st, we can test for the presence or absence of Papaya ringspot virus (PRSV) on seed of...