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Program NAL Proficiency tests 2026 is available
12 december 2025
NAL authorizes company laboratories to perform seed quality testing. One of the components of monitoring test quality...
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.
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 various legume crops
10 december 2025
Starting December 1st, we can test for the presence or absence of Curtobacterium flaccumfaciens pv. flaccumfaciens on...
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...
Prolongation of registration for an actual Variety Register 2025
27 augustus 2025
This year prolongation of registration can be applied for varieties of vegetable and agricultural species which have...
Lower fees for genetic identification of raspberry and strawberry varieties fall 2025
27 augustus 2025
Naktuinbouw has developed genetic identification tools for identifying raspberry and strawberry varieties. The...
New E-learning: Sampling Small Seed Lot
15 augustus 2025
In May, Naktuinbouw launched a new e-learning module titled “How to sample fruits, small seed lots, and compartments”...
As of Oktober 1, PCR tests will replace ELISA tests for various floricultural crops
13 augustus 2025
As of Oktober 1, 2025, for the crops in the families Apocynaceae, Lamiaceae, Mesembryanthemaceae, Ranunculaceae and...
As of September 1, PCR tests will replace ELISA tests for various floricultural crops
9 juli 2025
As of September 1, 2025, for the crops in the families Actinidiaceae, Alstroemeriaceae en Portulacaceae, we will...
New Seed Extract PCR (SE-PCR) test for lettuce
25 juni 2025
We are introducing a new real-time PCR to test the presence or absence of Lettuce mosaic virus (LMV) on seeds of...
As of August 1, PCR tests will replace ELISA tests for various floricultural crops
16 juni 2025
As of August 1, 2025, for the crops in de families Apiaceae en Caryophyllaceae, we will introduce PCR tests to...
As of July 1, PCR tests will replace ELISA tests for various floricultural crops
14 mei 2025
As of July 1, 2025, for the crops in de families Onagraceae, Plumbaginaceae, Primulaceae and Saxifragaceae, we will...
Updated submission requirements for autumn cauliflower
9 mei 2025
The submission requirements for autumn cauliflower have been changed. The same submission requirements now apply to...
Submission requirements have been changed for TPS potato
24 april 2025
The submission requirements have been changed for national applications of seed propagated potato varieties. The...
As of June 1, PCR tests will replace ELISA tests for various floricultural crops
23 april 2025
As of June 1, 2025, for the crops in de families Acanthaceae, Begoniaceae, Commelinaceae en Goodeniaceae, we will...