News
Adjusted opening hours in May
29 april 2026
Several holidays are just around the corner again. Please take into account different opening hours during these days...
Submission of Photos with the Application for a Vegetable Variety
13 april 2026
To apply for listing and/or plant breeders’ rights for a vegetable variety, a Technical Questionnaire (TQ) must be...
New SE-PCR tests for Tomato, Pepper and Cucurbitacea
8 april 2026
We are introducing a new real-time RT-PCR to test the presence or absence of tomato leaf curl New Delhi virus...
TAIEX mission in Guatemala: steps toward modern Plant Breeders’ Rights and UPOV membership
3 april 2026
From 16 to 20 March, the TAIEX INTPA expert mission on Plant Variety Protection (PVP) and the UPOV system took place...
Temporary suspension of PEQ activities
24 maart 2026
Naktuinbouw will temporarily stop its Post Entry Quarantine (PEQ) activities.
Annual Report: Our work in 2025
18 maart 2026
Curious about what we did in 2025? The highlights of the past year are ready for you in our online annual report.
International Ralstonia experts gather for the 8th International Bacterial Wilt Symposium
4 maart 2026
From 22 to 26 March, the 8th International Bacterial Wilt Symposium (8th IBWS2026) will take place in Wageningen....
Invitation to your annual meeting with Variety Testing
6 februari 2026
We would like to invite you to an annual meeting of your vegetable / ornamental applications for Plant Breeders'...
International Results 2025: Strengthening PVP and DUS Systems Worldwide
6 februari 2026
In 2025, Naktuinbouw worked extensively with countries around the world to strengthen plant breeders’ rights systems...
Modification submission requirements French bean (dwarf and climbing beans)
14 januari 2026
We are moving forward the application form submission deadline and the seed sample submission deadline by one month....
Laboratory registrations can no longer be changed to urgent
19 december 2025
As of January 1, 2026, regular samples can no longer be converted to urgent after registration.
Fees 2026
15 december 2025
We will be increasing our fees by 4 to 7% on January 1, 2026. This depends on the service or product you purchase...
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 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...
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...