Eurofins BioDiagnostics has an in-depth understanding of trait–provider requirements. We work and partner with trait providers, validating new traits as they emerge and ensuring that our technologies remain cutting edge as new traits become available. Dedicated to consulting with you about the results of your tests, we test seed, seedlings and early leaf tissue and will help you troubleshoot production and breeding issues.
Eurofins BioDiagnostics Inc. (EBDI) utilizes sensitive, sophisticated, and powerful technologies to detect the presence of unwanted plant types in hybrid and inbred seed lots. Genetic purity is also used to separate the genetics of hybrids, to determine if contaminating outcrossing has occurred and to identify if segregation has occurred within a plant-breeding line.
Adventitious presence (AP) is the unintended presence of unwanted biotech traits in seed, grain lots or field populations, it is also commonly referred to as Non-GMO or Low Level Presence LLP testing.
Eurofins BioDiagnostics maintains well-established relationships with all major commercial trait providers which allow us to offer a customized, comprehensive AP-testing program that covers the full spectrum of commercially available biotech traits.
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Eurofins BioDiagnostics offers species identification services for both Palmer amaranth (Amaranthus Palmeri) and waterhemp (Amaranthus Tuberculatus). These species pose a significant problem due to their resistance to multiple herbicides and similar appearance to other amaranth species. Currently, Iowa, Minnesota, Ohio, Washington, Wisconsin, and Tennessee classify Palmer amaranth as a prohibited noxious weed. Waterhemp is only classified as a prohibited noxious weed by Wisconsin, but other states are considering following suit.
Eurofins BioDiagnostics Inc. (EBDI) utilizes sensitive, sophisticated, and powerful technologies to detect the presence of unwanted plant types in hybrid and inbred seed lots. Genetic purity is also used to separate the genetics of hybrids, to determine if contaminating outcrossing has occurred and to identify if segregation has occurred within a plant-breeding line.
We have the capability to employ different methods for genetic purity detection of seed lots. These methods include protein-based isozyme electrophoresis, isoelectric focusing (IEF), and DNA-based genetic purity evaluation through the use of SNP markers.
Biotech traits, including traits conferring insect, herbicide, and/or abiotic stress resistance, are prevalent in many agronomic crops, including corn, soybean, and cotton. The presence and purity of these traits must be confirmed in any quality assurance program for both seed producers and plant breeders. This ensures that seed meets the requirements specified in the trait providers’ licensing agreements. We use ELISA and herbicide bioassay to test for biotech trait purity.
Eurofins BioDiagnostics’ approach combines laboratory expertise with a broad knowledge of production and breeding programs, allowing us to provide comprehensive yet economical testing and results.
DNA-based zygosity testing determines the number of copies present for the events of interest. Testing individual plants for zygosity identifies them as homozygous (two copies), hemizygous (one copy) or negative for the events of interest.
