The UK's largest Plant Clinic
From unknown pest problems to complex disease diagnostics, our Plant Clinic supports growers, agronomists and government clients across the UK and worldwide. Whatever your crop, whatever your challenge, our diagnosticians have the expertise to identify it and the science to help you act on it.
Expert diagnostics, built around your crop
Our Plant Clinic team brings globally recognised expertise in bacterial, fungal, viral, insect and nematode identification, working across arable crops, vegetables, trees, ornamentals, protected edibles, seeds, soft fruit, turf and water. We use the most appropriate diagnostic method for each sample, from traditional microscopy through to cutting-edge molecular techniques. If you're not sure what test you need, we can help you work that out too.
The UK's largest Plant Clinic
Unrivalled scale and breadth covering more crop types, more pest and pathogen groups and more diagnostic techniques than any other facility in the UK.
Globally recognised diagnosticians
Our scientists are internationally respected experts in plant disease and pest identification, with deep experience across agricultural, horticultural and natural environments.
Traditional and molecular techniques
From microscopy and ELISA to PCR and Next Generation Sequencing (NGS), we apply the right tool for each diagnostic challenge, not just the most convenient one.
UKAS accredited nematology testing
Our nematology facility is UKAS accredited for potato cyst nematode and free-living nematode testing, delivering results you can rely on for regulatory and commercial purposes.
Bespoke testing available
Where standard tests don't cover your specific situation, our diagnosticians can design bespoke testing programmes to address your problem directly.
UK and overseas government clients
Alongside commercial growers and agronomists, we deliver diagnostic services to UK and international government bodies with the rigour and reporting those relationships require.
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Science for keeping crops healthy and farmers one step ahead.
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Potato viruses
Viruses are among the most economically damaging threats to potato crops, causing yield loss, quality issues and certification failures. Early, accurate virus testing is the most effective protection.
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Soil-borne disease
Diseases like Verticillium wilt can cause serious yield damage, but they're manageable when you understand the risk before planting. Soil testing gives you that knowledge.
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Water contamination
Phytophthora and Pythium can spread through irrigation systems with significant economic consequences. Water bait testing identifies contamination before it reaches your crop.
Research that goes beyond diagnosis
Our Plant Clinic work doesn't stop at identifying what's wrong. Our scientists conduct bespoke research for growers to address specific yield challenges, contribute to epidemiology and disease control studies and develop new diagnostic methods that keep us at the cutting edge of plant health science. When your problem needs more than a standard test, we're equipped to go further.
