Rijk Zwaan, a global producer of premium vegetable and fruit seeds for advanced greenhouse, protected cultivation, and open-field farming has implemented the Concentrating Pipette as a crucial early warning monitoring tool. This technology enhances the detection of waterborne plant pathogens via rapid concentration. The company regularly screens recirculating irrigation water for various viruses that can jeopardize the health of their valuable plants.
"we rely on InnovaPrep testing equipment to ensure plant health from seed to harvest. Plants free from disease and other pathogens produce higher yields and are better able to adapt to changing climate conditions."
The team leader for seed production at the company emphasized that in recent years, the Concentrating Pipette's ability to detect viruses at high concentrations in drain water has enabled them to promptly implement necessary measures to prevent pathogen outbreaks and mitigate potential revenue losses.
- Provides fast and easy concentration of fungal, bacterial, and viral disease pathogens
- Improves detection by up to 10,000X
- Enables same-day results when paired with PCR
- Used for irrigation source water, recirculating water, and hydroponics systems
Likewise, the AirPrep Cub Sampler allows growers to sample large volumes of air; perfect for improving the detection sensitivity for airborne fungal, bacterial, and viral disease threats, even rogue pollens.
- Portable, battery-operated
- High-flow, easy sample recovery
- Same-day results when paired with PCR
