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Agrisearch

Agrisearch is a Global CRO performing field and analytical studies to support the screening, development and registration of agrochemicals, biopesticides and new plant varieties (including GMO). Agrisearch are also able to provide regulatory support.

Field research facilities are located in:

  • UK
  • France
  • Spain
  • Italy
  • Portugal

An analytical facility performing ELISA for protein expression analysis and residues in plant, water, soil and air is located in the UK

A study management office responsible for field research in the Americas is located in the US

Agrisearch is an Officially Recognised Efficacy Testing Organisation and is GLP compliant. Agrochemical and biopesticide manufacturers comprise the majority of the customer base.

Areas of expertise include;

  • Laboratory, glasshouse and field screening
  • Efficacy testing
  • Residue studies
  • EU and EPA import tolerance studies
  • Quantification of dislodgeable foliar residues
  • Baseline resistance monitoring
  • Effects of pesticides on rotational and replacement crops
  • Quantification of dissipation / accumulation of pesticides in soil
  • OECD 208 studies
  • Varietal evaluation [traditional & GMO varieties]
  • ELISA [protein expression & viral quantification]
  • Evaluation of the rainfastness of products
  • Evaluation of the risk of pesticide exposure to the spray operator
  • Ecotoxicology studies on bees, worms, vertebrate and avian species
  • Analytical method development
  • Independent laboratory validations
  • Study management

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