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The services provided by the Soil Health and Function Laboratory are closely related to those offered by CoLab F4S. These services aim to improve soil health and function and include:

  • Soil sample collection;

  • Laboratory analysis of soil samples – microbiology, physico-chemical properties, enzymatic activity;

  • Creation of alerts/recommendations based on analysis results;

  • Personalized monitoring using digital tools (sensors, drones, etc.);

  • Providing recommendations based on the interpretation of all collected data.


Services

01 - Identification of bacteria and fungi in soil samples (BeCrop)

Currently, the Soil Health and Function Laboratory uses the BeCrop solution from the company Biome Makers, a mature and proven commercial solution with over 1 million soil sample analyses performed worldwide. Since the implementation of this solution in the laboratory in May 2024, 600 samples have already been processed.

  • Commercial technology,

  • Current limited capacity (USA and Spain), with expected increased demand for these services;

  • Licensing of the technology negotiated with the company (Biome Makers), internal experience in the implementation and operation of existing laboratories;

  • Reduction in fertilizer use between 4% and 37%, depending on the crop;

  • Reduction in pesticide use between 11% and 90%, depending on the crop;

  • Increase in productivity between 1% and 10%, through fertilization optimization;

  • 20% increase in product value (organic production mode).

 

Applications

 

Assess soil functions

  • Micro and macronutrient cycles

  • Crop growth promotion

  • Resistance to biotic and abiotic stresses

  • Disease risk

Measure the effect of bioadditives

  • Product performance

  • Scientific validation

  • Demonstration in real-world context

Classify agricultural practices

  • Sustainability

  • Comparability between regions and crops

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2630-207 Arruda dos Vinhos

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