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for the use and sustainability of our clients' activity, analysing the quality of seeds, soil and water.
Seed Analysis
The Seed Analysis allows us to know the necessary data about the quality of the seed to ensure a good implantation of your sowing. In addition, our laboratory is approved by Don Mario Semillas to analyse the quality of the seed produced in our seedbed.
Pelayo Agronomy Laboratory is accredited by INASE (National Seed Institute).
Soil and Water Analysis
Soil analysis provides information on nutrient, water and texture content. Knowing these parameters allows a rational use of the soil and, therefore, the system to be sustainable over time.
Pelayo Agronomy Laboratory is accredited by INASE (National Seed Institute).
Water and Soil Analysis
Nitrates
Quantification of N-Nitrates in agricultural soils. Method: colorimetry. Disulphonic phenol. Harper.
Phosphorus
Quantification of assimilable Phosphorus in soils. Method: colorimetry. Bray and Kurtz No1.
pH and Conductivity
Determination of pH and electrical conductivity in agricultural soils (in solution 1:2.5) by potentiometric method.
Sulphates
Quantification of sulphates in agricultural soils. Method: turbidimetry. HACH.
Organic Matter
Quantification of organic matter in agricultural soils. Method: Walkey and Black.
Young Organic Matter
Quantification of young organic matter in agricultural soils. Method: Walkey and Black.
Texture
Determination of texture in agricultural soils. Method: Bouyoucos Hydrometer.
pH correction in water
pH correction in water using different commercial products.
Simple FCO-QCO
Elements to determine
Physical characteristics: turbidity, colour, odour.
Chemical characteristics: pH
Inorganic substances: Ammonia (NH4+), Chloride (Cl-), Total hardness (CaCO3), Fluoride (F-), Nitrate (NO3-,), Nitrite (NO2-), Total dissolved solids, Sulphates (SO4=), Residual active chlorine (Cl)
FCO-QCO Complete
Elements to be determined
Physical characteristics: Turbidity, Colour, Odour
Chemical characteristics: pH
Inorganic substances: Ammonia (NH4+), Chloride (Cl-), Total hardness (CaCO3), Fluoride (F-), Nitrate (NO3-,), Nitrite (NO2-), Total dissolved solids, Sulphates (SO4=), Residual active chlorine (Cl), Arsenic (As), Total iron (Fe), Manganese (Mn), Nitrate (NO3-,), Nitrite (NO2-), Total dissolved solids, Sulphates (SO4=), Residual active chlorine (Cl), Arsenic (As), Total iron (Fe), Manganese (Mn).
Seed Analysis
Germination power
Seedling evaluation (ISTA rules)
Cold test
Evaluation of seedlings subjected to heat stress (10°C) (ISTA rules)
Vigour
Evaluation of germination energy.
Tetrazolium test on soybeans
Evaluation of seed quality by different staining patterns with tetrazolium salts.
Sample Requirements
How to properly take a sample for sending to the laboratory?
Bulk Lots
| Bulk Size | Number of Samples |
|---|---|
| Up to 500 kg | 5 |
| from 501 to 3.000 kg | Every 300 kg one, but not less than five |
| 3,001 to 20,000 kg | Every 500 kg one but not less than ten |
| 3,001 to 20,000 kg | Every 500 kg one but not less than ten |
| from 20,001 to more kg | Every 700 kg one but not less than forty |
Bagged Lots
| Bulk Size | Number of Samples |
|---|---|
| 1 to 4 | 3 per bag |
| 5 to 8 | 2 per bag |
| 9 to 15 | 1 per bag |
| 16 to 30 | 15 at random from batch |
| 31 to 59 | 20 at random from batch |
| 60 or more | 30 at random from the lot |
What quantity should be sent to the Laboratory?
1,000 g for oats, rye, maize, barley, wheat, sunflower, soya beans.
200 g for wheatgrass, barley, linseed, flax, millet, canary seed.
100 g for onion seed, rapeseed.
50 g for clover, alfalfa, fescue, ryegrass, ray grass seeds.
25 g for seeds of weeping grass, bentgrass, poas.
How should the sample be sent?
In a paper or cloth bag (never in a polyethylene bag).
Properly identified.
Immediately, without exposing it to high temperatures.