Research and development
The application of commercial formulations containing antagonistic microorganisms, in integrated pest management strategies, can’t avoid taking into consideration their SENSIBILITY to synthetic products that might be applied to these crops.
In Xeda Italia laboratories in vitro tests have been made to evaluate the compatibility of our microorganisms with several fungicides, herbicides and insecticides.
The main Xeda Italia Research and Development activities focus on:
- Isolation and identification of phytopatogens from fresh infected material.
- Analysis to verify the antagonistic activity of our microorganisms against specific pathogens.
- In vitro evaluation of some natural chemical compounds, as essential oils, that have high biological activities in plant defense and control.
- Optimization of fermentative processes through the development of strategies that increase yield and reduce costs.
- Stability tests of products containing microorganisms to guarantee high quality standards and suitability for the expected use.
Moreover, every year our technical staff carry out many field and greenhouse tests in partnership with public institutions, universities and analysis laboratories, which confirm the value of Xeda products in comparison with the highest standards available on the market.
Some of the institutions that make experimental tests are:
