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Service

Fee

(per sample)
Microbiological Analysis of Six Functional Groups - Enumeration and Diversity
Includes Aerobes, Anaerobes, Yeasts and Molds, Actinomycetes, Pseudomonads, and Nitrogen Fixing Bacteria
$150
Chitin Hydrolyzing Microorganisms
Enumeration of bacteria and fungi that can degrade chitin.
$67
Cellulose Degraders
Enumeration of bacteria and fungi that can degrade cellulose
$42
E. coli
Presence/Absence, detection limit 1000 E. coli per g or ml.
$25
E. coli
MPN, detection limit between 1-23 E. coli per g or ml.
$35
Fecal Coliforms
Detection range 100-3000 per g or ml.
$40 soils and composts
$35 liquids
Salmonella - Agricultural Samples
Detection limit of 1 per 4 g or ml.
$53
Microbial Identification
Identification of bacteria and fungi to genus or genus and species level.
Per Quote
Compost Maturity (Phytotoxicity)
Includes maturity index analysis at full strength and 1:3 dilution with control, electrical conductivity, and pH.
$75
Compost Stability
Includes continuous respirometry monitoring for 72 hours with results calculated for oxygen utilization.
1 sample - $90
2-5 samples - $80
6-9 samples - $70
10+ samples - $60
Pathogen Inhibition Assay
Determines active and passive inhibition of specific plant pathogens.
$85
(Fee may vary per project)
Plant Pathogen Screen - Pythium, Phytophthora, Texas Root Rot
Screen soil, plant tissue, or aqueous solution for the presence of plant pathogens.
$75-$85 approx.
(Fee will vary with sample)
VAM/AMF Spore Count
Determines the number of VAM/AMF spores per g or ml.
$80
VAM/AMF Infectivity Assays (MPN)
This method gives information on the number of infective VAM propugules in the soil, compost, powder or liquid sample. Analysis takes 8-12 weeks, and may be customized for host plants.
Per Quote
VAM /AMF Colonization of Roots
Determines the percentage of roots colonized by VAM - additional extraction fees may apply.
$85
Nematodes - Enumeration Only
Enumeration of the total nematodes per 25 cc or per cc.
$50

Fee Schedule - 2007 Volume discounts may apply. Prices are subject to change without notice.

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