A fresh quickness has been open up within Wageningen University & Research ( WUR ): the RootzoneLab . This research adroitness focuses on examination product and techniques applied around the solution geographical zone of plant in nursery systems . " We require to be a filter and prevent cultivator from making unneeded investments , " explains Jim van Ruijven , Team Leader Rootzone Dynamics & Scientific Researcher Water & Emission at WUR .
Independent researchJim excuse how the RootzoneLab come into being . " We have a number of services that we offer as measure , such as the LightLab in Wageningen and a product quality science laboratory in Bleiswijk . A year and a one-half ago , we looked at the protocols for growing media and water handling that we already applied for customer and how we could bundle them . From that , the RootzoneLab was born . "
This facility allows companies from dissimilar sectors - from pee treatment to increase medium and fertiliser suppliers - to have their products tested severally . " Previously , it was unmanageable for companies to witness us if they did n’t live we did this . Now it is a fate well-situated , even for companies outside the sphere , " Jim said .
Filter for the sectorThe agricultural sphere control a constant stream of new technologies and production enter the market . " Many products are boast as rotatory , but not everything works as promise . We want to be a filter and prevent growers from pass water unneeded investments . "
The tests performed by the RootzoneLab are more complex than at commercial laboratories , he explains . " This attain the readiness especially interesting for company that want to have in - astuteness testing done before introduce a product to the market . "
accord to Jim , the RootzoneLab tender practical advantage for companies : " Our test are fairly small - graduated table , which means you may have results within a few weeks that you may do something with towards the market . We can also help party shape how a product fits within a polish system . This can lead to presentment trial within the WUR facilities , which helps with the market introduction of innovative product . "
Testing opportunitiesThe RootzoneLab offers several testing opportunities :
Click herefor more information on all RootzoneLab tests or to meet RootzoneLab . For more information : Jim van RuijvenWageningen University & Research[email protected]https://www.wur.nl / nl / show / rootzonelab.htm
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