Field trials of plant biologicals

Gain independent documentation of the efficacy of your biological products through field trials.

The demand for biological solutions (plant biologicals) for agricultural crop production is on the rise – and so is the need for solid documentation. At Danish Technological Institute, we help companies test, characterise, and optimise the biological solutions of the future for field use through independent field trials.

We work with:

• Biostimulants
  Stimulate the plant's own physiological processes and can improve biotic and abiotic stress tolerance, nutrient use efficiency, or product quality, without primarily acting as a fertiliser or plant protection product.
• Biological fertilisers
  Improve the supply or availability of nitrogen and other nutrients in the soil or from the atmosphere through biological processes, often utilising microorganisms.
• Biological control agents (Biocontrol)
  Used for the prevention or control of diseases, pests, or weeds, thereby improving plant protection.

Danish Technological Institute can assist with everything from proof-of-concept testing to full-scale efficacy trials. We combine many years of practical field trial experience with in-depth knowledge of regulatory requirements, providing you with robust data and targeted support for registration and marketing.

Gain valuable insights

When developing new biological products, such as biostimulants or biological fertilisers, it is crucial to obtain reliable information on their function and efficacy under varying conditions. Our heterogeneous field trials utilising geostatistics provide exactly this insight, enabling you to:

• Identify which solutions have the greatest potential (under Danish conditions)
• Make informed decisions regarding further product development and positioning
• Advise customers based on a solid, data-driven foundation

We design the trials according to your specific needs and ensure professional management of the entire trial process. Our specialists use calibrated analytical methods and standardised procedures that yield consistent and comparable results.

"With our many years of experience in field trials and advanced statistics, we can provide our customers with valuable insights into their products' performance under varied field conditions. This can, for example, be highly valuable when combining a nitrogen-fixing biostimulant and variable rate fertilisation."
— Sheena Ricafranca Rasmussen, Consultant at the Danish Technological Institute.

How can Danish Technological Institute help you?

• Professional trial planning and design advice tailored to your product
• Testing of biological products in both small plots and large-scale trials
• Seed dressing, coating, and precise placement during sowing
• Application using precision sprayers
• Measurement of root growth throughout the growing season
• Drone-based measurement of crop biomass development
• Mapping of soil heterogeneity using soil scanners
• Yield determination and crop quality analyses
• Data collection, statistical analysis, and presentation of results
• Regulatory advice on the approval of biostimulants, biological fertilisers, and biocontrol products
• Field trials conducted according to GEP (Good Experimental Practice) standards

Projects and initiatives

Danish Technological Institute is the project leader for the 'Climate Friendly Plant Biologicals' project, which aims to strengthen the scientific foundation for assessing the stability, mode of action, and safety of biological products for biocontrol, as well as their impact on crop productivity, the environment, and the climate.

We also actively participate in the Plant Biologicals Network.