Variety screening
Variety screening – Obtain independent and reliable results on the potential of new varieties
We help breeders and variety representatives screen and trial new varieties under realistic Danish growing conditions. Our experts ensure standardised and transparent testing, providing a solid decision-making basis for the further development of the varieties.
With our many years of experience in field trials, we manage the entire process from seed to result, allowing you to quickly assess the potential. We deliver reliable data and clear analyses to help you make the right decisions in variety development.
How can Danish Technological Institute help you?
- Testing of new varieties under realistic Danish conditions.
- Standardised and transparent screening using small-plot techniques.
- Complete management from seed to final results.
- Fast and reliable data collection and analysis.
- Confidential and independent evaluation of the results.
- Flexible trial design tailored to your specific needs.
- Testing at selected locations across Denmark.
Gain valuable insights early in the development process
When developing new varieties, obtaining reliable information on their performance under Danish conditions as early as possible in the process is crucial. Our variety screening provides exactly this knowledge, enabling you to make informed decisions about which varieties have the potential to succeed on the Danish market.
We design the trials according to your specific needs and ensure professional handling of the variety material. Our experienced specialists use calibrated analytical methods and standardised procedures to deliver consistent and comparable results.
"With our many years of experience in field trials and variety testing, we can offer a complete package where we handle the entire process from receiving the seed to delivering the analysed results. This provides our clients with a solid foundation for assessing the potential of their varieties under Danish conditions," says Michael Erlang-Nielsen, Team Manager at Danish Technological Institute.
Advanced equipment and methods
We use modern small-plot techniques and have a well-established setup for trial management, ensuring precise and reliable results. Our experts have extensive experience in data handling and analysis, providing clear and actionable results.
We offer:
- Randomised trial designs.
- Professional seed handling with or without seed treatment.
- Precise establishment and management of trials.
- Meticulous harvesting and data collection.
- Thorough data processing and analysis.
- Delivery of either raw data or complete reports, depending on your needs.
We can carry out variety screening on crops such as cereals, oilseed rape, maize for whole-crop silage, and legumes.
From seed to decision-making basis – how the process works
- Needs assessment: We begin with an in-depth dialogue about your expectations and requirements.
- Trial design: We develop a tailored trial design with optimal randomisation.
- Material receipt: You send us your variety material.
- Trialling: We establish, manage, and monitor the trial throughout the growing season.
- Harvesting and analysis: Professional harvesting and analysis of the results.
- Data delivery: You receive either raw data or a complete report, as preferred.
Flexibility and service to match your needs
We know that variety development is a dynamic process where timing and precision are crucial. Therefore, we offer a flexible service where we can adapt our testing to your specific needs and schedules.
Contact us for a talk about how we can help you screen your new varieties and provide you with a solid decision-making basis for your ongoing variety development.