Other services
Mylnefield Research Services Ltd is the commercial subsidiary of the Scottish Crop Research Institute and so has access to a diverse range of world-leading research, know-how and facilities including:
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LC-MS with particular expertise in analysing alkaloids and glycoalkaloids.
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Mineral and trace metal analysis by ICP-MS
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Metabalomics (http://www.scri.ac.uk/staff/DerekStewart)
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Plant pathogen testing, for example free living nematodes (http://www.scri.ac.uk/staff/royneilson). We also have a wealth of experience in the field of plant viruses and developing antibodies against them for use in diagnostic tests (http://www.neogeneurope.com/En/index.html)
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Fertiliser optimisation (http://www.scri.ac.uk/research/epi/plantsoilinteractions)
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Shelf-life extension. We have recently developed a novel technology for extending the shelf-life of minimally processed (peeled, chopped, diced etc.) fruit and vegetables. A patent application has been filed and we would welcome enquires from partners interested in developing and commercialising this technology.
