Plant Bioassays and
Agronomic Developments
Molecular biology and biotechnological solutions applied to agriculture.
Applied science for the fruit and vegetable sector
Trials and nothing but trials.
FENDAS is a professional brand specialising in the design, development and execution of advanced agronomic trials. We evaluate products and systems at different scales to obtain accurate, rigorous, reliable and reproducible results.
We quantify physiological responses, efficacy against pests and diseases, and interactions with beneficial organisms using measures of growth, production, yield, resistance and quality.
Three complementary scales
Agronomic trials
From initial screening to field validation, each scale reduces uncertainty and brings decision-making closer to real operating conditions.
Fast trials and screening
Small-scale trials designed to compare numerous samples, concentrations or combinations within short turnaround times.
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Pilot trials
Controlled experimental systems in growth chambers for accurately studying the interaction between plants and experimental products.
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Validation trials
Validation under real greenhouse conditions to anticipate the performance of products and systems in commercial settings.
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Parameters evaluated
The experimental design is adapted to the outcome to be demonstrated and the context in which it needs to perform.
Physiological response
Measurement of growth, vigour, yield and quality in response to nutritional products or new agronomic technologies.
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Efficacy against pests and diseases
Trials designed to determine and quantify the efficacy of experimental products against organisms associated with fruit and vegetable crops.
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Structural systems
Evaluation of structural elements, facilities and environmental conditions in terms of productivity, growth and efficacy.
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Design
A clear question, controlled variables and a useful protocol.
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Execute
Precise monitoring in the laboratory, growth chamber or greenhouse.
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Quantify
Reproducible data for comparison and decision-making.
Knowledge and infrastructure
Agronomic developments
Technical and practical support for turning R&D and innovation ideas into experimental strategies and verifiable solutions.
Applied science
Agronomic developments
Technical and practical support for R&D and innovation projects involving products, technologies and services for the fruit and vegetable sector.
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Molecular diagnostics
Papaya sex determination
A methodology developed by FENDAS to genetically distinguish female and hermaphrodite papaya seedlings.
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