The EURL organizes Proficiency Tests (PT) on detection and identification of regulated quarantine plant-parasitic nematodes in order to assess and ensure the reliability and accuracy of the analyses carried out by the National Reference Laboratories (NRLs).
Proficiency tests are performed under accreditation according to the ISO 17043 standard.
Proficiency tests registration, participation and information are accessed by the following link: https://leila.anses.fr/
The European Union Reference Laboratory for Plant Parasitic Nematodes yearly organizes a workshop, especially intended for the National Reference Laboratories (NRLs) in the European Union. The purpose of these workshops is to inform the participants about the activities of the EURL, to present and discuss the results of Proficiency Tests (PT), to present and discuss scientific research projects and to exchange information on the European Union legislation, methods, and other relevant subjects.
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EURL Training: Diagnostic methods for Globodera rostochiensis & G. pallida - On-site
The training aimed to qualify and enhance the performance of the NRL staff for Globodera rostochiensis and G. pallida diagnostics by giving guidance on reference methods and presenting the different analytical steps for extraction, detection and identification of these quarantine phytonematodes.
The programme of the Traning Session and all the presentations & videos can be accessed here
2021 Globodera rostochiensis & G. pallida Training - on site
From the 21 to 24 of September 2021, 9 participants representing National Reference Laboratories (NRLs) from different EU countries attended the on-site EURL training session on the diagnostics methods for Globodera rostochiensis and G. pallida detection and identification.
The on-site training session was performed at the EURL facilities (ANSES, France). It was carried out to shed light on the different techniques for extraction, detection, morphological and molecular identification of Globodera rostochiensis and G. pallida, highlighting the advantages and disadvantages of each analytical method and the analysis of positive and possible wrong results, including troubleshooting.
