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Laboratory Services  
  • National Science Laboratory supports AMS programs, the USDA, other federal programs, and the agriculture sector by providing chemical, microbiological, biomolecular, and physical analyses.

 
  • Science Specialty Laboratories provide specialized analytical testing services to domestic and international agricultural markets including aflatoxin testing in peanuts and peanut products, testing for compliance to the USDA olive oil standard, and determination of citrus adulteration.

 

Data Programs  

 
  • Pesticide Recordkeeping Program ensures that the Federal pesticide recordkeeping regulations are being followed through compliance and educational outreach activities.

 

Science Programs  
  • Laboratory Approval provides certification and verification of laboratories performing analytical testing for agricultural commodities

 
  • Plant Variety Protection provides legal intellectual property rights protection to developers of new varieties of plants

 
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  Find out more about Seed Testing  
 
  Find the Variety Naming Guidelines  
 
  Protect My Plant Variety  
 
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  Learn More About the Microbiological Data Program  
 
  Learn More About the Pesticide Data Program  
 
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  Last Modified Date: 03/19/2012