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About PGRO
About
PGRO
Associate
scheme
Crop levies
Facilities &
equipment
History
Staff
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PGRO has
specialised trials equipment for sowing and harvesting of
both vegetable and pulse crops and modern,
comprehensively equipped laboratories for the processing
of trials produce, seed testing and the diagnosis of
pests, diseases and disorders and herbicide damage.
The Processing Laboratory has equipment for the canning
and quick-freezing of produce from variety and
agrochemical trials. Produce from variety trials is
demonstrated to the industry on Processors' Days and
samples are also available for processors' own
inspection. PGRO has 2 Martin Pea Tenderometers and
a Dodman Tenderometer for the assessment of maturity of
vining peas and these are located in an area next to the
Processing Laboratory. A "Master" tenderometer
service is provided for the calibration of commercial
machines.
PGRO has laboratories equipped for seed testing and
diagnostic facilities for plant diseases and disorders.
The Organisation has a modern glasshouse complex so that
plants can be grown throughout the year for a range of
purposes, including the final stages of disease
identification, studies of varietal purity and the
soil-borne disease test.
Finally, PGRO has a small conference centre comprising a
main room suitable for conferences, seminars, training
events etc. with a smaller meeting room adjoining.
These facilities are used for PGRO's own events but are
available for hire by others throughout the year.
For details, see Conference Centre, under the heading of
Services.
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