Specialised knowledge at the service of your company
Scientific and technical services
At Agrotecnio, we want to transfer our knowledge to society. That is why we offer our scientific and technical services to companies and organisations to help them develop their research and innovation projects.
Our range of services includes highly specialised techniques, professional advice, training in the use and implementation of new technologies, and support in decision-making within the agri-food sector. All this is provided using state-of-the-art equipment and highly qualified personnel.
Agrotecnio's research groups work both with the official scientific and technical services of the University of Lleida and through agreements with companies and organisations via our centre. For more information about each service, please contact the person responsible.
Agrotecnio's research groups work both with the official scientific and technical services of the University of Lleida and through agreements with companies and organisations via our centre. For more information about each service, please contact the person responsible.
Environmental Sciences
Advice on plant pathology in the agricultural and forestry sectors
Advice on the silvicultural management of woody forest species
Design and analysis of field, greenhouse and laboratory experiments
Analysis of fungal communities
Conditioning and processing of biological samples for isotopic analysis
Agricultural Sciences
Scientific and technical advice on agricultural techniques and crop production
Design and planning of experimental fields
Soil and plant analysis services. Greenhouse gas analysis
Advice and data analysis on crop quality, yield and development
Design and planning of experimental fields
Analysis of verified data on cultivated varieties, fertilisers and pesticide trials
Advice for extensive crop production
Determination of varietal purity in malting barley using molecular markers
Development of innovative techniques for the application of plant protection products and evaluation of treatments
Analytical characterisation of fibre and phenolic fractions in cereals
Advice on precision agriculture projects
3D modelling and crop mapping based on LiDAR
Agricultural pest diagnosis service
Weed identification, especially in the seedling stage
Analysis and determination of weed seed viability
Identification of weed seeds in commercial batches
Studies on the efficacy and selectivity of herbicides
Determination of dose-response curves for active substances
Characterisation of the type of resistance to herbicides
Specialisation courses in weed seedling identification
Application of non-chemical methods in weed control
Establishment of medium-term integrated management programmes
EOR tests for registration with the Spanish Ministry of Agriculture
Animal Science
Scientific and technical advice to livestock farms on efficient feeding and waste minimisation
Design of trials on feeding, digestibility and metabolism
Modelling, simulation and prediction of digestive processes involving interaction between microbiota and forage
Scientific and technical advice to livestock and pharmaceutical companies
Reproductive and gynaecological monitoring on dairy and livestock farms
Livestock farm management
Detection (serology) and control of Neospora caninum and Coxiella burnetii
Transfer, management and therapy of twin pregnancy embryos in dairy cattle
Diagnosis, prevention and treatment of swine diseases
Genetic evaluation of animals and characterisation of animal products
Development of decision-making models for livestock farming
Analytical services for food and animal products
Food Science and Technology
Microbial quality in the food and beverage sector
Technical advice to industry on food processes and products
Analysis and optimisation of conventional food processes
Development and industrial-scale expansion of new processes
Use of food industry by-products for the formulation of new products
Formulation of food emulsions and their applications to improve food quality and safety
Development of new plant-based products (minimally processed and juices)
Evaluation of the quality of fruit and vegetables during storage
Shelf life and challenge studies
Microbial risk assessment and biofilm control in food processing
Development of biopreservation strategies to control foodborne pathogens and inhibit microorganisms in fresh and processed fruit and vegetables
Application of physical/chemical treatments to improve microbiological quality and food safety
Evaluation of bioactive compounds obtained from raw materials and by-products of animal and plant origin
Development of new food-grade products using microorganisms
Pilot tests in food processing pilot plants
Comprehensive food analysis service: analysis of phenolic compounds, targeted metabolomics, specialising in the phenolic fraction