Microbiome diagnostics using advanced molecular analyses
Bacterial markers and fungal markers provide an objective measure of soil microbial communities. The value: convert field hypotheses into data-driven decisions.
What does bacterial markers measure?
bacterial markers targets bacterial DNA. It highlights diversity and major dominant groups, and patterns often associated with more/less resilient soils.
- Very useful to track the impact of practices (aeration, sand, nutrition, irrigation).
What does fungal markers measure?
fungal markers targets fungal DNA. It includes beneficial fungi (decomposers, mycoparasites) and opportunistic groups.
- fungal markers alone is not a clinical disease diagnosis: we interpret in context with history and turf status.
What you can decide with these analyses
A useful report should answer greenkeeper questions: “Where are my weaknesses?”, “What do I change first?”, “Is my plan working?”.
- Prioritize cultural practices (thatch, aeration, moisture management).
- Choose a suitable biocontrol / re-inoculation program.
- Compare greens (risk zones vs stable zones).
- Track over time (before/after).
Standardised standardised sampling best practices (critical)
Result quality depends on standardised sampling: same depth, same areas, same timing, representative composite sample.
We provide a simple protocol to reduce bias and secure interpretation.