Molecular diagnostics

SARDI's Molecular Diagnostics Centre (MDC) has unique expertise and infrastructure. We develop quantitative DNA based tests that are of economic importance to agriculture.

Our tests are delivered through the Predicta services to identify pathogens in soil, stubble, and air-borne organisms. Predicta is a registered trademark of Bayer Crop Science.

Access Predicta services

These are available to growers and researchers across Australia:

If you have previously used our services, please contact us before submitting new samples so we can check your soil testing bags are correct.

Agronomist accreditation

Learn about SARDI's short agronomist accreditation course and register your interest in delivering Predicta services.

Contact

Molecular Diagnostics Centre
SARDI Plant Research Centre
2A Hartley Grove
Urrbrae SA 5064

Daniele Giblot-Ducray – Predicta Research
Phone: (08) 8429 2229
Email: daniele.giblot-ducray@sa.gov.au

Blake Gontar – Predicta B
Phone: (08) 8429 0290
Mobile: 0430 597 811
Email: blake.gontar@sa.gov.au

Dr Liz Farquharson – Predicta rNod
Phone: (08) 8429 2243
Email: liz.farquharson@sa.gov.au

Mike Rettke – Predicta Pt
Phone: (08) 8429 2284
Mobile: 0401 122 124
Email: michael.rettke@sa.gov.au

Page last reviewed: 14 Feb 2024

 


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