Sample Collection

Plant sampling for sap testing.

      It is important to take a good representative sample from your crop, selecting actively
      growing parts of the plants.

      Be consistent in your sample collection method:

• Sample at the same time of the day- early morning is the best.
• Mark your sampling area if subsequent samples will be sent.

      

 Plant Parts to sample:

       Cereals

• whole tops up until tillering
•  after tillering 10cm of basal stem

       Canola

• rosette stage- youngest expanded leaf
• later stages 3rd to 4th leaf from growing tip
• remove leaf blade and send in petioles ( mid rib )

       Peas

• select youngest side shoots - send in entire shoots with leaves

       Do not include roots or soil with your samples.

Sending the samples:

• place plant samples into a clean zip lock plastic bag
• if there is any delay in sending the samples, please refrigerate but do not freeze.
• label bags clearly with sample name / crop type / growth stage.
• Fill out an APAL submission and Order form - link below
• Send samples by courier or Express Post.

    

       Plant Sap Tissue Submission form

       Plant Sap Tissue Order form