Services

Analyses

Tailor-made microbiological analyses, characterisation and biocontrol.

Drawing on its expertise in microbiology, the GERME S.A. laboratory performs analyses, characterisations and screenings tailored to the challenges of industry and agriculture.

Our services

Three areas of expertise at the service of your analyses.

Characterisation

Identification of micro-organisms according to their morphological, biochemical and metabolic characteristics.

Antibiograms

Susceptibility testing across a wide range of antibiotics and antifungals; interpreted results (susceptible, intermediate or resistant).

Identification (BioLog)

BioLog system for identifying and characterising a wide diversity of micro-organisms.

Microbiological analyses

The laboratory performs microbiological analyses in many fields:

Food-processing industry
Cosmetics industry
Other industrial samples (specific contaminations, bacteria responsible for corrosion, etc.)
Water: natural, drinking, waste and industrial

+ Development of tailor-made protocols in response to your microbiological challenge.

Biocontrol

Search for micro-organisms and substances antagonistic to phytopathogens: GERME S.A. offers in vitro screenings against numerous targets.

Fusarium spp.
Microdochium nivale
Rhizoctonia solani
Claviceps purpurea
Gaeumannomyces graminis
Septoria spp.
Ustilago avenae
Phytophthora infestans

Our expertise in mycology makes it possible to objectively identify effective antagonists. The laboratory has developed a unique in vitro culture process for Phytophthora infestans. Screening against other phytopathogenic targets on request.

Frequently asked questions

Everything you need to know about our microbiological analyses. Another question? Contact us.

Counts of microbial flora (total, indicator, pathogenic), detection and identification of micro-organisms, antibiograms, identification by the BioLog system, as well as physico-chemical and biocontrol analyses.

Water, soil, air, surfaces, raw materials and finished products, for the food-processing, environmental, pharmaceutical, cosmetics and industrial sectors.

The turnaround time depends on the analysis (microbial growth time, method used). It is specified in the quote; urgent requests can be prioritised.

Contact us on +33 4 95 05 12 50 or at j.paume@germesa.com, describing your need and the nature of the sample. We will send you a quote and the conditions for sampling and transport.

Yes. Beyond the analysis report, our microbiologists support you in interpreting the results and defining corrective actions, and can carry out audits and R&D.

An analysis or biocontrol challenge?

Tell us about your need — we answer it in a tailor-made way.