Soil Microbiome Testing

Targeted species-level soil analysis for biological product development, regenerative agriculture and soil microbiome monitoring.

Currently under development and used for research in Horizon Europe projects.

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Why Species Resolution, Not Just “Community Profiles”?

Soil microorganisms drive nutrient cycling, disease suppression and crop productivity. Among them, functional bacteria like Bacillus play critical roles in plant growth promotion, phosphate solubilization and biological control. These organisms bring a significant contribution to soil health and agricultural performance, but standard diversity metrics alone cannot identify which species are present or how they respond to management.

REM’s ATGC platform quantifies specific bacterial targets with the resolution needed to answer practical questions:

Which beneficial species are actually present and at what proportions?
Do inoculated strains establish in the field?
Are target organisms increasing or decreasing over time?

REM’s soil panels measure the relative abundance of predefined functional bacteria at species level. We currently target Bacillus and related genera, with the capability to include additional bacteria of agronomic interest based on your research needs.

The Importance of Species-Level Data

Target Key Functional Groups

Measure bacterial populations that perform critical soil functions: nutrient cycling, biocontrol and growth promotion.

B. subtilis

B. amyloliquefaciens

P. megaterium

P. polymyxa

Track Strain Colonization

Track bacteria from applied products in soil over time and across locations, separating them from native populations.

Target strains

Native populations

Support Safety & Quality

Measure species that affect food safety in agricultural systems. Integrate microbial data into quality control and certification processes.

Food safety

Quality control

Applications

1

Product Development & Field Validation

Confirm product formulations contain the right strains before market release

Monitor colonization dynamics across field sites and growing seasons

Generate detailed microbial data for regulatory submissions and product claims

2

Soil Health & Regenerative Practices

Measure shifts in functional bacterial groups under conservation tillage, cover cropping and reduced inputs

Document microbial responses to regenerative management over multiple seasons

3

Biocontrol & Disease Management

Measure beneficial bacteria already in the soil to decide whether biocontrol treatments are necessary

Track applied biocontrol strains to confirm they establish at levels high enough to suppress disease

4

Safety & Quality Monitoring

Verify that microbial fertilizers and soil treatments match their label claims for strain identity and quantity

Test for unwanted bacteria that indicate contamination or quality issues during manufacturing

Work With Us on Soil Microbiome Research

We’re actively validating and expanding soil panels through Horizon Europe projects and industry collaborations. Whether you’re developing bioinoculants, running field trials, testing product formulations or implementing regenerative practices, we can design targeted panels for your specific needs.

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