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Lab Testing for the Cannabis and Hemp Industry

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PLANT PATHOGEN TESTING FOR CANNABIS AND HEMP CULTIVATORS

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PLANT PATHOGEN TESTING

Healthy Plants = Healthy Viable Yield

Maintaining the vitality of your plants isn’t just about producing potent buds and vibrant terpene profiles. Cannabis brands also rely on successful yields and a consistent supply chain. With so much riding on the success of each harvest, cultivators need to keep plant health top of mind.

ACT LAB’s Plant Pathogen testing program supports cultivators by identifying problems proactively or in response to acute outbreaks before they infect your entire crop. 

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ACT LAB Can Help Protect Your Harvest with Testing Protocols for:

Aspergillus
Hop Latent Viroid (HLVd)
Cannabis  Cryptic Virus (CCV)
Tobacco Mosaic Virus (TMV)
Lettuce Chlorosis Virus (LCV)
Beet Curly Top Virus (BCTV)
Powdery Mildew
Pan Fusarium
Botrytis
Pan Pythium
Russet Mites

Plant Pathogen Risks for Indoor vs. Outdoor Operations

Pathogen risks are real but differ in form and severity depending on where you’re growing.

Indoor cultivators benefit from controlled climates, but without proper airflow, filtration, and humidity control, pathogens can thrive. The challenge for cultivators is that pathogens can enter through HVAC systems, employee clothing, or contaminated tools. Another common entry point is the introduction of new genetics, which is why ACT LAB recommends quarantining and screening all incoming stock before adding it to the main population.

In contrast, outdoor cultivators face a broader range of environmental variables—humidity, rainfall, and wind can all influence pathogen load. While sunlight and airflow can sometimes offer natural defenses, outdoor crops often lack the same level of environmental control, making early detection even more critical.

Regardless of method, routine testing is the cultivator’s first and best defense against plant pathogens.

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Testing & Consulting Services for Cultivators

A La Carte and Custom Testing

ACT LAB’s Plant Pathogen Testing Program includes consultative and diagnostic support to help cultivators identify problems proactively before they infect your crop, or in response to acute outbreaks. 

Pathogen tests are available on an a la carte basis, including Aspergillus, Hop Latent Viroid (HLVd), Pan Fusarium, Botrytis, Powdery Mildew, Pan Pythium, Russet Mites and other latent diseases like Cannabis Cryptic Virus (CCV). To get started with Pathogen Testing click on “Request Testing” above.

Bundled Test Solutions

ACT LAB offers bundled test options that support all cultivation approaches – for Indoor, Outdoor, and Greenhouse Grows.
Bundles include recommended screenings to identify common and high-risk pathogens in Pre-Cloning Stock Plants, and Imported and New Clone Plants. The Pathogen Program is easily implemented into your routine cultivation/IPM practices to monitor disease and prevent the spread, transmission, or outbreaks of common pathogens.

Pathogen Consulting Services

ACT LAB’s Pathogen consultation support can include advising on testing cadences and methods. Testing protocols can be custom-tailored to align to your manufacturing needs, for all stages of your seed-to-sale processes.

Unsure of what testing cadence to implement in your grow? We can help.
Think you have a pathogen attacking your grow that’s not listed here? We are testing experts, we can help.

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CANNABIS TESTING

From cultivation to manufacturing to the final point of sale, ACT LAB’s industry-leading testing methods and analytical data enable cannabis brands to deliver compliant products and a consistent, safe, consumer experience.

 Cannabis Testing

HEMP TESTING

With the introduction of the 2018 Farm Bill, Hemp is no longer classified as a controlled substance if it has a tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) level of 0.3% or less on a dry weight basis. Our state-of-the-art testing methods ensure we detect the presence of 16+ cannabinoids, including THC, THCa, CBD, CBDa, and CBN, as low as 0.125%.

 Hemp Testing

OUR FULL TESTING CAPABILITIES

Our robust suite of testing services includes full-scope and state-by-state compliance testing, stability studies, product formulation and R&D support, and profiles on potency and plant health.

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ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING

Effective monitoring of a facility environment, facility air quality, and manufacturing processes helps to identify and remediate existing issues all while preventing ongoing product contamination. 

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