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RUOP IT-12-1908 • Reg. (EU) 2016/2031 // EPPO PM 7/120
Phytosanitary Traceability & Molecular Safety

Quality Assurance & RUOP Certification

Certified PSA-Free. The biological certainty before every purchase.

Upcoming European regulations make the Plant Passport mandatory for pollen circulation. We present the accredited laboratory test report for your specific lot before you even make a payment.

RUOP IT-12-1908 Real-Time PCR EPPO PM 7/120 LoD < 10 CFU/ml -20°C NIST Datalogger
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Badge: Official PSA-Free Certification & RUOP IT-12-1908

High-precision technical seal verifying official compliance with EU Reg. 2016/2031 and Real-Time PCR molecular screening.

Plant Health Standards 2026 Official Seal Pedonlab
European Regulatory Framework

The 2026 Regulation: What Changes for Kiwifruit Pollen

The era of anonymous, undocumented pollen is coming to an end. Under European Regulation (EU) 2016/2031, phytosanitary controls will become rigorously enforced.

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Guaranteed PSA Exemption qPCR Molecular DNA screening
< 0 CFU/ml
Limit of Detection (LoD) Validated EPPO PM 7/120 protocol
0 Sanctions
Phytosanitary Disputes RUOP compliant and fully traceable
Phytosanitary & Legal Risk

What happens if you use DIY or informal pollen?

The danger extends far beyond poor pollination; it poses severe legal and financial disaster. Introducing undocumented biological material into your orchard exposes your farm to an official quarantine lockdown and compulsory vine destruction under plant health directives.

  • ✕ Primary vector for PSA Biovar 3 vascular floral infection
  • ✕ Hefty statutory administrative fines reaching tens of thousands of euros
  • ✕ Total forfeiture of crop insurance coverage or public disaster relief
Outcome: Irreparable agronomic and commercial devastation to your orchard.
Agro360 Regulatory Shield

Ahead of the curve: certified peace of mind

Agro360 is already compliant. We are not just a supplier; we are your regulatory compliance partner. By 2026, what is known as the Plant Passport will be mandatory standard across the EU: with Agro360, your documentation is fully certified today.

  • ✓ Official RUOP registry under identifier IT-12-1908
  • ✓ Real-Time PCR testing performed by accredited third-party laboratory Pedonlab
  • ✓ Inspection of accredited lab test report before completing any payment
Outcome: Absolute audit immunity and total biological crop protection.
Official Register of Professional Operators

Our RUOP Certification IT-12-1908

Agro360 is proudly registered in the Official Register of Professional Operators (RUOP) under identifier IT-12-1908. This guarantees that our entire production chain—from dedicated male orchards in Cisterna di Latina to -20°C cryogenic storage—is officially audited, traceable, and compliant with the highest European standards.

Dedicated Male Pollen Orchards

Pollen fields are situated in the Agro Pontino region in isolated zones constantly monitored for phytoplasma vectors and bacterial pathogens.

Integrated Phytosanitary Processing

Extraction takes place in cleanroom laboratories with controlled atmosphere, multi-stage gravimetric micro-filtration, and anhydrous dehydrators.

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Seal: Official EU Plant Passport & RUOP Certificate

Facsimile of the official Plant Passport seal issued under Reg. (EU) 2016/2031 with professional operator ID IT-12-1908.

RUOP Code: IT-12-1908 Reg. (EU) 2016/2031
Diagnostic Molecular Screening

PCR Analysis: Molecular PSA-Free Certification

We do not rely on visual inspections; we rely on molecular science. The greatest biological threat to kiwifruit orchards is bacterial canker caused by Pseudomonas syringae pv. actinidiae (PSA).

LAB ASSAY // CHEMICAL EXTRACTION

DNA Extraction & Purification

Accredited laboratory Pedonlab S.r.l. extracts total genomic material from representative batch samples following validated EPPO standards, removing enzymatic inhibitors.

Method: Osmotic lysis & silica-membrane spin columns
LAB ASSAY // qPCR AMPLIFICATION

Real-Time PCR (qPCR)

The assay amplifies oligonucleotide diagnostic primers and probes selective for Pseudomonas syringae pv. actinidiae (biovar 3) on FAM/TAMRA fluorimetric channels with VIC internal control.

Protocol: EPPO PM 7/120 (2)
LAB ASSAY // CERTIFIED VERDICT

Official Report & Negative Verification

An accredited official test report validates that the lot is 100% PSA-Free (LoD < 10 CFU/ml, Ct > 40.0). We release lots backed by official documentation prior to final payment.

Result: 100% Guaranteed PSA-Free

"We don't ask for a single euro before your agronomist has read our lab reports."

Agro360 Phytosanitary Protocol // Sample First, Commitment Later Formula

Interactive Verification Tool

Certificate of Analysis (COA) Verifier

Select one of our 2026 season production batches to inspect real-time accredited laboratory parameters, RUOP traceability records, and the official EU Plant Passport.

CERTIFICATE OF ANALYSIS (COA) & PHYTOSANITARY PASSPORT

Pedonlab S.r.l. (Latina) • Kiwifruit Pollen Molecular Diagnostics ex EPPO PM 7/120

OFFICIAL ANALYTICAL REPORT LAB-2026-ACT-0489/RT

Actinidia chinensis (SunGold G3)

Certified Harvest Area Certified Male Orchards Cisterna di Latina (LT) • Coord. 41°35'N 12°57'E
Date & Phenological Stage May 2025 • Early anthesis harvest (BBCH 61)
Passaporto Piante / Plant Passport
REG. UE 2016/2031
A (Botanical Name): Actinidia Lindl.
B (RUOP Operator Code): IT-12-1908
C (Traceability Batch): AGRO-2026-CH-042
D (Country of Origin): IT (Italia)
PHYTOSANITARY STATUS: COMPLIANT VALIDATED ✓
qPCR Molecular Assay
Bacterial Canker (PSA)
EPPO PM 7/120 • Biovar 3
NEGATIVE (Free of PSA Biovar 3) < 10 CFU/g (EPPO PM 7/120 Detection Limit)
Mitochondrial Activity
Tetrazolium Viability
TTC Test at 37°C in buffer
98.6% Standard Agro360 ≥ 90.0%
Pollen Tube Growth
In Vitro Agar Germination
BK Plate 24h at 25°C
92.4% Target Agro360 ≥ 90.0%
Qualified Cryogenic Log
Storage & Moisture
NIST Sensor every 10 min
-20.4°C (Moisture 7.2%)
Compliant • Zero thermal fluctuations recorded

Accredited Diagnostic Laboratory: Pedonlab S.r.l. • Latina (LT) • EPPO PM 7/120 Protocol

Biological and molecular screening issued pursuant to European Regulation (EU) 2016/2031.

View Official Lab Report [PDF]
From Bloom to Orchard

Total Traceability of the Production Batch

From the moment the male flower is picked to the second the isothermal container arrives at your orchard gate, every gram is logged and monitored.

CANISTER SPEC // UNIQUE BATCH ID

Unique Batch ID

Every 250g cryogenic canister is laser-etched with a unique serial number linking directly to the orchard parcel, bloom date, and laboratory report.

COLD CHAIN // -20°C NIST LOG

-20°C NIST Data Logger

Temperature is continuously logged across the complete transit route to ensure the sub-zero cryogenic cold chain is never interrupted.

TRANSPARENCY // PRE-PAYMENT REPORTS

Original Pre-Payment Reports

You receive verified germination test results on agar substrate and negative PCR laboratory reports from Pedonlab S.r.l. prior to order finalization.

Regulatory & Phytosanitary QA

Frequently Asked Questions on Certifications

Essential legal and agronomic details regarding the EU Plant Passport, PSA prevention protocols, and accredited laboratory validation.

Regulation (EU) 2016/2031 establishes stringent protective measures against plant pests. For Actinidia, it requires full traceability of reproductive material and pollen through the official Plant Passport. Professional operators must be officially registered in RUOP (Official Register of Professional Operators) and ensure every lot is strictly free from quarantine pests such as Pseudomonas syringae pv. actinidiae (PSA).

Under an optical or stereoscopic microscope, it is impossible to differentiate PSA bacteria attached to the exine of the pollen grain from harmless epiphytic bacteria. Real-Time PCR extracts total DNA and selectively amplifies specific gene regions exclusive to Pseudomonas syringae pv. actinidiae (Biovar 3). With a limit of detection (LoD) below 10 CFU/ml and Ct values > 40.0, the assay detects infinitesimal traces, guaranteeing absolute biological absence of the pathogen.

To safeguard growers' investments, Agro360 does not request any payment balance until the client or their designated agronomist has reviewed and validated the original analytical test reports issued by accredited laboratory Pedonlab S.r.l. (Latina) for the specifically allocated batch. Only upon full approval of the negative PCR certificate and >90% agar plate germination is the order finalized and dispatched at -20°C.

Every shipment travels in high-density sealed isothermal containers with cryogenic dry ice and a NIST-calibrated continuous digital USB data logger (recording every 10 minutes). Upon delivery, the grower can connect the data logger directly to verify that temperatures never exceeded -18°C, certifying complete enzymatic and biological viability.

Using undocumented pollen or material lacking an official Plant Passport violates European phytosanitary directives and national enforcement decrees, carrying substantial monetary penalties. Furthermore, in the event of a PSA bacterial canker outbreak traced to uncertified biological material, regional authorities can mandate compulsory orchard destruction without any eligibility for public compensation or insurance claims.

2026 Phytosanitary Season // Certified RUOP Batches

Request Laboratory Test Reports for Your Orchard

Review certified analytical documentation for your batch before committing. Biological material is reserved and held in your name at -20°C.

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