Soil Health

SynTech Research delivers advanced soil health and fertility solutions through early-stage discovery and screening services for biostimulants, biopesticides, and fertilizers, helping crops thrive under diverse conditions.

Our Soil Health & Fertility Station in Alicante, Spain is a state-of-the-art facility dedicated to advancing sustainable agriculture. We specialize in biocontrol products, fertilizers, and biostimulants that improve soil health and enhance crop resilience under real-world conditions.

Located in one of Southern Europe’s most important vegetable production regions, our station offers:

Mediterranean climate ideal for year-round trials
Sandy-clay soils with low organic matter and pH > 7, perfect for nutrient-efficiency studies
Average annual temperature: 18ºC | Rainfall: 300 mm

Our Facilities

800 m² automated greenhouse for controlled environment trials
8,000 m² irrigated open field for large-scale testing
Advanced laboratory for soil fertility and microbial analysis

Capabilities

Soil-Borne Disease Trials
Fusarium, Rhizoctonia, Pythium, Sclerotinia, Phytophthora
Nutrient Use Efficiency (NUE)
NDVI, chlorophyll, yield, nutrient content
Abiotic Stress Testing
Drought, flood, heat, cool, salinity
Water Efficiency Trials
Soil humectants for improved water availability
Greenhouse Gas Emission Monitoring
N₂O, CH₄, CO₂ using photoacoustic infrared spectroscopy
Availability of Confined Nutrients

Laboratory Services

Soil Fertility Studies Microbiome, microbial biomass, enzymatic activity

Nematode analysis and inoculum preparation

For further information please email: info@syntechresearch.com

News

22 Sep

SynTech Research in Spain Expands GLP-Certified Capabilities with Physico-Chemical Testing

SynTech Research Group is pleased to announce the expansion of its Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) certification by Entidad Nacional de Acreditación (ENAC) at its Picanya facility in Spain, now officially including physico-chemical testing of phytosanitary... read more

10 Sep

A Guide to State Registration Renewal Deadlines for AgChem and Biopesticide Products

December marks a critical juncture: the window for annual state product registration renewals is nearing, and missing deadlines can lead to steep penalties or compliance gaps. At SynTech Research Group, we specialize in helping companies... read more

01 Sep

SynTech Research Group Partners with Stepan Company to Expand Agricultural Formulation Services in North America

SynTech Research Group has entered into a strategic partnership with Stepan Company (NYSE: SCL) to expand Stepan’s Advanced Formulation Services (AFS) platform across North America. This collaboration unites SynTech Research’s comprehensive development and regulatory expertise... read more

19 Aug

Good Place to Work – Interviewing Gema Llorens

We are excited to feature Gema Llorens, an indispensable member of SynTech Research Group, more specifically SynTech Regulatory, based in Spain. In this interview, Gema shares insights into her role, motivations and experiences working at... read more

15 Jul

Good Place to Work – Interviewing Jansen McDaniel

We are excited to feature Jansen McDaniel, an indispensable member of SynTech Research Group, based in the United States. In this interview, Jansen shares her insights into her role, motivations and experiences working at SynTech... read more

10 Jul

GAB Consulting Announces Name Change to SynTech Regulatory

SynTech Research Group is proud to announce that GAB Consulting, a key member of its corporate family, has officially changed its name to SynTech Regulatory as part of a strategic alignment with the group’s overarching... read more

22 Sep

SynTech Research in Spain Expands GLP-Certified Capabilities with Physico-Chemical Testing

10 Sep

A Guide to State Registration Renewal Deadlines for AgChem and Biopesticide Products

01 Sep

SynTech Research Group Partners with Stepan Company to Expand Agricultural Formulation Services in North America