Standardized species of soil invertebrates
The standardized species of soil invertebrates present in CloverStrategy are periodically identified by barcoding and/or taxonomically.
The quality of the species is verified by evaluating their reproductive performance.
Worms
The Eisenia andrei earthworm reproduction test is the most widely used soil ecotoxicology test for assessing soil habitat function. This test is required for the authorization of pesticides in the EU and is advisable in the risk assessment of many other substances and contaminated sites.
This test follows the procedures described in the standard OECD 222 and ISO 11268-2 protocols.
Collembolans
The reproduction test for collembolans of the species Folsomia candida is required for the authorization of pesticides in the EU and is advisable in the risk assessment of many other substances and contaminated sites. This test follows the procedures described in the standard protocols OECD 232 and ISO 11267.
Folsomia candida
Mite
The Hypoaspis aculeifer mite reproduction test is required for the authorization of pesticides in the EU and is advisable in the risk assessment of many other substances and contaminated sites. This test follows the procedures described in the standard protocols OECD 226 and ISO 21285
