
Agrochemical Testing and Support Services
At Maqtox, we offer comprehensive in vitro and in vivo studies to support agrochemical compound registration. Our GLP-compliant facilities and experienced team deliver tailored solutions across biological, chemical, and regulatory domains to help our clients in the agrochemical industry achieve their goals efficiently and effectively.
Key Service Areas
Residue Chemistry
We provide extensive expertise to ensure compliance and accuracy in residue studies, including:
- Field Soil Dissipation: Evaluation of how chemicals degrade in soil over time.
- Magnitude of the Residue: Quantification of residues in crops and animals.
- Crop Field Trials & Storage Stability: Testing under real-world conditions and assessment of stability over storage durations.
- Livestock Feeding Studies: Controlled studies in cattle and poultry to determine residue levels in animal products.
- Analytical Methods Development: Custom analytical solutions tailored to specific agrochemicals.
- Independent Laboratory Validations (ILV): Verification of analytical methods for regulatory submissions.
Metabolism Studies
Our metabolism services provide critical insights into the breakdown and distribution of compounds:
- Plant Metabolism: Understanding how plants metabolize agrochemicals.
- Metabolite Identification and Synthesis: Characterizing and synthesizing metabolites for further analysis.
- Distribution Studie
- Radiolabeled and Non-Labeled Compounds: Precise tracking of compound behavior.
- Single and Multiple-Dose Studies: Evaluating different dosing regimens.
- Species Diversity: Expertise across mice, rats, dogs, monkeys, and minipigs.
- Routes of Administration: Oral, dermal, intraperitoneal (IP), subcutaneous (SQ), and intravenous (IV).
- Special Surgical Techniques: Including bile duct and hepatic portal vein procedures.
- Metabolite Identification/Quantitation: Comprehensive analysis of metabolites.
- Nature of the Residue Studies: In-depth evaluation of residue characteristics.
Environmental Fate
We provide insights into the environmental behavior and impact of agrochemicals:
- Degradation Studies: Hydrolysis and photodegradation analysis.
- Aerobic and Anaerobic Metabolism: Soil and aquatic environments.
- Mobility Studies: Absorption/desorption and soil column leaching assessments.
- Fish Bioaccumulation: Identifying and quantifying metabolites in aquatic species.
Analytical Support
Our advanced analytical capabilities support a wide range of agrochemical evaluations:
- Confined Accumulation: Studies on rotational crops to assess residue transfer.
- Field Rotational Crop Studies: Real-world assessments of agrochemical impacts on subsequent plantings.
Greenhouse Facilities
We offer state-of-the-art greenhouse capabilities for controlled studies, including plant metabolism and residue assessments under optimized conditions.
Why Choose Maqtox?
With decades of experience and a commitment to scientific excellence, Maqtox is your trusted partner in agrochemical development and registration. Our end-to-end solutions ensure accuracy, compliance, and actionable insights, enabling you to bring innovative agrochemical products to market efficiently while safeguarding public health and the environment.
Let us help you navigate the complexities of agrochemical testing and registration with precision and care.