National Collection of Plant Pathogenic Bacteria (NCPPB)

An international reference culture collection underpinning Fera diagnostics, research and development, and collaboration with international institutes on plant health matters and statutory requirements.

The Food and Environment Research Agency is no longer a government agency. On 1st April 2015 Defra sold a majority share to Capita, this formed a new private and public sector joint venture known as Fera Science Ltd (Fera).