Research and Development
Our commitment is to advancing germplasm performance, delivering and combining next-generation differentiated traits, and validating regenerative agriculture cropping systems that create value for farmers, consumers, and the environment.
As agriculture evolves, it is essential to continually advance seed varieties, delivering consumers the highest quality and innovative choices. Our dedicated team of expert researchers works to develop new seed varieties tailored for dynamic climate conditions and diverse farming environments, ensuring resilient crops with robust weather and disease resistance, high tolerance, and exceptional yields
Key Research Focus Areas
The development of superior seed varieties is centered on multiple key research areas to meet the evolving challenges of agriculture and support sustainable farming. These focus areas aim to enhance crop productivity, adaptability, resilience, and nutritional value, tailored to diverse environmental and market needs.
Overall, these research focus areas collectively drive the continuous creation of high-performance, resilient, sustainable seed varieties that address the needs of modern agriculture while supporting environmental stewardship and economic viability.
How do we do it?
We emphasize a holistic research methodology that includes:
- Developing varieties adapted to varied climatic conditions and farming habitats.
- Incorporating advanced genetic traits through breeding and biotechnology.
- Conducting rigorous field trials to test seed performance in real farming environments.
- Implementing sustainable practices aligned with regenerative agriculture principles.
- Utilizing precision agriculture and data-driven tools to optimize seed development and crop management.
Our research aims to deliver improved seeds that benefit farmers by increasing productivity and profitability while contributing positively to environmental sustainability and food security.
Breeding and Technology
In seeds development, breeding and technology platforms play a crucial role in accelerating the creation of high-performing, resilient, and sustainable crop varieties. Modern seed breeding integrates advanced genetic tools such as molecular breeding, marker-assisted selection, and cutting-edge gene editing technologies like CRISPR. These methods enable precise identification and incorporation of desirable traits such as pest and disease resistance, drought tolerance, and improved nutritional profiles.
Collaboration with specialized technology providers and research institutions enhances access to genomic data and innovative breeding pipelines, shortening the time from concept to commercial release. Furthermore, seed production platforms utilize automated sorting, coating, and quality control technologies to ensure seed purity, viability, and enhanced germination rates.
Testing, Evaluation & Trials
- Seed Quality Assessment: Testing measures physical purity, moisture content, germination capacity, and seed health to ensure high-quality seed lots for planting.
- Sampling: Proper representative sampling techniques are used to obtain working seed samples that reflect the quality of the entire seed lot.
- Purity Testing: Determines the proportion of pure seeds, weed seeds, other crops, and inert matter present in a seed sample to evaluate seed lot cleanliness and authenticity.
- Germination Testing: Conducted under controlled conditions to measure seed viability and vigor by calculating the percentage of normal seedlings capable of developing into healthy plants.
- Seed Health Testing: Identifies presence of seed-borne pathogens and damage that could affect crop establishment and yield.
Achievements and Success Stories
success stories illustrate how improved seed varieties have boosted crop yields, enhanced disease resistance, and increased farmers' profitability. For instance, in multiple regions, farmers adopting hybrid or improved varieties reported significant yield increases compared to traditional seeds, sometimes exceeding 20-30%. These new seeds often require fewer inputs like water and pesticides due to enhanced pest and stress tolerance, making farming more sustainable and cost-effective.