Biotechnology
Our biotechnology platform operates from a DSIR-recognized 8,000 sq. ft. facility designed to global research standards, enabling precision-driven advancements in plant breeding. With integrated expertise in plant molecular biology, tissue culture, and diagnostics, we leverage cutting-edge tools including marker-assisted selection, doubled haploid technology, DNA fingerprinting, and high-throughput screening systems.
From germplasm characterization to trait validation and hybrid development, our end-to-end scientific approach accelerates breeding efficiency, enhances genetic purity, and ensures consistent performance across diverse crop segments. This robust integration of molecular technologies with conventional breeding empowers the development of next-generation, high-performance hybrids for evolving agricultural demands.
PLANT MOLECULAR BREEDING
- Marker assisted selection and introgression of trait of interest
- SSR/SNP marker development for varietal fingerprinting and hybrid purity testing (agarose gel based)
- Validated molecular markers for different disease tolerance, quality and Morphological Traits
DOUBLED HAPLOIDS PRODUCTION
Development of commercially popular hybrids depends upon the availability of homozygous parental lines in any crop species. In conventional breeding program homozygous lines are developed by repetitive self-pollination for 6-8 generations which might take 3-4 years depending upon the crop species.
Availability of optimized doubled haploid protocols circumvents this problem and homozygous parental lines could be developed in two generations within a year. We have successfully developed high throughput protocols for doubled haploid production in sweet and hot peppers. With a turnaround time of less than a year we could develop homozygous lines from a hybrid of customerβs choice. We are in the process of developing optimized protocols for haploid production of cucumbers.