Precision Plant Breeding
'Tailoring biotechnology research and development to local agricultural and regulatory needs for global impact'.
Leading Hemp Innovation in the UK
THC-Free Cultivars
Precision Plants THC-Free hemp project addresses strict UK THC laws using genetic editing (GE) to benefit farmers and open new markets.
Improving Hemp Seed
Rich in protein, omega fatty acids, and other nutrients, we’re developing hemp seeds adapted to the UK's climate - boosting yields and farmers profits!
Revolutionising Fiber
Hemp fiber has the potential to revolutionise industries from construction (insulation) to textiles with properties rivalling wood and cotton.
How can we help?
Climate adaptability
Breeding can tailor plants to thrive in specific climates, enhancing their resilience to climate change and variability.
Consistency and uniformity
Precision breeding techniques can produce crops with more uniform growth and ripening, which is advantageous for mechanised farming and can lead to better product quality.
Disease resistance
Plants can be bred to be more resistant to diseases, reducing the need for chemical pesticides and lowering crop losses.
Drought tolerance
New varieties can be developed to withstand periods of low water availability making them suitable for growth in arid regions or in conditions where water conservation is necessary.
Economic benefits
By improving crop performance and reducing losses, precision breeding can increase the profitability for farmers and contribute to a more stable food supply.
Enhanced crop yields
Precision breeding can lead to the development of plant varieties that produce more output per acre, increasing overall productivity.
Faster breeding cycles
Precision plant breeding can accelerate the development of new plant varieties compared to traditional breeding methods, allowing for quicker adaptation to market demands and changing environmental conditions.
Improved nutritional content
Crops can be engineered to contain higher levels of vitamins, minerals, and other nutrients beneficial for human health.
Pest resistance
Precision breeding can create plants that are less susceptible to pest infestations, reducing reliance on chemical pesticides.
Reduced environmental impact
With increased disease and pest resistance as well as drought tolerance, precision-bred plants can reduce the environmental footprint of agriculture by minimising the need for water, pesticides, and fertilizers.
Climate adaptability
Breeding can tailor plants to thrive in specific climates, enhancing their resilience to climate change and variability.
Consistency and uniformity
Precision breeding techniques can produce crops with more uniform growth and ripening, which is advantageous for mechanised farming and can lead to better product quality.
Disease resistance
Plants can be bred to be more resistant to diseases, reducing the need for chemical pesticides and lowering crop losses.
Drought tolerance
New varieties can be developed to withstand periods of low water availability making them suitable for growth in arid regions or in conditions where water conservation is necessary.
Economic benefits
By improving crop performance and reducing losses, precision breeding can increase the profitability for farmers and contribute to a more stable food supply.
Enhanced crop yields
Precision breeding can lead to the development of plant varieties that produce more output per acre, increasing overall productivity.
Faster breeding cycles
Precision plant breeding can accelerate the development of new plant varieties compared to traditional breeding methods, allowing for quicker adaptation to market demands and changing environmental conditions.
Improved nutritional content
Crops can be engineered to contain higher levels of vitamins, minerals, and other nutrients beneficial for human health.
Pest resistance
Precision breeding can create plants that are less susceptible to pest infestations, reducing reliance on chemical pesticides.
Reduced environmental impact
With increased disease and pest resistance as well as drought tolerance, precision-bred plants can reduce the environmental footprint of agriculture by minimising the need for water, pesticides, and fertilizers.
Climate adaptability
Breeding can tailor plants to thrive in specific climates, enhancing their resilience to climate change and variability.
Consistency and uniformity
Precision breeding techniques can produce crops with more uniform growth and ripening, which is advantageous for mechanised farming and can lead to better product quality.
Disease resistance
Plants can be bred to be more resistant to diseases, reducing the need for chemical pesticides and lowering crop losses.
Drought tolerance
New varieties can be developed to withstand periods of low water availability making them suitable for growth in arid regions or in conditions where water conservation is necessary.
Economic benefits
By improving crop performance and reducing losses, precision breeding can increase the profitability for farmers and contribute to a more stable food supply.
Enhanced crop yields
Precision breeding can lead to the development of plant varieties that produce more output per acre, increasing overall productivity.
Faster breeding cycles
Precision plant breeding can accelerate the development of new plant varieties compared to traditional breeding methods, allowing for quicker adaptation to market demands and changing environmental conditions.
Improved nutritional content
Crops can be engineered to contain higher levels of vitamins, minerals, and other nutrients beneficial for human health.
Pest resistance
Precision breeding can create plants that are less susceptible to pest infestations, reducing reliance on chemical pesticides.
Reduced environmental impact
With increased disease and pest resistance as well as drought tolerance, precision-bred plants can reduce the environmental footprint of agriculture by minimising the need for water, pesticides, and fertilizers.
What is Precision Plant Breeding?
Precision plant breeding refers to modern approaches that allow breeders to make precise, targeted changes to crop genetics in order to enhance specific traits.
What is CRISPR-Cas9?
The discovery of the CRISPR-Cas9 system for gene editing in 2012 revolutionised the field by providing an accurate, efficient and flexible way to alter DNA.
Gene Editing vs Gene Modification
Gene editing (GE) involves making precise, targeted changes to an organism's existing DNA sequence.
Gene modification (GMO) refers to the introduction of new genetic material into an organism.
NATURE REFINED: THE PINNACLE OF PLANT POTENTIAL
